The Mismatch
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Do the Lakers and Warriors Deserve All Those National TV Games?
Verno and KOC react to the NBA schedule release and discuss the glaring lack of excitement around the release as well as the need for more rivalries in the NBA (01:19). Also, they debate whether the NBA is making the right call by positioning the Lakers a
How Steph, LeBron, and KD Won Gold for Team USA. Plus, the Future of the Olympics and NBA Schedule Leaks.
Verno and KOC discuss Team USAs thrilling victory over France to secure the fifth straight men's basketball gold medal (01:10). They debate where the gold medal ranks among Steph Currys achievements, discuss Guerschon Yabusele's impressive performance i
USA’s Old Guys Defeat Serbia, Embiid’s Moment, France Beats Germany, and an Olympic Gold Medal Game Preview
Verno and KOC discuss Team USAs incredible rally against Serbia to make it to the gold medal match on Saturday against France (01:25). They dive into Steph Currys 36-point performance, Joel Embiid's run in the fourth quarter, how amazing it is to see th
Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.
Verno and KOC discuss the latest Olympic basketball play, including the respect earned by the South Sudan team, Jamal Murrays struggles with Canada, and the strong play by the German team (01:10). They then open up the mailbag and answer more questions f
Can Bam Become Even Better? Plus, NBA News and the Summer Mailbag.
Verno and KOC discuss the U.S. mens basketball team defeating South Sudan and how Bam Adebayos strong play can carry over to the upcoming season with the Heat (01:22). They then discuss Luol Deng's personal involvement with the South Sudan team, and Ver
Team USA Dominant, Jayson Tatum’s Controversy, and Why Tyus Jones Will Succeed in Phoenix
Verno and KOC open up the show by discussing the U.S. mens basketball teams win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia (03:50). They dive into why Jayson Tatum's lack of play doesn't matter, the incredible performances were seeing from Kevin Durant and LeBron Ja
NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets
Just after the Heat beat the Grizzlies in the nail-biting NBA summer league championship game (0:58), KOC and Verno convene to talk about the standout players from Vegas this summer (8:26). Then they talk about the rumors flying around that Russell Westbr
Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.
Verno and KOC are live from Las Vegas as they recap their Vegas trip before diving into the summer league action. They discuss Reed Sheppards impressive debut performance, debate if Tidjane Salaun will become the best French player from this draft class,
Zach Edey, Jared McCain, and Impressive Rookie Debuts. Plus: DeMar’s Impact on the Kings' Offense.
Verno and KOC go through the most intriguing rookie debuts from over the weekend, starting with Jared McCain and Adem Bona with the 76ers (02:12). Next, they discuss Zach Edeys impressive debut with the Grizzlies and why hell fit perfectly in Memphis al
Paul George to Philly, Klay to Dallas, Tatum's Extension, and NBA Free Agency Transactions
Now that the free agency period has started, Verno and KOC react to all the free agent signings, extensions, and more, starting with Jayson Tatums record-breaking contract extension with the Celtics, as well as Paul Georges impact with the Sixers and wh