The Jj Redick Podcast

Clichés are clichés for a reason. Jacoby and Verno fire up the mics after all three home teams won on Thursday night. (:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:24) Three Game 3s before Wolves-Nuggets Finish (1:55) McDaniels 9-of-13 Shooting, Jokic Hasn't Looked Like The Best Player (10:54) Knicks-Hawks: Is the Sky Falling for NY Knicks Fans? (16:32) Clutch Collapse: Brunson Turnover, Bridges’s Vanishing Act, and Supporting Cast Drought (27:11) Raptors-Cavs: Barnes and Barrett 33 Points Each in Blowout (32:04) Lakers-Rockets: Must-Win For Rockets Against Short-Handed Lakers (39:00) Celtics-76ers: Tatum-Brown Vs. Maxey-Edgecombe in Philly ( 45:22) Spurs-Blazers: Wemby Likely Out With Concussion, Blazers Looking to Upset (56:41) Predictions and Weekend Slate of Games: Pistons-Magic, Thunder-Suns (1:04:03) Devin Booker Fined $35k For Criticizing Refs The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on

Verno and Jacoby return to react to Monday night’s thrillers in Denver and New York, the Cavs dominance, and preview Tuesday night’s playoff matchups. Plus, they discuss Billy Donovan stepping down as the Bulls head coach. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:45) Knicks game 2 collapse turns Hawks' CJ McCollum into a villain (21:28) Wolves-Nuggets: Timberwolves steal game 2 in Denver (32:10) Weekend Play-in finals were terrible (34:28) Raptors-Cavs: Cleveland handles Toronto in game 2 (42:53) 76ers-Celtics: Sixers' horrendous start, 4-23 from three (48:53) Blazers-Spurs: Spurs aim to take 2-0 lead on Portland (53:55) Blazers owner being cheap, no T-shirts and two-ways allowed (59:56) Rockets-Lakers: Two non-playoff teams in the playoffs (1:03:31) Magic-Pistons: Detroit faces must-win after game 1 upset (1:08:37) Breaking News: Billy Donovan steps down as Bulls coach after six seasons (1:12:01) Jacoby takes on the red carpet of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming.

Verno and Jacoby return to react to the opening games of the play-in tournament and preview the final games on Friday. Then, they discuss the things they care about heading into the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:30) Play-in tournament recap (2:03) Hornets-Heat: The game was wildly entertaining (7:06) Magic-76ers: Magic fans would rather watch Hornets-Pistons (11:29) Warriors-Clippers: Vintage masterpiece by Steph and Green (24:15) Blazers-Suns: Devin Booker will be front and center vs. the Warriors (28:48) Things we care about going into the playoffs (29:09) Things we care about: Wings vs. bigs in the Cavs-Toronto matchup (32:34) Things we care about: What if the Cavs lose? (38:11) Things we care about: Last run for this iteration of the Wolves (43:05) Things we care about: Nuggets must close quick (47:48) Things we care about: Can the Knicks run with the Hawks? (49:43) Things we care about: The Knicks' transition defense (53:28) Things we care about: Mitchel

Verno and Jacoby return to react to the final weekend of the NBA regular season, take a look at the 2026 Play-in Tournament, and break down the playoff matchups. Then, they give their biggest surprises and disappointments from the regular season. Welcome to The Mismatch! 01:45 Previewing the Play-in Tournament 02:28 Heat-Hornets: Heat are a tough out, Hornets are young 8:40 Blazers-Suns: Next round vs. Spurs favors the Trail Blazers 14:47 Magic-76ers: Will this be a revenge game for Philly? 18:35 Warriors-Clippers: Warriors stumbling into matchup 25:12 Knicks-Hawks: Initial thoughts for the matchup 29:06 Rockets-Lakers: Luka has to be available to beat the Rockets 34:18 Wolves-Nuggets: The underdog has been a problem for Denver in the past 39:35 Verno’s Surprises: The Spurs' huge leap from the lottery 43:10 Jacoby’s Surprises: How much better the Celtics were going into the season 46:54 Verno’s Disappointments: How reckless tanking has become in the NBA 48:39 Jacoby’s Disappointments: The NBA

Jacoby and Verno fire up their mics immediately after the Knicks defeat the Celtics and discuss how this matchup could be one to look forward to in the playoffs. (0:17) Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:48) Josh Hart saves the show with monster 3s in a Knicks win (5:44) Celtics-Knicks destined to meet again in the playoffs (12:09) Eastern Conference playoff picture still a mess (17:21) Loves and Loathes (19:12) Verno Loves: Cade Cunningham coming back (23:12) Jacoby Loves: Teams at full strength for the playoffs (25:10) Verno Loathes: First round of the West playoffs will be a dud (30:12) Jacoby Loathes: 76ers’ Joel Embiid has surgery for appendicitis (35:15) Verno Loves: ROY award is back and forth between Flagg and Knueppel (37:26) Jacoby Loves: 1.4 million 10-game runs by only one player, Nikola Jokić (41:06) Verno Loathes: “No way in hell they wanna see us” by Dillon Brooks (47:28) Jacoby Loathes: Giannis incentivized to play because of his shoes (51:45) Verno Loves: Kings’ Doug Christie making

 Verno and Jacoby return to react to last night’s matchups, including the Knicks-Hawks matchup, Victor Wembanyama’s injury, and Cooper Flagg’s legendary weekend. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:34) Grizzlies tie NBA record with 29 3-pointers and still lose (3:04) Michigan Wolverines win second national title in program history (9:52) Knicks-Hawks: Jalen Brunson clutch in the 4th quarter (13:59) 76ers-Spurs: Wemby leaves game with a rib contusion (16:02) Raptors in a tight battle for the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (24:13) Jokic-Wemby matchup was absolute theater (26:23) Strahinja Jokic goes viral again for altercation with fan (31:29) More headlines: Steph’s return, AD Pranks Draymond, Flagg ROY (39:42) Injury update: Can the Wolves hold it together without Ant?  (44:38) Injury update: Luka going overseas for injections (47:29) Bulls fire front office, and Billy Donovan gains power in Chicago (51:59) NBA not the place for the “my way or the highway coaches” (59:15) Huge week ahead of game

Jacoby and Verno close the week out with their Loves & Loathes, which include LeBron James’s Memphis slander, the Wizards' failed April Fools prank, and Steph Curry’s return! (0:58) Headlines From Thursday’s Games (6:53) Loves and Loathes  (7:05) Verno Loves: Hawks were once 26-30, now they are 44-33 (13:29) Jacoby Loves: Wardell Stephen Curry II Returns on Easter Sunday (16:16) Verno Loathes: Mosley’s Orlando Tragic Lose by 50+ to Raptors (23:32) Jacoby Loathes: MVP race is over, SGA wins it  (25:55) Verno Loves: Ayo Dosunmu Should be Franchise Point Guard (28:31) Jacoby Loves: Paul George’s post Suspension Play (30:37) Verno Loathes: LeBron’s Memphis Slander in Favorite Golf videos (40:55) Jacoby Loathes: LeBron coming after Verno’s City of Memphis (42:48) Verno Loves: Maxime Raynaud named NBA Rookie of the Month (45:00) Jacoby Loves: The Pacers effort at the end of the Season (46:50) Verno Loathes: The Wizards April Fools Fiasco (53:48) Jacoby Loathes: The Raptors  (55:50) Verno Loves: Kaw

Verno and Jacoby return to react to the Thunder-Pistons matchup, the logjam in the Eastern Conference playoffs race, and things they are tired of this season.Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:53) Top teams are jockeying for playoff position (2:45) Eastern Conference: Magic fighting, Hornets chasing (5:16) Western Conference: The Suns' good vibes (10:13) West teams battling for 4,5 and 6: Nuggets, Timberwolves, Rockets (16:21) The MVP Race: Wemby, SGA, Jokić, Dončić, Jaylen Brown (23:30) Things we are tired of: SGA’s free throw discourse (27:45) Things we are tired of: lack of respect for the Pistons (36:19) Things we are tired of: KAT unclear about his role (40:46) Things we are tired of: tanking teams and players you have never heard of (50:33) Things we are tired of: not having Anthony Edwards in our life (53:41) Things we are tired of: NBA floating ideas to the media about tanking (57:18) Things we are tired of: “If the 76ers are healthy” (59:04) Things we are tired of: doing a show with a guy who r

