The Raptors Show

Postgame Pod: Raptors Fall in New York

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:19:16 +0000

Daniele Franceschi recaps Toronto's 112-95 loss to New York as the undermanned Raptors struggled to keep up with the Knicks.

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Robert Parish & Inching Towards Clinching Top-6

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:14:34 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Heat. Afterwards, James Edwards of the Athletic joins to break down where the New York Knicks stand ahead of their tilt vs. the Raptors. Following that, NBA Hall of Famer and four-time NBA Champion Robert Parish joins to discuss his memoir, “The Chief”, the secret to his longevity as a player,

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Postgame Pod: Ingram Drops 38, Raps Sweep Heat

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:36:49 +0000

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.

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Giannis’ Future & NBA Playoff Races

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 15:59:42 +0000

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.

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Norman Powell & Garrett Temple Join the Show!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 16:01:10 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Big W vs. Miami

contact@sportsnet590.ca (toronto, toronto raptors, raptors) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 02:46:46 +0000

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.

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Heat Preview + State of the 76ers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:01:37 +0000

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.

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Learnings from Celtics Loss & Olivier-Maxence Prosper Interview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:01:17 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raptors Can't Keep Up With Celtics

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 22:42:50 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Dominating the Grizzlies

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 03:20:38 +0000

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!

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Tim Bontemps & Final Four Preview w/ Clark Kellogg

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 16:04:40 +0000

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.

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Pretty Bad Loss + Fred Katz

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 15:59:45 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Bad Loss to the Kings

contact@sportsnet590.ca (raptors, toronto raptors) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 03:26:17 +0000

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.

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Garrett Temple on Barnes at PG + Mark Jones

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:59:41 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raptors Fall to Pistons

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 03:27:37 +0000

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.

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Tempo Bound Masai Ujiri + Michael Grange

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:01:32 +0000

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.

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Point Scottie, Mamu Mania & Tim Cato

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:59:44 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raptors Leave No Doubt in Win Over Magic

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:16:04 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Walter Treys, Barnes Dishes Pace Raptors to Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:42:19 +0000

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.

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Antonio Daniels In-Studio + Brian Scalabrine

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:16:38 +0000

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.

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NBA Expansion, Clippers Loss & Ingram

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:21:19 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Dominated in L.A.

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:37:34 +0000

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.

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Bruce Pearl + State of the Clippers with Law Murray

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:59:04 +0000

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.

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Raptors Coast by Jazz + State of the East

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:40 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Fultz Debuts, CMB Returns as Raptors Defeat Jazz

contact@sportsnet590.ca (raptors, toronto raptors) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:39:47 +0000

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. As Markelle Fultz minutes!

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Shead, Walter, Weekend Losses & Mo Dakhil

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:01:31 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: The Suns Burnout the Raptors

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:55:24 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Tough L in Denver

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:21:43 +0000

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.

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Barrett’s Defence, Jak Back & the Latest on the WNBA CBA

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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.

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An Easy Raptors Win + Markelle Fultz & Dan Shulman!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:59:26 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raptors Handle Business in Chicago

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 02:58:11 +0000

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!

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Raymond Felton & Toronto’s 5-Game Road Trip

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:03:57 +0000

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.

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Kathleen Munroe & Toronto’s Roster Building

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:11:22 +0000

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.

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Garrett Temple on Back-to-Back Wins & Joe Wolfond

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:26 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Best Win of the Season

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:34:04 +0000

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

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Postgame Pod: Massive Win Vs. Suns!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:50:15 +0000

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.

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State of the Suns & Around the NBA

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:00:26 +0000

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.

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Where’s Toronto’s Response? + Scalabrine on Bam’s 83

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:04:26 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Outclassed by the Pelicans

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:04:50 +0000

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.

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Bam Scores 83 & Another Problematic Loss

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:12:53 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raptors Crumble in the 4th Against Rockets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:53:23 +0000

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.

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Jamal Shead Interview, Upcoming Schedule + State of the Rockets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:59:52 +0000

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.

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Raptors Roll Past Mavs + Garrett Temple on RJ’s Hot Streak

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 16:00:49 +0000

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).

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Postgame Pod: Raps Cruise To Win Vs. Mavericks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:37:58 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Second Half Woes Against Wolves

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 04:08:32 +0000

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.

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Foul Baiting + Timberwolves Talk with Jim Petersen

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 17:00:02 +0000

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.

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What Needs to Change in Crunch Time + George Karl!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 17:00:42 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raptors Struggle to Contain Knicks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:41:43 +0000

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.

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State of the Knicks, Raptors Check-In & Harden's Fit in Cleveland

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 17:17:34 +0000

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.

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Will Riley Interview + Poeltl, Quickley Shine vs. Wizards

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 17:00:44 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Handling Business in Washington

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:59:40 +0000

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.

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Will the Raptors Finish Top-6 & Brian Scalabrine

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:42 +0000

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.

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The Wemby Experience with Garrett Temple & Kirk Goldsberry

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:18 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raps Fall in Crunch Time to Spurs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:30:57 +0000

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.

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Raptors Fall to Thunder + Michelle Beadle

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:59:09 +0000

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.

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Postgame Pod: Raps' Rally Comes Up Short vs OKC

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:12:01 +0000

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.

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Ja’Kobe Walter Is Hooping & State of Thunder

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:01:03 +0000

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.

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IQ Sizzles vs. Bucks, Rotation Questions + Jason Timpf

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:59:52 +0000

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.

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Post-Break Grit: Walter Shines, Rotation Tweaks & Tanking Talk

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:03:06 +0000

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.

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Is the Dunk Contest Cooked? + Bulls Check-In with K.C. Johnson

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:58:55 +0000

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.

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Jakob Poeltl Returns + All-Star Weekend Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:03:47 +0000

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).

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B.I. an All-Star, Ja’Kobe Walter Interview + State of Pistons

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:02:35 +0000

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.

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Jon Kabongo In-Studio & David West

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:59:28 +0000

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.

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Barnes Bullies & Trayce Jackson-Davis’ Debut + Garrett Temple

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 16:59:00 +0000

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.

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B.I. Buckets & Bobby Webster’s Presser

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 16:59:31 +0000

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.

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Deadline Debrief: Movers, Shakers & Who's Staying Put

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 20:58:50 +0000

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.

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NBA Trade Deadline Finishing Touches

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 19:55:00 +0000

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.

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Bad 4th Quarter, Trayce Jackson-Davis & Marc Stein

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 17:01:45 +0000

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).

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Matt Cardona, Jim Petersen & Big NBA Trades

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:59:50 +0000

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.

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Trade Deadline Stories w/ CJ Miles + James Harden News

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 17:24:43 +0000

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.

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Weekend Recap & NBA Insider Michael Scotto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 16:59:28 +0000

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.

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State of the Jazz With Will Hardy + Terrence Ross!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:29:06 +0000

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.

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OG Dominates in Toronto + Marc Stein

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:59:49 +0000

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.

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CMB Interview, Giannis News + State of Knicks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:53 +0000

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!

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Wemby’s Jackals, Trade Season & Jamal Shead’s Growth

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:59:59 +0000

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.

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Raptors Beat the Thunder & Garrett Temple

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:02:13 +0000

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.

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Luka’s Return to Dallas & Blazers Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:22 +0000

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.

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Raptors Cook the Kings’ Zone + Marc Stein

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:37 +0000

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.

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Quickley Drops 40 vs. Warriors & Howard Beck

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:59:42 +0000

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.

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Webster’s Future & Trade Deadline w/ Michael Grange + Kelenna Azubuike

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:58:58 +0000

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.

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Lousy Weekend Against LA & State of Lakers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:59:26 +0000

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.

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Trade Talk with Marc Stein & Tim MacMahon

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:58:50 +0000

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.

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Gradey Dick Breaks Out & Rob Mahoney

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:00:21 +0000

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.

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The NBA in Europe & Eddie Gill

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:59:23 +0000

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.

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Kyle Lowry Night & Garrett Temple

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:12 +0000

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.

