Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing a successful first month for the NBA as they've seen the highest ratings in 15 years. A look at how social media, new stars and NBC have played a role in the boost. Next, a pair of injuries out West as Wemby goes down for 1-2 weeks...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show with the Pelicans firing Willie Green as coach. A discussion if Willie was the scapegoat and what the Pelicans should do next with Zion Williamson continuing to deal with injuries. Next, Bradley Beal is out for the season with a hip fracture. Ho...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by WOKV's Chase Bunker (@chasebunker) to first survey the league almost ten games into the new season. Who has surprised us and who has disappointed? Then, Ja Morant voices his displeasure with the Grizzlies and gets suspended for a game. An early debat...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Osceola Magic play-by-play voice Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) to first discuss their initial reaction to the first week of the NBA season. Hot starts for the Thunder, Spurs and Sixers plus if Houston needs some time to adjust, how expectations might b...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show (and 13th season!) by talking the Kings signing Russell Westbrook and re-signing Keegan Murray to a long-term extension. Do these moves make sense and where can we expect the Kings to end up in a loaded Western Conference. After the break, a loo...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys are back! A catchup on Kevin's vacation and a look back at last week's episode with Justin and Chase Bunker plus of course, some Jacksonville talk. In Warm Up Jumpers, Fred VanVleet has torn his ACL during an offseason workout. What this means for Houston's st...

The NBA just changed the rulebook: failed end-of-period heaves no longer count against a player’s shooting stats — but is this protecting stars or hurting the game? We dive into the history of the league’s greatest (and worst) heave-takers, from Curry’s magic touch to Kobe’s one lonely make. Then we unravel the latest twists in the Kawhi Leonard scandal, where endorsement money, ownership ties, an...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start with Justin's return! What the guys have been up to this summer and why jumping back into a gym routine isn't quite the same in your 30's. In Warm Up Jumpers, more rumors regarding the All-Star format which involve two U.S. teams playing the world. What...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Ryan Mayer (@r_mayer) from The Athletic. The guys start the episode with Jeremy Lin announcing his retirement from basketball. A look back at Linsanity from when Kevin and Ryan lived in New York and why it was more fun than anything else. Next, the N...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined by Carlton Cabey (@Carlton_KB) as they start the show by talking John Wall's retirement. A look back at his career and why the guys think it will age well plus a quick comparison between John Wall and Gilbert Arenas and why Carlton thinks the Wizards could have done mor...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing games in London and Berlin for both the Magic and Grizzlies. Where else the guys expect potential Europe games in the next few years and other logical international destinations for the NBA. Next, Mikal Bridges signs a 4-year, $150...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing C.J. McCollum's recent comments on the second apron and incentives for team's to keep their homegrown guys. We debate the balance and if that's possible under the current structure. Next, a look at the rest of the summer in the NBA...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined this week by Chris Crawford (@OnAirwithCC), Assisstant Program Director at WSB to discuss a pair of NBA returns. First, Damian Lillard heads back to Portland. What they think about a surprising choice to head back and one final look at Dame's time in Mi...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking some Lakers & a potential LeBron watch. As LeBron has opted in, the franchise has made some more moves around Luka Doncic. Is it possible for the team to be on two timelines at once? Next, some big time paydays in Oklahoma City...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as head coach. A debate if that was the right move and if he'll do better than Thibs did plus a look at why Kevin believes the Knicks are the team to beat in the East. Next, free agency is in full swing...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking the Celtics making a pair of trades, sending Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta and Jrue Holiday headed to Portland. If we expect to see Boston continuing to make moves and what we expect the East to look like next year amid a ton of shake...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined this week by Andy Jordan (@andysmagicminute) for a jam packed episode. First, the Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time as a franchise since moving to OKC. We recap how the Thunder got here and how they can become the dynasty that m...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys open up the show by discussing the latest Kevin Durant trade rumors. Minnesota, Miami, New York, San Antonio and Houston are all said to be in the mix. We discuss which sides can make the best offers and which make the most sense for Phoenix. Next, the duo div...

On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by diving into the Pacers game 1 win in the NBA Finals. More Haliburton madness as the Pacers come back from another double digit lead in the 4th quarter. How did they pull it off again & what did they learn as they battled back in the sec...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show with the news that the Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau after their Eastern Conference Finals loss. They debate if the the move was too rash following a great season for the Knicks or if the book has been written on Thibs' coaching style on ready...

On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Chase Bunker (@ChaseBunker) from News 104.5 WOKV and That Game Show to discuss everything Conference Finals. The Thunder jump out to a 2-1 lead on the Timberwolves with two convincing wins in Games 1 and 2, but the Timberwolves respond with a 42-poin...

On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers with a recap of the NBA draft lottery. The Mavericks make an "improbable" jump to #1 where they will select Cooper Flagg. Some thoughts. Plus do the Spurs draft Harper or trade for Giannis and what can we expect from the Sixers at 3. Af...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the showing by bringing back the Doom Meter for the Rockets and Clippers. How concerned should each team be with their early exit and how does it compare to other teams that have been eliminated already. Then, a dive into the second round of the NBA Play...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the showing by discussing Gregg Popovich stepping down as Spurs head coach and becoming president of basketball operations. A look back at Pop's tenure, initial reactions to Mitch Johnson as the new Spurs coach and why this is a big offseason for San Ant...

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin welcomes Osceola Magic Play-by-Play commentator Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) back to the show. Nick first talks his heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic and his road to recovery over the last few months. A look behind the curtain and how you can help others go...