The Pacers, Jazz, and Wizards Make Trades for Their Future. Plus, Ja and Giannis Stay Put.

Verno and Jacoby recap a few trades made before the deadline and discuss how the Jazz, Pacers, and Wizards made trades that set up their future. They also discuss how Ja Morant and Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with their respective teams and what their offseasons could look like. They also dive into how this trade deadline impacted the future of the NBA.

(00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(03:33) Pacers get Ivica Zubac, a perfect fit for Tyrese Haliburton
(11:04)The Wizards gave up nothing for Anthony Davis
(17:18) Grizzlies in full rebuild by sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah Jazz
(39:19)Jacoby feels the Warriors are fumbling Steph Curry’s twilight years
(40:58)The East is a four-team race, and it’s close, plus Philly
(49:48)Knicks acquire Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans
(1:00:35)The only team that could alter the playoffs is Cleveland
(1:07:00)Jacoby and Verno’s Super Bowl pick, prop bets, and the under

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez, Brian H. Waters, and Jeff Shearin
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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