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The Mismatch’s AI Teams

Verno and Jacoby return to give their most interesting players to watch heading into the 2026-27 NBA Season. Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:17) MISMATCH ALL-INTERESTING TEAM (2:17) IMMANUEL QUICKLEY: KAWHI EFFECT (9:02) FRED VANVLEET: BACK AND BOMBING (14:14) STEVEN ADAMS: KING OF T ...  Show more

 . 1h 27min
Basketball Is (Almost) Back!

Verno and Jacoby return to give their early observations from this week’s preseason games. From LeBron’s rumored argument with Joel Embiid to Tyrese Haliburton’s return, they discuss it all. Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:32) Cam Boozer vs. Magic: 16 points, six rebounds in 22 minu ...  Show more

 . 1h 16min

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