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 NB ...
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Injuries Abound: More for the Pelicans & Now Paolo
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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 chem…
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Season 12 Begins: Early JJ Success & Murray Injury
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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 opti…
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Eastern Conference, Never Leastern Conference
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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…
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A Wade Into the Western Conference
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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 the…
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Big KAT to the Big Apple & RIP Dikembe Mutombo
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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…
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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 …
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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 extensio…
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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, …
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New Contracts for Steph, TJ & Zubac
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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 …
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Is the Force Strong with This Episode?
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Andy Jordan (@andysmagicminute) & the guys start the show by talking...Star Wars. What's next for the franchise after the cancellation of The Acolyte & why didn't it work? Should Disney give up on the Old R…
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A Steph Supernova for Gold & Schedule Release
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show discussing the NBA's schedule release, including the Celtics vs. Knicks & Timberwolves vs. Lakers on opening night. What the league got right & other matchups that Kevin & Justin are paying attention t…
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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 5-year, $238 million contract extension for Lauri Markkanen from the Jazz. The massive implications the deal has for the trade market over the next few years & why both guys believe that …
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Olympics Group Play & Gordon Hayward Retires
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys first start Warm Up Jumpers with Gordon Hayward announcing his retirement. The guys look back at his career & discuss how they will view his legacy. The duo then dives into Olympic basketball & what stood our from gr…
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by WSB Assistant Program Director Chris Crawford (@OnAirwithCC) & Orange Observer Sports Editor (@SamBAlbuquerque) to first discuss Team USA struggling in exhabition warm-ups. Is this a blip or a major issue? …
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Bonjour Paris 2024 & Jalen Brunson Takes One for the Team
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers with a preview of the Paris 2024 Olympics. First the big news from Team USA with Kawhi Leonard dropping out & Derrick White replacing him. Should Jaylen Brown have beef? Plus the guys take a loo…
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New Homes for PG, Klay, CP3 & KCP
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing Kemba Walker's retirement. Some of their favorite Kemba moments & where he ranks on the all-time Hornets list. Then the pair takes a look at all things NBA free agency. The Sixers land th…
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Draft, Dejounte & the Nova Knicks
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking about the Mikal Bridges trade. Where does this move the Knicks in terms of the East & beyond? Is Bridges really worth five first rounders? Plus what this means for Brooklyn moving forward. A…
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The Bulls Get FLEECED & the Celtics Celebrate
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by congratulating the Celtics (help us!) on their finals victory over the Mavericks. A final look at how the Celtics got here & a look at what both squads will likely do headed into next season. The gu…
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Dan Hurley...the Lakers Hardly Knew Ye & Gentlemen's Sweep Brewing?
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On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers by paying tribute to Jerry West after he passed away this week. The guys talk about iconic moments from both his playing & executive career. The duo then dives into Games 2-4 of the NBA Finals i…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). On this episode, Justin first surprises Kevin with new AI theme songs for the podcast. Which version is the best? Then for Warm Up Jumpers the guys dive into the Lakers hiring former UConn coach Dan Hurley ove…
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Iso Can't Wait to Watch the NBA Finals
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Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose). Before diving into the NBA Finals, the guys first discuss some early free agency buzz. Where will Klay Thompson, Paul George, Jimmy Butler & LeBron James be playing next season? The duo then previews all thing…
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Conference Finals & All-NBA Teams
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On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start warm-up jumpers by discussing the All-NBA Teams & debating if there actually is any controversy regarding the picks. Then the duo dives into the conference finals & what's been a bit of a stutter for Minnesota …
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Today on the show Justin talks with (Guest Host) Chase! They talk some quick hitting NBA news, from Head Coaches Darvin Ham and Frank Vogel being fired to the Atlanta Hawks landing the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. The guys then break down the Playoffs and predict who will be your West and East Conference final matchups. Lastly the guys debate where Ja…
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Second Round Shenanigans & Wemby's ROY
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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 Osceola Magic play-by-play voice Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) to dive into the second round of the NBA playoffs. First though the guys discuss Wemby winning Rookie…
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Is It Last Call for the Lakers & Embiid Has What Now?
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Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). The guys start Warm Up Jumpers with a handful of awards including Tyrese Maxey winning Most Improved Player, Stephen Curry winning Clutch Player of the Year & Naz Reid winning 6th Man of the Year. The duo then…
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