The Raptors Show

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner react to Scottie Barnes being ruled out again ahead of tonight's matchup with the Celtics and discuss whether Boston coming off a back-to-back could benefit Toronto. They dive into Paul George's big night against the 76ers, the Celtics' win in Philadelphia, and the awkward pre-game interaction between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Later, Joe Wolfond joins the show to break down George's fit alongside Tatum, Jakob Poeltl's rim protection, and the growing concern surrounding the Raptors' mounting injuries before wrapping up with final thoughts on Raptors vs. Celtics.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy returns alongside Matt Bonner to help break down the Raptors' shorthanded loss to the Memphis Grizzlies 118-102. They evaluate the team's injury report ahead of an important stretch of games, the effort from Toronto's depth last night, Jakob Poeltl's pair of bounce-back performances, and the Grizzlies' recipe for success. Fran Fraschilla (27:47), ESPN NCAA and draft analyst, joins the show to discuss his new book "Don't Mess with Happy: Stories and Lessons from a Lifetime on Both Sides of the Court" and share his view on the current state of college basketball.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amit Mann breaks down the Toronto Raptors’ 118-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, including the challenges of playing without several key contributors, Jamal Shead stepping up with 20 points and 11 assists, and Toronto struggling to overcome Memphis’ size and second-half three-point shooting.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' NBA Cup victory over the Bucks, including a sluggish start that turned into a dominant second-half performance. They highlight standout nights from Alijah Martin and Jamal Shead before welcoming Grizzlies analyst and former NBA guard Brevin Knight to discuss Memphis' strong start and whether their three-point shooting can hold up all season. Later, Dan Devine (26:32) joins for a round of NBA true or false and helps preview tonight's Raptors-Grizzlies matchup.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner preview the Raptors' NBA Cup showdown against the Bucks and explain why it's a must-win opportunity against a struggling Milwaukee squad. They assess Darko Rajaković's tenure so far, his impact on the team's culture and identity, and whether the Raptors are living up to their intended standards. Plus, a look at RJ Barrett's future in Toronto before former NBA guard and Bucks analyst Wesley Matthews (27:37) joins the show to discuss Milwaukee's rocky start, rebuilding on the fly, life on a losing team, older rookies, and the disappearance of the true NBA role player.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amit Mann and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' blowout loss to the Nuggets, focusing on the disastrous third quarter that changed the game. They discuss whether it was poor defence, bad pace, or simply Denver showing why they're a championship contender, plus Immanuel Quickley's struggles, Nikola Jokić's praise for Scottie Barnes' defence, and questions surrounding Jakob Poeltl's role. Later, Paul Jones (27:37) joins the show to react to the loss and discuss how the Raptors need to respond to adversity.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 128-109 loss to the Nuggets in Denver and touched on Toronto's third quarter offensive collapse, Collin Murray-Boyles' matchup against Nikola Jokic, Scottie Barnes lack of imposing his will, observing mismatches, and much more! Plus, we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković after the loss. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by 17-year NBA veteran Eddie Johnson to break down the Suns' slow start, whether a lengthy homestand can get Phoenix back on track, and the state of the Nuggets ahead of their matchup with the Raptors. They also discuss Nikola Jokić's workload, the realities of training camp and recovery in today's NBA, and the defensive impact of Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes. Later, Blake and Matt wrap up with a preview of Raptors-Nuggets.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.