Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

All Bridges Still Lead to New York, but How about Europe?

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing games in London and Berlin for both the Magic and Grizzlies. Where else the guys expect potential Europe games in the next few years and other logical international destinations for the NBA. Next, Mikal Bridges signs a 4-year, $150 million exension to stay with the Knicks. How this contract allows the Knicks to remain flexible and why the guys believe the Knicks are the team to beat in the East. In Who's Balin Who's Fallin, Luka slims down, Ricky Council IV goes to Brooklyn, Gilbert Arenas is out of prison post gambling arrest and the new Naked Gun's credits that have an NBA twist. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

Summertime & the Second Apron

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing C.J. McCollum's recent comments on the second apron and incentives for team's to keep their homegrown guys. We debate the balance and if that's possible under the current structure. Next, a look at the rest of the summer in the NBA. Marcus Smart is headed to the Lakers and the guys talk his fit and why this is another sign the team is moving around Luka and not LeBron. Plus, a difficult summer for restricted free agents and if we expect any to sign the qualifying offer. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Chris Paul gets #3 back on the Clippers, the Sixers waive Ricky Council IV, LeBron vs. artifical intelligence and Nick Young's lifetime beef with D'Angelo Russell. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube.

A Pair of Homecomings: Dame to Portland & CP3 to the Clippers

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined this week by Chris Crawford (@OnAirwithCC), Assisstant Program Director at WSB to discuss a pair of NBA returns. First, Damian Lillard heads back to Portland. What they think about a surprising choice to head back and one final look at Dame's time in Milwaukee and why things didn't work they way they expected. Next, Chris Paul returns to the Clippers and Bradley Beal is coming with him. Where does the pair rank the Clippers in a competative West and how they feel about going all in on an older core. Plus, a look at the Spurs this year and what they need to do to take the next steps to make the playoffs and some quick MLB chat about CC's red hot Toronto Blue Jays. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

New Contracts for the Champs & Devin Booker

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by talking some Lakers & a potential LeBron watch. As LeBron has opted in, the franchise has made some more moves around Luka Doncic. Is it possible for the team to be on two timelines at once? Next, some big time paydays in Oklahoma City with SGA, Chet Holmgren and Jaylen Williams all getting max extensions. What this means for the Thunder moving forward cap wise and who might be on the way out. Plus, a discussion about which teams out West are the most likely to give the Thunder fits next year. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, a massive two-year extension for Devin Booker in Phoenix, AD getting his retina fixed, A-Rod's initial vision for Minnesota and a hilarious Luka well-wishes video. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

It's No Longer Dame Time in Milwaukee & Other Free Agency Moves

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) and Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as head coach. A debate if that was the right move and if he'll do better than Thibs did plus a look at why Kevin believes the Knicks are the team to beat in the East. Next, free agency is in full swing. The Bucks waive Damian Lillard and the duo debates if that was the right call or desperate. Other notable moves include Lonzo Ball to the Cavs, Norm Powell to the Heat and the Hawks pushing the right buttons. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the 10-year anniversary of DeAndre Jordan's free agency saga, the WNBA expands to Philly, Detroit and Cleveland, Red Panda gets hurt & LeBron takes up golf. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!