David Fizdale on RJ Barrett + Canada Basketball w/ Michael Bartlett
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Canada Basketball President Michael Bartlett to discuss the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifier, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more. Afterwards, former NBA coach David Fizdale (24:28) joins to discuss the importance of RJ Barrett to the Raptors, the surging Miami Heat and the matchup issues Bonner presented in some of the Spurs-Heat battles.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 any affiliate.
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That’s Why They Got Brandon Ingram
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner breakdown the win vs. the Pacers, including Brandon Ingram’s game-winner and late game possessions vs. Pascal Siakam. They also discuss the crunch time defence and why it’s important that Toronto can win ugly. Afterwards, show producer Amit Mann (27:23) joins to get their thoughts on Toronto’s process without RJ Barrett, whether season expectations have changed considering the hot start and how teams will counter Ingram’s production late in games.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 any affiliate.
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Gradey Dick Interview
Raptors Show producer Amit Mann is joined by Raptors forward Gradey Dick to discuss his season, defensive improvement, advice from Tracy McGrady and plenty 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 & Media or any affiliate.
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Why Kendrick Perkins likes the Raptors & the Shead/Quickley Backcourt
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by ESPN Broadcaster and NBA champion Kendrick Perkins to discuss getting coached by Darko Rajakovic in Oklahoma City and what Scottie Barnes told him during Summer League about the upcoming Raptors' season. Afterwards, Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote (29:18) discusses Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam’s season, along with the two-man game of Jamal Shead and Immanuel Quickley. 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 any affiliate.
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Eight Wins & League Trends w/ Kirk Goldsberry
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss their takeaways from the win vs. the Cavaliers, including how Toronto defended Donovan Mitchell, Brandon Ingram’s midrange prowess, bench production and more. Afterwards, Kirk Goldsberry (28:27) of The Ringer provides his thoughts on the Raptors and examines league-wide trends, including a spike in offensive rebounding and free-throw rate across the league.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 any affiliate.
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