Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

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 talk all things NBA Cup as a group play gets underway. A quick look at where we stand and how the guys feel a few years into the Cup, as well as potential tweaks to make it better. Next, the Warriors have won 7 in a row as they surge behind Steph Curry and Yaxel. Should they be considered a threat in the West with a potential Jimmy Butler return? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, a healthy start to the season for Embiid, the Thunder announce Russell Westbrook's jersey retirement, questions about the Magic's longterm future and Giannis/Doc beef. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

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 Halloween of course, as well as the Rockets hot start. Why has it felt different for Houston this year? Plus a quick look at Nikola Jokic as the internet debates the end of his prime. Next, a ton of injuries dominate the headlines to start the season. Are the Thunder out of contention with the J.Dub, Holmgren and Cason Wallace injuries? The guys also discuss injuries for Anthony Edwards, Paolo Banchero, Kawhi Leonard, Hali and JJJ. Which teams are most equipped to stay afloat? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Wemby vs. gambling, the Lakers/Warriors budding rivalry, Ernie Johnson announces his retirement and Dillon Brooks gets ejected. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start Season 14 by first recapping their travels over the past month and what to expect over the next few weeks. In Warm Up Jumpers, the guys react to Ben Simmons Achilles injury and why it's such a brutal setback given his hot start to the pre-season for the Kings. Next, a full NBA season preview as we place the Eastern Conference and Western Conference into tiers. Is the East finally better than the West for the first time in ages? Who has a real chance to win it all and an early MVP discussion. Finally, the return of Immaculate Grid to close the show. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

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 the newly released ESPN Top 100 list. What the list got right and wrong and who they expect to rise up the ranks by the end of the year. Next, the duo dives into new contracts for the Thompson brothers and Steph Curry. As the Rockets give $208 million to Amen Thompson, what can he do to take his game to the next level and are the Rockets primed to be a sleeper team this year after a disappointing year last season. For the Pistons, a look at Ausar's defensive prowess and yet another look at the Jalen Duren contract holdout as Ausar locks up his max deal. For Stephen Curry, the guys pay their respects to a brief Steph watch and discuss what the Warriors can do to remain competitive. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Kyrie is healthy, a record $8 million for Cooper Flagg's debut card, an early injury for Kon, D'Angelo Russell is cut by the Grizzlies and a tribute to Bob Pettit. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart ( ⁨@justincontheair⁩ ), Kevin is joined by Vince Silva from the Buy the Dip podcast as they start the show discussing Vince's Kings signing Ben Simmons. What we realistically can expect from Ben at this point and why the move makes sense for both parties. The guys also take a look at the Kings overall standpoint and debate if Sabonis finally gets moved this season. Next, the NBA drops the hammer on the Clippers for trying to circumvent the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. A look at the Clips status now post losing five first-rounders and other fines and how things shake up with the Kawhi trade officially completed plus how do the Raptors fare in the East w Kawhi onboard? The guys stack it up. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Taj Gibson joins the Bulls staff, the Pistons offseason and the Suns lose Mark Williams. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

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 the latest setback for Shaedon Sharpe, as he'll be out untilt he All-Star break with a meniscus tear. Who can step up for the Blazers and how it clears up one of Portland's biggest questions. Next, the Raptors announce Kyle Lowry's jersey will be retired. With that news, the guys look at every team and discuss anybody active in the NBA that they think will be retired one day. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Blake Griffin has a new late night show, the Warriors signing Georges Niang, KCP's apartment getting struck by lightning and the second apron strikes again. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse and Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan this week to first discuss James Harden's return to Cleveland on a 3-year deal. Why this deal felt inevitable and if the Cavs can make another serious run at the East this season. Next, the guys dive into Klay Thompson's arrival in South Beach. Does Klay bring enough shooting to alleviate Miami's spacing concerns? Plus a look at where the Heat are expected to end up in the East and how they could improve their depth. Meanwhile out West, Jonathan Kuminga is headed to Minnesota on a 2-year deal and Demar DeRozan is headed to Denver. Can either the Wolves or Nuggets keep pace with the Thunder and Spurs this season? Also, a look at why Minnesota moving to the East would make sense if the NBA expands and Andy's Eats returns. Leave to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

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 news of Russell Westbrook's retirement. A look back at their favorite Brodie moments and how he will be remembered overall. Next, a dive into the NBA's schedule release, including opening night, Christmas, MLK Day and the NBA Cup. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, KG finally gets his number retired by the Timberwolves, the Lakers controversial sale, Brandon Clarke's family getting paid after all and Willie Cauley-Stein's regrets. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys are joined by Carlton Cabey (@Carlton_KB) to first talk the latest in the Kawhi Leonard investigation as he's accused of getting another endorsement to circumvent the cap. A look at what potential punishment, if any, would look like and what it'd mean for the Clippers and Raptors as their trade remains in limbo. Then, a look at remaining free agents including Bradley Beal, Demar Derozan, James Harden, Jalen Duren and more. Where are the best potential landing spots for everyone? Finally, anothe round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

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 Andre Drummond's remarkable free throw improvement over the years. Peak summer chat. Then, Draymond Green signs a one-year deal to return to the Warriors. The duo debates the where the Warriors currently stack up given their lack of offseason moves and if Steph Curry would actually leave. Next, the Lu Dort trade. How can the Thunder try and replace his defense? For the Hawks, what will they look like next season after a strong second half of the season last year and why a gamble on Zaccharie Risacher makes sense for the Mavericks. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the Pacers bring back a classic jersey, Wemby gets his own shoe with Nike, Kyle Kuzma's recent Tweets on Kalshi and the Kawhi investigation potentially going into 2027. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!