Verno and Jacoby jump right into their Loves and Loathes, including Wemby’s case for MVP and why Draymond agrees and disagrees with it, George Gervin’s case as the real Iceman, Shai’s and JB’s jabs at each other, and more. (:17) Welcome to The Mismatch! (:23) Sweet 16 started: Purdue and Iowa deliver victories (2:31) 76ers rout the Bulls with 157 points (7:58) The Thunder and Celtics silently dissing each other (11:16) The latest saga with Giannis and the Bucks (21:04) The Celtics are not supposed to be this good (24:42) The Atlanta Hawks' run to 41-32 (31:46) Key players returning for the playoffs (33:11) Rudy Gobert and his longevity diet (37:37) Scott Foster and every one of his calls (40:50) Victor Wembanyama’s case for MVP (50:28) The Hornets and the defense that they play (54:17) Draymond Green and his case for MVP (59:23) The Rockets and all of their problems (1:02:09) Jokic reminds the league he’s MVP-caliber (1:07:35) Zion playing all these games for the Pelicans (1:09:53) There's

Verno and Jacoby return to react to last night’s matchups, including the Lakers' win streak ending in Detroit. Then they look at 10 important things happening in the remainder of the regular season, and the Prospector returns.Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:40) Pistons end the red-hot Lakers' win streak: No Luka magic (8:23) 10 things with 10 games left (8:55) What stands out in the East standings? (9:05) What are the Bucks doing?: The Cam Thomas dilemma (11:36) Cavs playoff chances: Payroll is in win-now mode (16:20) The regression is real for the Orlando Magic (20:42) What stands out in the West standings? (26:09) Lakers desperate and scary: Luka MVP, LeBron breaking records (35:40) Thunder-Wizards fight: The Wizards are ruining the NBA (40:35) Knicks are sending Jacoby to therapy (44:45) Kevin Durant passes MJ: Fifth all time on scoring list (59:40) The Prospector is back with an NCAA tournament update Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jac

Verno and Jacoby share live reactions while Luka Doncic drops 60 points as the Lakers' win streak continues, Victor Wembanyama silences the Suns (and Jacoby) with a game-winner, and they have an interesting debate about astrology and discover a new way that it relates to the NBA. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:31) Red-hot Charlotte on a roll after its 4-14 start to the season (02:16) Luka drops 60 for the Lakers: Historic night in Miami (06:25) Wemby silences Jacoby: Spurs' clutch 101-100 win vs. Suns (10:36) Pistons’ big opportunity: Prove they’re not Cade-dependent (20:06) Loves and Loathes (20:25) Verno Loves: Tomahawk poster by Rasheer Fleming (26:20) Jacoby Loves: Luka and the Lakers’ vibe is different (31:35) Verno Loathes: Watching the Nuggets implode vs. the Grizzlies (40:14) Jacoby Loathes: The position the Pelicans are in (42:02) Verno Loves: Dejounte Murray’s Achilles return (45:04) Jacoby Loves: The Eastern Conference solidified a lot at the trade deadline (47:13) Verno Loathe

Verno and Jacoby return to react to last night’s matchups and the Hawks' rise in the East, they ask some important questions before the homestretch, and introduce the Prospector. Welcome to The Mismatch! (0:55) The Atlanta Hawks' win streak reaches 10 in a row (8:30) Suns-Celtics: Jaylen Brown drops a season-high 41 points to seal thriller (12:20) Lakers-Rockets: Lakers turn back the clock with defensive win (16:13) Six questions before the homestretch (16:32) Can all 10 teams in the East win two games in the playoffs? (21:35) Are the Thunder the team everyone wants to lose? (28:12) Do we need to take the Lakers seriously as a West contender? (34:34) What do we think of expansion? (38:42) Who would the Knicks rather see: Raptors or Magic? (41:53) Who’s the top-4 seed in each conference you trust the least? (45:10) The Prospector joins the show (47:35) The Prospector's favorite prospects (50:52) The Prospector is out on these prospects (53:39) The Prospector's deep cuts Leave us a message

