Verno and KOC discuss the NBA’s investigation into Jontay Porter after multiple instances of "betting irregularities" were discovered and debate the type of punishment the NBA should hand down (01:20). After this weekend’s March Madness games, they discuss the draft stock of Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard, UConn’s Donovan Clingan, Marquette’s Tyler Kolek, and more (19:32). While there are no franchise cornerstones in this draft class, the guys explain why the prospects in this class can still make a b...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Verno and KOC discuss how the NCAA tournament can greatly impact the draft stocks for prospects and highlight a few of the prospects participating, including Purdue’s Zach Edey, Colorado’s Cody Williams, North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau, and more (01:34). Next, the guys each select four players they are keeping a close eye on with just a few weeks left in the regular season (23:34). Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at [email protected]! Or you can send the guys a tweet @Chri...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Verno and KOC discuss how the Thunder’s organic team chemistry has led to their success this year (03:04). The guys react to Kyrie Irving’s game-winner over the weekend before taking a hard look at the Suns after losing to the Giannis-less Bucks (19:59). Also, was Alperen Sengun holding back Jalen Green (33:56)? Finally, the guys discuss how important OG Anunoby is to the Knicks and share their excitement for the NCAA tournament to begin (45:06). Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an em...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Verno and KOC discuss Al Horford and Jaylen Brown’s performance in last night’s Celtics win over the Suns (01:48). Is Brown quietly becoming the new leader in Boston? Next, the guys dive into Tom Haberstroh and Ethan Strauss’s recent reporting about how officiating has changed and the lack of fouls being called in games (23:05). The guys speculate about whether this is something Adam Silver has quietly done to improve the game for potential future broadcast partners and whether this could lead t...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
With just over a month left in the regular season, Verno and KOC discuss their levels of belief in all of the potential playoff teams in each conference. They start off in the East (02:45) before turning their attention to the West (37:51). Also, with KOC’s NBA Draft Guide launching and the March Madness tournament starting up, the guys dive into some draft talk and discuss a few prospects they like (01:09:10). You can find KOC’s Draft Guide here. Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an e...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Verno and KOC start with the highly anticipated matchup between the Nuggets and Celtics, which saw the Nuggets sweep the season series. They discussed what this matchup could look like in the Finals, how to guard Denver, and more. Then, they discuss some of the other close games from Thursday night, including Luka getting another 35-point triple-double (18:30), Anthony Edwards exploding for 44 points and a game-saving block (21:27), and the Bulls upsetting the Warriors (40:29). Then, they quickl...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Verno and KOC discuss the Bucks’ impressive win over the Clippers, despite being without Giannis (01:42). Dame showed us he still has some of his Portland magic as the Clippers continue to slide. The Celtics are riding high after completely blowing out the Warriors over the weekend, extending their win streak to 11. The guys then preview the Celtics’ highly anticipated Thursday night matchup against the Nuggets (20:39). After losing to the Lakers, the guys debate whether the Thunder can match th...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Verno and KOC break down what could be the next great NBA rivalry between the Spurs and Thunder with Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama (01:50). They dive into how special these rookies are and why the future's so bright for both. With Andrew Wiggins away from the Warriors, Moses Moody slides into the starting lineup—the guys explain why this move could be beneficial for the team down the stretch (14:28). With the no. 5 and no. 10 seeds separated by only 3.5 games in the West, the guys debate w...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Verno and KOC discuss the wild ending to the Knicks-Pistons game, as well as the weird state of the Nets franchise (01:19). Trae Young had surgery and is expected to miss four weeks, and the guys explain why the Hawks could use this time to evaluate their future (12:36). Also, they discuss how well Jaime Jaquez Jr. has performed this season, KOC’s experience watching the UCLA-USC basketball game over the weekend, and the unparalleled success of Kentucky guards in the league (20:09). The guys exa...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr
Verno and KOC are back from the All-Star break and they each name the three teams they are most interested in as teams gear up for the playoff push (08:48). Is this the best Mavs team that Luka Doncic has had? Are the Warriors starting to figure things out? Is Russell Westbrook going to hold the Clippers back from winning it all? The guys discuss all this and more. Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at [email protected]! Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and ...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Verno and KOC discuss the Grizzlies' upset win over the Bucks as well as Klay Thompson’s hot performance after getting benched (00:24). Next, they have a leaguewide check-in entering the All-Star break, starting off with all the noise surrounding the Warriors after it was reported that they looked into LeBron James's availability (25:05). They debate whether Victor Wembanyama is a top-20 player (39:00), wonder how far the 76ers could fall in the standings (01:04:01), discuss what they are lookin...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Verno and KOC begin the show by talking about the games they attended last night, starting with the Timberwolves' victory over the Clippers. Then they discuss the Pelicans' win over the Grizzlies (12:31). Next they talk about what kind of statement the Bucks made with their win over the Nuggets (18:40). After that, they talk about a few other notable results and performances, specifically from a handful of rookies (39:16), before wrapping up by giving their reactions to the second MVP straw poll...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Verno and KOC discuss a mediocre NBA trade deadline that saw no real impactful moves made. They go through the winners of the deadline, including the Knicks and Mavericks, as well as their disappointment with the Lakers and Warriors for not making any moves (08:40). Next, they discuss what kind of impact Gordon Hayward will have with the Thunder, and debate whether Oklahoma City can make a Finals run (24:35). Also, they discuss what Royce O'Neale brings to the Suns, Xavier Tillman’s fit with Bos...
