The Mismatch

Verno and Jacoby are back, and they get into the Grizzlies' win against the Blazers to remain undefeated before going through their loves and loathes from the past week of the NBA, including a vintage Steph Curry performance, Cooper Flagg’s second-year development, Ernie Johnson’s departure, and more.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(00:30) Verno’s Grizzlies are 5-0, and he loves it
(20:04) Jacoby loves: Knicks win with Jacoby in the crowd
(25:31) Verno loathes: The bad teams are very bad
(27:43) Jacoby loathes: Naz Reid getting benched
(30:25) Verno loves: Brandon Miller’s scoring outburst in the past three games
(33:44) Jacoby loves: A vintage performance from Steph Curry against the Timberwolves
(35:25) Verno loathes: Rudy Gobert’s offense
(41:13) Jacoby loathes: The WNBA scheduling a Finals game early in the afternoon
(43:20) Verno loves: Cooper Flagg’s second year leap
(46:46) Jacoby loves: The Boston Celtics donating more than $200 million to Boston Children’s Hospital
(49:51) Verno loathes: The surge of political ads during sports broadcasts
(55:01) Jacoby loathes: The missing feature onhttp://nba.com(58:01) Verno loves: Ernie Johnson getting to leave on his own terms
(01:02:20) Jacoby loves: The return of the NBA Cup
(01:03:16) Verno loathes: Kristaps Porzingis appearing in Spain amid trade rumors
(01:07:55) Jacoby loathes: NBA coaches all wearing the same quarter-zip sweater

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As we enter the first full week of the NBA season, Verno and Jacoby share some early observations. They also discuss Jalen Williams's horrific injury, and how the loss of Williams and Cason Wallace will affect the Thunder for the rest of the season.
(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(01:28) How Jalen Williams's and Cason Wallace’s injuries affect the Thunder’s season
(06:02) Cannot take our eyes off the Timberwolves
(08:29) Fred VanVleet making all the difference for the Rockets
(10:42) Memphis Grizzlies one of five undefeated teams in the West
(17:20) Knicks vibes are bad in New York City
(26:11) Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown drama is getting messy
(32:36) Yaxel Lendeborg and the Nuggets' rough start to the season
(37:57) We are never going to be able to see the Magic’s full potential
(42:10) Sergio De Larrea and Walter Clayton Jr.
(45:48) New look Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo has not been good
(53:50) Lakers' easy schedule though Thanksgiving
(55:21) Spurs don’t look right with Dylan Harper, De’Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle all starting
(59:24) Surprising starting five net ratings
(01:02:42) Timberwolves are exactly as advertised
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Verno and Jacoby are back as they recap the start of the NBA season with the return of Loves and Loathes!

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(01:26) Historic Thursday night for LeBron James and the 76ers
(08:43) Thunder drop Nuggets, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak ends at 141 games
(11:50) Verno loves: Ty Jerome
(16:39) Jacoby loves: Walker Kessler’s shot chart in Lakers debut
(18:57) Verno loathes: The Miami Heat backcourt
(21:05) Jacoby loathes: People who are trying to rationalize LaMelo Ball’s obvious no-call travel
(25:07) Verno and Jacoby’s love: Damian Lillard’s return and Ja Morant’s debut for the Portland Trail Blazers
(26:25) Verno loathes: Phoenix Suns terrible start against the Blazers
(28:04) Jacoby loathes: Yaxel Lendeborg’s post-game comments after losing to the Lakers
(30:42) Verno loves: Ausar Thompson
(33:57) Jacoby loves: Jabari Smith Jr.
(35:55) Verno and Jacoby’s loathes: Darius Acuff and Caleb Wilson’s NBA debuts
(39:21) Verno loves: Good impressions from new additions
(45:06) Jacoby loves: Tyrese Haliburton’s return and the Pacers are the Pacers again
(49:43) Verno loathes: Everything about the Brooklyn Nets
(54:17) Jacoby loathes: People practicing their golf swing in random places

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The NBA season is finally here, as Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming season by debating where the teams in each conference will finish, which teams will be better (and worse) than we all think, Finals predictions, bold takes, and so much more.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(01:42) Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller get rookie contract extensions

(06:15) Players who were waived

(12:53) Jaylen Brown’s golden harp

(18:41) Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon, will miss entire season

(22:46) Western Conference

(39:07) Eastern Conference

(56:53) Finals predictions and bold takes

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Verno and Jacoby return to give their most interesting players to watch heading into the 2026-27 NBA Season.

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(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 THE GLASS

(18:56) WALKER KESSLER: LAKERS’ BIG BET

(23:45) AUSTIN REAVES: BRIGHTER SPOTLIGHT

(29:43) VJ EDGECOMBE: SIXTH MAN SCORER?

(35:26) JAYLEN BROWN: LEADING MAN NO MORE

(40:23) CALEB WILSON: HIGHS AND LOWS

(43:54) GIANNIS: STILL ELITE WHEN HE PLAYS

(49:51) JALEN WILLIAMS: THUNDER’S X-FACTOR

(52:31) DYLAN HARPER: BENCH OR STARTER?

(57:07) DEMAR DEROZAN: ONE LAST RING CHASE

(1:00:11) KRISTAPS PORZINGIS: IF HE PLAYS

(1:04:30) ISAIAH JOE: LIFE OUTSIDE OF OKC

(1:07:37) BEEF STEW: GRIT AND GRIND 2.0

(1:13:28) MITCHELL ROBINSON: KNICK TO CELTIC

(1:17:05) KNICKS TABLE KAT EXTENSION TALKS

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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.

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(01:32) Cam Boozer vs. Magic: 16 points, six rebounds in 22 minutes

(10:22) Aday Mara is 15-for-15 from the field in the preseason

(15:59) Joan Beringer didn't touch a basketball until 2021

(21:33) Mike Breen walks back story about LeBron scolding Embiid

(26:35) Sixers' Ariel Hukporti out indefinitely with torn Achilles

(27:45) LeBron is commuting to Sixers practice by helicopter

(29:41) Haliburton returns in Ames: seven points, six assists in 16 minutes

(36:21) Shams: KAT, Josh Hart unextended; trade deadline talk could heat up

(39:09) Nikola Jokic's behind-the-back dime: "One of one"

(44:33) Ja Morant starts Blazers debut: eight points, five assists in 19 minutes

(51:20) Caleb Wilson's debut: 15 points, but 0-for-4 from 3

(53:46) John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by the throat

(58:11) Steve Kerr on Kristaps Porzingis: "I haven't seen him yet"

(1:06:52) Wemby skipped U.S. media this offseason, except '60 Minutes'

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Verno and Jacoby run through every team's media day story line, so it's next question, next question. LeBron didn't leave his family to lose in the second round, Jay-Z hexed the Spurs, Giannis meets an iguana, and the young Nets want to golf shirtless. Plus, the Kings' hot mic, and Verno proves he's the opposite of a hypocrite.

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(1:51) Sixers: LeBron, Embiid and the Jaylen Brown "alpha" question

(15:33) Warriors: Porzingis out with "health issue" as Curry agrees to 2-year, $116M extension

(20:39) Pistons: Jalen Duren skips media day, still unsigned

(22:02) Nuggets: Nikola Jokic will re-sign "if they want me"

(25:29) Raptors: Kawhi won't discuss punishment, agrees to 2-year, $115M extension

(32:07) Heat: Giannis and Bam, Miami's new superstar duo

(36:58) Spurs: Harper and Castle's 'GQ' feature, bench talk, MSG and Jay-Z's hex

(55:09) Lakers: JJ Redick says roster makes sense for first time in three years

(59:05) Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards on life without Naz Reid and Julius Randle

(1:01:05) Nets: Julius Randle says young teammates tried to golf shirtless, broke a driver

(1:07:10) Pelicans: Entering Year 8, Zion says career "not where I want to be"

(1:12:48) Kings: Hot mic catches reporters rating Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine

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Verno and Jacoby return to discuss some of the latest news around the league, including the contract extensions for Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George, Henri Veesaar's season-ending injury, and more. With the offseason coming to an end, media days around the corner, and preseason games coming soon, the guys dive into their full offseason loves and loathes.