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Raptors Win a Thriller & Kate Scott

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:58:32 +0000

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

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CMB Lifts + Brian Scalabrine

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:59:07 +0000

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

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IQ Called Game & Raptors 905’s Drew Jones

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 17:00:24 +0000

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.

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Scottie Barnes’ Season & State of the Hornets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 16:59:54 +0000

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.

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CMB & Gradey Dick Shine Against the Hawks + Bobby Marks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 6 Jan 2026 16:59:50 +0000

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.

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A Big 4th Quarter + State of Pistons

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 16:59:04 +0000

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.

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The 2026 Raptors & State of the Hawks

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 2 Jan 2026 17:01:52 +0000

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!

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Raptors Fellowship + State of the Nuggets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:05:11 +0000

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.

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What A Comeback + Garrett Temple

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:06:45 +0000

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!

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Big Barnes Game, Mo Bamba + Michael Grange

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:07:42 +0000

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!

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Thunder Adversity, Shai’s Dominance + Antonio Daniels

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:21:59 +0000

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.

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Disappointing Weekend + Trade Options at Centre

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:11:42 +0000

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.

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Ingram & Barnes Shine vs. Bucks + Nickeil Alexander-Walker!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:03:05 +0000

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!

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Best in the East & State of Milwaukee

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:01:04 +0000

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!

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NBA Cup Final & the Offensive Rebounding Boom

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:59:11 +0000

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.

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Great Win, Calf Strains & NBA Cup Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:59:42 +0000

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.

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State of the Raptors & Heat Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:58:38 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss where the Raptors stand after 26 games and provide an update on RJ Barrett’s health. Afterwards, “Curling Rocks” author John Cullen joins to break down the upcoming Grand Slam of Curling. Following that, Heat broadcaster Amy Audibert (30:41) joins to talk about Miami’s innovative offence, integrating Tyler Herro into the lineup following injury, Kel'el Ware’s season, and more!

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What’s Behind the Raptors’ Slump with Garrett Temple

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:11 +0000

On today’s edition of The Raptors Show, Amit Mann and Matt Bonner set the stage for tomorrow’s NBA Cup semi-finals, featuring the New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. Later, Toronto Raptors forward Garrett Temple (16:14) joins the conversation to break down the team’s recent struggles, share insights on how they can regroup, and reflect on how the squad is adjusting without RJ Barrett.

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Should the Raptors Trade for Anthony Davis? Ft. Michael Grange

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:01:16 +0000

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner kick off today’s edition of The Raptors Show with Michael Grange to discuss Gradey Dick’s struggles from beyond the arc, whether he can find a way to get out of his shooting slump and address the rumours of a potential trade for Anthony Davis. In the final half of the hour, Dan Weiss (30:42) joins the show to discuss the state of the San Antonio Spurs and reacts to them advancing to the semi-finals of the NBA Cup.

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Raptors Concern Levels + Brian Scalabrine

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:09 +0000

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner kick off today’s edition of The Raptors Show, recapping last night’s NBA Cup loss to the New York Knicks. They discuss what went wrong, the Raptors' second-quarter downfall, and ongoing concerns, particularly in light of RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl’s history of back injuries. They wrap up the show with Brian Scalabrine (26:26) from NBC Sports to discuss whether Brandon Ingram is hitting a plateau, Scottie Barnes' inability to take over games and whether the Raptors can find consistency in their style of play.

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NBA Cup Quarterfinals Tee Up + Chucky Hepburn

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 16:59:57 +0000

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner kick off today’s edition of The Raptors Show, teeing up tonight’s NBA Cup matchup between the Raptors and the New York Knicks. They also discuss an update on RJ Barrett’s injury and whether the Raptors can still manage without him. Raptors 905 guard Chucky Hepburn then joins them to discuss his mindset heading into the season, the team’s current run, and the evolution of his jump shot and three-point selection. In the final half of the show, Ian Begley (25:03) joins the show to discuss the state of the Knicks ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Raptors.

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A Rough Weekend + Alvin Williams

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 17:05:57 +0000

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner break down the weekend’s action, where the Raptors lost to the Hornets and Celtics. Also, Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams (26:42) joins the show to discuss Toronto’s recent play, Chris Paul’s dismissal from the Clippers, excelling in the NBA as a small guard and more.

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Ryan Nembhard Interview + Analyzing the Loss to LA

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 17:11:06 +0000

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner discuss the loss to the Lakers, where Austin Reaves dropped 44 points, Toronto’s slow start, and LeBron James' historic streak of 1,297 games with 10+ points came to an end. Afterwards, Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (31:28) chats with Blake Murphy about his season, hooping with his brother Andrew growing up, the Canadian National team and more.

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State of the Lakers & Giannis’ Future in Milwaukee

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 17:00:35 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by the Athletic’s Dan Woike to talk LeBron James working off-ball, Austin Reaves’ huge season to date and DeAndre Ayton’s role on the Lakers. Afterwards, Yahoo Sports’ Dan Devine (25:54) talks Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s absurd season and more.

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Crunch Time Win + Michael Grange

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 17:06:13 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, where Scottie Barnes’ two-way game and Jamal Shead’s energy sparked the Raptors. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (26:07) joins to highlight Gradey Dick’s bounce-back game and some of the notable Canadians making waves in the NBA.

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State of the Blazers + Theo Pinson

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 16:58:43 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by former NBA player and podcast host Theo Pinson to discuss making the NBA from the G-League, switching to basketball podcasting, his 2017 National title and the Raptors. Afterwards, Blazers radio play-by-play voice Travis Demers (29:27) breaks down the head coaching performance of Tiago Splitter, Kris Murray’s breakout season, Shaedon Sharpe’s improvement on offence and more.

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Two Losses + Knicks Under Mike Brown

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:00:39 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the two losses over the weekend, including what went wrong in crunch time vs. the Hornets and defensive rebounding woes vs. the Knicks. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Fred Katz (24:11) gives his views on the Raptors and how New York is acclimating to the changes Mike Brown is installing in his first season as head coach.

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David Fizdale on RJ Barrett + Canada Basketball w/ Michael Bartlett

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:03:48 +0000

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.

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That’s Why They Got Brandon Ingram

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:08:48 +0000

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.

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Gradey Dick Interview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:20:16 +0000

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.

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Why Kendrick Perkins likes the Raptors & the Shead/Quickley Backcourt

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:12:34 +0000

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.

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Eight Wins & League Trends w/ Kirk Goldsberry

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:59:56 +0000

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.

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More Wins, Barrett Hurt & State of Cavs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:58:50 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner share their insights from the win against the Nets, where Brandon Ingram’s playmaking, Scottie Barnes’ defence, and Immanuel Quickley’s shot-making helped the Raptors secure victory on Sunday. They also discuss Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, and Gradey Dick, who are all in the mix to start if RJ Barrett misses time with a knee sprain. Later, Justin Rowan (31:59) of the Chase Down Podcast provides an update on Darius Garland since his return from injury, as well as Evan Mobley. 

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Around the NBA + Raptors Storylines

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:10:01 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss some of the trending NBA storylines, including what’s going on with the Orlando Magic. Afterwards, Show Producer Amit Mann joins (20:17) to look at Toronto’s defence, Scottie Barnes shot diet, the state of Toronto’s halfcourt offence and defence, plus more.

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Garrett Temple on the Winning-Streak + Kyshawn George

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:59:12 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss the win vs. the 76ers, including the defensive connectivity, Ja’Kobe Walter breaking out, Gradey Dick’s defensive improvement, and Temple helping the coaching staff with a scouting report. Afterwards, Wizards guard and Swiss-Canadian Kyshawn George (25:52) joins to discuss his basketball roots, breakout season and more!

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Darko Rajakovic Interview + Surprising NBA Teams

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:59:06 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner were joined by Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic for a discussion at OVO Athletic Centre about Scottie Barnes, team defence, Brandon Ingram and more. Afterwards, Mo Dakhil (23:07) of the Double Dribble podcast joins to talk Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets and why he enjoys watching Jamal Shead and Sandro Mamukelashvili.

