Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast. Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) is at yet another wedding this week (we’re not kidding), so Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) is joined by Louis Axen (@LouisArtisan). The guys recap a jam-packed trade deadline and kick things off with the massive 4 team trade between the Timberwolves, Rockets, Nuggets & Hawks. Kevin tries to make sense of the timing of the move for Atlanta, while Louis argues the super small-ball lineup could just work for Houston. The guys then discuss the D’Angelo Russell trade, and why it was such a needed move for Minnesota. What is their outlook for the rest of the season? Plus the guys talk why it’s such a huge gamble for the Warriors, but why Andrew Wiggins has a shot of working. Louis also sticks up for his guy Steph Curry in the ongoing Andre Iguodala/Ja Morant beef. The duo then gets into the Iguodala trade, and discuss just how much of a difference it’ll make for Miami going forward. How can Miami keep up with Milwaukee in the Eastern Conference? Other moves include Marcus Morris to the Clippers as Louis talks from a Laker's perspective on how they can keep up. The final trade the guys discuss is maybe the most surprising of all, Andre Drummond going to Cleveland. Kevin discusses why the move makes sense for Cleveland, and how he could potentially fit their plans long term. The guys also break down why Detroit got so little of a return for their best player. Is it full rebuild time? Leave us a review on iTunes & we’ll read them on the podcast. Listen to Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Spreaker & PlayerFM. Watch the podcast on YouTube & be sure to check out the Lineups podcast network.
Show Times:
0-1:10: Intro
1:20-10:33: 4-team trade, Rockets & Hawks
10:34-14:50: James Ennis to Orlando
14:51-27:10: D.Lo/Wiggins trade
27:11-35:15: Sixers get Alec Burks/Glenn Robinson III
35:16-42:15: Iguodala/Justice Winslow trade
42:16-43:25: Jordan McRae trade
43:26-49:00: Steph Curry vs. Ja Morant
49:01-57:45: Marcus Morris to LAC
57:46-1:06:00: Andre Drummond to Cleveland