The Raptors Show

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ comeback win over the Clippers, including Scottie Barnes’ dominant fourth-quarter takeover, his role throughout the game, and whether Toronto’s rally says more about the Raptors or a struggling Clippers squad. The guys also discuss Jamison Battle’s recent emergence and the current state of the Clippers. Later, Raptors 905 GM Scott Brown Jr. (29:49) joins the show to discuss his first season in the role and the outlook for the 905.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner open this week on The Raptors Show breaking down the Raptors' busy weekend. They begin with Sunday night's loss to the Lakers with thoughts on Luka Doncic's big night offensively, Toronto's issues on the defensive end, the strong effort from the Raptors' bench unit to close the game, and the rotation without Jakob Poeltl in the lineup. They also touch on Collin Murray-Boyles play to start the season and Scottie Barnes' career-high 41 points during Friday night's NBA Cup loss to the Magic. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange (23:34) joins live from LA to recap the Raps' weekend, share an update on the injury report, and set the stage for tonight's clash with the Clippers.

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Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors' 131-125 loss to the Lakers in L.A. to start their 4-game road trip and the first of their back-to-back. He touched on Kawhi Leonard's absence affecting the team, substitution decisions without Jakob Poeltl in the lineup, Luka Dončić scoring 45 points, Lakers' roster construction around Luka, Scottie Barnes' performance and matchup with the L.A. star, who needs to shoulder more offensive responsibilities and much more! Plus, we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković after the loss.

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Amit Mann recaps Toronto’s loss in their opening NBA Cup game to the Orlando Magic despite Scottie Barnes scoring a career-high 41 points. The Magic made adjustments from the previous meeting and got hot three while the Raptors struggled to execute down the stretch.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Orlando Magic broadcaster Jeff Turner to discuss the challenges of facing the same team in back-to-back games, whether the Magic can rebound from their blowout loss to Toronto, and how Orlando can crack the Raptors' elite defence. They also dive into the NBA Cup implications, the impact of the Magic's injuries, and Turner's memories from the 1984 Olympics and his playing career. Later, Mychal Thompson (25:54) joins the show to break down the Lakers' strong start, Luka Dončić and JJ Redick's influence, the state of the team without LeBron James, his expectations for the Raptors, and a preview of Sunday's Raptors-Lakers matchup.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ impressive win over the Magic, highlighting the defensive effort that fueled the victory and Scottie Barnes’ strong response after being held scoreless in his previous game. They also assess RJ Barrett’s standout performance and discuss whether concerns are warranted over Jakob Poeltl’s slow start to the season. Later, Fred Katz (24:09) joins the show to examine the state of the Knicks, what's behind their sluggish opening stretch, and whether expectations following last season's success are contributing to their early-season struggles.

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Amit Mann breaks down the Toronto Raptors’ 129-99 win over the Orlando Magic, including Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett leading the way, Toronto getting back to its defensive and transition identity, and strong bench contributions from Jamal Shead and Trayce Jackson-Davis.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner open today's show alongside Kendra Douglas (06:04), Magic host and reporter, ahead of tonight's clash against the Raptors. She shares how the first week of the season has gone in Orlando under new head coach Sean Sweeney, and highlights Jase Richardson's development and Wendell Carter Jr.'s play. Later, Alvin Williams (24:00), Sportsnet analyst and former Raptor, joins to discuss how the Raptors will manage without Kawhi Leonard, the string of early season injuries around the league, Toronto's foul trouble to start the year, early concerns from three-point range, Jamal Shead's slow start to the season, and more!

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner open today's show alongside Mo Dakhil, NBATV contributor and former NBA video coordinator. They chat about the early injury issues facing the Thunder, who needs to step up to keep the team in the mix, first impressions of the new-look Timberwolves featuring Lamelo Ball, the Rockets' system with Fred VanVleet at the point, and the Grizzles' hot start to the season. The guys then react to news of Kawhi Leonard receiving treatment to address swelling in his left knee and discuss how the Raptors will operate without Leonard on the floor. Blake and Matt wrap up with a look ahead to Wednesday's clash against the Magic and how Darko Rajaković will deploy his lineup.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' ugly loss to the Timberwolves, including Kawhi Leonard's late scratch, Toronto's first game without him, and whether there's any reason for concern moving forward. They discuss Scottie Barnes' scoreless outing, the team's ongoing three-point shooting struggles, and whether this was the most disappointing performance of the season. In the second hour, the guys evaluate Toronto's defensive outlook, assess the state of the Timberwolves, and take a trip around the NBA.

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Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 117-94 loss to the Timberwolves, their first of the season and touched on Scottie Barnes' scoreless night, Kawhi Leonard's late scratch before the game, Minnesota's run-and-gun offence, Jakob Poeltl's matchup against Rudy Gobert and offensive usage, Ja'Kobe Walter's spot start and much more! Plus, we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković after the loss.

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Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 112-102 win against the Wizards in Washington D.C. and touched on Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett leading the team on offence especially in the fourth quarter, the defensive pressure on the Wizards, the amount of foul calls on both ends of the court, Kawhi Leonard's conditioning early in the season, and much more! Plus we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković after the game!

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by former Raptors coach PJ Carlesimo to discuss what it was like coaching Matt, his time in Toronto, the evolution of the NBA, and his thoughts on this season’s Raptors squad. Later, Wizards play-by-play voice Dave Johnson (30:04) weighs in on the additions of Anthony Davis and Trae Young, whether Washington can push for a playoff spot, how the new-look roster impacts younger players, and previews tonight’s matchup against Toronto.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ 135-92 blowout victory over the Bulls to open the season. They share their first impressions of Kawhi Leonard’s re-debut in Toronto, look into how the group limited Chicago’s offence to under 32% from the field, and highlight what aspects still need work as the season progresses. The guys also chat about Caleb Wilson’s less than memorable debut, Yaxel Lendeborg’s back-and-forth with Luka Doncic. Later, the guys wrap up the show with their final thoughts from opening night.

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Amit Mann recaps Toronto’s opening night win vs. the Bulls as the Raptors took care of business vs. an inexperienced Chicago team. Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes had flashes of brilliance while Immanuel Quickley got hot from deep and paced the offence through some sluggish moments.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap opening night around the NBA before Raptors GM Bobby Webster (18:01) joins the show. Webster discusses the arrival of opening night, the impact of Kawhi Leonard, rising expectations for the Raptors, and the thinking behind bringing back Jamal Shead. Later, Kyle Anderson (33:46) stops by to talk about his role in Toronto, playing alongside Bonner, and his excitement for the season ahead. The guys wrap up with their final thoughts before tip-off.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off the show with Tom Haberstroh to preview the start of the NBA season. They discuss the state of the Philadelphia 76ers following the addition of LeBron James, the team's biggest concerns, the depth of Philly's bench, the strength of its starting five, and why Tom is bullish on the Raptors this season. Later, Raptors guard Jamal Shead (27:18) joins the show to discuss the story behind his jersey number change, Toronto's growth and development, how last season's playoff run helped shape his game, working out with Jarrett Allen during the offseason, his reaction to the Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard, and what he's learned from him so far.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to preview the Raptors' season ahead of opening night. They discuss Kawhi Leonard’s return and what he could mean for Toronto, the growing excitement around the team, remaining concerns, and where the Raptors fit in a loaded Eastern Conference. Plus, they examine the impact of losing Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett’s importance in a contract year, and whether an extension is on the horizon. Later, Law Murray (29:48) joins the show to break down the Clippers’ outlook post-Kawhi, assess his potential impact in Toronto, and reveal his NBA power rankings.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' 122-120 preseason loss vs. the Knicks as exhibition play continues in the leadup to the regular season. They discuss the defensive performance for the Raptors vs. players like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns - what did Jakob Poeltl look like vs. the Knicks? They also get into RJ Barrett's offensive display, Scottie Barnes's midrange package, and the difficulty in assessing the bench unit with few minutes to judge before the season begins. Afterwards, Nate Duncan (23:00) stops by to chat with Blake on the Raptors defensive potential, how the addition of Kawhi Leonard will change Toronto on both sides of the ball, how both the cap and the team's current salary structure might help or hinder their ability to improve the roster via trade, and the biggest threats in an improved Eastern Conference.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off The Raptors Show with a full preview of the Eastern Conference, focusing on where the Raptors fit into the mix and why Matt believes Toronto has a path to the top of the East. They also discuss whether the New York Knicks are poised for a step back and if Giannis Antetokounmpo can elevate the Miami Heat into true contender status. Later, the guys continue their Eastern Conference breakdown, examining the Cleveland Cavaliers (30:25), the rising Detroit Pistons, and whether the Atlanta Hawks could emerge as a sleeper team this season.

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