Verno and Jacoby return to recap the Thunder-Celtics matchup, Kawhi Leonard’s brilliance, and Luka effortlessly scoring 50. Then they discuss their loves and loathes for this past week. Welcome to The Mismatch!1:25 Thursday's games: Thunder beat the Celtics7:16 Thursday's games: Middleton turns back the clock for Mavs12:52 Verno Loves: Kawhi Leonard is a marvel to watch16:14 Jacoby Loves: The experience at the Intuit Dome22:24 Verno Loathes: Refs ejecting Jaylen Brown in Celtics-Spurs28:17 Jacoby Loathes: Bam scoring “Hatey Three”32:44 Verno Loves: Jalen Johnson having a historic season36:12 Jacoby Loves: Joe Mazzulla should be in the “Coach of the Year” convo37:43 Verno Loathes: Everyone hating on the Pistons42:12 Jacoby Loathes: How Luka is covered even after scoring 51pts46:59 Verno Loves: The Orlando Magic getting on track53:31 Jacoby Loves: Jokic-Murray duo57:40 Verno Loathes: Dwight Howard’s retirement announcement1:02:23 Jacoby Loathes: L.A. traffic sucks! Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail

Verno and Jacoby return to recap last night’s matchup between the Thunder and Nuggets. Then they address their levels of concern for the Pistons, Rockets, and Knicks and the effects of Jayson Tatum returning from injury.  (00:43) SGA ties Wilt, then steals Nikola Jokic’s soul: OKC’s game of the year  (14:41) Verno “walks back” his Lu Dort take on his uncontrollable movements  (21:47) Jacoby and Verno’s level of concern: Major, minor, or meh  (22:33) Concern level for Knicks two games after losing streak in L.A.: Minor  (29:13) Concern level for the Pistons' losing streak: Major  (35:01) Concern level for the Rockets getting waxed: Major  (41:03) Concern level for the 76ers: Major  (44:56) Concern level for Michael Jordan’s concept of excellence: Meh  (51:05) Concern level for the East with Tatum back: Major  (56:08) Concern level for the Hornets being mediocre: Meh  (01:01:52) Concern level for Magic City Night being canceled: Minor  (01:09:48) Concern level for the lack of drama in the West: Me

Verno and Jacoby discuss a couple of anticipated debuts as Jayson Tatum gets ready to suit up for the Celtics and Trae Young finally steps on the floor for the Wizards. They also get into SGA's fashion choice for a warm day in NYC.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(2:34) Thursday’s games: Spurs are great with 71 points in the first half(7:45) Loves and loathes(7:54) Verno loves: Tatum returns and makes his 2025-26 debut(15:14) Jacoby loves: Trae Young debuts with the Wizards(18:33) Verno loathes: Jokic’s dirty play(22:32) Jacoby loathes: Doc Rivers's retirement(24:19) Verno loves: NBC's throwback and storyteller era(31:23) Jacoby loves: The dangerous teams of the Eastern Conference(34:17) Verno loathes: Marcus Smart’s ugly shots at Memphis(38:29) Jacoby loathes: SGA covered in fur from the nose to the toes(41:31) Verno loves: Two-way success stories(47:21) Jacoby loves: The Hawks’ win streak heating up(50:33) Verno loathes: Scoot's struggles in the Grizzlies-Blazers game(56:19) Jacoby loathes: Sad-watching the

Verno and Jacoby return to discuss the things about the NBA season that have aggravated them, including Lu Dort, Wemby, and the gaudy schedule. They also talk about Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Darius Garland all returning from their injuries.Welcome to The Mismatch!(1:05) The dog days of the NBA: Post All-Star slog(6:30) Verno: The conflicted feelings of winning(12:10) Jacoby: Jalen Brunson is enough to win a championship(17:00) Verno: The extinction of the small guard(24:45) Jacoby: Wouldn’t hold the door open for Wemby(30:55) Verno: Dirty Dort’s cheap-shot collection(36:10) Jacoby: Expects so much more from Cam Johnson(40:35) Verno: Trading Jared McCain to the Thunder(44:50) Jacoby: Diluted NBA; there are too many games!(47:04) Verno: Sparks fly between JJ and Luka on the sideline(58:21) Jacoby: California dreamin’The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line!

Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Suns bouncing back to win over the Lakers, the Spurs extending their win streak to 11 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returning from his injury. Then they discuss their loves and loathes for this past week. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:31) Suns sink Lakers, Rockets stun Magic, Spurs Make it 11 Straight (11:03) Knueppel shatters rookie 3-point record with 207th triple (21:29) Jacoby and Verno’s Love and loathes (21:41) Verno loves: Mat Ishbia $1 Million prize for ASW Dunk Contest (27:34) Jacoby Loves: JK’s explosive new era in Atlanta (29:50) Verno Loathes: The NBA sending independent doctors to Utah (35:37) Jacoby Loathes: James Harden Injury (37:02) Verno Loves: Costas, Collins & Fratello Reunited for Spurs-Sixers on NBC (41:48) Jacoby Loves: Giannis less Bucks are on fire right now (44:19) Verno Loathes: Can I trust you Knicks? (49:53) Jacoby Loathes: Ayton Fires back “I’m not no Clint Capela” (53:02) Verno Loves: Taj Gibson signing with Grizzlie

Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Spurs win against the Pistons and their push towards the top seed in the West as well as the Kings finally ending their 16-game losing streak against the Grizzlies. They then set up their bit of the day, ‘talk me out of this’, where they attempt to change their minds on a specific take.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(02:04) Spurs continue to push for the one seed in a dominant win vs. Pistons(10:26) Kings snap 16-game losing streak with win vs. Grizzlies(18:15) Dillon Brooks was the one guy the Suns couldn’t lose(22:30) The Spurs will be NBA champions… Next year(28:10) This should be and will be LeBron James's last year with the Lakers(33:53) The 65 game rule is stupid and should not exist(43:35) Playing hard is the new moneyball for the league(47:33) The play-in games are fun, but entirely unnecessary(53:08) If Fred VanVleet and Jayson Tatum return, then the Rockets and Celtics are title contenders(1:01:34) No sport provides a better finish than hockeyLeave us a m

Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the Pistons' impressive win over the Knicks and Cade Cunningham’s MVP-level performance at MSG. They then discuss Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account, Bennedict Mathurin’s explosive Clippers home debut, and Adam Silver finally addressing the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys share three things they are looking forward to for the rest of the season.(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(06:19) The Pistons and Cade Cunningham shine at Madison Square Garden in win against the Knicks(14:56) Rockets survive against the Hornets(19:56) Kevin Durant’s alleged burner account(27:06) Bennedict Mathurin lifts the Clippers past the Nuggets(30:52) Adam Silver addresses the NBA's tanking issues(37:11) Potential new playoff teams(44:15) Cavs poised for a run in the East(49:27) Can the Spurs snag the no. 1 seed?(01:02:29) Which team can replicate the Pacers' title run last year?(01:07:36) Awards and All-NBA team turnover(01:16;45) What will happen with Darryn Peterson

Verno and Jacoby return ahead of All-Star weekend as they discuss their fond memories of the All-Star Game and how the game is viewed in a completely different way now. They also debate whether or not Adam Silver will address the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the season so far. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(35:00) All-Star Game memories(08:55) Will Adam Silver address the ongoing tanking in the league?(14:31) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loves of the week(23:50) Verno and Jacoby’s no. 1 loathes of the week(31:32) No. 2 loves of the week(40:14) No. 2 loathes of the week(47:00) No. 3 loves of the week(51:26) No. 3 loathes of the week(1:01:05) No. 4 loves of the week(1:06:02) No. 4 loathes of the week Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices