Dishes and Dimes

Sandie and Imman are back and not holding back. First, they break down the never-ending Kawhi Leonard–Clippers saga and whether Adam Silver has the backbone to punish Steve Ballmer. Then things get heated. After Sophie Cunningham's comments and Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft, the duo dismantles the "protecting women and girls" rhetoric, and draw historical parallels to the language used to marginalize groups throughout history.Hot takes, Raptors wishful thinking, and unfiltered truth-telling. Tap in.Topics: Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deals • Salary cap circumvention • Adam Silver vs. David Stern • Kawhi to the Raptors? • Scottie Barnes' development • Sophie Cunningham's comments • Enes Kanter Freedom & Royce White • Trans athletes in women's sports • Historical parallels of dehumanization

Toronto finally has a WNBA team and we were THERE. Imman and Sandie break down the Toronto Tempo's season opener, the electric atmosphere at the arena, their hot takes on the team's look and branding, AND they go deep on the bigger WNBA conversation: Caitlin Clark as the "face of the league," Paige Bueckers taking over, A'ja Wilson's disrespect, and the fine line between fair criticism and misogyny in women's sports. Plus: Masai Ujiri heading to Dallas, the NBA playoffs check-in, and a heartfelt tribute to Brandon Clark.Timestamps0:00 – Intro & Welcome0:24 – Toronto Tempo Season Opener Reaction1:58 – Iman Was At the Game (Atmosphere, Celebs & Energy)4:39 – Real Fans Haven't Been Priced Out Yet6:02 – The WNBA Officiating Problem7:48 – Tempo Branding & Colors — Corporate Baddie?9:23 – Where Is the Mascot?! (Polar Bear??)14:23 – Ticket Scalping Law & Fan Atmosphere18:19 – Masai Ujiri Goes to Dallas — Our Feelings20:29 – Masai's Legacy & What He Does With Cooper Flagg22:13 – Rogers Being Cheap (No T-Shirts?!)23:45 – Wings vs. Fever Season Opener & Paige Bueckers24:56 – Caitlin Clark as the "Face of the League" — Hot Take26:08 – Paige Bueckers IS That Girl26:17 – A'ja Wilson Deserves Her Flowers28:20 – The International Takeover of the NBA (Wemby, Shai, Cooper Flagg)30:18 – Wemby Will Run the NBA for 10 Years — Deal With It30:44 – Caitlin & Angel Reese: The Rivalry That Grew the League32:26 – Erasing WNBA Legends (Candace Parker, Maya Moore, Lisa Leslie)35:36 – Can We Criticize WNBA Players Without It Being Misogyny?38:08 – Sandy's Take: The Overcorrection in Women's Sports Coverage44:22 – NBA Playoffs Check-In (Cavs, Knicks, OKC, Spurs)47:31 – Wrap-Up & Upcoming Content (Basketball 101, TikTok, Shorts)52:53 – Special Segment: RIP Brandon Clark 💙

Imman and Sandra go over their reaction to the Raptors tying the series with the Cavaliers and then devolve into pure joy filled slander of the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and the rest of the East. They also set their expectations for game 5 and the rest of the series, as well as provide updates for the upcoming Tempo season

Imman and Sandra are joined by Raptor Villain turned Therapist Justin Rowan @Cavsanada to discuss the state of the Raptors and Cavaliers playoff series, what hope if any there is for the Raptors, the Cavaliers outlook, and what silver linings to take from this playoff series as we head back to Toronto for Game 3.

Sandie and Imman talk about the Luke Kornet - Magic City controversy. They discuss what it really means for the NBA to care about women and where this conversation falls short when it comes to Luke Kornet. They also have a long awaited discussion on where they've been the past few years and have a heartfelt conversation discussing their personal battles and struggles. Everything from family losses to family additions. Check in on where these women have been.

Sandie and Imman are joined by Vivek Jacob of Yahoo Canada and Locked On Raptors. They discuss the Raptors punting at the deadline. Question if Bobby Webster is doing to Scottie Barnes what the Raptors did to Pascal Siakam. Take a look at the East at large and discuss some harsh truths in where the Raptors currently fit in. And discuss all things Giannis x Kalshi partnership and the issues it presents.[00:03:28] Raptors add Trayce Jackson-Davis and Reaction[00:09:23] Where the Raptors slot East[00:17:50] Raptors who must step up in the 2nd Half[00:29:18] Questions for Raptors leadership[00:35:25] Around the league deadline moves[00:36:29] Cavs curiosity, Clippers confusion[00:38:29] Giannis, Kalshi, and gambling ethics

Cohosts Sandra and Imman interview former NBA referee Tim Donaghy to discuss his 2007 betting Scandal.This episode was recorded MONTHS & MONTHS (not weeks ago) as part of an ongoing series we want to have, diving into the NBA's 2007 betting Scandal.Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee from 1994 to 2007, was at the center of a scandal in 2007 when it was revealed that he had been betting on NBA games, including ones he officiated. He pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and received a 15-month prison sentence.The scandal sent shockwaves through the NBA and its fanbase, as it raised concerns about a referee compromising the integrity of the game. But there's a larger story here, one that goes beyond Donaghy. It's a story about the league's overall integrity, from the infamous Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals to the biases allegedly present in the NBA's officiating policies.In our upcoming interview with Tim Donaghy, he shares his criticisms of the NBA's officiating and asserts that the league is biased toward certain teams and players. He claims that that is how he picked winners in his bets. However, it's important to note that despite his claims, and the claims of the NBA that there is no evidence of Donaghy betting on his games, many do believe that he allegedly did. We acknowledge the doubts about his credibility, and we approach this conversation as part of a larger series. Our interview aims to unravel the complexities of the scandal and gain a comprehensive understanding of the NBA, its systems, and the delicate balance between competition and integrity. This is not an endorsement of Donaghy's claims but an exploration of a piece of the larger story.Again, this episode is part of a broader series that dives deeper into the NBA's biggest off-court stories. In the final episode, we'll interview Tim Livingston from the hit podcast series "Whistleblower."So get ready for an intriguing discussion, where we not only explore the scandal but also have some fun talking with a referee. Plus, we'll pick Donaghy's brain about the NBA's embrace of gambling in 2023 and his thoughts on the steps the league has taken to prevent future scandals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Imman and Sandie discuss possible play-in scenarios for the 9th-seed Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse’s potential departure from the Raptors,  the new CBA restrictions, and Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers, who won the NCAA women’s basketball championship for the first time in school history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We BYKE, we have some really exciting episodes planned in future weeks. But first, we wanted just a chill session between us and all of you where we talk Dallas struggles, Raptors struggles, the tight race in the west, and the even tighter MVP race. Jokic and Embiid square off this week and the MVP debate reaches its pinnacle, we weigh in on the Kendrick Perkins vs. JJ Redick debate. and Talk some Ja too! It's a mouthful of an episode in preparation for the playoffs and some new content we're trying out!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We started Dishes and Dimes to have conversations we weren't seeing elsewhere, we knew it wouldn't be easy but we felt it was necessary to talk about the world around the game. Today we spoke candidly and respectfully on some of the issues taking away from the on-court storylines and with a bit of humor because if you don't laugh, you cry. But there are some conversations that we didn't feel responsible for leading. We still want to have these conversations, but we want to be a part of the convo and if you'll join us we want to amplify voices that want a space to speak. Thank you for sticking with us, we love you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices