On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking a miserable start to the season for the Sixers. The team is 1-7, Joel Embiid is supended & now Tyrese Maxey is out for weeks with a hamstring injury. Next, the guys talk the scorching Cavaliers who are 10-0 & discuss how they've done it with some extra praise for Kenny Atkinson & Darius Garland. In the NBA Cup preview, Kevin & Justin look at each group & pick their winners & discuss the level of seriousness they think each time will bring. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Pop is out indefinately & the East as a whole has had a rough go of it to start the season. 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), the guys start the show by discussing some hot starts to the season. Boston & OKC may not be a shock, but how about Cleveland, Golden State & Phoenix. Who can keep up? Plus the Bulls are running & the Knicks finding some chemistry with KAT. Next, the guys talk a major setback for the Magic with Paolo Banchero being sidelined for 4-6 weeks with an oblique injury. Who needs to step up for Orlando & why Justin is impressed with Paolo's leadership. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, more injuries for the Pelicans with Herb Jones & CJ McCollum, the Bucks struggles & Kawhi's elite candy corn grabbing ability. 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 Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start out Warm Up Jumpers with their book reports. Justin breaks down a revamped Warriors roster post-Klay & where he thinks they stack up in a loaded West. Kevin then talks Wizards & tries to find the spots for optimism ahead of what looks to be another long season. Next, the duo jumps into the fallout for the Pelicans from DeJounte Murray's hand injury that will keep him out for two weeks. Why the guys were excited about Murray's fit & how they think CJ McCollum will have to adjust with Murray out. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin the guys talk a hot start for the Lakers & Coach JJ Redick & Bronny's debut, the Clippers getting sued but also opening Intuit Arena & a hamstring injury for Brandon Miller. 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 by Chase Bunker (@chasebunkerwokv) & Carlton Cabey (@Carlton_KB) as the guys start the show discussing the latest Kawhi Leonard injury. How quickly they think things could go south for the Clippers & what path the Clips should take long term. Next, the trio dives into all things Eastern Conference. Who can slow this Boston team down from winning another title? Some thoughts on the KAT fit in New York, the Sixers ongoing injury woes & Giannis soft-launching a break-up with Bucks. Plus Jalen Suggs signs an extension with the Magic & why they're ready to leap & a look at if Miami can muster up enough culture to make a run. What do they feel about Cleveland & Indy's chances? Is there anyone else worth watching in the East? Do Trae Young & Zach LaVine finally get moved? How many questions do these guys have? 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), the guys begin the show by giving their book reports after spinning the wheel of NBA teams. Justin starts out with the Pacers & how they look to fare in the East after their run to the conference finals last season. Kevin then discusses the Clippers & where they'll stack up in the West after the loss of Paul George & Russell Westbrook. Next, the duo takes a look at the Western Conference as a whole. Is OKC the new favorite? Is Denver still a title threat? Can new look Mavericks & Timberwolves squads keep up plus a debate if we're sleeping on Memphis & Houston & who looks to drop out of the playoff picture. All that plus Who's Ballin Who's Fallin & 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), the guys begin the show by talking the untimely passing of Dikembe Mutombo from brain cancer. Their favorite moments & a look at Dikembe's larger than life impact off the court. Next, the duo takes a look at the shocking Karl Anthony Towns trade. First, a look at where the Knicks stand & why they believe pushing the chips in was a good call here. Then, a dive into the Timberwolves & why the guys believe this is a head scratcher. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Derrick Rose calls it a career, ESPN fires Zach Lowe & Bronny makes his pre-season debut. A quick chat about Trey Murphy's injury as well, before 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) & Jusitn Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Chase Bunker (@chasebunker) from News 104.5 WOKV to talk Adrian Wojnarowski calling it a career. The impact he's had on NBA newsbreaking & what the guys think of his legacy. After that, Joel Embiid signs a three-year max extension to stay in Philly. Kevin looks back at how we got to this point & if he believes Embiid will end his career in Philly now. Chase then discusses how he views the top of the Eastern Conference and who realistically can push Boston. Finally, some discussion about the Sixers arena staying in Philly & Issac Okoro returning to the Cavs. 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 Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start by talking the recent changes to the NBA’s coach's challenge rule on out of bounds calls. Why they think this is largelt the right call. Next, the duo dives into Jamal Murray’s blockbuster max contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. What does this mean for Murray, the Nuggets, and the Western Conference at large? We break down the numbers, the implications, and what it means for Denver’s championship aspirations. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the guys talk the Lakers tribute for Jerry West, a new deal for Markieff Morris in Dallas & another surgery for Christian Wood. Finally, anohter round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcast & 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 with a good old fashioned player comparison & debate whose career they would rather have, Jrue Holiday or Damian Lillard? The duo then dives into some Nuggets talk (just before Jamal Murray re-signed, sigh) & discuss where the Nuggets stand in the West & some possible friction between the front office & Mike Malone. Who needs to step up for the Nuggets to be back in the Finals & how they can try & replace KCP's impact. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin the guys talk a new deal for Tristan Thompson in Cleveland, Rudy vs. Shaq & the Sixers possibly moving out of Philly & into Camden. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcast & watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys first start Warm Up Jumpers by discussing Steph Curry's new contract with the Warriors. What it means for their future & if they expect Steph to end his career as a Warrior. Plus some love for greek yogurt & cottage cheese. After the break, the duo dives into a new 4-year contract for TJ McConnell with the Pacers. Why it's a great time to cash in for TJ, and how the Pacers stack up as they look to get back to the ECF. What are their keys for the season? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin the guys talk Deuce McBride being clutch, a new 3-year deal for Ivica Zubac with the Clippers & a sad tribute to Johnny & Matt Gaudreau after their untimely passing this weekend. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!