The Mismatch • 8 July 2025

The Most Disastrous and Perfect Fits of the Offseason

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Verno and Jacoby recap the latest string of free agency news, including Paolo Banchero’s contract extension, where Jonas Valanciunas will play, and more. Next, they discuss which offseason moves they think will turn out disastrous and which moves are perfect fits. (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!(0:50) Summer League Takeaways(4:20) Reaction to the Norm Powell-John Collins Trade(8:55) Expect Jonas Valančiūnas to Play for the Nuggets?(13:53) Paolo Banchero Signs Extension with Magic(17:08) Grizzlies Trade Away Jay Huff, Sign Jock Landale(23:50) Why is Malik Beasley Still Unsigned?(28:15) More Free Agency & Trade Reactions(31:17) Disaster Fit: Pelicans Draft Derik Queen(34:17) Disaster Fit: Deandre Ayton Signs with The Lakers(39:15) Disaster Fit: Jrue Holiday with the Blazers(44:03) Disaster Fit: Bucks Waive Dame to Sign Myles Turner(46:35) Disaster Fit: Spurs Sign Luke Kornet(50:48) Disaster Fit: The Brooklyn Nets(53:12) Perfect Fit: DFS on the Rockets(55:35) Perfect Fit: The Atlanta Hawks(57:48) Perfect Fit: Former Grizzlies on the Magic(59:48) Perfect Fit: Mike Brown Coaching the Knicks(1:02:30) Perfect Fit: Kyle Lowry Signs with the 76ers(1:05:40) What's Next for Chris Paul?(1:07:15) Perfect Fit: Nuggets Offseason Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices