{"podcast":{"title":"The Mismatch","slug":"the-mismatch-525422","podcast_index_feed_id":525422,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/the-jj-redick-podcast","website_url":"https://www.theringer.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/43578f88-7825-11ea-a15b-977622dec861/image/227ade74d7cca168d92757b18170bfd5.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The Ringer","episode_count":531,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T08:19:38.500620+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mismatch-525422"},"episode":{"title":"How Will LaMelo Fit With the Wolves? Plus, Hornets' Fresh Start, Reaves's Max Deal Conundrum, and the Grizzlies Are So Back.","slug":"how-will-lamelo-fit-with-the-wolves-plus-hornets-fresh-start-reaves-s-max-deal-conundrum-and-the-grizzlies-are-so-back","published_at":"2026-06-26T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mismatch-525422/how-will-lamelo-fit-with-the-wolves-plus-hornets-fresh-start-reaves-s-max-deal-conundrum-and-the-grizzlies-are-so-back","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mismatch-525422","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT6965700517.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT6965700517.mp3","summary":"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. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (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 Protect your summer today at WeatherTech.com Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"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 C…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3964,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-mismatch-525422/episodes/how-will-lamelo-fit-with-the-wolves-plus-hornets-fresh-start-reaves-s-max-deal-conundrum-and-the-grizzlies-are-so-back/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mismatch-525422/how-will-lamelo-fit-with-the-wolves-plus-hornets-fresh-start-reaves-s-max-deal-conundrum-and-the-grizzlies-are-so-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}