The Raptors Show

Daniele Franceschi breaks down the Raptors’ 128–114 win over Miami, led by a season-high 38 from Brandon Ingram, as Toronto sweeps the mini-set and inches closer to locking up a top-six spot. Plus, reaction from Darko Rajaković, the atmosphere at Scotiabank (including Vladdy in the building), and why Collin Murray-Boyles continues to pop in winning moments. 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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Eric Nehm of The Athletic to discuss his interview with Bucks GM Jon Horst and where Giannis Antetokounmpo stands with the franchise. Afterwards, Dave Dufour (26:33) of The NBA Daily joins to break down some of the most intriguing playoff races as the regular season winds down. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to break down the win vs. the Heat, Collin Murray-Boyles playing beside Jakob Poeltl and the urgency in the locker room. Following that, former Raptor and Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24:36) joins to discuss what he feels seeing the 2019 championship banner at Scotiabank Arena, the success of his former Raptors teammates, his shooting development 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Amit Mann recaps Toronto's big-time 121-95 win over Miami, where Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes led the way in a team effort. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports to talk Joel Embiid’s health, Paul George finding his stride and Nick Nurse’s rotations. Afterwards, Amy Audibert (27:21) of Bally Sports Florida and USA Network pops in from Heat shootaround to break down the matchup vs. the Raptors, Norman Powell, 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Grizzlies and loss to the Celtics as Toronto hung with Boston until the 4th quarter. Afterwards, show producer Amit Mann (24:32) chats with Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper about his basketball journey, shooting development, NBA role 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 115-101 loss to the Boston Celtics as the Raptors got outdone by Boston behind Payton Pritchard's shotmaking in the 4th quarter. 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.

Host Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors 128-96 blowout win over the Grizzlies in Memphis after losing a 'must-win' game against the Sacramento Kings and touched on the remaining 5 games of the season, Jamal Shead stepping up with Immanuel Quickley sidelined, the playoff rotation, why Collin Murray-Boyles is pivotal to the Raptors' future success and much 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by CBS’ Clark Kellogg to preview the Final Four this weekend. Afterwards, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (27:39) discusses the results of his latest straw poll on who will win MVP and Rookie of the Year. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss their takeaways from the loss to the Kings, including Precious Achiuwa and DeMar DeRozan’s dominant performances. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Fred Katz (26:57) breaks down the latest on the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. 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.

Daniele Franceschi recaps Toronto's 123-115 loss to Sacramento as the Raptors fall on back-to-back nights and find themselves outside the top-6 in the Eastern Conference. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner go through their takeaways from the loss to the Pistons. Raptors guard Garrett Temple joins to talk about what changes for Toronto when Scottie Barnes plays point guard, AJ Lawson making the most of his opportunity and more. Following that, ESPN and Kings broadcaster Mark Jones (30:29) joins to talk DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, his Canadian roots and much 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.

Host Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 127-116 loss to the Pistons as defensive breakdowns, poor half-court execution and a lousy 3rd quarter were issues for the Raptors. 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.

Blake Murphy, Matt Bonner and producer Amit Mann discuss Masai Ujiri joining the Toronto Tempo ownership group, the Pistons and more. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (24:42) joins to talk about Toronto’s recent style of play with Scottie Barnes at PG, his story on Raptors assistant Michael Batiste’s son being a great baseball player and how Markelle Fultz has looked with Toronto. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the weekend wins over the Pelicans and Magic, including the historic 31-0 run by Toronto on Sunday. Afterwards, Tim Cato (26:38) of All City NBA joins to discuss his reporting on whether the league would consider shortening the season and his latest power rankings. 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.

Amit Mann puts a bow on the Toronto Raptors historic 139-87 win over the Orlando Magic. He breaks down Toronto's record-setting 31 unanswered points in the first half, Scottie Barnes' career-best 15 assists, and Sandro Mamukelashvili's impact off the bench. 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.

Host Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 119-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans as the squad unveiled a different starting lineup in Immanuel Quickley's absence, and Scottie Barnes was showing off his passing talents. Also, more Ja'Kobe Walter threes. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Pelicans analyst Antonio Daniels in-studio to talk Pelicans, Raptors and much more. Afterwards, NBC Sports’ Brian Scalabrine (23:51) joins to break down Boston’s win over Oklahoma City, the favourite for Rookie of the Year, why the Charlotte Hornets could be scary in the postseason 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy andMatt Bonner recap the loss to the Clippers where the Raptors never felt like they had a chance despite the effort being there for most of the game. Afterwards, Mike Vorkunov (27:28) of the Athletic talks about Adam Silver’s press conference on Wednesday, NBA expansion, the WNBA CBA 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Host Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors 119-94 loss to the Clippers ending their 5-game road trip and touched on the lack of overcoming large deficits, Jamal Shead as a rotational piece, Kawhi Leonard's performance against his former team and the importance of their rematch against the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković. 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.

Matt Bonner catches up with CBS college basketball analyst Bruce Pearl to preview the Sweet 16 in the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Afterwards, Law Murray (27:35) of the Athletic joins to talk Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland and the NBA’s 65-game rule. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the win over the Utah Jazz, where RJ Barrett led all scorers, Sandro Mamukelashvili broke out of his mini-slump, and Jamal Shead was a passing machine. Afterwards, the guys bounce around the Eastern Conference. 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.

Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 143-`127 win over the Utah Jazz as RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes led the way while various players got extra run due to injuries to several starters. Also, Markelle Fultz minutes! 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 affiliates

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the losses to the Nuggets and Suns, Jamal Shead’s recent play, Ja’Kobe Walter’s shooting and more. Afterwards, Mo Dakhil (25:41) of NBA TV joins to talk Lakers, Cavaliers, the playoff race in the East 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Host Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors' 120-98 loss to the Suns in Phoenix and touched on the lack of sense of urgency and effort, Suns' offensive bursts throughout the game, and much more! Plus, we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković after the game. 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.

Host Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 121-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets as Jakob Poeltl was stellar, Ja'Kobe Walter continues to impact winning, and the Raptors lost in the 4th quarter. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to discuss RJ Barrett’s defence, Collin Murray-Boyles’ status and Jakob Poeltl looking healthy. Afterwards, Annie Costabile (30:54) of Front Office Sports discusses the marathon WNBA CBA negotiations she covered, the concessions made by the WNBA to reach the reported agreement, and what’s still ahead. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ easy win over the Bulls. Blake catches up with Raptors 905 guard Markelle Fultz on his time in Toronto, his health status, and his goals over the next few weeks. Lastly, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (31:02) joins to preview the Men’s NCAA Tournament. 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.

Host Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 139-109 win over the Bulls in Chicago and touched on how Jakob Poeltl looked in the second half in the season, two-man game with Brandon Ingram, Ja'Kobe Walter's increased usage, 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by 2005 NCAA Champion and former NBA player Raymond Felton to discuss his championship run in college, being coached by Tar Heels great Roy Williams, playing 1-on-1 against Michael Jordan and more. Afterwards, Blake and Matt discuss how Toronto has rebounded since the loss to the Pelicans and the upcoming crucial 5-game road trip. 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Eric Koreen of the Athletic to discuss the last few wins, schedule ahead and the state of the roster ahead of next season. Afterwards, Canadian actress Kathleen Munroe (25:57) joins to talk about her Raptors fandom, fellow Hamilton-native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Law & Order Toronto 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Wolfond of the Raptors in 7 Substack to discuss the win vs. the Pistons, including Jakob Poeltl’s rebounding, Immanuel Quickley’s screening, and 4th-quarter resilience. Afterwards, Garrett Temple (27:24) pops in and takes us inside team discussions about the Jamal Shead-Dejounte Murray incident, getting into secondary parts of their offence quicker in possessions, the big-time wins over the weekend 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 119-108 win vs. the Pistons as Jakob Poeltl, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett brought the fire. 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 affiliates

Host Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 122-115 win over the Suns, where Toronto was led by Brandon Ingram, great 4th quarter execution, and a huge Scottie Barnes block to solidify the win. 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 affiliates

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Ann Meyers-Drysdale to discuss the Phoenix Suns and her illustrious, Hall of Fame basketball career. Afterwards, James Herbert (25:26) of CBS Sports joins to do some Raptors trivia and break down the Eastern Conference. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap everything from the loss to the Pelicans, including the lack of fight in the team, the Shead-Murray incident and more. Afterwards, NBC Sports’ Brian Scalabrine (26:21) joins to talk Jayson Tatum, Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bam Adebayo’s 83 point game 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Host Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors 122-111 loss to the Pelicans dropping back-to-back road games and touched on Dejounte Murray's outburst on Jamal Shead after knocking down a three, the lack of connectiveness between the Raptors players, Brandon Ingram's bounce back performance and much 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner provide their thoughts on Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points vs. the Wizards and how it compares to Kobe Bryant’s 81, which Matt was a member of the Raptors for. Also, they break down Toronto’s shooting woes and rebounding issues vs. the Rockets, along with Brandon Ingram’s struggles of late. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (25:54) joins to give his thoughts on Adebayo’s 83 points, the loss to Houston and the unique friendship of Jamal Shead and Brandon Ingram. 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.

