Drive And Dish Nba Podcast

The Suns have traded 'star' point guard Eric Bledsoe to the Bucks. Did the Suns get fleeced? Can Eric Bledsoe make the Bucks a 'contending' team out East? How will the rotations be impacted for the Bucks? Will the Suns keep Greg Monroe as part of #TheTimeline?Alex Juneau (@Junesfoshiz) of Cream City Central joins the pod with Justin Cousart and Tim Tompkins to discuss. @DriveAndDishNBAwww.DriveAndDishPodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim, Kevin and Justin Talk Pretend to be a Hot or Not App, and rate NBA teams on how successful they have been this season, they also ask if the success is sustainable. The first teams are the Boston Celtics, and the Clippers... they then get into the Cleveland Cavaliers. Top end the episode they talk about two players that are not playing right now Jahlil Okafor and the situation with the 76ers, and Eric Bledsoe and the trade possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is back to talk NBA! they hit on the Orlando Magic and ask if they are legit or just having a really good start, and how good Jonathan Simmons is for this team! How has Aaron Gordon Changed his game to become really effective on the court? they then switch their attention over to the OKC Thunder and ask if the big three is working, fans are mad that Carmelo is a "Ball Stopper." should the fans be worried about the team... and is Westbrook going to win a Triple Double. We then ask the Suns Expert about the many changes that happened over the week. Beldsoe tweeting he wants out, Walton getting fired... WHAT IS GOING ON???  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Firs Mid-week of the season, Justin And Tim chat with Andy Larsen about the Utah Jazz and their start to the season. Andy Is a busy guy, he's a Utah Jazz beat writer for @KSLcom, The Managing Editor of Salt City Hoops (ESPN TrueHoop affiliate of the Utah Jazz) and an ESPN 700 Radio host Thursday 7-9 PM. They Ask all the questions they can including: How has Quin Snyder adjusted to the new team, Can Joe ingles stay as hot as he is from 3, How has Ricky Rubio adjusted to the jazz style of play, Is Donovan Mitchell being relied on too much, all these and more answered on this Half Hour Jazz Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They guys are stoked for a new season. On this episode, the guys talk some week one takeaways, How awesome DeAndre Jordan's plan to donate $100 FOR EVERY REBOUND to Houston!!! They then ask is the season already an "injury bust?" What are the impacts of Gordon Haywards and Jeremy Lin's Injury? Lemarcus Aldridge got PAID by the spurs... was it a good deal, or bad? The guys then round out the Episode with a quick "hot takes from Reddit." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, the guys talk about the Joel Embiid and Hassan Whiteside preseason beef on the court... and then on Twitter! and ask if Embiids contract will be worth it! they then ask the last 10 season preview questions:1. Who has impressed you most this Preseason… and who’s most likely to continue playing well into the reg season?2. What is one HOT TAKE you have seen that you think could come true this season?3. Who will score for the Hawks???4. How do the King’s develop Fox with George taking away min?5. Will the Pacers have a better record than the Magic/Pistons6. Which three teams (not including home-team) are your three must-watch league pass teams?7. What one team do you just have absolutely zero interest in watching this season?8. are we sleeping on the Spurs 9. What teams will meet in the Eastern/Western Conference finals10. What two teams will meet in the finals?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin hops on the phone with Harrison Wind (He covers the Nuggets for BSNDenver)  to talk about the upcoming NBA season for the Denver Nuggets. they talk about how the team can fix their defensive problems from last year... how to keep developing Nikola Jokic, what Paul Milsap brings to this team, and why they may have to change their offensive plan. they also talk about the offseason hype around Emmanuel Mudiay and if its just talk... or if there's something there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They guys are back to talk about what the Nic Batum injury means for the Charlotte Hornets... WIll they give Jeremy Lamb the nod, or will help come in the form of their Rookie Malik Monk, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist?oThey guys then continue their Preseason questions:- what is considered a "good" season this year for the heat... can they make the playoffs?- Who's most likely to surprise us this season (Nets, Magic or Knicks)- What will the Knicks team look like at the start of the season with Melo gone?- Who will be the two captains of the All-star game?And much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back for their second episode of pre-season questions:  1. Which Superstar is under the most pressure to make it work with his new teammates: Westbrook Or Harden? 2. What defines a ‘successful’ season for #TheTimeline in PHX? 3. Which non-playoff team from the 2016-2017 season is most likely to make it in this year: Nuggets, Pelicans or Timberwolves? 4. Whats the likely ceiling for this Jazz given their playoff run last season 5. Does the hope of a non-warriors repeat rest completely on one of their (several) star players getting hurt in the playoffs? 6. Which Player will have the better season, Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown or Brandon Ingram? 7. What are your Thoughts on Blake Griffin? Will his numbers drop without CP3? 8. Which team is Portland? Was the team we saw after the Nurkic trade for real? 9. Who Wins ROY? 10. How are we feeling about the Grizzlies?