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Awesome Win, Ingram’s Explosiveness & Barnes Dominance

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:59:06 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Matt's induction into the New Hampshire Hall of Fame. Afterwards, they break down everything from a clutch time win vs. the Hornets, including Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes’ two-way games, Gradey Dick’s composure, Immanuel Quickley’s floater game and more (31:26).

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Successful Road Trip & Bench Depth

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:00:53 +0000

Blake Murphy is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of the Athletic to discuss the win vs. the Pacers, Toronto getting stable production from the bench, and the keys to the starters winning their minutes. Afterwards, James Herbert (25:39) of CBS Sports discusses why he’s a fan of Jamal Shead and how the Philadelphia 76ers are navigating their season without Joel Embiid and integrating Paul George.

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Big Raptors Win + “We The Raptors”

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:01:56 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Eric Smith in-studio to discuss his new book and some of the standouts from the Raptors’ huge win vs. the Cavaliers. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (27:04) discusses Scottie Barnes’ massive night, Immanuel Quickley finding his groove and Jakob Poeltl looking healthier after being limited with back issues.

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Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello + Cavs Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:01:50 +0000

Blake Murphy chats with Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello about joining the organization, building team culture from the ground up and what she hopes the identity of the team will be. Afterwards, Justin Rowan (29:28) of the Chase Down Podcast joins Blake and Matt Bonner to talk about the Cavaliers tweaking their style of play, Evan Mobley’s season and more.

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Quickley, Ingram Pace Raptors to Win + Nico Fired

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:19 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Nets, where Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram both scored 20+ and Jakob Poeltl recorded his second straight double-double. Afterwards, Tim Cato (27:15) of ALL CITY / DLLS joins to break down why the time was up for Nico Harrison in Dallas and some of his reporting since the news.

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Nets Preview & Shad

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:03:53 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Canadian musician Shad to discuss the Raptors and his new album, “Start Anew,” along with his upcoming tour. Afterwards, NBA on NBC’s Noah Eagle (23:37) previews the Nets ahead of their tilt vs. the Raptors and teams that intrigue him in the early going of the NBA season.

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Quickley’s Shooting, Defensive Struggles vs. 76ers & Jerome Williams

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:59:56 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Hawks and loss to the 76ers, including Brandon Ingram’s isolation scoring, Immanuel Quickley’s shooting, bench minutes and more. Afterwards, former Raptor Jerome Williams (30:50) joins to discuss Lenny Wilkens, who passed away over the weekend, his book, and finding a role in basketball and life.

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State of the Raptors w/ Michael Grange

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 17:07:54 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss his story on Hawks GM Onsi Saleh, who spent some time in Alberta on his way to becoming an NBA front office member. They also discuss takeaways from the first few games of the Raptors’ season and what they want to see during the upcoming 5-game road trip. Afterwards, Producer Amit Mann (30:10) joins the guys to go through some True or False topics, including Scottie Barnes’ All-Defence candidacy, Toronto’s best bench player, Immanuel Quickley’s fit on the team and more.

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Around the NBA + Oren Weisfeld

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 17:01:35 +0000

Blake Murphy, and Matt Bonner talk Cavaliers, Pistons and more as they discuss teams of note in the Eastern Conference. Afterwards, Oren Weisfeld (28:22) joins to discuss his book, “The Golden Generation” on the rise of Canada Basketball.

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A Quality Win & Garrett Temple Joins

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 16:59:07 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Bucks, including the team defence against Giannis Antetokounmpo, shots continuing to fall from three, Scottie Barnes’ tenacity, along with RJ Barrett’s shot diet and efficiency. Afterwards, Raptors guard Garrett Temple (25:48) joins to discuss the improved defence, defensive principles, Brandon Ingram’s overall impact on winning and more.

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Bucks Preview + We’re Back!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 17:03:22 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the win vs. the Grizzlies and takeaways from the first few games, including Scottie Barnes’ defence, Collin Murray-Boyles instantly impacting winning and more. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Eric Nehm (29:32) talks Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s awesome start to the season and Ryan Rollins

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What Has To Change On Defence + Ingram's Lethal Scoring

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:29:27 +0000

Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about Toronto's defence, some of their philosophies that may have to change, the Poeltl effect and more. They also discuss ways the offence has dramatically improved and shout out Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram.

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Garrett Temple on Murray-Boyles, Team Defence & Year 16

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:42:33 +0000

Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to join Matt Bonner in a conversation with Raptors guard Garrett Temple! GT discusses his first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles in pre-draft workouts, the importance of Jakob Poeltl to Toronto's defence, and where the squad has to level up defensively, before sharing how he reacted when the news broke that Masai Ujiri would no longer be with the organization.

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Barnes’ Dominance + Concerning Defensive Trends

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:09:20 +0000

Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner to talk about the last two losses for the Raptors, what’s missing on the defensive end, Scottie Barnes’ relentlessness and more.

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Raptors Steamroll Hawks in Season Opener

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:55:20 +0000

Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about the Raptors’ impressive 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks, where Toronto’s pace, size, defence and offensive execution were too much for the Hawks to handle.

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Interesting Raptors Storylines + RJ Barrett Interview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:16:34 +0000

Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about how many points Brandon Ingram will average, how much Toronto will use Scottie Barnes at centre and other intriguing storylines ahead of opening night vs. the Atlanta Hawks. You’ll also hear from RJ Barrett, as Bonner spoke to him at Raptors Media Day.

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The Starting Five, Guards Preview & Jamal Shead Interview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:37:14 +0000

Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk takeaways from the first preseason game with Toronto's projected starters, plus expectations and next steps for guards on Toronto's roster. Afterwards, you'll hear from Jamal Shead (53:34) in a prerecorded interview from Media Day.

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Preseason Thoughts and Alijah Martin Interview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:21:32 +0000

Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk preseason takeaways and preview Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili and the rest of the forwards and centres for the Raptors ahead of opening night. You’ll also hear from Alijah Martin in a prerecorded interview from Media Day.

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Collin Murray-Boyles Interview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 19:59:23 +0000

Raptors Show Producer Amit Mann and Matt Bonner are joined by Collin Murray-Boyles to discuss his passion for basketball, why he loves defence, keys to developing his shooting talents and more.

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Raptors Media Day 2025!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:44:32 +0000

Producer Amit Mann and Matt Bonner are on-site at the Toronto Raptors' Media Day 2025! They discuss their takeaways from General Manager Bobby Webster and Head Coach Darko Rajaković's pressers, including expectations for Darko in his third year with the team, the value of having a healthy squad heading into the new season, continuing and increasing their effort on the defensive end, the opportunities within the Eastern Conference, and where the offence could go with Brandon Ingram coming in. Then, Amit and Matt sat down with newest Raptor, Sandro Mamukelashvili (23:32), to chat about his decision to sign with Toronto, playing in EuroBasket representing Georgia, lessons from playing under Gregg Popovich, his development into a big, and tattoos!

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Farewell to a Franchise Architect: Masai Ujiri Out in Toronto

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:01:58 +0000

Blake Murphy kicks off today's emergency podcast with thoughts on Masai Ujiri's departure from the Toronto Raptors organization. Keith Pelley, President and CEO of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, takes the podium to address the change and outline what's ahead for the franchise. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange hops aboard to share his initial reaction to the move and what Pelley is looking for in a replacement, before reflecting on Ujiri's legacy in Toronto.

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Raptors Draft Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:54:11 +0000

The Toronto Raptors selected South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles with the 9th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Blake Murphy catches you up on what the 20-year-old is all about. He’s also joined by Vivek Jacob, Michael Grange and Samson Folk to analyze Murray-Boyles’ appeal on offence and defence, how his shooting projects, his fit on the Toronto Raptors in the future and more.

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Rowan Barrett on GLOBL JAM & the NBA Finals

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:40:32 +0000

Blake Murphy is joined by Rowan Barrett, GM of the Senior Men’s National Team, to talk about the Canadians in the NBA Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP season and what it means for Canada Basketball. He also touches on the limitless potential of hoops in Canada, the success of GLOBL JAM and why the event is important for local hoopers as it heads into its third showcase.

