The Mismatch
How Will LaMelo Fit With the Wolves? Plus, the Hornets’ Fresh Start, Reaves’s Max Deal Conundrum, and the Grizzlies Are So Back.
About the episode
Verno and Jacoby are back, and 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 discuss whether 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, discusses whether or not the Celtics will actually trade Jaylen Brown, and gets into the surprising lack of a market for Ja Morant. They also dive into the rumors about Kawhi Leonard being open to signing an extension with a former team and discuss why the Lakers absolutely needed to sign Austin Reaves to the max contract.
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin
Social: Keith Fujimoto
Summary
- 0:01
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 by 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
