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How Should Teams Build Around Their Young Stars Before It’s Too Late? | The Mismatch (Ep. 365) Jan 08, 2019

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Tom Thibodeau is out in Minnesota. So what does that mean for franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns (1:00)? Then we dive deep into how the Spurs have reinvented themselves by turning the clock forward and backward at the same time (18:25). Finally, we take stock of the upcoming “pre-agents” and what their franchises have to do to ensure they don’t walk (43:25).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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Goodbye Thibs and Hello Hoiberg (?!) | Heat Check (Ep. 364) Jan 07, 2019

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Minnesota firing Tom Thibodeau after a win, who could replace him, Kawhi Leonard’s return to San Antonio, and the drama-filled Sixers.

Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Shea Serrano and Jonathan Tjarks

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James Harden Is a Cheat Code | The Corner 3 (Ep. 363) Jan 04, 2019

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James Harden daggered the Golden State Warriors Thursday night in overtime (1:30), and Kawhi Leonard was showered with boos while the Raptors got throttled by the Spurs (29:12). Plus, NBA prospect Bol Bol’s college season is done after just nine games (45:30).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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Debating Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook for All of Eternity | Group Chat (Ep. 362) Jan 03, 2019

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The Thunder beat the Lakers (sans LeBron) Wednesday night, but are we right to be concerned about Russell Westbrook’s continued shooting woes (1:30)? Plus, Chris spills his deepest, darkest concerns about the future of the Sixers as Ben Simmons still refuses to shoot jump shots (34:30).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Chris Ryan, Paolo Uggetti

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Elite, but Overlooked: The Pacers and the Nuggets | The Mismatch (Ep. 361) Jan 02, 2019

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The Indiana Pacers remain consistently among the Eastern Conference elite (2:59), the Denver Nuggets continue their dominant run atop the West (9:33), and James Harden’s propensity for drawing fouls fuels his scorching stretch of games (18:00). Plus, five questions for the NBA in 2019 (39:55).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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New Year's Resolutions for All 30 Teams | The Corner 3 (Ep. 360) Dec 28, 2018

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We ring in the new year by giving 2019 resolutions for every team in the league — from the lowly Knicks and Hawks to the high and mighty Warriors.

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, Danny Chau

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The Lakers Refuse to Let LeBron’s Injury Scare Spoil Their Christmas | The Mismatch (Ep. 359) Dec 26, 2018

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The Los Angeles Lakers handily defeat the Golden State Warriors despite LeBron James's groin injury (3:25), James Harden continues getting back to MVP form as his Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder (24:07), and more takeaways from the Christmas Day games (36:08).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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NBA Guilty Pleasures | Heat Check (Ep. 358) Dec 24, 2018

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As the NBA regular season nears its midpoint, we share our favorite guilty pleasures of this year thus far.

Host: John Gonzalez

Guest: Chris Ryan

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Which Rebuilding NBA Franchise Would You Want Most? | The Corner 3 (Ep. 357) Dec 21, 2018

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We try to temper our hype after Luka Doncic’s 32-point explosion in a loss to the Clippers, review Chris Paul’s nagging hamstring and the Rockets’ thin roster, and discuss the weird Buddy Hield age news (2:00). Then, we each choose the rebuilding franchise we think is best set up, or most intriguing, for the long term (18:45). Finally, we throw an outlet pass to the weekend’s best games (37:45).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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’Tis the (NBA Trade) Season | The Mismatch (Ep. 356) Dec 18, 2018

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Trade season dawns on the NBA as free-agency restrictions get lifted (0:54), the James Harden–led Houston Rockets surge up the standings (21:07), and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s stellar defense keeps them rolling (33:49).

Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

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