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Best options for the Raptors at #9 in the 2025 NBA Draft

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:30:18 +0000

Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Pfeifer to break down intriguing options for the Raptors as they will select 9th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Garrett Temple on His Injury, Future With Raptors & NBA Playoffs

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:42:43 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to talk about his recovery from the knee injury he suffered in Toronto’s final game of the season and what the front office has told him about his future with the team. They also discuss how the NBA Playoffs have been officiated, mistakes at the end of games and what the Raptors can learn from the Pistons.

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Exit Interviews + Recapping the Seasons of Jakob & Gradey

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:01:47 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the seasons of Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick. We also play exit interviews of Barnes and Poeltl before putting a bow on the 2024-25 Raptors (29:27).

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Next steps for Scottie, IQ & RJ

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:59:59 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down where they want to see Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley improve during the offseason. Afterwards, Tim Cato (29:26) joins to discuss the atmosphere in Dallas before and after Luka Doncic’s return and the state of the fanbase.

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Dončić Domination in Dallas & Setting Up the 2025 WNBA Draft

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:00:47 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Dan Devine to recap Luka Doncic showing Dallas what they’re missing in his return and Kawhi Leonard having the Clippers look like contenders. Afterwards, Seerat Sohi (30:32) recaps the Women’s NCAA Tournament, Paige Bueckers heading to the WNBA and more.

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Garrett Temple & Michael Malone Fired

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 16:01:02 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss the Raptors’ season and his inspirational words for Cole Swider. Afterwards, J.E. Skeets gives his thoughts on Michael Malone’s firing and the Mavericks making t-shirts to commemorate Luka Doncic in his return to Dallas (25:37).

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Gators are National Champions + Walter, Shead & Mogbo Season Reviews

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 16:05:53 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Matt’s busy weekend attending the Final Four. They also discuss Walter Clayton’s draft stock and the Men’s Final between Houston and Florida. Afterwards, Blake and Matt review the seasons of Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead.

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Charlie Villanueva + Shaedon Sharpe Cooks at Home

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 16:38:04 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Blazers where Shaedon Sharpe set a record for points by a Canadian vs. the Raptors. Afterwards, Charlie Villanueva (26:48) discusses his 48-point game in his rookie season, being teammates with Matt Bonner and more.

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State of the Blazers & Who’s the Favourite in the East?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 16:03:00 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Tom Haberstroh to discuss the Blazers and bounce around the NBA. Afterwards, James Herbert joins to reflect on Carmelo Anthony after news he will reportedly enter the Basketball Hall of Fame. Also, the guys discuss the Knicks and if the Cavaliers can defeat the Celtics in the postseason (29:59).

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Toronto’s Creative Defence w/ Garrett Temple + Jose Calderon

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 16:10:10 +0000

Blake Murphy is joined by Garrett Temple to discuss the Raptors’ unique defence, Paige Bueckers and Toronto's rookies. Afterwards, Jose Calderon (21:26) comes on to reflect on his time with the Raptors and the NBA expanding to Europe.

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The Canadian Basketball Landscape & Respecting OKC

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 16:00:13 +0000

Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Wolfond to discuss why the Oklahoma City Thunder deserve more respect heading into the postseason and the effectiveness of double bigs in the NBA. Afterwards, Libaan Osman (29:44) joins to discuss his new Canadian Basketball Show which you can find on Apple and Spotify.

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Raptors Trust Darko & Inside Taylor Jenkins’ Firing

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:10 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to discuss his reporting that Darko Rajakovic has had his 4th-year option picked up and reflect on his performance with the Raptors thus far. Afterwards, Fred Katz (26:20) reveals what he’s learned about Taylor Jenkins’ firing since he was dismissed, and what is changing under interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo.

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Bruce Bowen + Kawhi, Norm Leading the Clippers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:04:11 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner speak to Law Murray about the surging Clippers and why a deep playoff run is possible. Afterwards, Matt’s former teammate Bruce Bowen (25:29) reflects on memories with the Spurs and why teams should make defence more attractive to up-and-coming players.

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Luka “Wonder Boy” Doncic & the Surging Rockets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:01:22 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Ryan Hollins to look at the Rockets climbing the Western Conference standings and how the stack up vs. the best in the league. Afterwards, Tim MacMahon (26:03) comes on to discuss his new book “Wonder Boy” about Luka Doncic and how everything has unravelled for the Mavericks franchise.

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Garrett Temple on Tanking + Jeremy Woo’s Draft Risers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:00:30 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Jakob Poeltl’s importance to the Raptors and how he would counter teams tanking for better odds in the draft lottery. Afterwards, ESPNs Jeremy Woo (29:08) breaks down the latest draft risers and the influence of NIL money on the draft.

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Prospect Watch, Raptors Lose + Weekend Action

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:11:51 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap a busy weekend filled with Matt getting back on the floor, concerts & a whole lot of March Madness. Afterwards, Meghan McPeak (32:18) joins the show to discuss the state of the Wizards ahead of tonight’s tilt vs. the Raptors.

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A Fun Raptors Loss + Women’s March Madness Preview w/ Seerat Sohi

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:36:49 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Toronto’s loss to the Warriors where Scottie Barnes showed off the full package and Immanuel Quickley got to the rack off the dribble. Afterwards, Seerat Sohi (25:31) breaks down the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament including contenders, potential surprises, and the Canadian content like Michigan highly touted prospect Syla Swords.

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Let the March Madness Begin with Garrett Temple & Rafael Barlowe

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:01:51 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner begin the program with Raptors forward Garrett Temple, who discusses the start of March Madness, his college basketball experience, how he's still able to make a major impact defensively, and how the younger players are having more freedom as the season winds down. Rafael Barlowe (29:18) joins the show in the second half of the hour to talk about his top March Madness prospects and projected draft board.

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NBA Stories with Tim Legler & Canadian Rapper Classified

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:01:54 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Canadian rapper Classified to discuss his music career, hanging out with Snoop Dogg, and more. Afterwards, Tim Legler and Matt trade hilarious stories from their many years in the NBA (26:41).

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Raptors Get Routed + Who’s the Favourite for the NBA Title?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:03:07 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Suns, where the Raptors were outscored by 28 in the 2nd quarter. Afterwards, Kirk Goldsberry (26:30) joins to discuss the favourites to win it all and what the NBA can do about the various squads tanking.

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Weekend Recap + Khaman Maluach’s Skillset

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:04:57 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the weekend’s action, where Scottie Barnes set a new career-high in steals vs. the Blazers. Afterwards, Ben Pfeifer (29:33) joins the show to break down intriguing prospects in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, including Duke center Khaman Maluach, who is projected to be a top-10 pick.

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March Madness is Here + NBA Roundup

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:02:42 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Krysten Peek to discuss March Madness and some of the most polarizing prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. Afterwards, Mo Dakhil (27:29) joins the show to break down the weaknesses of the Celtics and Thunder + other interesting teams to watch the rest of the regular season.

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Jason Kapono + the Raptors Keep Winning

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:02:42 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss another Raptors win as Orlando Robinson, Jared Rhoden and A.J. Lawson led the way. Afterwards, Jason Kapono (26:39) joins the show to discuss 3-point volume in the NBA, the importance of being shot-ready as a shooter and more!

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Jamison Battle Joins the Show + the Tanking 76ers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:01:28 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Jamison Battle to discuss his shooting mentality, improving on defence, team chemistry and more. Afterwards, Kyle Neubeck (30:10) provides the state of the tanking 76ers and which prospects intrigue him in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Garrett Temple, Dunks & Andre Miller

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:01:11 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss his newborn, Jamal Shead’s huge dunk and the young guys making the most of their opportunities. Afterwards, 17-year Andre Miller (29:25) joins the show to discuss his NBA career, coaching the Nuggets’ G-League affiliate and more.

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Shead, Battle Impress + Carpool Karaoke!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:04:33 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Lindsay Dunn in-studio to discuss her carpool karaoke segment with Jamal Shead and Ja’Kobe Walter. Afterwards, Blake and Matt recap the weekend’s Raptors games where Jamal Shead almost hit a buzzer-beater and Jamison Battle was lethal from three (25:44).

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Mike Breen & Title Favourites

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 17:25:58 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Mike Breen of ABC and ESPN to discuss his career journey and how he’s stayed in his development phase as a broadcaster. Afterwards, Blake and Matt draft their title favourites to win the 2025 Larry O’Brien (24:10).

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A Hilarious & Captivating Raptors Win

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 17:01:24 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap an extremely fun Raptors win vs. the Magic where A.J. Lawson and Ja’Kobe Walter made huge shots. Afterwards, Steph Noh (30:47) joins to discuss his recent pieces on the Lakers’ defence and the success rate of coaches on their challenges.

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Quickley’s Confidence & Barrett’s Future

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 17:07:05 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to discuss his conversation Immanuel Quickley and the rest of the Raptors season. Afterwards, Michael Scotto (29:54) joins to talk about his reporting on RJ Barrett potentially getting moved during the offseason.

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Bizarre Endings & Is NBA Expansion Good?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 17:02:38 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the Bulls and Magic games where the Raptors blew a 4th quarter lead to the Chicago and almost gave away another one against Orlando. Afterwards, Howard Beck (28:23) joins the show to discuss NBA expansion, the Lowry & DeRozan era of the Raptors and more.

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Barrett’s Progression w/ Drew Hanlen + State of Bulls

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:01:59 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Drew Hanlen to discuss the advantages of pull-up shooting and RJ Barrett’s playmaking progress. Afterwards, Will Gottlieb (29:32) comes on to discuss the Bulls’ trade deadline and the direction of the franchise.

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Jonathan Mogbo’s Great Game + Antonio Davis!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:04:20 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Pacers where Toronto struggled to hit threes and Jonathan Mogbo had one of the best games of his career. Afterwards, former Raptor Antonio Davis (26:30) joins to discuss his new role with the NBA and his time with the Raptors.

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Matt Devlin on the Last Decade of Raptors Basketball

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:03:25 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Celtics and are joined by Matt Devlin (25:57) to reflect on the title run and Toronto building towards another championship.

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The State of the Celtics + Monica Wright Rogers!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:03:07 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner to discuss the Boston Celtics locking in for the stretch run and Gradey Dick. Afterwards, Toronto Tempo GM Monica Wright (24:15) Rogers joins the show to break down her approach to the next few months, including the ongoing head coaching search.

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Raptors Light it Up From 3 + Garrett Temple

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:01:15 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Suns and are joined by Garrett Temple (24:31) to discuss the Phoenix game, Georges St-Pierre’s appearance at Raptors practice and more.

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How to Fix NBA All-Star Weekend + Heat Check-in with Amy Audibert

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:04:26 +0000

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner begin The Raptors Show by talking about the NBA All-Star Weekend, how they can improve it, and the Raptors' expectations coming out of the break. Amy Audibert (31:14) then joins the show to talk about how Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell fit into their new squads. Finally, they provide a preview of tonight's game versus the Miami Heat.

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Garrett Temple on the Thompson Skirmish & Terrence Ross!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:11:30 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Tristan Thompson breaking the code and Scottie Barnes saying Bonner’s comments motivated him. Afterwards, former Raptor, Terrence Ross (27:14) joins the show to discuss his most memorable dunks and winning the 2013 Dunk Contest.

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Matt Bonner Motivated Scottie Barnes Ahead of 33-Point Explosion vs. 76ers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:08:09 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Scottie Barnes explaining why Bonner’s comments on his scoring versatility motivated him vs. the 76ers. They also break down the win vs. Philadelphia and provide thoughts on why the 76ers are struggling this season (29:41).

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Luka’s Debut & the Slumping 76ers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:04:51 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Zach Harper to discuss Luka Doncic’s debut and the aftermath in Dallas. Afterwards, Adam Aaronson (28:40) pops by to discuss the injury-riddled 76ers and the future of Joel Embiid and Paul George as the duo have had trouble staying healthy all season.

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Weekend Recap & Mogbo’s Next Steps

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:05:48 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the weekend’s action where Toronto fell to the Thunder and Rockets. Afterwards, Paul Jones (26:33) joins the show to discuss Jonathan Mogbo’s competitive motor and what he wants to see down the stretch of the season.

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Bobby Webster & The Dominant Thunder

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:09:03 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors GM Bobby Webster to discuss the acquisition of Brandon Ingram and what the plan is for the rest of the season. Afterwards, Andrew Schlecht (29:34) pops by to talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, what changes with Chet Holmgren returning and more.

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What Does the Raptors’ Rotation Look Like?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 21:05:33 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the Raptors’ rotation after the trade deadline and which players have the most to prove. Afterwards, Claire de Lune (38:59) hops on to chat about the Lakers’ deadline acquisitions of Mark Williams and, of course, Luka Doncic.

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The Raptors Timeline, Brandon Ingram + Butler Saga Ends

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 20:03:23 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Will Guillory to go in-depth on Brandon Ingram. Afterwards, Tim Reynolds (18:00) discusses Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat separating and what’s next for the organization. Finally, Michael Grange (25:51) analyzes the Ingram acquisition, why the Raptors have escalated their timeline and Chris Boucher’s future.

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Why the Raptors Traded for Brandon Ingram + Marc Stein

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 17:04:55 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down Brandon Ingram’s game, ways the Raptors will use him this season and how he’ll look with the starters. Afterwards, Marc Stein (27:10) discusses the road to trading for Ingram and other deals on the horizon in the NBA.

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Chris Webber, Jamal Shead’s Career-High & NBA Trades

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 17:02:48 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the loss to the Knicks including the Raptors’ comeback falling just short, Jamal Shead’s career-high and the bench sparking the team. They also discuss the Wednesday morning Kyle Kuzma-Khris Middleton trade. In the final segment, NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber (25:26) joins the show to discuss his involvement in the bid to get a WNBA team in Detroit and his NBA career.

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Will the Lakers Pursue Jakob Poeltl?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:02:50 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Tim Cato to discuss the Mavericks side of the Luka Doncic trade. Afterwards, Harrison Faigen (27:29) discusses LeBron James, whether the Lakers could target Jakob Poeltl and the moves ahead for their organization after acquiring Doncic.

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Luka Doncic is a Laker & Recapping a Busy NBA Weekend

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 17:03:44 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Luka Doncic becoming a Laker and personal experiences with the trade deadline. Afterwards, Marc Stein (26:35) breaks down the Doncic and De’Aaron Fox trades + what’s ahead in what’s expected to be a busy week in the NBA.

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Quickley Integration + a Billy Donovan Interview!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:04:45 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Savanna Hamilton to discuss Immanuel Quickley potentially returning and what changes for the starting lineup. Afterwards, Bulls coach Billy Donovan (22:22) joined Matt Bonner for a chat down memory lane from their days together at Florida University.

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Garrett Temple on Team Defence + Chuck Swirsky Joins!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:03:43 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Chuck Swirsky to discuss anointing Matt Bonner the “Red Rocket” nickname and memories of watching Vince Carter dunk. Afterwards, Garrett Temple (26:41) hops on to break down the win vs. the Wizards, better team defence and why the offence is clicking.

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Marc Stein on the Raptors’ Interest in Brandon Ingram

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:04:31 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Marc Stein to discuss the Raptors showing interest in Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram along with the latest on De’Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler. Afterwards, Jared Weiss (23:48) touches on the inconsistent Celtics and what Vince Carter’s jersey retirement was like with the Brooklyn Nets.

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The Defence is Stifling & Stan Van Gundy

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:02:12 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. Pelicans where defence, once again, led the way for the Raptors, who have now won 6 of their last seven games. Afterwards, former NBA coach and TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy (26:50) discusses league trends and how personnel have changed within coaching staffs.

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Barnes is a Monster & Boucher Keeps Getting Buckets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:03:16 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. Hawks where Trae Young had a career-high 11 turnovers. Also, Marc Stein dishes on his latest insider news including what’s next for the Bulls and Lakers (28:22).

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Barnes Wants Accountability + Garrett Temple & Tim MacMahon

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:07:21 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to recap the win vs. the Hawks, including Scottie Barnes wanting a better defensive effort from the team. Also, Tim MacMahon (29:04) comes on to talk Mavericks, Nuggets and Timberwolves.

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Views from Paris & Inside the Raptors’ Deadline w/ Michael Grange

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:11:45 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Tim Reynolds from Paris to discuss Victor Wembanyama and the Jimmy Butler-Heat fiasco. Afterwards, Michael Grange (25:00) comes in-studio to discuss his latest trade deadline piece on the Raptors and Matt being teammates with Udonis Haslem at Florida.

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Raptors Grab A W vs. Magic & Unrivaled’s Debut

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:05:33 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the win vs. the Magic, which saw the bench elevate the starters, and Scottie Barnes nearly amass a triple-double. Afterwards, Seerat Sohi (28:54) discusses the first week of the Unrivaled Basketball League and what makes it unique.

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Bruce Brown Interview & Magic Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:06:22 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner play their interview with Bruce Brown (7:58) from OVO Athletic Centre. Afterwards, Matt and Blake discuss the latest insider information on Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk + give the latest on the Orlando Magic ahead of tonight’s tilt vs. the Raptors (26:44).

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Todd MacCulloch + Around the NBA

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:03:35 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by former Canadian NBA player Todd MacCulloch to discuss his talents in ping pong and the reason behind his mention on Dave Chappelle’s show. Following that, James Herbert (31:56) joins the conversation to talk about the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, and they also play some trivia about the Toronto Raptors.

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Trade Season + Former Raptor Darrick Martin!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:02:59 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Scotto to discuss Bruce Brown’s trade value and the chances the Raptors are used as a third team in bigger deals. Following that, former Raptor Darrick Martin (28:23) chops it up about pick-up games, trash-talking Michael Jordan, and his legendary three-pointer to extend a Raptors franchise record.

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The Raptors’ 2-Game Win Streak w/ Garrett Temple

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:05:04 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Scottie Barnes’ midrange shooting and Chris Boucher’s unreal shooting over the past few games. Afterwards, Tas Melas (26:12) pops by to talk about the state of the Raptors and the Atlanta Hawks.

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Former Raptor CJ Miles & Brian Scalabrine In-Studio!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:05:20 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by CJ Miles to discuss the keys to developing good basketball habits and his time with the Raptors. Afterwards, Brian Scalabrine (28:05) talks about watching Cooper Flagg when he was 14 and the state of the Boston Celtics.

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Boucher Mania & Which Raptors Could Be Dealt?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:07:43 +0000

Blake Murphy is joined by Eric Koreen to recap Chris Boucher’s recent play, Steph Curry night in Toronto and other notes from the win vs. the Warriors. Afterwards, Marc Stein (29:35) discusses the trade market for Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher along with the latest on Jimmy Butler.

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The Raptors’ Confusing Defence & Behind Golden State’s Struggles

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:02:35 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Pistons, in which the Raptors allowed Cade Cunningham to record a triple-double while missing everything down the stretch. Afterwards, Danny Emerman (25:04) discusses Dennis Schroder’s impact on the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins’ season, and why the team has struggled over the past six weeks.

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Competitive Losses Are Back & Jarrett Jack!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:06:01 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the Raptors’ defensive effort, offensive execution, and competitive spirit vs. the Cavaliers along with Chris Boucher’s big back-to-back games. Afterwards, former Raptor Jarrett Jack (29:43) joins the show to discuss the Pistons, Raptors memories and more.

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Defensive Woes Continue vs. Knicks & Frank Kaminsky

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 17:02:11 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the Raptors’ loss to the Knicks, which saw them, once again, have a poor defensive showing. Afterwards, Frank Kaminsky (25:55) of the Raptors 905 discusses his season in Serbia, how he ended up on the Raptors and his desire to return to the NBA.

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Can the Raptors Become A Better Defensive Team?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 17:10:40 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to discuss the state of the Raptors and preview tonight’s Thunder-Cavaliers tilt. Afterwards, Fred Katz (27:45) discusses the depth of the Knicks and the spiralling Phoenix Suns.

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Garrett Temple on Loss to Bucks & Steve Sladkowski

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 17:05:08 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Bruno Fernando getting waived and why the team needs more from Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley on defence. Afterwards, PUP guitarist Steve Sladkowski (28:58) comes in-studio to discuss joining Canadian rock band Sum 41 on their cross-country tour.

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A Bucks Catch-Up & NBA Insider Marc Stein

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 17:02:16 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Eric Nehm to provide the state of the Bucks as they’ve lost 4 of their last five games. Afterwards, Marc Stein gives the latest on the Jimmy Butler situation and which Raptors will most likely be moved at the trade deadline (28:12).

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Garrett Temple on Losing Streak & Quickley’s Return

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 17:07:46 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner catch up with Garrett Temple on the locker room during the 11-game losing streak and Immanuel Quickley’s return. Also, sports psychologist Alex Auerbach (26:32) joins the show to discuss his new book and his role as a performance psychologist.

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Quickley’s Emphatic Return + Drew Hanlen

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 17:02:29 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the Raptors snapping their 11-game losing streak, Immanuel Quickley showing zero rust in his return, Scottie Barnes playing more inside and more. Also, basketball skills coach Drew Hanlen (30:26) discusses how he helps players find their shooting motions + works with front offices and RJ Barrett.

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The Rotation in 2025 + A.J. Lawson Joins the Show!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:02:09 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner bounce around the NBA and discuss what the Raptors’ rotation will look like once the team is healthy. Also, Blake talks to A.J. Lawson (22:16) about joining the Raptors, his role with the team and playing with RJ Barrett again.

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Ten Straight Losses + Around the NBA

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:02:26 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Hawks and the postgame comments from Darko Rajakovic and Scottie Barnes. Also, Trey Kerby (26:45) joins to go around the NBA + talk Bulls, Hawks and Mike Brown getting fired by the Kings.

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Raptors Lose in Historic Fashion & The World’s Oldest Court

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:07:49 +0000

Blake Murphy is back, breaking down the Raptors historic blowout loss the Grizzlies. He's joined by Joe Wolfond of theScore to discuss the Raptors' defensive issues, Zach Edey's excellent play as a rookie, and the Grizzlies' excellent depth. Blake is then joined by Tom Liston from the World’s Oldest Basketball Court to learn about the history of one of Canada's coolest basketball sites and its future as a museum and possible Hall of Fame.

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The Raptors Show Holiday Best-Of Episode: Part 2

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As we close the books on 2024, Blake Murphy guides you through notable interviews from the show since the beginning of the 2024-25 Raptors season. Here are the best parts from interviews with Jamal Shead and former Raptors coach Dwane Casey. Also, Kirk Goldsberry discusses the 3-point revolution while Mirin Fader outlines her book on Hakeem Olajuwon.

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The Raptors Show Holiday Best-Of Episode: Part 1

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

As we close the books on 2024, Blake Murphy guides you through notable interviews from the show since the beginning of the 2024-25 Raptors season. Here are the best parts from interviews with Bobby Webster, former Raptors TJ Ford and Danny Green, along with Mike Singer, who provides a sneak peek into the details of his new book on Nikola Jokic.

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Ja’Kobe Walter’s Career-High + a Knicks Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:02:43 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Rockets, discuss Ja’Kobe Walter’s career-high and Scottie Barnes continue to struggle with efficiency amid a few injuries. Afterwards, Fred Katz (26:01) joins to talk New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Scottie Barnes Returns but Raptors Lose to Nets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:05:01 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Nets that featured Scottie Barnes returning to action. Also, they preview the Rockets and touch on Victor Wembanyama dropping 42 last night.

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Transaction Season & Rafer Alston Joins the Show!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:03:45 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Bobby Marks (2:32) to discuss big questions for the Raptors and other teams ahead of the trade deadline. Afterwards, former Raptor Rafer Alston discusses his time with the franchise and renowned streetball career (27:27).

