The James Harden Soap Opera, Broadcast Changes, and Cooper Flagg Reclassifies

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Loves and Loathes: Blazers Hot Start, Performative Celebrities, a Feisty KD, and Paraíso De La Luz

Verno and Jacoby return to share their loves and loathes from the past week in the NBA. They go through Victor Wembanyama’s dominant performance against the Mavs, Mitchell Robinson still trying to find his role with the Celtics, Kevin Durant, under-the-radar rookies, and more!(00 ...  Show more

Luka's Dominance, the Ageless NBA Stars, and Jacoby Still Hates Wemby

Verno and Jacoby are back, and they go through some of their early season takeaways about the Sixers' nearly perfect start with their new core, Luka Doncic’s insane numbers to start the season, worries surrounding Darius Acuff Jr., and more!(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(03:01) ...  Show more

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