James Harden Trade Reaction, Plus Second Impressions From the NBA Season So Far

The Mismatch

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4.8 • 5.5K Ratings

🗓️ 31 October 2023

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

After requesting a trade in June, James Harden finally got his wish, and Verno and KOC react to the 76ers sending him to the Clippers for a handful of expiring contracts and picks (02:30). The guys take a look at the trade from the Clippers' perspective and discuss the huge risk they are taking by bringing in Harden (20:17). Also, the guys discuss the improved Sixers offense under Nick Nurse (34:27), as well as the terrible start for the winless Grizzlies and the ongoing struggles for the Lakers (40:26). Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at [email protected]! Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out http://ringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's up everybody, it's Austin Rivers from Offguard and I've got some exciting news.
0:04.8	Offguard hosted by me and my god Pasha Gigi is officially moving to our own podcast feed.
0:10.0	We are now dropping two shows every week.
0:12.5	Me and Pasha go way back and talk so much hoops already that we figured it was time to
0:16.5	fire up the mics and let you in on these conversations.
0:19.5	Every week, Pasha and myself, we're head on the biggest stories happening around the
0:22.6	league.
0:23.6	Tap it to the show twice a week on our new Offguard feed on Spotify or wherever you
0:27.6	get your podcast.
0:30.0	Welcome to the mismatch, I'm Chris Vernon and joining me on this Tuesday morning from
0:48.9	TheRinger.com is Kevin O'Connor aka Kevin O'Bomber, Kevin O'Connor, Kevin O'Kammer, Kevin
0:53.5	O'Climber, Kevin O'Candyland, Kevin O'Conflict, Kevin O'Sphere, Kevin O'Connor.
0:59.5	Oh, I heard last night that you called Darryl Lawrence today.
1:06.0	I really don't want to talk about the Grizzlies being winless.
1:10.0	Can you do something to help us out?
1:12.5	Please I don't want to open the show talking about Memphis, B and O and four.
1:16.3	Oh, no.
1:17.3	I just want to tell you, Darryl, please.
1:21.4	The Mavericks just hit another three as we are recording.
1:24.9	Please, Darryl.
1:26.9	I heard Wode this morning saying that this poor guy working for the people.
1:34.8	He said that he was at the Newark Airport.
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