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Garrett Temple & the Best Front Offices

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:09:47 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the Bucks winning the NBA Cup. They also speak to Garrett Temple (10:33) about the new NBA All-Star format. Afterward, Mike Vorkunov (32:01) discusses the results of The Athletic poll, which ranked the best front offices in the NBA.

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Raptors Rally but Fall to Bulls

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:02:59 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Bulls and what changed once Jakob Poeltl got injured. Afterwards, they go around the NBA with Vivek Jacob (29:15) and touch on why the Raptors must get more threes up and how Jonathan Mogbo has looked at center.

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NBA Cup Recap + Bill Wennington

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:01:47 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the NBA Cup action over the weekend. Afterwards, Bill Wennington discusses the state of the Bulls, the disappearance of the midrange and his contribution to a McDonalds burger when he was playing with the Bulls.

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Raps Fall to Heat, Chris Childs & Luke Bonner

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:05:51 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Heat. Former Raptor Chris Childs joins the show to discuss his time with the Raptors. Afterwards Luke Bonner, Matt’s younger brother, chops it up on stories from Matt’s childhood.

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NBA Cup, Life of a Video Coordinator + Heat Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:08:11 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Mo Dakhil to recap the NBA Cup games and discuss what the job of a video coordinator is as Mo worked with the Spurs during Bonner’s tenure with the team. Afterwards, former Raptors broadcaster Amy Audibert (31:33) breaks down what has changed for the suddenly surging Miami Heat.

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Shai is Masterful vs. Mavericks + NBA Cup Fever

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:11:10 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Dan Devine to recap the Thunder’s win vs. the Mavericks and discuss whether Milwaukee has turned the corner. Afterwards, Michael Pina outlines why the Rockets are such a stingy defence and why they could be big fish shopping in the open market.

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Garrett Temple + In-Depth on RJ Barrett

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:08:28 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner analyze the loss to the Knicks and get Garrett Temple’s thoughts on the game. Also with Temple, they discuss Scottie Barnes’ injury and the team’s recent play. Afterwards, Michael Grange joins to discuss his recent piece on RJ Barrett and why the 24-year-old has found a home with the Raptors.

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Raptors Fall to Mavs + Anunoby a Star in NY

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 18:31:02 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner breakdown the loss to the Mavericks which featured Kelly Olynyk’s return and Scottie Barnes dishing out a career-high 14 assists. Afterwards, James L. Edwards III (26:49) discusses how OG Anunoby is winning over New York and the Knicks’ inconsistent defence.

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Garrett Temple + A Lopsided L

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 17:03:24 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the shellacking against the Thunder and whether OKC can win a title. Afterwards, Garrett Temple (19:21) joined the show to discuss how the team has played recently, his visit back home and more.

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Shai is Back in Toronto & Why So Serious?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 17:02:48 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s season, and Marc Daigneault is preparing the Thunder for potentially a long playoff run. Afterwards, Mike Singer (32:03) details what he learned about Nikola Jokic and Serbia through his book, “Why So Serious: The Untold Story of NBA Champion Nikola Jokic,” which is now available for purchase.

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Are the Raptors Too Good to Tank?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 17:05:55 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the win against the Pacers which saw Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett lead the way while the team showed better composure during crunch time. Afterwards, Michael Grange (26:03) discusses why the Raptors might be too good to tank their season away, as well as his conversation with Andrew Nembhard after the Pacers loss last night.

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Ja’Kobe Walter as a Starter + Pacers Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 17:09:33 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss how Ja’Kobe Walter has looked as a starter and his transition to the NBA as a rookie. Afterwards, Caitlin Cooper (21:03) joins the show to provide the latest on the Indiana Pacers who have struggled to find consistency.

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Raptors Outduel Heat Behind Barrett’s 37

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 17:01:23 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Matt’s Thanksgiving weekend and breakdown RJ Barrett’s 37, Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo busting Miami’s zone defences and Toronto’s near 4th quarter collapse. Afterwards, Savanna Hamilton (30:39) joins the show to discuss her conversations with Bruce Brown as he prepares for a return to play and how basketball players select the shoes they play in.

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A Raptors Concern Index

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:07:57 +0000

Blake Murphy is joined by Eric Koreen to measure concern on assorted Raptors topics. (1:06) Afterwards, James Herbert talks about the OKC Thunder, the surprising upstart Houston Rockets and other Western Conference teams. (27:01)

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Raptors Hit 21 Threes in Win vs. Pelicans

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 17:04:50 +0000

Blake Murphy recaps the win vs. the Pelicans, where the Raptors drained 21 threes. Afterwards, Eric Smith gives his thoughts on the win and details the book he’s working on about the 30-year history of the Raptors. (20:05) Afterwards, Raptors 905’s Kevin Obanor details the community assist award he received from the NBA G-League and how the season has gone thus far. (35:43)

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The NBA Trade Market & a Pelicans Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:13:25 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Jake Fischer to discuss the trade landscape for Bruce Brown and what the next moves could be for the Philadelphia 76ers. (4:16) Afterwards, Will Guillory breaks down the depleted New Orleans Pelicans who will get Dejounte Murray back against the Toronto Raptors. (28:34)

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Raptors Fall in Puzzling Fashion + Anunoby scores 40!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:07:11 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss RJ Barrett’s play during crunch time, woeful transition defence and more reasons the Raptors lost to the Pistons. (4:42) Afterwards, Mike Vorkunov discusses why more teams are using 10+ man rotations this season and OG Anunoby dropping 40 vs. the Nuggets on Monday night. (31:05)

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Raptors Fall to Superior Cavs Team

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:13:01 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner breakdown the loss to the Cavaliers where the Raptors were resilient but struggled to score. Afterwards, Omari Sankofa gets you up to speed with the Pistons who may welcome back Ausar Thompson and be without Cade Cunningham vs. the Raptors. (30:42)

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Scottie Barnes a Difference-Maker in Win vs. Timberwolves

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:09:24 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner analyze Scottie Barnes’ return and RJ Barrett continuing his scoring ways. Raptors 905 coach Drew Jones discusses why Ulrich Chomche is a tantalizing prospect. (15:41) Afterwards, Seerat Sohi talks Paige Bueckers and Juju Watkins, along with the Orlando Magic coming off a Franz Wagner game-winner vs. the Lakers. (31:36)

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76ers Turmoil & Timberwolves Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:12:00 +0000

Kyle Neubeck joins Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner to discuss the disastrous start to the 76ers season. (5:34) Afterwards, Zach Harper gets us up to speed on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves ahead of their Thursday night tilt vs. the Raptors. (28:07)

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Garrett Temple Reveals Jaylen Brown Praise For Raptors

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:08:53 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Temple leading by example and what compliment Jaylen Brown gave to the Raptors after Saturday’s game. (8:45) Afterwards, Nekias Duncan joins the show to recap Cavaliers-Celtics and Dalton Knecht having a monster impact on the Lakers. (30:50)

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Poeltl, Barrett Duo Too Much for Siakam’s Pacers

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:04:38 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Jakob Poeltl becoming more aggressive on offence and RJ Barrett’s isolation scoring among other topics from the Raptors’ win vs. the Pacers. Afterwards, they look around the NBA at some wild finishes from Monday night. (49:51)

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Poeltl’s Monster Weekend & Limiting Mistakes

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:06:51 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Gradey Dick’s missed shots at the end of the Pistons game, the various things Toronto did well vs. the Celtics and Jakob Poeltl putting up big numbers. Also, Michael Grange joins to discuss changes the Raptors have made to their defence. (49:51)

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Jamal Shead Interview + What’s Up with The Knicks?

