On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show breaking down the last week of the NBA regular season. Chaos abounds at West while the East is completely settled. What do we expect in play-in games from Chicago vs. Miami, Sacramento vs. Dallas & Orlando vs. Atlanta? Who is most likely to play the Grizz in the 7/8 game out West? Plus a quick preview of the East come first round. Next, the duo dives into the shocking firing of Mike Malone & GM Calvin Booth in Denver with just 3 games of the regular season left. How did we get to this point, what does the Nuggets long-term future look like & if there's any hope for salvaging this season. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, a disaster end to the season for Phoenix, Luka's return to Dallas & Ant Edwards getting suspended at the worst possible time. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined this week by Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque), sports editor for the Orange Observer. The guys start warm-up jumpers with the news that Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. A look back at Melo's career & why they feel he'll be more appreciated as his career goes on plus a few what if's & some appreciation for Melo the Olympian. Next, a look at the NBA with 10ish days left to go in the season. Are we all not giving OKC enough credit to win it easily? Plus another work through the Western conference & who the guys think can make a run. The duo also takes a brief look at the East including the surging Celtics & Pacers. Finally, another knee surgery for Joel Embiid as Sam asks Kevin what to realistically expect this offseason for the Sixers. Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing another NBA star dealing with blood clots, this time in Damian Lillard. How the Bucks can possibly try & replace Dame's offense & why there still may be a sliver of hope for a return this season. Plus, the ending of the season with Bulls/Lakers. Next, the duo dives into the Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins as coach with just 9 games left in the season. Why this move is so shocking, what it means for the Grizz the rest of the season & where the guys think Jenkins might end up next. The guys also look back at the last 3 seasons for the Grizz & debate if this has been building or not. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, LaMelo Ball is done for the season, LeBron's interview on Pat McAfee, Walker Kessler's green light & Nikola Jokic heaving. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube.

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 March Madness. What future NBA guys are they watching & how do their brackets look after the first round? Plus a side dive into sports game soundtracks & which ones rate the highest. After the break, the duo dives into the middle of the Eastern Conference with the Knicks, Pacers, Pistons & Bucks. Is the Bucks offense a major concern? Do they think the Knicks are true eastern contenders? How has Detroit turned their fortunes around & will it translate to playoff success? Is everyone sleeping on Indy? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the guys talk Sandro Mamukelashvili's big night, a heartwarming story for Joe Ingles, the Mavs/Sixers injury reports & Tracy Morgan's courtside puking mishap. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by talking Steph Curry hitting 4,000 career 3-pointers. A look at how he got here, if the record can be broken & realistically what Curry's final total could be. They also take a look at the Warriors surge of the West, as they are 13-1 since trading for Jimmy Butler. Next, a look at the race to the bottom. De'Aaron Fox is officially shutting it down for the Spurs to get finger surgery, as the NBA investigates the Jazz & the Sixers for sitting players. Plus, are the Wizards doing themselves dirty with a recent surge? After that, a look at OKC/Boston this week as the guys preview what could be a potential NBA finals matchup. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, a groin injury for LeBron, artifical intelligence in NBA decision making, win streaks for the Timberwolves & Rockets & Southwest Airlines trying to dunk on the Mavs. Finally, Immaculate Grid is back this week! Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys warm-up talking some Memphis Grizzlies amid Ja Morant's latest comments about not feeling 100%. They debate how much faith they have in the Grizz the rest of the way amid Jaren Jackson's injury as well & why seeding could be more important to them than other teams. After the break, the guys discuss Kyrie Irving's ACL tear & why this is the ultimate blow to any hope the Mavericks had left. A debate if the Mavs should fully blow it up & to make matters worse, they discuss how the Lakers have quikcly climbed to #2 in the West post Luka trade. Is it time to believe in the Lakers title chances? The guys also bring about the NBA's misery meter and debate besides how Dallas, which fan bases should feel the most down right now. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the first 30-20-20 game in NBA history for Nikola Jokic, the Cavs winning 13 straight, Jalen Brunson's ankle injury & LeBron vs. Stephen A. Smith. Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys warm-up first talking where they've been & how a technical glitch took out last week's entire episode. Some leftovers we discuss from that episode: our thoughts on the All-Star game & if it's fixable at this point plus sadness abound for the Spurs with Wemby out for the year & Pop confirmed out for the rest of the season as he recovers from a stroke. The guys discuss their level of concern for Wemby. After the break, the duo dive into who would be the best teams to bandwagon for the rest of the season as we approach the home stretch. Where does everyone rank on the chalk levels? This comes of course as Joel Embiid is announced out for the rest of the year. The guys discuss his legacy & if they believe this is it for him long term. Plus, is there a way that the Sixers can dig themselves out of the hole they're in? Finally in Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, a new contract for Brandon Ingram, a big setback for Jalen Suggs & Jayson Tatum's trash talk backfiring. Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start warm up jumpers with the three All-Star teams being official. Which squad stands out & how they think the new All-Star Game format will work. Next, the duo dives into the most bananas trade deadline in NBA history. First, some final fallout from the Luka Donicic trade for Dallas & the Lakers, as they make moves for Caleb Martin & Mark Williams. Jimmy Butler is headed to the Warriors with a new two-year extension. The guys debate if this really moves the needle for the Warriors, but why it also was the right play at the same time. Then the Kuz/Khris swap. Why Kevin thinks this makes absolutely no sense for the Bucks, and a look back at Khris Middleton's run in Milwaukee. Plus, Brandon Ingram is headed to Toronto. Does the Raptors plan make any sense? Should the Hawks blow it up after trading De'Andre Hunter to Cleveland? A look at if the Hunter move allows the Cavs to keep up with Boston. Finally, we debate winners & losers from the deadline & another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the showever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) the guys go into emergency podcast mode & discuss the Earth-shattering Luka Donicic trade. After getting over the bewilderment of how this happened, the guys talk Luka & LeBron's early fit & what the next few years for the Lakers will realistically look like. For Dallas, with Anthony Davis in town is the window still open, or should Nico Harrison begin packing his bags already? Kevin & Justin also discuss the De'Aaron Fox & Zach Lavine trade & who got the best of the deal between the Spurs, Kings & Bulls. Listen to the showever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start warm up jumpers with Adam Silver's comments about changing quarters to 10 minutes instead of 12. The guys debate if it's a good idea, what it could change the most & other potential marketing ideas if the NBA believes that's a problem. Next, Draymond Green calls out Karl Anthony Towns on Twitter & the guys discuss why the timing seems weird. After the break, full All-Star rosters are rolled out & the guys debate the biggest snubs including Sabonis, LaMelo & Trae Young. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, a first look at the De'Aaron Fox market & if he'll be moved at all aerad of the deadline, another brutal injury for DeJounte Murray, some more Cade Cunningham love & Chris Paul vs. Giannis. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the showever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!