Verno and KOC discuss nine things that have happened since returning from the All-Star break, beginning with the breaking news of LeBron James’s injury that will reportedly keep him out indefinitely (04:37). They then move on to discuss the 76ers-Heat game from last night before Verno shares why he’s coming around to the Knicks (13:53). After looking at Dami ... Show More
Sep 29
Next Question: Media Day Reactions
Verno and Jacoby run through every team's media day story line, so it's next question, next question. LeBron didn't leave his family to lose in the second round, Jay-Z hexed the Spurs, Giannis meets an iguana, and the young Nets want to golf shirtless. Plus, the Kings' hot mic, a ... Show More
1h 31m
Sep 22
Offseason Loves and Loathes
Verno and Jacoby return to discuss some of the latest news around the league, including the contract extensions for Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George, Henri Veesaar's season-ending injury, and more. With the offseason coming to an end, media days around the corner, and preseason ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2025
Hoops Tonight - Best Of: Bad News Bucks, LeBron vs Stephen A. Smith, Thunder/Celtics Finals Matchup?
He starts with the news of Damian Lillard being out indefinitely and whether the Bucks could look to trade Giannis in the offseason. He weighs in on the feud between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith and gives props to Bronny James for exceeding expectations. Finally, he answers ... Show More
27m 8s
Dec 2020
Will Westbrook Help the Wizards? Plus: Lakers Loom Large and PG-13 Talks Trash | The Mismatch
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On their last-ever podcast on the Ringer NBA Show feed, Verno and KOC get into the nitty gritty of the Westbrook-Wall trade (3:00), then talk over the lat ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2020
The Unexpected and Unpredictable Lakers vs. Heat NBA Finals, Plus: Doc Rivers Is “Out” With the Clippers | The Mismatch
Chris and Kevin discuss Adrian Wojnarowski’s latest bomb that Doc Rivers is “out” with the Clippers organization (0:39), Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals (12:57), and the unexpected but exciting matchup between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals (27:39 ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2019
Bradley Beal Gets Extended, Buddy Hield’s Feud, and Zion’s Knee. Plus: Final Preseason Takeaways. | The Mismatch
We’re shocked by Bradley Beal’s extension (1:00), confused by Buddy Hield’s public feud with the Kings (0:00), and dismayed by Zion’s knee injury, which could derail the beginning of his rookie season (5:00). Plus: We close the NBA preseason by each sharing the four stats that in ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2025
Hoops Tonight - Best Of: Bad News Bucks, LeBron vs Stephen A. Smith, Thunder/Celtics Finals Matchup?
He starts with the news of Damian Lillard being out indefinitely and whether the Bucks could look to trade Giannis in the offseason. He weighs in on the feud between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith and gives props to Bronny James for exceeding expectations. Finally, he answers ... Show More
27m 8s
Mar 2025
Nightcap - Hour 1: LeBron addresses Stephen A. Smith on Pat McAfee; Damian Lillard out with a blood clot; Lakers challenging games
Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson recap Best of Hoops Moments of the week including LeBron finally addressing the confrontation with Stephen A on Pat McAfee, The Lakers continue to lose, & Damian Lillard is out for season with a blood clot & much more!
04:20 - Pacers v ... Show More
52m 50s