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:34:15 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner talk to Jamal Shead about transitioning to the NBA, why his brother has been instrumental in developing his basketball IQ and preparing for NBA matchups. (9:28) Afterwards, Fred Katz discusses the Knicks’ defensive woes, OG Anunoby getting even better at defence and the Phoenix Suns. (49:51)

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Dwane Casey + Wemby's 50 Burger

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:15:17 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner catch up with former Raptors coach Dwane Casey and talk about the importance of teaching basketball fundamentals, his view of Vince Carter’s jersey retirement and his role with the Detroit Pistons. (1:06) Also, they touch on Wemby and Giannis reaching 50+ points and the ending of Bulls-Knicks on Wednesday night. (49:53)

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A Forgettable Night but Bruno Fernando Dunked on Giannis

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:07:06 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss RJ Barrett’s recent struggles, Gradey Dick's aggression and free throws vs. the Bucks and Bruno Fernando finding his role with the Raptors. Afterwards, Steve Jones Jr. (27:34) joins to discuss matchups vs. Matt Bonner’s San Antonio Spurs, how real the Cleveland Cavaliers are and what he likes about Gradey Dick’s play this season.

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How Teams Are Guarding Gradey Dick + Milwaukee Misery

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:02:37 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner analyze how teams are guarding Gradey Dick differently and what the Raptors’ counter will be. Also, Eric Nehm (15:51) provides the state of the 2-8 Bucks and what has to change to save their season.

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Recapping Weekend L’s as IQ Returns

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:06:05 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the losses in LA on Saturday and Sunday which featured Immanuel Quickley returning and Darko Rajakovic making a late-game blunder vs. the Clippers. Afterwards, Michael Pina (27:34) discusses RJ Barrett’s role in Toronto and the Denver Nuggets finding a groove behind Nikola Jokic’s incredible play.

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Fan Questions, Clippers Preview & TJ Ford

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 17:06:00 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner get you caught up with LA Clippers ahead of the Raptors’ weekend matchup. Also, Matt and Blake take fan questions and in the second segment, former Raptor TJ Ford (26:51) joins to show to discuss his time in Toronto.

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Lessons in a Loss + Mirin Fader

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 17:03:29 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss how turnovers, fouling and offensive rebounds hurt the Raptors vs. the Kings. Afterwards, Mirin Fader (29:35) discusses her new book, “Dream” about Hakeem Olajuwon and what his stint in Toronto represented during his career.

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Buy or Sell + Raptors 905 GM Luke Winn

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 17:02:08 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss whether they’re buying the hot starts by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns and other teams. Afterwards, Raptors 905 GM Luke Winn (25:35) discusses Charlie Brown, Ulrich Chomche and other 905 prospects while previewing the team ahead of their debut this weekend.

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Garrett Temple + Another Loss in Crunch Time

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 17:11:31 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down what worked vs. the Nuggets and how the game unravelled in the last few minutes. Afterwards, Garrett Temple (26:50) discusses how the team is developing better habits on defense and how cool it was to watch Vince Carter’s jersey get retired.

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Vince Carter’s Jersey Retirement + Weekend Recap

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 17:01:52 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the weekend’s action and why the Raptors have yet to become the stingy defensive team they hoped. Afterwards, Michael Grange (27:36) joins the show to discuss Vince Carter thanking him on Saturday night and the festivities as his jersey was raised to the rafters at Scotiabank Arena.

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LeBron James comes to Toronto + Former Raptors Who Are Hoopin’

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 16:16:02 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner preview the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis becoming the team’s #1 option. They also break down players off to exceptional starts (some former Raptors make an appearance) (32:00).

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Gradey Dick Hits a New Career-High in Loss to Hornets

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:05:44 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner tip off today's show analyzing the Raptors' 138-133 loss to the Hornets, RJ Barrett’s performance in an elevated role, Gradey Dick continuing to get buckets and what ultimately went wrong. Afterwards, Howard Beck of The Ringer joins the show to discuss how much coaching experience matters in today’s NBA (28:23).

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State of the Hornets & Good Offence in 2024

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:08:11 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down what the Raptors must do to leave Charlotte with a win and ways RJ Barrett’s shot diet could change without Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley on the floor. Also, Mike Prada (28:33) discusses his book “Spaced Out” and how NBA offences have changed over the last decade.

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How the Raptors Blew a 10-Point Lead in 2:17

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:05:21 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down possession by possession and explain how the Raptors gave up their 10-point lead in the final 2:17 of the 4th quarter. Afterwards, Seerat Sohi (29:01) outlines the CBA negotiations between the WNBA and WNBPA. Also, the group discussed the Orlando Magic and whether they’ve entered a new tier in the East.

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Gradey Dick’s Career-High & Jamal Murray is Back!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:04:35 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the weekend’s action that saw Gradey Dick hit a new career high and Ochai Agbaji continue to produce. Afterwards, Adam Mares (26:21) joins to give the latest on the Nuggets while Blake and Matt analyze how the Raptors should guard Nikola Jokic.

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Raptors-76ers Preview + The 3-Point Revolution

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:22:51 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Kirk Goldsberry to dive deep into whether 3-point shooting is better or more frequent than previous eras. Afterwards, Matt and Blake preview the 76ers and Timberwolves games over the weekend (26:45).

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Raptors Fall in Home Opener + Choclair In-Studio!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:05:45 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap a historical loss in the season opener and look at the positives, negatives, and aspects that need to be improved going forward. Afterwards, 4-Time Juno Award Winner Choclair (34:53) comes in-studio to discuss the hip-hop music scene in Toronto and his connection to the Raptors.

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Darko Rajakovic + Expectations for Barnes & Quickley

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:04:02 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner set expectations for Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett. Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic (27:35) also joins them to discuss training camp, Barnes’ leadership qualities and points of emphasis heading into the season.

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Garrett Temple + Western Conference Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:02:47 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss the team’s new defensive identity and standouts from training camp. Afterwards, Matt and Blake preview the Western Conference and teams they’re intrigued by (25:33).

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Roster Cuts & Eastern Conference Preview

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:05:31 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Immanuel Quickley’s debut, Jamison Battle receiving a two-way contract and the corresponding roster cuts. They also breakdown Game 5 of the WNBA Finals and preview the Eastern Conference (29:55).

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Immanuel Quickley Expectations & the WNBA Finals

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:08:14 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Lonzo Ball returning to the NBA and Matt’s experience with Paul George’s bone bruise. They also discuss what they would like to see from Immanuel Quickley this season. Afterwards, Seerat Sohi (22:11) joins the show to break down the WNBA Finals.

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Jonathan Mogbo + Ochai Agbaji Join the Show!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:02:17 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the cinematic finish to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals and Vince Carter electing to enter the Hall of Fame as a Raptor. Also, we play media day interviews with Jonthan Mogbo and Ochai Agbaji (27:57).

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Scottie & Gradey Shine + Danny Green Joins the Show!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:06:26 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the preseason win vs. the Celtics that features standout games from Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick. Afterwards, former Raptor Danny Green (27:29) joins the show to discuss his retirement decision and his time with the Raptors.

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Bobby Webster, Playing with Energy & Mogbo’s Potential

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:04:41 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Bobby Webster (28:04) to discuss how the front office have evaluated Darko Rajakovic’s coaching performance thus far and how the new salary cap restrictions have changed roster building for teams. Also, Blake and Matt discuss the potential of Jonathan Mogbo and Gradey Dick’s shooting performance in preseason.

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Shead Mania, the 5th starter & Michael Grange

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 15:54:01 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Jamal Shead, Jamison Battle, RJ Barrett and other takeaways from the first preseason game. Also, Michael Grange (15:52) joins them to discuss why Gradey Dick should be the 5th starter and allowing rookies to grow into their roles in the NBA is beneficial for both the player and the team.

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2024 Media Day + Gradey Dick & Ja’Kobe Walter

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:59:29 +0000

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Bonner joining Sportsnet and recap the Masai Ujiri, Darko Rajakovic availabilities. They also spoke to Gradey Dick (18:26) on his comfort heading into his second season and Ja’Kobe Walter (32:06) about how he sustained his shoulder injury.

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The Raptors Show Returns!

contact@sportsnet590.ca (Sportsnet) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:16:16 +0000

Sportsnet's Blake Murphy and 2x NBA Champion Matt Bonner have you covered for all things Raptors and the NBA this season! Check out the trailer and catch the show live from Monday to Friday on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, SN+ and Sportsnet 360 from 11am-12pm ET.

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.