Sep 15

Steve Ballmer Accepts His Fate, the Pistons’ Mess, the Year of Brunson Continues, and the A.I. Takeover

Verno and Jacoby return as they react to Steve Ballmer’s statement accepting his punishment for the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers. They discuss what the expectations are for the Clippers next season as well as what impact Kawhi Leonard will have with the Raptors now that ... Show More

1h 19m

Sep 8

Clippers Get Hammered, Ben Simmons Is Back, and Five Questions Ahead of Next Season

Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the NBA’s punishment on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They then discuss Amen Thompson’s contract extension, Ben Simmons’s return to the league, and the latest with Jalen Duren. Next, the guys have five qu ... Show More

1h 12m

Aug 25

The Players We Can’t Wait to See on New Teams. Plus, Which Star Will Finally Get a Ring?

Verno and Jacoby return to go through the players they are most looking forward to seeing in action with a new team. They break it all down by each selecting a star, a role player, a once-upon-a-time star, and an "I still believe in them" player. Then they discuss which star is m ... Show More

1h 5m

Aug 2022

Breaking Down Kevin Durant’s Ultimatum: Is Boston His Top Choice? Plus, Group Chat Etiquette.

This week, Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre discuss the latest news with Kevin Durant (03:40). It was reported that KD gave the Nets an ultimatum to either trade him, or keep him and fire Steve Nash and Sean Marks. They debate whether it’s just time for all parties involved to go the ... Show More

44m 45s

Feb 2025

Where Will Kevin Durant Land As Suns Look For Offseason Trade? | Mitchell Robinson Return Set!

Kevin Durant's potential trade from the Phoenix Suns shakes up the NBA landscape. Brian Windhorst's revelation sparks discussions on Durant's future and the end of manufactured super teams. The New York Knicks receive a defensive boost with Mitchell Robinson's ret ... Show More

15m 13s

Sep 2022

State Of The Celtics - With Keith Smith

Taylor and Keith Smith discuss the KD trade rumors, where Tatum can add to his game, and what Robert Williams's potential is.

26m 4s

Sep 2020

The Keys to Clippers vs. Nuggets and Celtics vs. Heat and the Future for the Raptors and Rockets | The Mismatch

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor discuss the importance of Kawhi Leonard and Nikola Jokic in Game 7 of the Clippers-Nuggets series (0:43) and what to look for in the Eastern Conference finals between the Celtics and Heat (32:22). They then touch on the future of the Raptors (48:44 ... Show More

1h 18m

Jan 2025

Hoops Tonight - NBA Trade Rumors: Kevin Durant BACK TO Warriors? Jimmy Butler-Bucks, Nuggets options

Jason Timpf shares his thoughts on some of the NBA's biggest trade rumors as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Jason discusses whether Jimmy Butler or Zach LaVine would be a good fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks as they look to contend with ... Show More

41m 19s

Feb 2022

Is This the Twilight of the Superteam? | The Answer

Chris and Seerat are joined by The Ringer's own Justin Verrier to analyze the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade. The conversation then leads to a discussion about the viability of teams with a 'Big Three' (17:00) and the effect the player empowerment era is having on the league and ... Show More

48m 26s

Sep 2020

Raptors Snatch Last-Half-Second Victory From Celtics, Bucks Still Can’t Take the Heat, and Steve Nash Named New Nets Head Coach | The Mismatch

Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor dive into the Raptors’ huge one-point victory over the Boston Celtics to stay in their second-round series (1:51), beg Mike Budenholzer to play Giannis and Middleton for 40 minutes (19:40), mourn the exhausted Denver Nuggets after their blowout los ... Show More

1h 25m

May 2019

Chris Broussard on 76ers, Warriors sweep?, KD or LeBron?

-Are the Rockets going to get swept? -Could the 76ers be the best team in the East? -Will KD ever have the accolades of MJ? -Damian Lillard and the Blazers won a crucial Game 2 in Denver. -Would you take KD over LeBron in their prime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca ... Show More

38m 51s

Nov 2020

The Trade Machine Is Whirring: CP3, Jrue, and Bogdan Are on the Move. Plus: Possible Draft Pick Trade-Ups | The Mismatch

Verno and KOC run through the myriad gigantic after-dark trades that kept us all up last night, including Chris Paul to the Suns (1:27), Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Bucks (11:34), and the fresh rumors that James Harden wants out of Houston (26:17). Then they get int ... Show More

1h 6m

May 2025

Knicks 20-Point Comeback, Tatum Drops The Ball, Timberwolves or Warriors?

(00:00) Is the Celtics’ loss on Tatum? (23:56) Did OKC take control of the series? (29:32) Buying Golden State can win tonight? (39:48) Should the Dolphins cut ties with Tyreek Hill? (45:12) Brou reveals who’s under duress on this week’s BUD List (01:06:45) Nick's Top WR Duos in ... Show More

1h 39m

What Would It Take to Get KD to Boston, ...