The Raptors Show

Amit Mann breaks down the Raptors' 111-95 loss to the New York Knicks including Toronto's fourth quarter struggles, Brandon Ingram's efficient first half, Colin Murray-Boyles' continued injury absence, and the Knicks' firepower ultimately being the difference in the Toronto's twelfth straight loss to New York.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and...

On this episode of The Raptors Show, hosts Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Fred Katz to assess the state of the New York Knicks, what’s fueling their recent hot streak, how they handled Victor Wembanyama, and his perspective on the Toronto Raptors season so far. In the second half of the hour, Michael Pina (28:15) stops by to discuss James Harden’s fit with the Cleveland Cavaliers, plus...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the win vs. the Wizards as Darko Rajakovic lit a fire in the team at halftime, and Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl led the way. Wizards forward Will Riley (36:36) joins the show to talk about his season with Washington and growing up in Cambridge, Ontario. Following that, Blake and Matt bounce around the NBA.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

Host Daniele Francheschi recaps the Raptors 134-125 win over the Washington Wizards highlighting their second half effort, Immanuel Quickley's double-double, Scottie Barnes overcoming a lack lustered first half performance, Gradey Dick's DNP-CD, and the importance of Jakob Poeltl's health for this team.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the remaining schedule and how many games the Raptors need to win to finish in the top 6 in the East. Afterwards, Brian Scalabrine (21:08) joins to talk Celtics, Jayson Tatum, and stories from life in the NBA.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss the Victor Wembanyama experience, late-game execution, and Jakob Poeltl’s big-time performance last night vs. San Antonio. Afterwards, the Ringer’s Kirk Goldsberry (26:35) joins to talk about the next steps for Wembanyma on offence, Toronto’s struggles to score against the best defences and more. The views and opini...

Amit Mann breaks down the Raptors' 110-107 loss to the Spurs, where Victor Wembanyama was a problem on defence, Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram led the team's offence, Jakob Poeltl was a monster in the 3rd and why Toronto lost in crunch time. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or...

Blake Murphy is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of the Athletic to break down the loss to the Thunder, including Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe leading the way + RJ Barrett finding his rhythm. Afterwards, Blake and Matt Bonner catch up with Michelle Beadle (28:31) on her Spurs fandom, visits to Toronto, working with Matt and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts...

Amit Mann breaks down the Raptors’ 116–107 loss to the Thunder, from Toronto’s late push to OKC’s championship-level close. He also hits Scottie Barnes’ defensive impact, Brandon Ingram’s tough night against Lu Dort, and what it means heading into the back-to-back vs. the Spurs.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the p...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett’s progress back from injury, along with Ja’Kobe Walter producing off the bench. Afterwards, the Athletics’ Andrew Schlecht (29:01) discusses the numerous injuries the Thunder are dealing with, Jared McCain’s addition, Cason Wallace and more.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the win vs. the Bucks as Immanuel Quickley led the offence without Scottie Barnes, and Jakob Poeltl appears to be finding his rhythm. Afterwards, Jason Timpf (25:48) of the Volume talks Raptors, favourites in the East, what’s going on with the Rockets and more.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nec...

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner kick off The Raptors Show by breaking down the Toronto Raptors' victory over the Chicago Bulls. They highlight a standout performance from Ja'Kobe Walter, despite it being a sloppy game following the All-Star break. Raptors forward Garrett Temple (26:02) also joins the show to discuss the team's mindset after the break, the rotation adjustments made in last night's game,...

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner break down NBA All-Star Weekend, including whether the dunk contest has officially lost its juice and if the new, shorter format works. K.C. Johnson stops by to discuss the state of the Chicago Bulls and their playoff chances. Blake Murphy (24:16) joins in the second hour to share his thoughts on All-Star Weekend, Kawhi Leonard’s impressive showing, and how the Raptors sh...

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner begin The Raptors Show by discussing Jakob Poeltl's return to the lineup and recapping Toronto's loss to the Pistons. They analyze Cade Cunningham's three-point shooting impact and explore what makes Detroit a legitimate threat this season. In the second half of the hour, the hosts preview All-Star Weekend, with Matt sharing stories and insights from his own All-Star expe...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Brandon Ingram becoming an All-Star and the scene at OVO when the announcement was made. They also caught up with Ja’Kobe Walter about his 3pt shooting, tough defensive matchups and his growing 1-on-1 game. Following that, Omari Sankofa (24:44) of the Detroit Free Press gives his thoughts on the suspensions from the Pistons-Hornets scuffle and the first-seeded...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Jon Kabongo in-studio to discuss his music career, his brother Myck, and his friendship with RJ Barrett. Afterwards, 2-time NBA champion David West (25:45) joins to discuss coaching, highlight culture and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports &...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the win vs. the Pacers as Scottie Barnes took over in the 3rd quarter and Trayce Jackson-Davis recorded a double-double in his debut. Afterwards, Raptors guard Garrett Temple (26:05) joins to discuss how Jakob Poeltl helps the team’s offence and the keys to Toronto maintaining good offensive flow against elite teams. The views and opinions expressed in this pod...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss their takeaways from Bobby Webster’s media availability and Brandon Ingram scoring 33 points in a win vs. the Bulls. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Fred Katz (26:34) recaps the moves of Detroit, Cleveland, and others at the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by NBA writer Tim Cato as the NBA trade deadline finally strikes. Tim looks into the Pacers' acquisition of Ivica Zubac, the ripple effects of late-season tanking, the aftermath of the Anthony Davis trade in Dallas, and the thought process behind the Nets waiving Cam Thomas. After the break, Wes Goldberg (19:47) of the Locked on NBA podcast joins Blake and M...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner open today's special trade deadline edition of The Raptors Show chatting about the Knicks acquisition of Jose Alvarado. Sportsnet's Michael Grange checks in with his thoughts on the Raptors' fairly quiet deadline and how today's trades have impacted the Eastern Conference hierarchy, before news breaks of the Pacers' trade for Ivica Zubac. Later, Sam Smith of Bulls.com...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where costly turnovers and poor execution in the 4th quarter undid them. Afterwards, Marc Stein describes Toronto's position in the trade market, as well as the latest developments regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jonathan Kuminga potentially being traded to the Atlanta Hawks. The guys also discuss the addition of Trayce...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by WWE superstar Matt Cardona to discuss WWE night for Timberwolves-Raptors, his Canadian connections and wrestling career. Afterwards, Timberwolves analyst and former NBA player Jim Petersen joins to give his thoughts on Minnesota’s reported interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards’ season and where Chris Finch and the T-Wolves sit in the West. La...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by former Raptor CJ Miles to discuss the trade away from the Raptors, development in the NBA, his photography journey and more. Afterwards, show producer Amit Mann (33:21) joins, and the guys talk about James Harden reportedly wanting out of LA, Toronto’s rumoured interest to upgrade at center and other deadline topics. The views and opinions expressed in th...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the weekend’s action, where Toronto faltered in crunch time vs. the Magic and won against the Jazz while not playing their best. Afterwards, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto (26:19) talks about the latest on the Raptors, Domantas Sabonis, Giannis Antetokounmpo and other transactions as the trade deadline nears. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner talk to Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy about Spurs days with Matt, building culture within the Jazz organization. Keyonte George and more. Afterwards, former Raptor Terrence Ross (29:53) pops in to talk NBA 2K games with Scottie Barnes and the Orlando Magic. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect th...