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Basketball
The Mismatch
The Ringer
Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
Episodes
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Yesterday • 1 hr 21 min
Six Stats That Might Matter, Tatum vs. Brown, and a Monday Night Recap
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November 6, 2026 • 1 hr 23 min
Loves and Loathes: Blazers Hot Start, Performative Celebrities, a Feisty KD, and Paraíso De La Luz
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November 3, 2026 • 56 min
Luka's Dominance, the Ageless NBA Stars, and Jacoby Still Hates Wemby
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October 30, 2026 • 1 hr 18 min
Loves and Loathes: Vintage Steph Curry, the Unbeaten Grizzlies, and Coaching in Quarter-Zips
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October 27, 2026 • 1 hr 11 min
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October 23, 2026 • 1 hr 5 min
The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.
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October 20, 2026 • 1 hr 19 min
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October 13, 2026 • 1 hr 27 min
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October 8, 2026 • 1 hr 16 min
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September 29, 2026 • 1 hr 31 min
Listen guide
How do I listen to The Mismatch?
The Mismatch is a basketball podcast from The Ringer. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
Step by step
- Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads while you stream The Mismatch.
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- Or subscribe in any podcast app. The Mismatch ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.
Quick FAQ
- Where can I listen to The Mismatch?
- Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams The Mismatch alongside scores and clips. The Mismatch also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
- What is The Mismatch about?
- The Mismatch covers basketball news, analysis, and conversations from The Ringer.
