Podcast appearances and mentions of Dillon Brooks

Luke and John Lund discuss if Dillon Brooks is starting to hurt the Phoenix Suns more than he is helping them and Arizona Cardinals legend Patrick Peterson joins the show.  

Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and others have built strong value on the Phoenix Suns. How tradeable are they? And would the Suns even consider moving them?

Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, go through Rush Hour Reboot, and we're joined by Rob Fredrickson.

MacMahon talks aboput Dillon Brooks' impact on the Suns and Phoenix's surprise season.

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss how the Phoenix Suns could beat the Detroit Pistons without Devin Booker, who to watch for on the Pistons, and his thoughts on the NBA rescinding Dillon Brooks' technical foul he received against the Miami Heat.

Wolf and Luke discuss if Dillon Brooks being treated by NBA officials and how easy it could be to trade Kyler Murray now that Dante Moore is going back to Oregon.  

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Wolf and Luke discuss what makes the Arizona Cardinals appealing for head coaches and how much Dillon Brooks' technical fouls are hurting the team.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Bickley Blasts on the Suns, and we're joined by Mark Schlereth.

Wolf and Luke discuss if Dillon Brooks' reputation is hurting him with the officials and react to the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks have traded for Nolan Arenado.

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss the Phoenix Suns' upcoming six game road trip, how big of a deal Dillon Brooks' issue with the officials is, and what to expect from the Miami Heat.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Suns, go through Rush Hour Reboot, and are joined by Chris Karpman.

The Suns just set a season record in Memphis and the Arizona Cardinals coaching search is officially reaching a fever pitch. On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down a historic night for the Purple and Orange and get the latest on the search for the next leader in Glendale.In this episode:11:03 - Rain in Memphis: The Suns explode for a season-high 22 three-pointers in a 117-98 rout of the Grizzlies. We react to the post-game comments from Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, and Jordan Ott.31:20 - The "Better Than Predicted" Debate: We dive into Bickley and Marotta's take on why the Suns are surging, and Wolf and Luke's concern: How does Jalen Green's return change the chemistry?51:35 - The Ishbia Factor: Suns owner Mat Ishbia joins the conversation (via Burns and Gambo) to talk about why this team is exceeding expectations and what's next at the deadline.1:04:54 - P2 on the Future: Cardinals legend Patrick Peterson joins the show to discuss the Jonathan Gannon fallout and what the culture needs to look like moving forward.1:14:51 - The Interest Level: As candidates emerge, Burns and Gambo ask the tough question: Is the Cardinals' job actually attractive to the top-tier names?1:24:58 - Kurt Warner: Hall of Famer Kurt Warner weighs in on the coaching search and the current QB situation. We break down his blueprint for fixing the Cardinals' offense.Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for the best Arizona sports coverage produced in the Land of the Big Sky.

GP opens on the Grizzlies loss to the Suns last night and Dillon Brooks postgame comments(27:13) Mike Wallace joins to continue the Grizz discussion and look ahead to a big week for the team ahead of the NBA International Games(50:30) Ole Miss v Miami tonight in the CFP Semifinals, Memphis Football has their QB, Big time college hoops in Nashville last night, Arkansas looks like a Final four contender, and Roku CEO has big prediction on the future of AI (1:22:00) GP's Carry Out 

(1) J&J on Harbaugh, Dillon Brooks, Ole Miss vs Miami, Indiana & NEW Memphis QB (2) Drew Hill, Daily Memphian Beat Reporter, on Ja, trades, & foreign trip

Chris Herrington joins the show in studio to discuss Dillon Brooks's comments about the Grizzlies, Ja Morant's status, and more. Kevin Cerrito hosts one last game of Righter than Wright Trivia on the Geoff Calkins Show.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Suns, and go through Rush Hour Reboot.

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke to discuss what to expect from the Memphis Grizzlies tonight in their matchup with the Phoenix Suns, how the Suns looked against the Houston Rockets, and what to expect from Dillon Brooks against his former team the Memphis Grizzlies.

Wolf and Luke discuss if Dillon Brooks should make the NBA all star game and Arizona Cardinals legend Patrick Peterson joins the show.

Chris Herrington joins the show in studio to discuss the Grizzlies' win over the Spurs, Dillon Brooks's tenure with the Grizzlies, and more. Sam Hardiman joins the show to discuss Wildcard Weekend, local news, and more.

Anthony reported last nighgt that he didn't think Dillon Brooks was going anywhere. The Suns owner took to Twitter and wouldn't you know it, Dillon Brooks isn't going anywhere. The Suns should be a lesson to the Lakers. Will they? Anthony then dives into the mailbags to discuss everything from JJ Redick's coaching, reactions to his content and, obviously, the trade market. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It appears that KD is take over this team more offensively..

Beck tal;ks about the surprising Suns, trading (or not trading) Devin Booker, and the sustainability of Dillon Brooks.

We are officially in Tailgate Mode! On today's The Valley Verdict, we prepare for the Sun Bowl in El Paso while reacting to a historic week for the Cardinals and a Suns squad that is finally finding its rhythm as an elite two-way threat.In this episode:Gannon's Guarantee: Jonathan Gannon joined Burns and Gambo on 98.7 FM and was blunt about his future. When asked if he'll be back next year, he said, "Absolutely." We break down the reality of a potential 3-14 season—a mark of futility no Cardinals team has ever hit—and what that "Absolutely" really means for the off-season.Suns Road Warriors: The Suns handle business in D.C., beating the Wizards 115-101 to move six games over .500. With a Top 10 offense and defense, this team is finally showing their ceiling. We react to the post-game insights from Collin Gillespie (with Amanda Pflugrad) and "The Villain" Dillon Brooks (with Tom Leander and Tom Chambers).Whose Got the Beef? [DEBUT]: We debut our newest segment by taking aim at the state of NBA officiating. We're taking the frustration with the whistles to the next level—the flow of the game is being hijacked, and we've got the beef with the refs.ASU Hoops: Bobby Hurley joins Bickley and Marotta to talk about the transition into conference play. We look ahead to the January 3rd home opener against Colorado and what the Sun Devils need to do to find consistency at Desert Financial Arena.Sun Bowl Final Words: Kenny Dillingham speaks to the media one last time before the showdown with Duke. We break down the vibe of the team in El Paso and what to expect from the final game of the year.The Valley Pulse [DEBUT]: We cap off the show by pulsing the heartbeat of the city. We count down our first-ever Top 5, featuring everyone from Jonathan Gannon and Jordan Ott to our #1 heartbeat: The Villain, Dillon Brooks.Don't miss our full Sun Bowl tailgate breakdown and the debut of our brand new segments! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Luke and Jody Jackson discuss if this is who Dillon Brooks is and 2-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks joins the show.  

The holidays are over and the energy is hitting a boiling point in the Valley! On today's The Valley Verdict, we catch you up on everything you missed during our hiatus, from a dominant Suns run to a coaching manifesto that set the internet on fire.In this episode:The 2-Minute Warning: We hit the ground running with a rapid-fire recap of the last 12 days. From Moe Odum's floor generalship at Pauley Pavilion to Mark Williams anchoring the paint at Mortgage Matchup Arena, we catch you up on the 4-1 Suns streak and the grit of ASU Hoops.The Villain's Billboard: We react to the wild billboard spotted in Phoenix featuring Dillon Brooks vs. Luka Dončić. Is this officially "The Villain's" team now? We dive into the marketing shift and why the Valley is embracing the chaos.Dillingham's $20M Demand: We break down the massive news of Kenny Dillingham's extension and his unfiltered message to the Valley's elite. We feature his viral call-out to "rich dudes" like Phil Mickelson and Jon Rahm, asking: "Are you telling me that there's not somebody out there that can stroke a 20 million dollar check?!"The "GM" of ASU: Dillingham speaks on the evolution of the program and the importance of Josh Omura officially stepping into the role of "General Manager" for ASU Football.The Michigan Truth: We put the rumors to bed as Kenny addresses the speculation head-on, clarifying that an offer from Michigan never even existed.Sun Bowl Prep: We wrap up with the latest from El Paso as Jake Fette joins the Sun Devils for practice ahead of the showdown with Duke, featuring insights from Marcus Arroyo and Brian Ward.Don't miss our full breakdown of the $20 million challenge and what The Villain era means for the Suns' identity! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Suns at Wizards Injuries Allen, Green and Williams are out for Phoenix with Dunn questionable. George, Kispert and Whitmore are out for Washington. Recent Box Score Key Stats Suns at Wizards 7PM ET—Phoenix improved to 18-13 following their 123-114 road victory against New Orleans. Suns shot 46% with 45% from three. Devin Booker led with 20 points with four assists. Dillon Brooks contributed 18 points with four rebounds. Phoenix allowed 44% shooting with 33% from three. Washington is on a back-to-back after hosting Memphis on Sunday and winning 116-112.

Bickley blasts on Dillon Brooks emerging as a new leader for the Suns following Phoenix's blowout win against the Lakers. 

Vince and Bick talk Cardinals, Bick blasts on Dillon Brooks and talk NBA. 

in this episode pablo and joestar are joined by carson from bird sesh to take a look at who has been naughty and who has been nice this holiday seasonpatreon.com/stateoftheleaguecarson's stuff:nerd sesh: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Nerd_Sesh⁩  twitter: https://x.com/CarsobiTIMESTAMPS:12:00 BUCKS21:00 JOE MAZZ29:00 JA MORANT39:00 WARRIORS46:00 WILL FRAUDY54:00 JAMAL MURRAY1:04:00 SPURS1:14:00 COOPER FLAGG1:21:00 MAXEY1:24:00 CAVS1:31:00 DILLON BROOKS

Kevin Ray joins Luke and John Lund for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss the renewed rivalry between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers, if Dillon Brooks' mindset has to change a little bit going into this game against the Lakers, and how cautious the Suns should be with Jalen Green's injury.

It's the holiday season, so hoop-de-do and dickory dock! NBA teams are officially on the clock to see if Santa Claus has the bag of goodies that they had planned for all year long! But did all of the teams really get what they wished on a star for? Adam Murray and Andrew Riche, Place To Be Nation's NBA-Team, are here to see what the Big Gift was planned for every team and if it will be sitting under the tree for them. Why did all the Thunder get was a cool letter jacket? Do the Cavaliers need more muscle on their classic car that is sputtering exhaust? Can the Clippers or Warriors do anything to ring in the new year on a positive note? Riche and Adam also talk about the NBA Cup Final, preview the Christmas Day slate of games, contemplate if LeBron James had a Gran Turino moment against Dillon Brooks, and much more holiday cheer! So suit up and take it in episode 372 with the NBA-Team! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs talked with 95.7 The Game's Warriors Insider, Nick Friedell. Why is Draymond so much more hated than Dillon Brooks? Did Buddy Hield officially lose his spot in the rotation to Will Richard? How close is this Warriors team to starting an extended winning streak? That and so much more.

Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru on a Monday edition of the Crossover. The guys react to the Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks drama from the weekend, celebrate the 49ers' clinching a playoff spot yesterday despite not playing yet, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, December 22nd. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the 49ers clinching a playoff spot before they even play in Week 16 of the NFL season, wonder how the 49ers pulled this off with all their injuries, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a texter saying that Kyle Shanahan is a good play-caller not head coach, spend some time reminiscing, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs discuss if the 49ers' schedule is actually as "easy" as we said it would be once the season started, try to find out how the 49ers got to a 10-4 record, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs talked with 95.7 The Game's Warriors Insider, Nick Friedell. Why is Draymond so much more hated than Dillon Brooks? Did Buddy Hield officially lose his spot in the rotation to Will Richard? How close is this Warriors team to starting an extended winning streak? That and so much more.

Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they discuss the orange and blue skies everywhere following the Knicks' victory in the NBA cup. Can the Knicks make a run at the Eastern Conference title and possibly a championship? How did new coach Mike Brown change this team's playing style after how Tom Thibodeau ran things? Dillon Brooks had another controversial moment on Thursday night when he committed a flagrant foul against Steph Curry. But was it as bad as people made it seem? Should the NBA change the location of the NBA Cup final? Plus, Real One of the Week! (0:00:00) I ntro (0:20) Knicks Discussion (2:46) FanDuel ad break (20:55) FanDuel ad break (21:42) Amazon Prime ad break (22:16) Dillon Brooks's flagrant foul against Steph Curry (33:55) Should the NBA Cup move to Cameron Indoor Stadium? (44:38) Real One of the Week Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellProducers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford AugustinAdditional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Hit the mailbag! ⁠realonesmailbag@gmail.com⁠ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out ⁠rg-help.com⁠ to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suns radio play-by=play guy Jon Bloom joins Willard and Dibs to talk Dillon Brooks and the Warriors matchup vs the Suns

Luke and Mitch Vareldzis discuss if Dillon Brooks needs to chill out a little bit and Arizona Sports Arizona State reporter Damon Allred joins the show.  

Dillon Brooks has produced a few whoopsie moments lately, but the Phoenix Suns are still treading water despite individual players, including Devin Booker, finding their first ruts of 2025-26.

The Suns get a dramatic win despite more Dillon Brooks shenanigans.

