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The Wacky Wizards, the LeBron-AD Duo, and Coach Tim Duncan | The Mismatch Jul 23, 2019

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The guys discuss the noise coming out of the Washington Wizards (0:50), the Los Angeles Lakers’ new pairing of LeBron James and Anthony Davis (31:35), Tim Duncan joining the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff (50:26), and Zion Williamson's signing with Jordan brand (55:37).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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The Point God Is Stuck in Trade Purgatory | Group Chat Jul 18, 2019

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Chris Paul is reportedly “parked” in Oklahoma City. So how good will the Thunder be? (2:11) Plus: a way-too-early look at the FIBA World Cup (25:50) and a way-way-way-too-early index of 2020 championship contender tiers (39:19).

Host: Justin Verrier

Guests: Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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The Actual NBA Offseason Is Here: The Bright-Future Grizzlies, Ripple Effects of the Westbrook Trade, and the Star Movement Era | The Mismatch Jul 16, 2019

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With the 2019 NBA summer league in the books, the guys discuss the bright future of the champion Memphis Grizzlies as well as other Las Vegas standouts (1:08). Then, they debate the merits of the controversial Russell Westbrook trade (22:40) and the increase in player movement in the modern NBA (49:21).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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Russell Westbrook for Chris Paul Emergency Podcast | The Ringer NBA Show Jul 12, 2019

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets just shook the league—again—by swapping Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul. We convene to discuss the ramifications for these two teams and the rest of the league.

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier

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To Russ or Not to Russ: Which Teams Should Be in on Westbrook? | Group Chat Jul 11, 2019

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With some distance from the initial shock value of the trade, we take a measured look at the unprecedented haul of picks that the Thunder received from the Clippers in exchange for Paul George (2:00). Then we try to find the ideal partner for Russell Westbrook at this stage of his career and consider which teams can make those partnerships happen (26:00). Finally, Tjarks shares his three biggest observations from NBA summer league in Las Vegas (47:30).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Jonathan Tjarks

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The Seven Most Intriguing Names of the 2019 NBA Offseason | The Mismatch Jul 09, 2019

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Live from Las Vegas at NBA summer league, the guys discuss seven topics they're most interested in from the offseason so far.

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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Paul George Is Gone, What Happens to Russ? | The Ringer NBA Show Jul 07, 2019

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Now that Kawhi and Paul George have joined forces, what is the market for Russell Westbrook (0:57)? Then we discuss Kawhi Leonard’s savvy moves as a behind-the-scenes general manager, and the Clippers’ potential next season (18:10). Plus, a check in on the Lakers’ new roster (34:20).

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Kevin O'Connor, Jonathan Tjarks

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Kawhi Leonard AND Paul George Go to the Clippers | The Ringer NBA Show Jul 06, 2019

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Emergency pod! The Los Angeles Clippers win the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes and acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Kevin O’Connor

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Free Agency News Slows, but the Kawhi Tension Grows. Plus: Contrarian Corner | Group Chat Jul 03, 2019

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Does anyone actually know anything about Kawhi Leonard’s impending decision (0:40)? Plus: Now that we’ve had a few days to think about the new signings, were our initial reactions correct (15:21)?

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier

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The Kawhi Decision Will Change Everything for an Already Changed NBA | The Mismatch Jul 02, 2019

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Kawhi Leonard seems destined to wind up with the Los Angeles Lakers, but whatever he decides to do will drastically shift the NBA landscape (0:36). The top Eastern Conference contenders reload for another run (16:59) while a handful of teams make some questionable signings (42:44).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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