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors 113-99 loss to the Houston Rockets and touched on their shooting woes from beyond the arc, the amount of offensive rebounds allowed for the Rockets, Alperen Sengun's touch in the paint, Brandon Ingram's recent stretch of struggles and much 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Blake’s trip to B.C. and the logjam in the Eastern Conference. Afterwards, you’ll hear from Raptors guard Jamal Shead in a pre-taped interview. Following that, Kelly Iko (29:59) of Yahoo Sports joins to break down the latest around the Houston Rockets, the struggles of the Detroit Pistons 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner recap the Raptors’ win over the Mavericks on Sunday, breaking down the biggest contributors in the victory and RJ Barrett’s fifth straight standout performance. They discuss Barrett’s improved three-point shooting and scoring, Immanuel Quickley’s defensive growth, and Gradey Dick's continued confidence despite an up-and-down season. Garrett Temple joins the show to talk about the team’s mindset when facing top opponents and the challenges ahead. In the second hour, Amit and Matt look at the Raptors’ remaining schedule and how difficult the road ahead could be for Toronto (39:29). 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.

Host Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 122-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks as RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, and a lot of defence paced Toronto to a decisive win. 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 affiliates

Host Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors 115-107 loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota and touched on Anthony Edwards' performance, the impact of not having a back-up big like Collin Murray-Boyles available, why the lack of experience is glaring on the Raptors' roster and much more. Plus, we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković with his post-game comments. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Mike Brown’s comments on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and players who are great at drawing fouls. Afterwards, Timberwolves analyst Jim Petersen (17:04) joins to talk about the state of the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards’ evolution, Ayo Dosunmu’s impact on Minnesota, and a lengthy discussion on what it takes to coach 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 or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the loss to the Knicks, including Toronto falling in crunch time, Jalen Brunson’s shot-making, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett’s performances against a superb Knicks defence and more. Afterwards, George Karl (25:03), 2013 NBA Coach of the Year and Executive Producer on “Soul Power: The Legend of the ABA”, joins to discuss how the ABA changed basketball, the vision for the documentary and the state of the Denver Nuggets. 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.

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 do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 a wide-ranging chat from around 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 or any affiliate.

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 are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 or any affiliate.

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 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.

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 any affiliates

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 and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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 are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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, and a broader conversation about how the NBA can address unethical tanking. 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.

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 should approach the second half of the season after the break. 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.

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 experiences (31:34). 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.

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 Pistons ahead of tonight’s tilt vs. Toronto. 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.

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 & Media or any affiliate.

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 podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 Matt to discuss the big names staying put post-deadline, the outlook for the Heat, and the Pacers intrigue beyond this season. Producer Amit Mann wraps up today's show with more on today's flurry of trades. 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 affiliates.

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 (25:40) catches up on Chicago's recent moves and shares what the team's sell-off indicates for their future, before wrapping up with thoughts on Derrick Rose's jersey retirement. To finish off this hour, Blake and Matt sift through some final trade notes before the clock strikes 3:00 PM. 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 affiliates.

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 Jackson-Davis (41:24). 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.

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. Lastly, Bleacher Report’s Mo Dakhil (30:54) breaks down the James Harden-Darius Garland deal, Jaren Jackson Jr. getting dealt to Utah 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 & Media or any affiliate.

