The Raptors Show

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ 135-92 blowout victory over the Bulls to open the season. They share their first impressions of Kawhi Leonard’s re-debut in Toronto, look into how the group limited Chicago’s offence to under 32% from the field, and highlight what aspects still need work as the season progresses. The guys also chat about Caleb Wilson’s less than memorable debut, Yaxel Lendeborg’s back-and-forth with Luka Doncic. Later, the guys wrap up the show with their final thoughts from opening night.
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Amit Mann recaps Toronto’s opening night win vs. the Bulls as the Raptors took care of business vs. an inexperienced Chicago team. Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes had flashes of brilliance while Immanuel Quickley got hot from deep and paced the offence through some sluggish moments.
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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap opening night around the NBA before Raptors GM Bobby Webster (18:01) joins the show. Webster discusses the arrival of opening night, the impact of Kawhi Leonard, rising expectations for the Raptors, and the thinking behind bringing back Jamal Shead. Later, Kyle Anderson (33:46) stops by to talk about his role in Toronto, playing alongside Bonner, and his excitement for the season ahead. The guys wrap up with their final thoughts before tip-off.
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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off the show with Tom Haberstroh to preview the start of the NBA season. They discuss the state of the Philadelphia 76ers following the addition of LeBron James, the team's biggest concerns, the depth of Philly's bench, the strength of its starting five, and why Tom is bullish on the Raptors this season. Later, Raptors guard Jamal Shead (27:18) joins the show to discuss the story behind his jersey number change, Toronto's growth and development, how last season's playoff run helped shape his game, working out with Jarrett Allen during the offseason, his reaction to the Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard, and what he's learned from him so far.
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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to preview the Raptors' season ahead of opening night. They discuss Kawhi Leonard’s return and what he could mean for Toronto, the growing excitement around the team, remaining concerns, and where the Raptors fit in a loaded Eastern Conference. Plus, they examine the impact of losing Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett’s importance in a contract year, and whether an extension is on the horizon. Later, Law Murray (29:48) joins the show to break down the Clippers’ outlook post-Kawhi, assess his potential impact in Toronto, and reveal his NBA power rankings.
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