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(07:13) Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George sign contract extensions

(13:45) Doc Rivers to join NBC’s NBA broadcast

(15:52) The Hawks’ Henri Veesaar tears ACL, will miss the whole season

(17:05) Jalen Brunson set to host 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend

(22:06) Verno loves: How much stronger the teams in the East have gotten

(26:02) Jacoby loves: LaMelo Ball on the Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards

(28:25) Verno loathes: A weaker Western Conference

(33:41) Jacoby loathes: The Knicks' championship summer is coming to an end

(36:22) Verno loves: Rookie class

(39:57) Jacoby loves: The Cavs trading for Peyton Watson

(43:34) Verno loathes: Long-tenured players with new teams

(50:04) Jacoby loathes: The Pelicans' offseason

(50:39) Verno loves: New head coaches

(54:29) Jacoby loves: The Rockets have true point guards now

(55:59) Verno loathes: Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul retiring

(57:00) Jacoby loathes: Ja Morant with the Blazers

(1:01:04) Verno loves: The 76ers' offseason

(1:05:21) Jacoby loves: OG Alvarado

(1:07:03) Verno loathes: Blazers owner Tom Dundon being cheap

(1:10:36) Jacoby loathes: Kyle Lowry’s dinosaur statue

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Verno and Jacoby return as they react to Steve Ballmer’s statement accepting his punishment for the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers. They discuss what the expectations are for the Clippers next season as well as what impact Kawhi Leonard will have with the Raptors now that the trade has been made official. Next, they discuss Mark Williams’s surgery, Jalen Brunson hosting 'Saturday Night Live,' and the ongoing contract negotiations between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons. Lastly, the guys have three questions each, ranging from the impact of new head coaches to artificial intelligence.

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(00:44) Steve Ballmer releases statement accepting his punishment for circumventing the salary cap

(9:41) Expectations for Raptors with Kawhi Leonard

(19:15) Mark Williams to miss several months after shoulder surgery

(21:01) Jalen Brunson hosting the season premiere of 'SNL'

(26:56) Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons remain far apart in contract negotiations

(40:07) Are the Clippers wrong for giving Chris Paul’s no. 3 to Bradley Beal?

(44:25) Which team are you personally high on that probably won’t be good?

(48:48) Which new head coach will have a major impact next season?

(54:58) Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s comments about being a well known NBA player

(1:03:43) Which team do you know you will like more than the consensus?

(1:05:48) How long do we have until A.I. murders us all?

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Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the NBA’s punishment on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They then discuss Amen Thompson’s contract extension, Ben Simmons’s return to the league, and the latest with Jalen Duren. Next, the guys have five questions ahead of next season.

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(00:41) League slams the hammer on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard

(17:11) Is the Kawhi Leonard signing the worst signing ever?

(21:39) Amen Thompson signs a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Rockets

(25:50) Ben Simmons is back; signs a deal with the Kings

(30:00) Jalen Duren, Pistons remain apart in contract negotiations

(34:31) How many teams enter training camp with real championship expectations?

(42:34) Are the Lakers going to be better than they were last year?

(46:53) How will Giannis’s move to the Heat affect what Nikola Jokic could do with the Nuggets?

(51:43) Where do the Pistons rank among the rest of the Eastern Conference?

(54:22) Does Jacoby recommend driving across the country in a RV?

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Verno and Jacoby return to go through the players they are most looking forward to seeing in action with a new team. They break it all down by each selecting a star, a role player, a once-upon-a-time star, and an "I still believe in them" player. Then they discuss which star is most likely to win their first championship, which small offseason move will net the biggest result, and which scandal they care about the most going into the season. Also, they briefly discuss some of the recent signings around the league, the Wolves' ownership change, and Shaedon Sharpe’s injury.

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(1:46) Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan sign with the Heat and Nuggets, respectively

(7:40) Timberwolves ownership change

(12:07) Shaedon Sharpe’s injury

(16:17) Star player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(19:52) Role player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(25:07) The once-upon-a-time star player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(31:00) The "I still believe in them" player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing

(40:49) Which star is most likely to win their first championship?