Feb 09, 2024•58 min
Verno and KOC go through KOC’s recent article (found here) and discuss the 76ers' next move after Joel Embiid’s injury, whether the Hawks should consider trading Trae Young instead of Dejounte Murray, LeBron’s pressure on the Lakers, and so much more (02:02). With the trade deadline this week, the guys discuss some of the names that are rumored to be moving, including Grant Williams (44:08). Also, Verno discusses what he likes from prospect Matas Buzelis after watching him play in person, and KO...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Verno and KOC discuss the selection of the All-Star reserves, starting in the East with the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, before moving on to discuss Joel Embiid’s injury and what it means for the 76ers (01:25). The guys discuss the snubs in the West and debate what changes can be made to accommodate the most worthy players (28:23). Also, the clock is ticking for LeBron James and the Lakers, and the guys debate what the right move is for both (39:26). Read KOC’s article about LeBron and the Lakers here...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Verno and KOC discuss Doc Rivers’s debut coaching the Bucks, explain why Paolo Banchero will eventually be a top-five player in the league, as well as the Timberwolves' impressive win over the Thunder (03:24). As the Heat losing streak hits seven, the guys debate whether another move is inevitable, and discuss what Julius Randle’s injury means for the Knicks (19:50). Also, are the Cavs really starting to turn the corner? After Luka Doncic scored 73 points over the weekend, the guys debate if the...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Verno and KOC discuss the Heat’s recent skid, losing five straight; OG Anunoby’s impact with the Knicks after blowing out the Nuggets; and the Pacers' impressive win over the 76ers despite not having Tyrese Haliburton (03:25). Next, everyone’s favorite game: That’s True, That Might Be True, or That’s Ridiculous (12:44)! They discuss LeBron’s 20 All-Star game appearances, Doc Rivers to the Bucks, this year's Olympic team, and, of course, Bill Belichick. Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Verno and KOC discuss Joel Embiid’s dominant 70-point performance against the Spurs, and debate what the Sixers need to fully capitalize on Embiid’s monster season (01:05). Despite a 62-point effort from Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves lost to the Hornets as the guys explain why this loss highlights what Minnesota needs the most (19:25). Also, after winning eight straight, are the Cavs among the true contenders in the East (30:03)? If they continue to win without Evan Mobley or Darius Garla...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Verno and KOC react to Pascal Siakam finally being traded to the Pacers to team up with Tyrese Haliburton (03:15). They break down the trade from both sides, discuss Siakam’s fit with the Pacers, debate whether the Raptors will flip Bruce Brown, and so much more. Now that we’ve hit the midpoint of the season, the guys take a look at the overall standings, as well as the championship odds, to debate which teams have the best chances to reach the Finals (25:37). Next, they take a look at the award...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Verno and KOC discuss the Martin Luther King Day slate of games, beginning with the Grizzlies' upset over the Warriors and G.G. Jackson’s breakout game (05:20). They then move on to the scorching-hot Jazz team and debate whether they'll be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline (22:15). The guys also discuss the Cavs' hot run despite being without Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, before discussing the trade rumors surrounding Dejounte Murray and the Spurs (29:50). Does it make sense for the Spur...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Verno and KOC discuss the silver linings for the Grizzlies after Ja Morant suffered a season-ending injury before moving on to the dominant wins by the Bucks and Thunder (02:28). The guys break down Kawhi Leonard's contract extension with the Clippers and discuss why the Warriors are right in making everyone except Steph Curry available ahead of the trade deadline (22:40). Next, KOC explains why expanding the NBA draft to two days is a good idea before the guys discuss what the Bulls should do w...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Verno and KOC go through 10 burning questions from around the league. They discuss which team in the West they have the most confidence in besides the Nuggets. They also discuss whether the 76ers should make a move to ensure a Finals run with the way Joel Embiid is playing, Draymond Green's return, the league's most impressive head coach, and so much more. Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at [email protected]! Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOCo...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Verno and KOC react to the thrilling game between the Bucks and Spurs that saw Victor Wembanyama go toe-to-toe with Giannis (01:08).. They next discuss last week’s trade between the Knicks and Raptors that saw OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn get shipped to New York for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a second-round pick (19:21). With the championship window wide open in the league, the guys discuss which teams will make the necessary moves to elevate themselves into true Final...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Verno and KOC react to the Christmas Day slate of games, beginning with last night’s monster performance by Luka Doncic as he carried the Mavs to a victory over the Suns (04:27). Are the Suns still viewed as a title contender? The guys move on to the Celtics' decisive win over the Lakers and discuss Kristaps Porzingis’s influence at the rim, as well Derrick White's continuing emergence as a key player (24:25). While looking at the Warriors-Nuggets and 76ers-Heat games, the guys discuss the impac...
Dec 26, 2023•2 hr 30 min
Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s return for the Grizzlies as well as the Pacers' continuing struggles since the IST, before explaining why the Pistons are that bad after they lost to the injury-riddled Jazz, extending their losing streak to 25 games (01:04). They then move on to discuss the news about Zion Williamson’s contract not being fully guaranteed anymore and what it means for the Pelicans (22:37). Also, the guys discuss Tim Bontemps’s first NBA MVP straw poll of the season (32:26). Got ...
Dec 22, 2023•49 min
After the Bulls upset the 76ers, Verno and KOC discuss the promising development of Coby White before giving credit to James Harden and Clippers, as it seems they have finally figured it out (02:32). Verno shares what he expects from Ja Morant as he's set to make his season debut against the Pelicans (14:00). Next, the guys discuss KOC’s latest article detailing possible trades for the Thunder this season (21:24), Danny Ainge’s price tag for Lauri Markkanen (26:16), what do the Cavs do with Dono...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Verno and KOC discuss what Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension means for the Warriors as well as Green himself (01:22). Can he control his emotions on the court? Or will there be another incident? Next, the guys discuss the odd behavior from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Pacers after he broke the Bucks' franchise record with 64 points in a game (23:59). Despite the pettiness the Pacers showed, the guys hope this can develop into a legit rivalry. After a rocky start for James Harden and the Cl...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Verno and KOC give their final thoughts about the in-season tournament after the Lakers defeated the Pacers to claim the first ever NBA Cup (01:09). They discuss the Lakers’ dominant defense, what the Pacers lack, as well as ideas for future tournaments. The guys take a look at the standings and debate which teams could potentially fall and which teams could rise by the time the season ends (24:24). Despite an injury-filled roster, Luka Doncic showed why he’s amazing in a win over the Grizzlies ...
Dec 12, 2023•58 min
Verno and KOC are live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as they react to the semifinal round of the in-season tournament! They first discuss the Pacers’ resiliency and Tyrese Haliburton’s continuing rise as a star as the team eliminates the Bucks (01:19). After a disappointing end to the Bucks' tournament run, the guys discuss what has been going wrong for them and what needs to change for the Bucks to reach the Finals. Next, the guys discuss the Lakers' complete and utter dominance over the Pel...
Dec 08, 2023•49 min
Verno and KOC discuss Tyrese Haliburton's amazing performance as the Pacers defeat the Celtics to advance to the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament (01:31). KOC also explains why Kristaps Porzingis is an X-factor for any Celtics' title hopes. The guys discuss Ime Udoka’s ejection over the weekend against the Lakers, and Sam Amick’s interview with James Harden (24:40). After the Kings got outmatched by the Pelicans, the guys debate the Kings' need for size to truly compete for a title, and wh...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min