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 this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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 the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Knicks, where OG Anunoby and Mikael Bridges took over in the 3rd quarter, and Toronto struggled against New York’s pressure. Afterwards, Marc Stein (26:29) joins to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo destinations, Toronto’s interest in Domantas Sabonis 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by James Edwards of the Athletic to discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’ minutes shrinking, Mitchell Robinson’s impact, potential Knicks deals at the deadline and more. Following that, Blake and Matt discuss the Shams Charania report that Giannis Antetokounmpo is open to a trade. Afterwards, the guys chatted with Collin-Murray Boyles (32:51) at OVO Athletic Centre about adjusting to the NBA, 100lb dumbbells, how Scottie Barnes has helped him 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Jared Weiss of the Athletic to discuss his piece examining Victor Wembanyama’s return from injury and how he formed the Spurs’ Jackals fan group. Afterwards, Kelly Iko (27:55) of Yahoo Sports joins to talk Rockets, potential trades for the Pistons, Hornets and Jamal Shead’s NBA career since leaving college. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the weekend’s action, including the wins over the Portland Trail Blazers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Afterwards, Garrett Temple (25:30) joins to discuss the Raptors fan group in Portland, defensive coverages against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Tim Cato of All City to discuss Luka Doncic’s upcoming game in Dallas, Kyrie Irving’s influence on the team and Michael Porter Jr.’s shotmaking this season. Afterwards, Tom Haberstroh (26:02) joins to preview the surging Portland Trail Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe’s improvement, and the perceived inconsistency in officiating. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Toronto’s win vs. Sacramento as Sandro Mamukelashvili was versatile, Scottie Barnes busted up the Kings’ zone, and the threes started falling in the second half. Afterwards, Marc Stein (27:16) of The Stein Line substack talks about the latest on Ja Morant, Jonathan Kuminga and if things have cooled down in New York after the Knicks had a 54-point win over the Nets. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Toronto’s win vs. Golden State as Immanuel Quickley scored 40 points, Scottie Barnes had a double-double, and Toronto put up 145 points. Afterwards, the Ringer’s Howard Beck (26:56) joins to discuss what the Warriors will do with their season, if the Knicks can rebound from their recent struggles, Scottie Barnes 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss Bobby Webster’s future and Toronto’s approach to the trade deadline. Afterwards, Warriors analyst Kelenna Azubuike (29:42) joins to discuss Jimmy Butler’s devastating season-ending injury, how teams are guarding Steph Curry, the Warriors trade deadline outlook 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the weekend’s action, including Toronto’s scoring drought in the 4th quarter vs. the Clippers, the Lakers’ zone defence that gave the Raptors fits on Sunday, and shooting woes from beyond the arc. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Dan Woike (28:35) joins to discuss LeBron James’ season, trade deadline needs, and Deandre Ayton’s play. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Marc Stein to discuss Toronto’s activity in the trade market, Jonathan Kuminga and more. Afterwards, Tim MacMahon (26:54) of ESPN talks about Anthony Davis’ future with Dallas, his feature on Dillon Brooks and Spurs-Thunder. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Pacers, where Gradey Dick had his first double-double, Scotte Barnes flourished with more ball-handling duties, and Brandon Ingram did his thing in closing time. Afterwards, Rob Mahoney (26:08) of the Ringer joins to break down the future of the Thunder-Spurs rivalry, intriguing teams ahead of the trade deadline and guys that are making leaps in the 2025-26 season. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by JayDee Dyer of NBA on Prime to discuss the Magic-Grizzlies games in Berlin and London and the growth of basketball in Europe. Afterwards, Pacers broadcaster Eddie Gill (25:10) pops in to touch on the state of the Pacers, who’ve won three straight, Pascal Siakam, his own basketball career 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Toronto’s loss to the 76ers as the Philly could not miss in the first half. They also discussed the Kyle Lowry festivities and the awesome final few minutes of the game. Afterwards, Raptors guard Garrett Temple (27:08) joins to talk about Kyle Lowry’s influence on the Raptors, conversations with him on the floor, Collin Murray-Boyles recent play, struggles from the three 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Toronto’s dramatic win vs. the 76ers, where Scottie Barnes was dominant, Alijah Martin showed why he can be a difference-maker, Immanuel Quickley made a few big shots and more. Afterwards, 76ers broadcasting legend Kate Scott (27:32) joins to break down Kyle Lowry’s influence in Philadelphia, her career 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss his in-depth feature on Collin Murray-Boyles’s weightlifting routine and recent play as the starting center. Afterwards, NBC Sports’ Brian Scalabrine (26:38) joins to talk Jaylen Brown’s MVP candidacy, Boston’s offensive rebounding skill, and the hardest players he’s ever played 1-on-1 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Hornets, including everything that went into Immanuel Quickley’s game-winner, RJ Barrett’s massive 4th quarter and the bench coming through in the 3rd quarter. Afterwards, Blake catches up with Raptors 905 head coach Drew Jones (25:13) on the winning streak earlier in the season, Chucky Hepburn’s season, the upcoming road trip 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 & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Paul Jones to talk big picture on the Raptors, Darko Rajakovic and Scottie Barnes’ season. Afterwards, Rod Boone (27:54) of the Charlotte Observer joins to break down Charlotte’s huge win over Oklahoma City, Kon Knueppel’s rookie season, and Brandon Miller’s game. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Hawks, where Collin Murray-Boyles and Gradey Dick were awesome, and Toronto took care of business in the 4th quarter. Afterwards, ESPN’s Bobby Marks (26:05) joins to talk Trae Young trade destinations and teams of interest ahead of 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 of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Hawks, where Toronto’s 4th quarter defence sparked a win, and Brandon Ingram was a scoring machine. Afterwards, Omari Sankofa (25:58) of the Detroit Free Press outlines what has changed for the Pistons that has guided their terrific start to the season and trade deadline needs. 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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors broadcaster Matt Devlin to discuss the loss to the Nuggets, Gradey Dick’s play this season, and expectations for the Raptors heading into the new year. Afterwards, Brad Rowland (31:06) of Locked on Hawks discusses Kristaps Porzingis’ return, Trae Young’s role on the team, Jalen Johnson’s breakout season, 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 & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy is joined by Raptors Fellows Justina King and Abby Bruyer to discuss their experiences in the Wayne and Theresa Embry 2025-26 Fellowship programs. Afterwards, Blake is joined by Adam Mares (25:02) of DNVR Sports to break down how the Nuggets will look without Nikola Jokic ahead of Denver's matchup in Toronto tonight. 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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap last night's come-from-behind win vs. the Magic as the Raptors got big minutes from Gradey Dick, Ja’Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead and Collin Murray-Boyles. Afterwards, Raptors guard Garrett Temple (26:28) joins to discuss Mo Bamba’s debut, Darko Rajaković sticking with Shead down the stretch, how Jakob Poeltl is feeling, 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 & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner open Monday's show recapping the weekend's action including Friday's loss to the Wizards and last night’s win over the Warriors. They take some time to highlight Scottie Barnes’ historic night and Steph Curry’s aura in Toronto. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (26:02) talks about Jakob Poeltl’s status and the team's recent signing of Mo Bamba! 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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by The Athletic’s Andrew Schlecht to discuss the Thunder’s season, new wrinkles in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offensive game, and more. Afterwards, 13-year NBA veteran and Pelicans broadcaster, Antonio Daniels (24:26) discusses New Orleans’ five-game winning streak, Tim Duncan’s dominance, and why he’s such a huge fan of Brandon Ingram. 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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off this week recapping the pair of Raptors losses over the weekend. They delve into Jakob Poeltl's exit from Sunday's game against the Nets, the team's struggling offence specifically in fourth quarters, and Toronto’s defence getting roasted by Payton Pritchard. Afterwards, Michael Scotto (29:53) of HoopsHype breaks down some of the player and team options for the Raptors in their search for help at the centre position and details some of the restrictions they’re dealing with.  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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' win over the Bucks, featuring Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram bringing it on both ends of the floor, and Sandro Mamukelashvili admirably filling in at center. Afterwards, you’ll hear from Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (21:20), as producer Amit Mann and Matt Bonner spoke to the Canadian about his basketball roots, making the most of his opportunity to start on Atlanta, 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 & Media or any affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by The Athletic’s Eric Nehm to discuss the rumours swirling around Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks' aim to upgrade the roster, and what to expect tonight from Milwaukee. Afterwards, Nekias Duncan (25:53) of The Dunker Spot dives into the best teams in the East, where the Raptors and 76ers slot in, and much 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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner, along with show producer Amit Mann, discuss the NBA Cup Final, where the Knicks used a big 4th quarter from a lineup with predominantly reserves to clinch the win. Afterwards, The Athletic’s Fred Katz (25:31) breaks down the root of the offensive rebounding boom in the NBA and how teams are adopting that style.  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 affiliates.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the Raptors' 106-96 win against the Heat, where Toronto had one of their best defensive performances of the season, Brandon Ingram lifted them early, and Scottie Barnes was a monster on defence. Afterwards, Yahoo Sports’ Tom Haberstroh (26:25) joins to discuss his in-depth analysis on the calf strain crisis in the NBA and preview the NBA Cup Final between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. 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 affiliates.