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 shakeups. Plus some bonus Warm Up Jumpers as Justin defends Jacksonville from an article that said it was...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 18 min
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 many expect them to be. On the other side, the devastating Tyrese Haliburton injury that robbed us of...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 dives into all things NBA Finals. The series is tied at 2-2 headed back to OKC for a crucial game 5. Wh...
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 10 min
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 second half. For OKC, who do they need more out of and why we shouldn't be as worried about their menta...
Jun 07, 2025•44 min
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. Plus, we look at Minnesota's exit and discuss the biggest changes that could be coming this offsea...
Jun 05, 2025•58 min
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-point victory in Game 3. Have they cracked OKC's defense or is it a flash in the pan? In the East, the P...
May 27, 2025•56 min
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. After the break, the guys first talk Thunder/Nuggets Game 7. How did we get to this point and how much...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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 Playoff. The Pacers have jumped out to a 2-1 on the Cavaliers. Can the Cavs blame it on injuries or is t...
May 10, 2025•47 min
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 Antonio. Next, the guys preview a pair of first-round game 7's. What to expect from the Nuggets/Clipper...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 going through the organ transplant process. Next in Warm Up Jumpers, the guys talk the beginning of aw...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by breaking down all things about the first round of the NBA playoffs. Out East, are Cleveland & Boston easy favorites to advance? Can Detroit push the Knicks off attitude alone & who is the best players in that series? Is Milwaukee & Indy a lock to go the distance. Out West, let's get spicy in basically every single one of these...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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, ...
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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 ...
Mar 30, 2025•59 min
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 offen...
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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 shut...
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 25 min
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...
Mar 08, 2025•58 min
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 s...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 Wil...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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 p...
Feb 05, 2025•30 min
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. ...
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) the guys first start with All-Star starters being announced. The guys debate if there is any controversy at all or if the voters got it right. Also in Warm Up Jumpers, a quick detour into Downtown Jacksonville's future & a discussion of Justin's current NFL fanhood ahead of the Eagles/Commanders NFC Championship Game. Next, the guys dive into the latest trade de...
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 18 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) the guys first start with the Thunder dominating the Cavaliers in their second matchup in two weeks. How OKC adjusted & if there should be any concerns for Cleveland moving forward. Next, the guys preview the trade deadline. First, the latest from Jimmy Butler & which destinations make the most sense plus the Warriors holding back, the latest Cam Johnson des...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) the guys first start with the news of Jared McCain being ruled out for the rest of the season. Why both believe that the Sixers season is already cooked & some doom & gloom regarding Paul George's contract. Next, the duo jumps into the aftermath of the best game of the regular season so far with the Cavs beating the Thunder. Justin argues why he believes the...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys first start with the return of Kawhi Leonard. Can the Clippers contend now & what should we realistically expect out of Kawhi at this point. Plus, a quick deteour into the end of Jalen Brunson's tenure in Dallas & a look at what's happened since. Next, the Lakers trade D'Angelo Russell to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith & Shake Milton. Why thi...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys first start with Jimmy Butler asking out of Miami. Which destinations make sense if Miami decides to make a move & what Pat Riley's comments mean about the chances of a deal even happening. Next, Luka Doncic is set to miss at least a month with a calf injury. Justin first fires the hot take cannon about Luka's MVP chances in the future. The guys then e...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 16 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by previewing the Christmas day matchups. Which teams will have a merrier Christmas than others? Next, the Bucks win the second ever NBA Cup over the Thunder. What it means for the Bucks moving forward, how highly does it rate as an achievement for them & ways to make the NBA Cup even better moving forward. In Who's Ballin Who's Ballin, ...
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart, the guys start the show by discussing...pickles? But seriously, a look at another setback for the Pelicans with Brandon Ingram's ankle injury. Is it time to tank? Plus the Magic lose Franz with an oblique injury & the guys discuss ways they can stay afloat. After the break, the guys dive into NBA Cup action with a preview of the knockout round. Can Atlanta & Orlando suprise u...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart, the guys start the show by discussing the end of group play in the NBA Cup. They break down the scenarios for who's in group play & who still can advance. After the break, a look at where the NBA stands a quarter of the way into the season including some love for the Cavs, Celtics, Magic, Grizz, Rockets, Thunder & some, well, lack of love for the Sixers, Nuggets & Suns. I...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking initial group play in the NBA Cup. We talk some early favorites to move on & who might be headed home. The guys then discuss another round of injuries across the league. The impact on the Thunder, Suns & Pelicans with Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant & Zion Williamson missing time. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, potential Al...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min
