The NBA Schedule Has Arrived, and Russell Westbrook Calls It a Career
The NBA has finally released the schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Verno and Jacoby react by discussing the Christmas Day games, which te...
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Kevin O’Connor and Chris Vernon discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
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20 of 534 episodesLoves and Loathes of the Offseason So Far
Verno and Jacoby return with the offseason edition of Loves and Loathes! (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (2:32) Verno loves: The power shif...
Still Shocked About LeBron Signing With the Sixers, Big Wilt's Smalls Paradise, and Verno’s Hole in One
It finally happened! LeBron James is taking his talents to Philadelphia after signing a two-year deal with the 76ers last week. Verno and Ja...
Summer League Observations, Another Kawhi Investigation, and a Surprise Knick at 'The Odyssey' Premiere
Verno and Jacoby are back as they go through five observations from the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas. They then discuss some of the late...
Understanding the Jaylen Brown Trade, Early Summer League Impressions, and the Origins of Rich Paul’s Whiteboard
Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and debate Brad Stevens's reasoning for tradin...
LeBron Leaving the Lakers, Kawhi’s Toronto Homecoming, Ja’s Memphis Story Ends, and the Weird RFA Market
Free agency is here as Verno and Jacoby react to all the news, starting with the reporting that LeBron James is set to move on from the Lake...
How Will LaMelo Fit With the Wolves? Plus, Hornets' Fresh Start, Reaves's Max Deal Conundrum, and the Grizzlies Are So Back.
Verno and Jacoby are back, as they discuss the blockbuster trade between the Hornets and Timberwolves that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and...
No First-Round Surprises, Spurs Reloading, and the Prospector Returns
Verno and Jacoby react to the first round of the NBA draft, beginning with Verno’s thoughts on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer and a d...
Knicks Parade Reactions, No. 1 Pick Speculation, and Offseason Decisions
Verno and Jacoby return to discuss everything that went down during yesterday’s Knicks championship parade, including all the wild viral mom...
10 Thoughts After the Knicks Win Their First Title in 53 Years
Verno and Jacoby return to celebrate the New York Knicks' first championship in more than 50 years. Jacoby describes his day leading up to G...
Resilient Knicks Rally Past Spurs in Historic Comeback Victory
The Knicks pulled off the impossible in Game 4 and are now one win away from their first championship in 53 years. Verno and Jacoby discuss...
Knicks Drop Game 3 at the Garden, Wemby at Gramercy Park, and Game 4 Predictions
Verno and Jacoby react to the Spurs holding off the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Victor Wembanyama bounces back after missing a gam...
Jacoby Went to the Game. $888. Zero Regrets. Knicks Win.
Verno and Jacoby break down a wild Game 1 from every angle—including Jacoby's upper-deck view from inside the Frost Bank Center. Jalen Bruns...
Spurs vs. Knicks. Youth vs. Experience. The NBA Finals Are Here!
Verno and Jacoby are back to break down how a remarkably poised Spurs squad knocked off Oklahoma City in seven—then turn their full attentio...
Spurs Force Game 7, and the Draft Lottery Conundrum
Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Spurs' Game 6 win over the Thunder and give their keys to Game 7. Then, they discuss the news of Mit...
The Knicks Return to the NBA Finals, and How to Blow Up the Cavs With KOC
Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Knicks returning to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cavs in the Eastern conference finals and prev...
Knicks Take a 2-0 Lead, Spurs-Thunder Head to San Antonio Tied at 1
Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Knicks' Game 2 win over the Cavs and recap Spurs-Thunder Game 2. Then, they preview the remainder of...
Wemby Shines in Game 1, and a Knicks-Cavs Preview
Verno and Jacoby return to react to the classic Game 1 of the Western Conference finals and give their thoughts on Game 2. They also preview...
Who Will Meet the Knicks and Thunder? Plus, Loves and Loathes.
Welcome to The Mismatch! Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Spurs and Cavs taking a 3-2 lead in their respective series and give their...
Thunder Sweep Lakers, Cavs Tie it at 2 and Pivotal Game 5 for Spurs-T’Wolves
Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday’s playoff matchups. The Thunder remain undefeated as they sweep the Lakers, and the Cavs tie the...