The Mismatch • 28 June 2025

Draft Night Winners and Losers. Plus: The Grizzlies Get Their Guy, and Masai Ujiri Out in Toronto.

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Verno and Jacoby recap the NBA draft by discussing their biggest winners and losers from the two-day event, as well as Verno’s excitement for the Grizzlies, who drafted Cedric Coward from Washington State; the odd timing of Masai Ujiri’s departure from the Raptors; and their favorite prospect from the second round. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:28) NBA Draft Recap(2:25) Pick of Destiny: Cedric Coward to the Grizzlies(6:45) Our Draft Winners & Losers(10:45) Masai Ujiri Out As President of Raptors(14:30) Verno's Draft Winner: WINGSPAN(18:40) Jacoby's Draft Winner: Brooklyn Nets(22:08) Verno's Draft Winner: Atlanta Hawks(24:55) Jacoby's Draft Winner: American White Guys(26:20) Verno's Draft Winner: Spike Lee(30:20) Jacoby's Draft Winner: Moms(31:15) Verno's Draft Loser: Ace Bailey(37:05) Jacoby's Draft Loser: Joe Dumars(39:33) Verno's Draft Loser: Milwaukee Bucks(42:35) Jacoby's Draft Loser: Portland Trail Blazers(47:33) Verno's Draft Loser: Girlfriends(51:17) Jacoby's Draft Loser: ME(56:17) Jacoby's Draft Loser: Clarity(59:27) Favorite 2nd Rounder: Alijah Martin (Raptors)(1:01:20) Favorite 2nd Rounder: Johni Broome (76ers) Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Visit creditkarma.com or download the app today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices