The Raptors Show
Episodes
The Raptors Show Holiday Best-Of Episode: Part 2
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. H...
The Raptors Show Holiday Best-Of Episode: Part 1
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Her...
Ja’Kobe Walter’s Career-High + a Knicks Preview
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 effi...
Scottie Barnes Returns but Raptors Lose to Nets
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Transaction Season & Rafer Alston Joins the Show!
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Af...
Garrett Temple & the Best Front Offices
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Afterwa...
Raptors Rally but Fall to Bulls
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
NBA Cup Recap + Bill Wennington
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the NBA Cup action over the weekend. Afterwards, Bill Wennington discusses the state of the Bulls, the disappearanc...
Raps Fall to Heat, Chris Childs & Luke Bonner
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lu...
NBA Cup, Life of a Video Coordinator + Heat Preview
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Shai is Masterful vs. Mavericks + NBA Cup Fever
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 corn...
Garrett Temple + In-Depth on RJ Barrett
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ba...
Raptors Fall to Mavs + Anunoby a Star in NY
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
Garrett Temple + A Lopsided L
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the shellacking against the Thunder and whether OKC can win a title. Afterwards, Garrett Temple (19:21) joined th...
Shai is Back in Toronto & Why So Serious?
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s season, and Marc Daigneault is preparing the Thunder...
Are the Raptors Too Good to Tank?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 comp...
Ja’Kobe Walter as a Starter + Pacers Preview
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Coope...
Raptors Outduel Heat Behind Barrett’s 37
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Matt’s Thanksgiving weekend and breakdown RJ Barrett’s 37, Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo busting Miami’s ...
A Raptors Concern Index
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Raptors Hit 21 Threes in Win vs. Pelicans
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
The NBA Trade Market & a Pelicans Preview
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Philad...
Raptors Fall in Puzzling Fashion + Anunoby scores 40!
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss RJ Barrett’s play during crunch time, woeful transition defence and more reasons the Raptors lost to the Piston...
Raptors Fall to Superior Cavs Team
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner breakdown the loss to the Cavaliers where the Raptors were resilient but struggled to score. Afterwards, Omari Sankofa ge...
Scottie Barnes a Difference-Maker in Win vs. Timberwolves
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner analyze Scottie Barnes’ return and RJ Barrett continuing his scoring ways. Raptors 905 coach Drew Jones discusses why U...
76ers Turmoil & Timberwolves Preview
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 spee...
Garrett Temple Reveals Jaylen Brown Praise For Raptors
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 af...
Poeltl, Barrett Duo Too Much for Siakam’s Pacers
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Jakob Poeltl becoming more aggressive on offence and RJ Barrett’s isolation scoring among other topics from the...
Poeltl’s Monster Weekend & Limiting Mistakes
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jamal Shead Interview + What’s Up with The Knicks?
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dwane Casey + Wemby's 50 Burger
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner catch up with former Raptors coach Dwane Casey and talk about the importance of teaching basketball fundamentals, his vie...
A Forgettable Night but Bruno Fernando Dunked on Giannis
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss RJ Barrett’s recent struggles, Gradey Dick's aggression and free throws vs. the Bucks and Bruno Fernando findin...
How Teams Are Guarding Gradey Dick + Milwaukee Misery
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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) p...
Recapping Weekend L’s as IQ Returns
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the losses in LA on Saturday and Sunday which featured Immanuel Quickley returning and Darko Rajakovic making ...
Fan Questions, Clippers Preview & TJ Ford
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Lessons in a Loss + Mirin Fader
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss how turnovers, fouling and offensive rebounds hurt the Raptors vs. the Kings. Afterwards, Mirin Fader (29:35) dis...
Buy or Sell + Raptors 905 GM Luke Winn
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss whether they’re buying the hot starts by the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns and other teams. Afterwards, Rap...
Garrett Temple + Another Loss in Crunch Time
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 (2...
Vince Carter’s Jersey Retirement + Weekend Recap
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Mic...
LeBron James comes to Toronto + Former Raptors Who Are Hoopin’
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 exc...
Gradey Dick Hits a New Career-High in Loss to Hornets
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
State of the Hornets & Good Offence in 2024
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How the Raptors Blew a 10-Point Lead in 2:17
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Gradey Dick’s Career-High & Jamal Murray is Back!
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Raptors-76ers Preview + The 3-Point Revolution
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. A...
Raptors Fall in Home Opener + Choclair In-Studio!
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Darko Rajakovic + Expectations for Barnes & Quickley
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner set expectations for Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett. Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic (27:35) also joins t...
Garrett Temple + Western Conference Preview
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss the team’s new defensive identity and standouts from training cam...
Roster Cuts & Eastern Conference Preview
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Immanuel Quickley’s debut, Jamison Battle receiving a two-way contract and the corresponding roster cuts. They ...
Immanuel Quickley Expectations & the WNBA Finals
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jonathan Mogbo + Ochai Agbaji Join the Show!
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Scottie & Gradey Shine + Danny Green Joins the Show!
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the preseason win vs. the Celtics that features standout games from Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick. Afterwards, for...
Bobby Webster, Playing with Energy & Mogbo’s Potential
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Bobby Webster (28:04) to discuss how the front office have evaluated Darko Rajakovic’s coaching performan...
Shead Mania, the 5th starter & Michael Grange
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Jamal Shead, Jamison Battle, RJ Barrett and other takeaways from the first preseason game. Also, Michael Grange (...
2024 Media Day + Gradey Dick & Ja’Kobe Walter
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Bonner joining Sportsnet and recap the Masai Ujiri, Darko Rajakovic availabilities. They also spoke to Gradey Dic...
The Raptors Show Returns!
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...