Today on the podcast the guys talk about the Lakers/Pistons fight in the NBA, the suspensions after, and if they thought the punishment was appropriate. They get into the Luke Walton firing from the Sacramento Kings and Alvin Gentry taking over a team for the 3rd time... what does success look like for them this season? Last, the guys get into the Phoenix Suns and their impressive win streak and a few injuries around the NBA league
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Today Justin and Kevin are talking about the Western Conference and what teams are performing better than expected, and who are looking... not so great to start the season. They start talking about Jokic VS Morris and how it spilled out into some tweets! Collin Sexton is hurt how will this affect the Cavs going forward? Last they wrap up the episode talking about the Suns and the Robert Sarver report.
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In today's episode, Justin and Kevin start with the Boston Celtics and how they're already holding player meetings... is this a bad sign, or too early? They also talk about the FT%'s being down and Trae Young's comments about the lack of calls. Then, the guys switch to talk about NBA teams like the Bulls, Wizards, Heat, and KNicks... do we think they can keep up the momentum all season? Last the guys turn to talk about ZIon Williamson and the Pelicans... is the season already over?
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Today on the show Justin and Kevin react to week one of NBA action! They break down NBA.com's Power rankings, should the Bulls and Hornets be in the top 5? The guys talk about some teams that they are worried about and some that are just off to a slower start. Las they end with some of the contract talks from before the season started with Deandre Ayton not getting a contract extension.
Oct 27, 2021•56 min
Today on the show Kevin and Justin break down some of the NBA milestones that will be passed during this season, some players that could have this include Lebron James, Chris Paul, Steph Curry, and Dwight Howard! After the guys get into Kyrie Irving and his IG live about not getting the vaccine... he's turning down a TON of money. The guys also homer up and debate solutions to the Ben Simmons situation with the 76ers. Last they talk all about the western conference and what they believe will hap...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 5 min
the NBA season is almost upon us! Justin and Kevin preview the Eastern Conference and what they think will happen. The guys also dive into the legal issues surrounding 18 former NBA players and Kyrie Irvings Covid-19 vaccine situation. the guys also get off track and talk about Florida's legalization of sports betting possibly happening at the end of the week
Oct 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Today on the show the guys talk about two teams they think could be a "Break out" team next year. they also debate the situation going on with Andrew Wiggins and his Vax Status. The guys then switch over to talk about the 76ers situation with Ben Simmons not wanting to be on the team anymore. Will they be able to find a trade partner? Last, the Timberwolves have fired Gersson Rosas... they hit the reset button AGAIN
Sep 27, 2021•58 min
Today on the show Justin and Kevin talk about Bleacher Report’s 2017 NBA re-draft, and Aaron Gordon's contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. The guys then get into the LA Lakers and their handling of Marc Gasol which has essentially lead him to retire/move to Spain. Last they talk about Chris Bosh's Pat Reily Story during his HOF Speach.
Sep 16, 2021•44 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by friend of the show Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque), host of the Take a Left at Albuquerque podcast. The pair first talk Paul Pierce's tell all interview ahead of his Hall of Fame induction. What they made of his comments about ESPN plus the Lakers look to sign DeAndre Jordan after his buyout. What...
Sep 09, 2021•55 min
Justin and Kevin are back talking about East Power rankings and "Stressed" NBA fanbases. Plus they debate the winners and losers of the Lauri Markkanen, Larry Nance Jr., and Derrick Jones trade.
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min
NBA2K has leaked some player ratings... and as always players are MAD! Justin and Kevin react and talk about the Sacramento Kings winning the Summer League! They then pivot to talking about Marcus Smart and Joel Embiids contract extensions... were they smart moves? Last, the guys watch the Netflix 'Untold: Malice at The Palace' documentary they react and talk about things they learned from watching.
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Justin and Kevin are back to talk about the crazy NBA Free Agency that is going down in the NBA! Before they get to that the talk about Jr Smith going back to school, and making the golf team?!?!? They also talk about Giannis' Biography and how BAD it makes Jason Kidd look.
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Kevin and Justin recap the 2021 NBA Draft! The Detroit Pistons did not overthink it and took their guy, Cade Cunningham! Who were some other winners (Orlando, Charlotte, Pheonix), and who were some losers in the Draft night? Last the guys talk about the WILD NBA Trade sending Russel Westbrook out to play with Lebron James and Anthony Davis.
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is on vacation this week, so our pal Louis Axen (@LouisArtisan), host of The LA Minute podcast joins us. First the guys warm things up with some Team USA discussion. Should we be concerned after a loss to France, or are they still favorites despite their struggles? The guys then finally break down the Milwaukee Bucks winning their first NBA t...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Justin and Kevin react to the Milwaukee Bucks making something out of the NBA Finals! They are now tied 2-2 with the Pheonix Suns! What does this mean??? The guys also break down Kawhi's ACL injury news and Jamahl Mosley taking over in Orlando.
Jul 16, 2021•48 min
Today on the show Justin and Kevin talk about the WILD story with Andre Drummond calling out his coach as a way to pump his NFT's... the guys take a look at what the NFTs actually are and debate where Drummond should end up in the NBA. The guys then switch over to talk about the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks Finals! Will, The Suns sweep? how can the Bucks turn it around... all this plus, Ballin/falling!