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Justin jump on the Mic to talk about the news that Carmelo Anthony will be traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder... Where does this put them in the west... are they better than the Spurs??? What will their lineups look like. On The Knicks end, how will they use Enes Kanter and Doug McDermott, how do they focus on making Porzingis happy now?? Then we jump into ten questions we have going into the 2017-2018 NBA Season: - Who is most likely to win MVP this year? - What Superstar who changed teams has the most to prove? - Only 4 players from last years Celtics squad is returning, how likely is it they can truly contend with the Cavs for the best team in the East? - Will Reggie Jackson be able to return to form this year? Or is Stan Van likely to roll out Ish Smith as the starting point guard at some point through the season? And Much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grading the Suns offseason with Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) of HoopsHabit discussing the Alex Len qualifying offer, Josh Jackson vs TJ Warren, can Devin Booker be the best player on a championship team & more. Episode brought to you by Audible. Get your free trial at www.DriveAndDishPodcast.com Search @ Drive and Dish on Facebook/Twitter/InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin, Kevin & Tim are back from "hunkering down" for Irma, and eager to talk hoops! First they talk about whether or not the Lakers should retire both #8 and #24 for Kobe, they then take a dive into the "Click Bait" that is ESPN's Top 100 NBA rank, (Jokic over Gasol, AND Ball Over Melo?). (31:30 mark)We then call up our good friend Josh Lloyd (@Redrock_bball), Lead Fantasy Basketball analyst at Basketball Monster and locked-on fantasy podcast host) to chat about NBA fantasy strategy, sleepers and players to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaiah Thomas posted a heartfelt message to Celtics fans on the Players Tribune titled, 'This is for Boston'. In this uninterrupted episode, Tim (@RadioTimNBA) reads it to you.  https://www.theplayerstribune.com/isaiah-thomas-trade-celtics-cavaliers/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(35 min mark)  Adam Criblez (@AdamCriblez) stops by the pod to discuss his new book 'Tall Tales and Short Shorts' and some of the most fascinating stories from the NBA and ABA in the 1970's. Pick it up on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Tall-Tales-Short-Shorts-Popular/dp/144227767X). Kevin and Tim also break down the Vegas over/unders for the Eastern and Western Conference and some of the latest news around the NBA.  www.DriveAndDishPodcast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guys talk about the blockbuster trade between the Cavs and The Celtics, They who won the trade... did this help give Lebron some mid season rest, hows the Cavs depth look now. And from the Celtics side, what do they do about their defense now, Are Isaiah Thomas and Kyrie Irving similar players, What about the Team chemistry EVERYONE GOT TRADED! We also dive into the news about D-Wade and the Lakers probe with Magic Johnson/Pacers, and what could happen if there's a paper trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Garcia of Project Spurs (@PaulGarcia) joins us to discuss the Spurs offseason. Is LA a part of their core and can he accept a #2 role next to Kawhi? Was the Pau Gasol extension the right move? What can we expect from the Spurs young players this upcoming season? And can the Spurs truly compete with the WarriorsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the offseason... so we asked for your questions! It's the Drive and Dish "Ask Us Anything" episode. First, we talk about Zach Randolf's Pot problem and the Chrismas day games... WHY DO THE RAPTORS KEEP GETTING SHAFTED??? The Questions we'll attempt to answer this episode: - Who do you think will have a better win-loss at the end of the regular season, Suns or Lakers? - Better record in 2016-17 Suns or Sixers? - What can the NBA do to make August interesting? July was just plain bonkers entertainment. - Who do you think is going to score for the Jazz? Thank you so much! - Thoughts on the new Nike & Jordan uniforms? Best and worst so far? - Worst and best experiences with Fireball? - Who will win rookie of the year? I think Josh Jackson - Do you think Nike will have a say on where Paul George goes next season? Nike has marketed him with the PG13 brand but he obviously can't wear that if he goes to the Lakers...he can't even wear 24 - Who is the better pickup basketball player between you? - Can the Six

It's the offseason, so let's have some fun... Everyone wants to talk about the good awards that players like Lebron or Westbrook get... but we want to change it up a bit... Today we're giving out the NBA Anti-Awards!!! We open the show talking about Doc Rivers losing some of his powers with the Clippers... then we get to the good stuff, hear what NBA player gets our vote for each Anti-Award, and listen as we argue over whose pick should get the award. Categories: NBA Least Valuable Player (Starter) NBA Defensive Liability NBA Worst Coach Of The Year NBA Least Improved Player Of The Year NBA Least Helpful 6th Man Of The Year NBA Disappointing Rookie Of The Year NBA Biggest D!&K on The Court NBA Worst Performance of the Year NBA Worst Executive Of The Year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin and Justin Chat with Justin Rowan to try and figure out whats going on this offseason... Why did The Cavs not say something about Kyrie Irving earlier when there were a bunch of players moving, How do you feel about Derrick Rose coming to the team? Do you believe Lebron Leaked the Story about Kyrie? What should we expect with Kobe Altman, will there be any big changes... What would you like back for Irving, and where do you rank him compared to other players in the league?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back for another NBA Offseason Pod... They talk about the news that Kyrie Irving wants off the Cleveland Cavaliers, they ask if it's a Lebron James driven move because of Irving's friend's tweets, or does he actually want to be the #1 guy on a team? They also ask why the Cavs did not let this out earlier... because they could have gotten really good players, and of course, they talk about teams they'd like to see Irving on... PS TIM DOES NOT WANT HIM ON THE SUNS. They Then Call up Piston Insider Duncan Smith to talk about the Rumors around Andre Drummond being traded... and ask why everyone thinks he's so bad not when his stats have stayed the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices