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    Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

    Welcome to the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). We started back in 2014 as a way to discuss our favorite league like we would whenever we hung out outside of work. Two cities, and a couple of radio jobs later, here we are. We strive to give you the best in everything NBA both on and off the court on a weekly basis and keep it light and fun, the way basketball is supposed to be. Honestly, which league is more fun than the NBA right now? Our goal is to make you feel like you’re sitting on the couch, at the barbershop, or at a barstool with us. We cover the league year-round from opening night in October, all the way through the NBA Finals in June. If that’s not enough, we keep going in the summer for the NBA draft, NBA summer league & free agency. Segments include Who’s Ballin, Who’s Fallin, our NBA version of the stock market where we tell you what’s trending up, and what’s trending down each week. We’ve also got Hot Takes from Reddit, where we bring you the spiciest and most comical takes from NBA Reddit each week. You also will hear the best in NBA guests throughout the season and all summer long. Like we said earlier though, the show is all about fun, because if you’re not having fun, why do something right
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    Episodes (531)

    Jrue Holiday, you are a Celtic!

    Jrue Holiday, you are a Celtic!
    On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse & Justin Cousart, Kevin is joined by Sam B. Albuquerque from the Spartanburg Herald-Journal to break down the Jrue Holiday trade. The guys discuss why the move makes a ton of sense for Boston and how their retooled roster stacks up with the Bucks. Plus another look at the Trail Blazers and their general direction post Dame trade, a new 5-year extension from the Spurs for Devin Vassell and some things that stood out from NBA media day. Listen to the podcast anywhere you find a podcast and watch the show on YouTube.

    Embiidwatch 2023

    Embiidwatch 2023
    On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Joe Pantorno (@JoePantorno), editor & reporter for amNewYork to discuss Joel Embiid putting the Sixers on notice, how much stock they put into Zion trade rumors & discuss Kevin's Steph Curry golf theory. Subscribe to the show anywhere you find a podcast and by searching Drive & Dish NBA on YouTube.

    The NBA Cup is Official and More Damian Lillard Speculation

    The NBA Cup is Official and More Damian Lillard Speculation
    Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Kevin is joined this week by Chase Bunker (@chasebunker), News 104.5 WOKV anchor & Bunker's Burning Hot Take Host to discuss the Orlando Magic hiring a new GM, Jeff van Gundy getting fired at ESPN, the NBA going official with the In-Season tournament and more Damian Lillard rumors.

    NBA Draft Recapapolooza

    NBA Draft Recapapolooza
    Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan (@andysmagicminute) this week to recap the NBA Draft including which picks were their favorites and debate between Brandon Miller & Scoop Robinson one final time. The guys also discuss and try to make sense of Vuc getting another extension with the Bulls as well as the John Collins trade as he's headed to Utah.

    Bradley Beal, You are a Phoenix Sun & NBA Draft Preview

    Bradley Beal, You are a Phoenix Sun & NBA Draft Preview
    Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousary (@JustinContheAir). As Justin celebrates his first Father's Day, Kevin is joined by Chris Crawford (@OnAirWithCC) for a jam packed episode including Lou Williams retiring and the Phoenix Suns trading for Bradley Beal. How the guys expect the fit to work and why they're continually baffled by the Wizards. Then Kevin & Chris dive into the NBA draft including CC's Spurs drafting Wemby, MJ selling the Hornets and any impact on the #2 pick and other first round favorites. Listen to the show anywhere you can find a podcast and watch the show on YouTube by subscribing to The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast.

    The Nuggets are NBA Champions!

    The Nuggets are NBA Champions!
    Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Kevin is joined this episode by Ryan Mayer (@r_mayer) from The Athletic to discuss the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA championship in franchise history. Final thoughts from games 3-5, where Jokic ranks and why consistency paid off for Denver. Then the guys salute Miami on an insane run and discuss how the Heat can get back to the Finals. Finally, Kevin & Ryan discuss Toronto hiring Darko Rajakovic in what could be a key summer for the Raptors. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube by subscribing to the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast.

    Denver 1, Miami 1 & New Faces in New Places

    Denver 1, Miami 1 & New Faces in New Places
    Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@justincontheair). Justin continues his paternity leave, so Kevin is joined this episode by Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG), the play-by-play voice of the Osceola Magic to discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals. What the guys have liked from Denver so far and how Miami was able to adjust in game 2 to tie the series. Plus a slew of new coaching hires across the league including the Suns, Pistons, Sixers & Bucks. Also, LeBron to Dallas? Really? Subscribe to the show anywhere you can find a podcast and watch the show on YouTube!

    NBA Finals are Finally Upon Us

    NBA Finals are Finally Upon Us
    Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin remains on paternity leave, so Kevin goes iso to preview the NBA Finals. Before that, he gives his final thoughts on Game 7 of the ECF and where Boston goes from here. Then Kevin dives into the Finals and explains why he thinks Denver will win a short series. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you find podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!