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react Puka Nacua criticizing the referees saying they are just humans too, Dillon Brooks takes more shots at Lebron after he was ejected in the Suns Lakers game, and Kevin Durant talks about if he would of played if he knew he had a chance to tear his achilles and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Puka Nacua comments on NFL officiating2:53 - Dillon Brooks calls out LeBron James16:23 - Kevin Durant on his 2019 Achilles injury35:17 - Bud Crawford retires45:23 - Average Penis Size Study56:37 - Play or Fade with PrizePicks1:01:03 - Q & Aaayyyyyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Wembanyama Is ALREADY The Best Player In The NBA according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Victor Wembanyama calling himself the best player in the league in just his 3rd season and debate if the Alien is spitting or tripping with his self assesment before discussing the Spurs' ceiling if their franchise superstar can stay healthy. They then react to Dillon Brooks continuing to poke the bear that is LeBron James as the notorious villain finally spoke to the media following his hostile ejection and discuss Luka Doncic taking the blame for the Los Angeles Lakers' recent struggles on the defensive end of the court. Next, they discuss more information coming out about Chris Paul getting sent home from the Los Angeles Clippers and debate if the Clippers will do right by their franchise icon as the situation may be exposing more about the organization than the player before reacting to Kevin Durant's recent appearance on Fred VanVleet's podcast where the future NBA Hall Of Famer detailing his decision to leave the OKC Thunder during his prime and gave his take on why the NBA All Star Game has gone downhill. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to Kevin Garnett finally reconciling with the Minnesota Timberwolves' organization to get his number retired and give their ideas on how the NBA can improve the NBA Cup as Adam Silver weighs options to change the league's midseason classic. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Brandon Jennings, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ARENA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:55 Wemby Is The Best Player In The NBA 0:07:08 Dillon Brooks Needs To Change His Brand 0:31:45 Luka Takes The Blame For Lakers Bad Defense 0:51:07 Clippers Vow To Do Right By Chris Paul 1:07:52 Nobody Showed Up To CP3's Halloween Party 1:13:48 Kevin Durant Speaks On Leaving OKC 1:22:58 KD Says He Doesn't Shower 1:52:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lakers are continuing to rack up wins as they move to 18-7 on the season. This week Allie Clifton, Chris McGee, and Mike Bresnahan review the wild ending the teams latest rematch vs the Suns. They will also spotlight an unlikely hero that game in Jarred Vanderbilt, and dive deeper into the Dillon Brooks and Lebron James fiery rivalry. We'll also look back at some of the best NBA player rivalries all-time. And we'll touch on the latest news of the NBA potentially moving the NBA Cup Championship away from Las Vegas in a little Bucket or Brick. Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum SportsNet+ with the NBA app when you add Spectrum Internet and at least one Mobile line. Plus, get a free Xumo Stream Box for six months! This offer is a slam dunk(total value of $199.99). Learn more: spectrum.com/getlakers

Dillon Brooks cost his team that game. The guys debate to what extent that should be taken into account when talking about Brooks as a trade target. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony and Raj talk about one of the dumber basketball games we'll see this year. Anthony is out on Dillon Brooks after that performance. Vando finally got some minutes and looked great. What does that mean for the rotation? Anthony gives a new Rui analogy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to discuss their concern level with LeBron's struggles, if LA's stars make sense together on defense and the huge game from Dillon Brooks for the Suns. Then, the crew talks the continuing disaster for the Clippers and the mounting injuries in Denver before awarding the Cojones Factor Player of the Month and much more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes wonder if Dillon Brooks can sneak his way into the All Star Game. Blame Canada! Sean Patrick Griffin, criminal justice professor and author of Gaming The Game returns to examine the current NBA gambling indictments through the lens of the Tim Donaghy scandal, comparing the scale of the bets and explaining how legalized sports betting and prop bets create new vulnerabilities for the league. And most importantly, if you see Tim Donaghy interviewed on this topic, keep your third eye wide open. ⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Verno and Jacoby debate Giannis Antetokounmpo's decision to scrub anything Bucks related from his social media accounts and what this means for Giannis and the Bucks going forward. How much longer will Giannis remain in Milwaukee? They then recap the Monday night slate of NBA action before sharing six observations as we pass the quarter mark of the season. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (00:30) Giannis has scrubbed his socials; what happens next? (14:00) The Jazz beat the Rockets (17:05) The Mavs withstand Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (24:13) Cade Cunningham turns it on late in the game as the Pistons beat the Hawks (26:51) Dillon Brooks and the Suns snap the Lakers' win streak (34:27) Desmond Bane lifts the Magic past the Bulls (37:48) Clippers lose fifth straight to the Heat (44:33) Verno and Jacoby's first observation (52:31) Verno and Jacoby's second observation (59:25) Verno and Jacoby's third observation The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Brian Waters Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices