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Aug 2023
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The Summer 'Mismatch' Mailbag: Hyped Tea...

The Ringer
About this episode

As the news cycle slows down, Verno and KOC open up the mailbag and answer all of your burning questions, from the in-season tournament to Matas Buzelis! They also discuss hyped teams, Ja Morant, and so much more.


Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com!

Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA!


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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