(46:19) Small offseason signing that will lead to big results

(53:07) Scandal they care about the most

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Verno and Jacoby are joined by The Athletic’s Dan Woike to help break down the entire Lakers situation. They discuss Mark Walter's shocking decision to sell the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the not-so-shocking Buss family drama since the Lakers were flipped by Walter, how the new ownership could affect Luka Doncic, and more. They also discuss how the Lakers' offseason acquisitions fit next to Luka, expectations for LeBron James on the Sixers, and Dan’s thoughts on the Clippers-Aspiration investigation.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:16) Initial reaction to the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner

(10:10) On Mark Walter and the changes he started implementing on the Lakers

(17:41) How does new ownership affect Luka Doncic?

(21:10) LeBron James leaving the Lakers to sign with the Sixers

(28:48) Explaining how a team governor role works

(38:17) Pros and cons from the Lakers' offseason

(48:34) Clippers-Aspiration investigation

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The NBA has finally released the schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Verno and Jacoby react by discussing the Christmas Day games, which team has a surprising amount of national TV games, debate who’ll get booed when returning to their former team, and more. Also, the guys share some of their fond memories of Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(00:23) NBA releases the full 2026-27 schedule

(3:41) Opening Day schedule

(10:51) Christmas Day schedule

(17:06) Nationally televised games

(32:13) Homecoming games

(39:02) Trying to make sense of the Lakers getting flipped by Mark Walter

(44:21) Can't-miss games of the season

(55:40) Happy retirement, Russell Westbrook

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Verno and Jacoby return with the offseason edition of Loves and Loathes!

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(2:32) Verno loves: The power shift of the Eastern Conference

(10:38) Jacoby loves: Still riding the high of the Knicks' championship

(16:59) Verno loathes: The second apron

(22:56) Jacoby loathes: Victor Wembanyama taking a pay cut

(26:00) Verno loves: Underrated acquisitions of the offseason

(29:38) Jacoby loves: The Chicago Bulls

(32:06) Verno loathes: The neverending Clippers-Aspiration saga (and a bonus side story on Verno competing against Joey Chestnut)

(38:21) Jacoby loathes: The Warriors' offseason

(39:29) Verno loves: New head coaches around the league

(42:38) Jacoby loves: LeBron James surprising everyone by signing with the 76ers

(44:53) Verno loathes: Blazers owner Tom Dundon

(46:47) Jacoby loathes: Pistons not addressing their needs

(49:28) Verno loves: Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles

(53:51) Jacoby loves: NBA Europe

(55:35) Verno loathes: Being out of touch with current movies and TV shows

(1:02:22) Jacoby loathes: Booking an RV vacation with his family

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It finally happened! LeBron James is taking his talents to Philadelphia after signing a two-year deal with the 76ers last week. Verno and Jacoby share their thoughts on LeBron signing with Philly before discussing some of the other news around the league since LeBron's signing, including Mario Hezonja’s rabid interest before joining the Cavs, Nuggets matching the Thunder’s offer sheet for Spencer Jones, and more.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(3:15) Still in shock about LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers

(7:37) Should the Sixers trade Joel Embiid?

(10:58) The Bob Myers angle

(17:13) Sixers have multiple guys who can score 30+ on any night

(21:46) Who will miss the playoffs in the revamped Eastern Conference?

(27:50) LeBron commuting from New York to Philadelphia and Wilt Chamberlain’s nightclub

(37:02) From LeBron James to Mario Hezonja

(40:34) Nuggets match Thunder’s offer sheet for Spencer Jones

(50:31) Verno’s trip to Milwaukee

(56:34) Blazers owner continues his controversial changes for the franchise

(1:02:00) Verno going to watch 'The Odyssey'

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Verno and Jacoby are back as they go through five observations from the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas. They then discuss some of the latest news around the league including a second sponsorship deal investigation surrounding Kawhi Leonard, Victor Wembanyama’s contract extension, and more. Also, Jacoby shares his experience of going to 'The Odyssey' premiere in New York.

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(2:44) Jacoby going to 'The Odyssey' premiere

(11:18) Summer league observation no. 1: Top four picks exceeded expectation

(19:14) Summer league observation no. 2: Rookie standouts

(28:17) Summer league observation no. 3: Sophomores standouts

(31:05) Summer league observation no. 4: Disappointing players

(33:21) Summer league observation no. 5: Las Vegas experiences

(48:07) LeBron James watch

(51:28) NBA investigating second sponsorship deal with Kawhi Leonard

(56:43) Victor Wembanyama signs extension with Spurs

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Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and debate Brad Stevens's reasoning for trading him away at this point in time. Next, they discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo’s comments since being traded to the Miami Heat, their latest ideas on where LeBron James will end up, and the most recent free agency news. Also, a brief conversation about Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and the early slate of NBA summer league games.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!

(4:01) Brad Stevens and the Celtics front office speak on trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers

(22:13) Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks on leaving Milwaukee

(30:08) Origins of the LeBron James whiteboard and dissecting where he could possibly go

(39:57) Recent free agent news: DeMar DeRozan waived, Rui Hachimura signs with the Clippers, and Quinten Post’s Grizzlies offer sheet

(46:57) Early summer league reactions

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Free agency is here as Verno and Jacoby react to all the news, starting with the reporting that LeBron James is set to move on from the Lakers and join a new team next season. They then debate whether Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Raptors actually moves the needle for them or the Clippers, and Verno then shares his disappointment with how Ja Morant’s time in Memphis ended. Also, they discuss the ongoing awkwardness between the Celtics and Jaylen Brown, and the weird restricted free agency market surrounding Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren.

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(2:42) LeBron James is moving on from the Lakers. Where will he find happiness?

(15:40) Cavs big-game hunting, and imagining LeBron to the Spurs

(21:49) Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors

(30:52) Ja Morant’s sad ending with the Memphis Grizzlies

(40:32) Relating to Jaylen Brown’s situation

(51:05) Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency

(56:39) Rapid fire moves made

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Verno and Jacoby are back, as they discuss the blockbuster trade between the Hornets and Timberwolves that sent LaMelo Ball to Minnesota and Naz Reid to Charlotte. They take a look at the trade from both sides, debate whether either team is finished making moves and if the trade will inspire LaMelo to take his game to a different level. Next, Verno shares his absolute excitement for Isaiah Stewart’s arrival in Memphis, whether or not the Celtics will actually trade Jaylen Brown, and the surprising lack of a market for Ja Morant. Also, the rumors of Kawhi Leonard being open to signing an extension with a former team, and the Lakers absolutely needing to sign Austin Reaves to the max contract.

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(2:17) Hornets get a fresh start, trade LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves

(19:51) Tim Connelly takes another big swing with acquiring LaMelo Ball and trading away fan favorite Naz Reid

(23:47) Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies

(32:40) Will the Celtics actually trade Jaylen Brown?

(39:27) Where is the market for Ja Morant?

(48:02) Is Kawhi Leonard going back to the Spurs or Raptors

(49:58) Was it smart for the Lakers to give Austin Reaves a max contract?

(58:59) Second-round draft recap

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Verno and Jacoby react to the first round of the NBA draft, beginning with Verno’s thoughts on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer and a debate on whether Ja Morant will get traded at all. They then dive into the rest of the top 10 picks. They also discuss how college basketball has evolved when it comes to scouting for the NBA, the lack of surprises and shocking moments from the first round, and how the new anti-tanking rules will affect future drafts. Next, the long-awaited return of the Prospector, who shares the picks he did not like from the first round and which players he likes heading into tonight’s second round.

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(3:58) Is Ja Morant staying in Memphis?

(6:41) Verno on the Grizzlies drafting Cameron Boozer

(10:36) Reactions to the Nets drafting Mikel Brown Jr. and the Kings drafting Darius Acuff Jr.

(16:14) Why we'll have fewer draft "busts" now

(26:17) No surprises or shocking draft picks

(32:08) How will the new anti-tanking rules affect the draft going forward?

(40:13) The Spurs are loading up around Wemby

(53:54) The Prospector returns

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