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Justin and Kevin finally get back together to give their reactions to the 76ers season... whats next and is Ben Simmons on the move. Plus some 4th of July facts! They break down the potential finals matchup! who should the suns be wanting to play, have injuries ruined this season and the Hawks are playing with house money! last the guys get into the NBA coaching changes for the Trail Blazers, Mavericks, Pacers, Celtics, and other teams that should be looking for a new coach
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min
oday on the show Justin has a guest, Carlton! The two start off by talking about the NBA's potential rule changes, do we love or hate them? Carlton is a big Miami Heat fan so they talk about the Heat season in recap. Then they talk about the Conference finals in the NBA! Are the Phoenix Suns just destined to win it all? Can the CLippers make another comeback? Hawk's and Bucks start, who will win it? Last, the guys get into the Olympics and break down Team USA and the Draft Lottery!
Jun 24, 2021•59 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Kevin calls iso and goes solo this week, as he breaks down the first few games of the second round of the NBA playoffs. Kevin also discusses the outlook for the season for the team's eliminated in the first round, plus Jokic wins MVP, Rudy wins DPOY & Thibs wins COY. If that's not enough, we've also got some Who's Ballin Who's Fallin featuring s...
Jun 14, 2021•57 min
#NBA #NBAPlayoffs #SportsTalk Kevin and Justin break down the last few days of the NBA Playoffs are the first-round matches start to wrap up! Starting in the east they talk about who the 76ers would prefer to match up against out of the Knicks and Hawks. Are you surprised that the first sweep was Bucks/Heat? For Ballin/Fallin they break down the Fans... its exciting to be back but you gotta act right! Over in the west, the matchups seem closer, and injuries might rob a few teams with an early-ro...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). On this midweek episode, Kevin is joined by Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) from Bleacher Report to discuss his new book, "Built To Lose: How the NBA's Tanking Era Changed the League Forever." What caused Jake to take a deeper dive on tanking? Can the league fix it? What is getting lunch with Sam Hinkie like? All that plus we talk about what's gone wro...
May 28, 2021•47 min
Today on the pod, Kevin and Justin jump into recapping the NBA Play-in Tournament! Was it a success was Lakers/Warriors or Warriors/Grizzlies a better watch? Last they break into the NBA playoff and predict what they think will happen going forward.
May 22, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Justin and Kevin are back for an episode full of predictions on what they think will happen in the 2021 NBA Playoffs! first, they talk about the PLay-In-Tournament and debate if we will see this stay, and can the Lakers win against the Warriors? Then the guys break down the East Playoff matchups and debate who will win in the BUcks/Heat and Knicks/Hawks matchups. Last they break down the Clippers/Mavericks and Nuggets/Trailblazers in the west.
May 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Justin and Kevin are back for the final week of the NBA season! they predict where they think teams will land... will the lakers be in the play-in tournament? They also talk about the WOJ bomb about the Pacers head coach position... Would they be wrong to fire Nate Bjorkgren? Last the guys get into a redraft of the 2014 NBA Draft... who would go in your top 5?
May 10, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Today on D&D, JUSTIN IS BACK FROM HIS WEDDING! Kevin takes some time talking about things he missed in the NBA this past two weeks. The two guys break down the Play-In Tournament and ask if they like the idea... Justin Predicts that more players will talk bad about it. Last the two talk about Lebron James and Lamelo Ball gatting back from injury... what will this mean for the NBA Playoffs?
May 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose). Justin is still off on his honeymoon this week, so Kevin is joined by CBS Sports producer & Fox News Headlines Sports anchor Ryan Mayer (@r_mayer). The guys start the show by breaking down the surging New York Knicks, who have gotten all the way up to the #4 seed. How did we get here, and can the Knicks actually win a first round series? Plus, w...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off getting married (actually) so we are joined by our pal Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque) , host of The Take a Left at Albuquerque podcast. The guys start out with the surprising news of LaMacrus Aldridge retiring. They take a look back at his career, as well as what it means for Brooklyn’s plans moving forward. The duo then discuss...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Today on the show Justin and Kevin dive into the ESPN list... Top 25 under 25. They debate where everyone should be on the list, and make their own! The Western Conference is SOOOOO competitive... the guys debate the mentality that teams in the west need to have compared to the eastern conference.
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Justin and Kevin are back! This week they talk about the movie trailer for Lebron and his version of Space Jam... will it be any good? The guys debate what the struggles are with the Golden State Warriors after a MASSIVE blowout loss over the weekend. Last they debate March madness and talk about players that have risen their draft stock!
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Justin and Kevin are breaking down the very active NBA Trade Deadline... they talk all things Orlando Magic. What kind of Impact will Aaron Gordon have on his new team, the Denver Nuggets. Are they the favorite team to come out of the Western Conference? In the East the Nets keep powering up with LaMarcus Aldridge, but does he actually help them get better? Last Victor Oladipo is out of Houston and into Miami. Houston is looking worse and worse...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min
