Basketball Is (Almost) Back!

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. Welcome to The Mismatch! (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' Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices