Hoop Talks

Justin Pooni and Crina Mustafa preview tonight's NBA Finals game 5. The Denver Nuggets lead the Miami Heat 3-1. Can the Heat come back? Later, they discuss the new Raptors head coach hiring and what that might mean for the team's offence next season. Follow our hosts: @justinpooni_ & @crinammFor more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Denver Nuggets lead the series 2-1 after getting a win in Miami. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss whether the Heat can bounce back, if Jamal Murray & Nikola Jokic are the best duo & where Nikola Jokic ranks in all time time centres Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Game 3 kicks off in South Beach with the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets looking to take the series lead. Jelani Goodridge-Reid and Noor Zainab dissect the key factors in tonight's game, as well as Tyler Herro's return Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Never a slow day in the NBA! Per Shams Charania, Kyrie Irving reached out to LeBron James in order to team up in Dallas. Also, Jelani Goodridge-Reid & Noor Zainab discuss what happened in Game 2 of the NBA Finals & the latest Raptors coaching rumours.

Crina Mustafa, Noor Zainab, and Justin Pooni preview the #WNBA games this weekend, chat chartered flights, and Angel Reese's recent rise. Jelani Goodridge-Reid also is in breaking down a Denver Nuggets Game One win in the NBA Finals.  Follow our hosts: @crinamm, @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The climax of the NBA season is upon us as the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are set to tip off in the NBA Finals. Justin Pooni & Jelani Goodridge Reid preview what surely will be a great series.  Noor Zainab & Crina Mustafa break down who are the top five players currently in the WNBA.  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Toronto Raptors continue their coaching search and this time they have their eyes on Steve Nash. The Denver Nuggets clinched their first NBA Finals berth. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Crina Mustafa, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss.  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Former Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse is set to have a meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers for their coaching opening. The Portland Trail Blazers hold the third overall pick in the NBA Draft, and the team is open to trading that to acquire a star to pair with Damian Lillard. Does that mean Pascal Siakam could be on the move to the Pacific Northwest? Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm & @justinpooni_  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

One of the most hyped NBA Draft nights took place on May 16th. The eason? Victor Wembanyama. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Crina Mustafa & Justin Pooni discuss what this means for the Spurs & what's next for the Toronto Raptors. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm & @justinpooni_  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers in 7 games. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Crina Mustafa, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss what another failed process could mean for Joel Embiid, James Harden, Doc Rivers & the 76ixers. The crew also breaks down the success of the WNBA Canada Game that took place in Toronto this past weekend. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Raptors have also added Sergio Scariolo to their head coaching search. The former Toronto assistant and current Spanish national team coach was interviewed by Toronto for their head coaching vacancy. Kevin Durant & the Phoenix Suns were once again knocked out of the playoffs in embarrassing fashion. Finally, the All-NBA selections were announced Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab break it all down. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

OG Anunoby was finally acknowledge for his defensive efforts as he was selected to the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team. The Raptors have also added JJ Redick to their head coaching search. The former sharpshooter was interviewed by Toronto for their head coaching vacancy.  Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Crina Mustafa, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab  break it all down. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The LA Lakers have surprised the league by being in a position to go 3-1 on the Warriors. Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab bring on Jovan Buha of the Athletic to discuss all the winning changes that's got the team here, and when we can expect to see aggressive LeBron James. Follow our hosts: @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Milwaukee Bucks let go of Mike Budenholzer after falling to the Miami Heat 4-1 in the NBA Playoffs. Crina Mustafa, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss what this means for Milwaukee & if he could be a good fit in Toronto Follow our hosts: @crinamm, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Joel Embiid is crowned your MVP while Dillon Brooks is relieved from the Memphis Grizzlies with no return "under any circumstances". Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Crina Mustafa, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab dissect another news day in the NBA Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @crinamm, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs is underway in the Eastern Conference with the Boston Celtics set to face the Philadelphia 76ers. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Noor Zainab, Crina Mustafa & Justin Pooni discuss if the Sixers can survive without Joel Embiid. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @noorrzainab, @crinamm & @justinpooni_ For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Masai Ujiri has cast wide net for the next coach of the Toronto Raptors. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss why Toronto might be the perfect spot for Becky Hammon and Kenny Atkinson Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The 2023 NBA Playoffs might be the year of the upset. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss which teams have the best chance of coming back from 3-1. Are Kevin Durant & Devin Booker the best duo remaining in the NBA Playoffs  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Golden State Warriors behind Steph Curry's 32 points evened their series against the Sacramento Kings, the New York Knicks and their fans have taken over the basketball world as they lead Cleveland 3-1. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni break it all down. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Changes are coming to the Toronto Raptors. Masai Ujiri fires Nick Nurse ahead of an end of season press conference. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab talk about what this means for the team's future. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Draymond Green gets suspended after stepping on Domantas Sabonis. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss who's right, who's wrong and who's overrated according to NBA players Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The fallout from the Toronto Raptors disappointing season continues and Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab give you their playoff predictions. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab break down the NBA Play-In matchups and who will advance.  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Toronto Raptors take on the 2023 Eastern Conference Play-In on April 11th, against to be determined. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni, Noor Zainab & special guest Crina Mustafa debate who's the most important Raptor during this run

The Toronto Raptors are a few games away from taking on the Eastern Conference play-in. Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab are joined by Savanna Hamilton, sideline reporter of the Raptors on Sportsnet with her thoughts on the state of the team. The Dallas Mavericks are currently fighting for their play-in lives following a run to the Western Conference Finals last season. Who shoulders the load of the blame of what's gone wrong in Dallas. Mo Dakhil joins to discuss. LeBron James & the Los Angeles Lakers have been playing their best basketball in recent memory. Can the new look purple and gold put it all together and give LeBron one more run at Championship number five?

The Toronto Raptors lost to Philly on March 31st, but Nick Nurse's comments overtook the game where now his future is in question. The NBA's Western Conference is in a state of madness with one week left in the season. NBA & NBAPA Agree on new CBA

The Toronto Raptors start their road trip by taking on the Philadelphia 76ers, and Nick Nurse rumours make news. Which NBA player and team are under the most pressure to win. Jelani Goodridge-Reid & Justin Pooni discuss it all.  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

the Raptors are finally back at .500. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss if things have changed and what the remaining road trip schedule looks like. Damian Lillard has been sidelined by the Portland Trail Blazers for the remainder of the season. Finally, Bronny James dazzles at the McDonalds All-American Game. 

The Toronto Raptors are getting closer and closer to full health as they get some much needed wins over the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards. .After a few weeks on the injury report, LeBron James makes his return to the lineup in a loss vs. the Chicago Bulls.Things haven't been smooth sailing ever since Kyrie Irving joined Luka Doncic' Mavericks. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab with the latest.  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The LA Clippers are going through it again. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss what this Clippers team will look like without Paul George this close to the playoffs. Which NBA team will be the talk of the league in 5 years? 

Toronto Raptors look to get their 8th straight win at home against the Indiana Pacers.The NBA has a new pest: Dillon Brooks.Denver Nuggets or Golden State Warriors. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss which Western Conference team will make it out of the West

Are the Toronto Raptors back? After defeating the Nuggets, Thunder & Wolves at home, they lost to the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks.  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Toronto Raptors had one of their best performance of the season against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ja Morant sat down with Jalen Rose to discuss his eight game suspension Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss:  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

After successfully closing out a game against one of the NBA's best teams in Denver Nuggets, the Raptors at home take on the Thunder & Timberwolves, then take the Bucks on the road. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss:  1:00 - Raptors vs. Nuggets 8:30 - Raptors at home 16:30 - Damian Lillard on the NBA Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Toronto Raptors return home after losing 4 of 5 games on the road. At home, they take on the Nuggets, Thunder & Timberwolves. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss:  0:55 - Raptors disappointing road trip 7:50 - The Toronto Raptors are in Toronto 15:30 - Kings are NBA's sweetheart Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

New day, new referee that has a problem with the Toronto Raptors. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss:  Kawhi Leonard 6-0 against Toronto NBA has a referee problem Raptors vs. Anthony Davis Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Scott Foster might not be allowed in Toronto anymore, but the Raptors set their sights to LA. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss:  Denver Nuggets Loss Scott Foster - the Main Character Ja Warrant Chronicles  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The Toronto Raptors are halfway through their roadtrip. Their next opponents: Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers & LA Lakers. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss:  1:00 - Raptors Recap 14:02 - Raptors vs. Nuggets 17:20 - Is Nikola Jokic your MVP?

The Toronto Raptors play their first game against the Washington Wizards tonight, opening the door to 2 more later this month. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss: 1:10 - Raptors vs. Wizards B2B Preview 12:10 - Who's the most important Toronto Raptor in this stretch 18:20 - Paul George accepting his role  Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab  For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby return for the Raptors against the Bulls, as they waive Juancho Hernangomez and bring on Will Barton. Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss: 

The Toronto Raptors have played three games following the NBA All-Star break. First, Toronto had a less-than-impressive win against Detroit and then was out classed by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Jelani Goodrige-Reid and Justin Pooni discuss Toronto's weekend, bench play, especially Jeff Dowtin Jr. and a look ahead to the Raptor's schedule this week.  Follow @noorrzainab, @justinpooni_ & @thejelanireid     For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The NBA is back in full force following the NBA All-Star break. With eight games on Friday night's slate Noor Zainab, Justin Pooni, and Jelani Goodridge-Reid break down their best bets in the Association. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

The NBA is back in full force following the NBA All-Star break. With eight games on Friday night's slate Noor Zainab, Justin Pooni, and Jelani Goodridge-Reid break down their best bets in the Association. Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

Eric Korean of The Athletic released an article titled, “These 5 Things Will Determine The Rest of Toronto Raptors' Season (linked below). Jelani Goodridge-Reid, Justin Pooni & Noor Zainab discuss:  - Who comes off the bench - Who's the 8th man - If the Raptors can beat their peers  - Can Raptors thrive with Siakam + Scottie - What does Nick Nurse need to do Follow our hosts: @thejelanireid, @justinpooni_ & @noorrzainab For more, check out www.homestandsports.com

With the NBA finals almost wrapped up, the Dishes and Dimes crew look back on a stellar run from the Lakers, and looking forward, ponder when (or if) basketball will get back to ‘normal.’ - Are the Lakers lawful, neutral or chaotic? Are we bored of Lebron’s greatness? The bubble 180’s: hated players we’ve learned to love now The double edge sword of Tyler Herro confidence Is Anthony Davies ‘extremely fragile’? Can we ACTUALLY handle another bubble? “It’s a group effort to coach.” Wait, what?

Dishes and Dimes does it again!!  In this week’s episode Kelsea and Imman are joined by extra special guests @NekiasNBA and @blackdragonroll to deep dive into EVERYTHING Heat v. Lakers.  Most important series matchup? Ceiling for Herro if he cleans up his dribble? The Jamal Murray playoff run... Are Laker fans aware the rest of the world exists?

In a brand new episode of Hoop Talks Live with Dishes and Dimes, Noor, Yasmin and Sandie chew over what’s ‘hot’ and ‘not’ in the NBA.:  Why are the Nuggets so stressful to watch? Has the bubble taken the pressure off younger players? How can you get Jimmy Butler to show up for all 4 quarters? What can Miami Heat do to handle Haywood? Jamal Murray: come home. Masai’s recruitment decisions. PLUS - Yasmin and Noor compare cat scratches.

Dishes and Dimes does it again. This week with enough slander to break the internet - for real. Katie, Noor, Kelsea and Imman look back at the Raptor’s playoff elimination and weigh in on all things NBA.  Why nice guy Goran Dragic is hated (by everyone) on the court.  How Kawhi fit into the Raptors and vice versa. The shared quality that makes the Heat and the Nuggets better to watch than the Clippers. We NEED to talk about Pascal Siakam. Well, Imman does. She REALLY does

In this week’s live show the Dishes & Dimes crew talk all things NBA and serve up another healthy dose of slander and superlatives in the process.  Hot topics involve Coach Bud’s unfortunate face, Anthony Davis’ unusually sharp elbows, Patrick Beverley’s status as a ‘pest’, and whether or not #greenblood is a newly discovered covid symptom.   It’s the must-watch episode before tonight’s must-win game!

Raptors are 2-0 down against the Celtics - so we aren’t talking about it.  For long anyway.  Instead special guest Duane Notice of Raptors 905 joins Kelsea and Imman to talk film and media (Pretty Woman & Batman), playoff predictions (Paul George to win nothing), classic trash talk (“I don’t care about this; I’m going to the NBA)  and the slow road to recovery after injury.