Toronto Sport Matters

On this weeks pod, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Raptors game game five performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as analyzing the upcoming game six matchup. We also take a look at the other playoff matchups throughout the league, speculating winners of each respective matchup. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling tel:1-800-GAMBLER (tel:1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), tel:1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), tel:1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), tel:888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), tel:1-800-BETS OFF (IA), tel:1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit http://OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE tel:1-800-889-9789 (TN), or tel:1-888-532-3500 (VA).

The team discusses the return of Kyle Lowry as the Raps took on the Heat in a loss that ended the 5 game winning streak, but bounced back against ATL to claim 5th in the East. We also evaluate which team is ideal to face in the playoffs and breakdown each matchup against Philly, Boston and Milwaukee. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility 

The team discusses the Raptors recent performances against the Laker, 76ers and Nets. We also dive into the 2013 draft debating who we think should have gone in the top 10. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility

On this weeks podcast, the guys discuss the Raptors poor performance post all-star game, we also speculate if the team did enough during the trade deadline and we finish the pod off chatting about OG's future with the team. Apologies for the sound at the end of the podcast.

On this weeks show, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss winners and losers of the trade deadline. We also take a closer look at the James Harden/Ben Simmons deal, discussing the long term ramifications of the trade. We then chat about Thaddeus Young and what he can provide for the Raps during the latter half of the season. We finish off with a chat regarding the Russell Westbrook drama in LA and what the future holds for the former MVP.

On this weeks episode Greg and Graf reflect on the recent success of the Toronto Raptors, potential trade moves and the ceiling of Gary Trent Jr. Turning their attention to the league, they next compare and contrast the directions of the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns. The duo close with a debate about the Sixers punting a year of Embiid's prime for a chance at James Harden.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg take a look at the Raptors promising start to the regular season. We examine our rotation with the arrival of Pascal Siakam and how it will impact Scottie Barnes moving forward. Going into the second, we chat with the Toronto Raptors analyst Jack Armstrong and take a closer look at this new iteration of the team. We also chat about his experience being part of the Raptors championship celebration and how he spent his time with the Larry O'Brien trophy. Going into the third and forth, we discuss the Lakers early season struggles, Ben Simmons to Celtics rumours, as well as the future of the Portland Trailblazers.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Kyle Lowry trade, as well as the Raptors mildly controversial Scottie Barnes selection. We also take a close look at the Eastern Conference, breaking down all major moves throughout the offseason.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg break down the NBA draft lottery, focusing on the Raptors possible options with the number four pick. We also discuss the recent hirings of Jason Kidd, Rick Carlisle and Ime Udoka and how they impact each of their respective teams. We finish off the pod by taking a look at the final four teams in the playoffs, predicting our favourites heading into the NBA finals.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs. We chat about the surging Nets, as well as the poor play of the LA Clippers. The team also discusses the Raptors future, with a specific focus on the salary cap heading into the offseason.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan and Greg chat about the Toronto Raptors, specifically Kyle Lowry and persistent trade rumours circling our starting point guard. Jumping into the second half, Christian joins the call discussing All-Star surprises and snubs.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Raptors two big wins over the Bucks. We take a glance at the evolution of the teams small ball approach. We also discuss possible NBA related trade rumours, as well as the looming buyout market.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg unpack the James Harden trade. We discuss winners and losers, as well as the overall impact the trade has on the hierarchy of the Eastern Conference. We also chat about the Raptors rough start to the season, taking a look at potential silver linings and our overall outlook as we head deeper into the season.

On this weeks Podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Clippers brutal loss to the Dallas Mavericks. We also take a look at the surging Hawks, as well as chatting about the Raptors underwhelming start to the season.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Fred VanVleet signing, as well as the acquisition of big man Aaron Baynes. We also discuss the legacy of Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, as well as speculating what Chris Boucher's roll will be coming into next season. The guys also chat about the massive Westbrook/Wall trade, analyzing team fit, as well as winners and losers. We finish the pod off by taking a look at teams who were major players during free agency.

After a long off-season break, the guys are finally back talking hoops. Brandan and Christian run through the recent moves made throughout the NBA. We take a look at the three major trades - Paul/Suns, Holidays/Bucks, Covington/Blazers - and discuss winners/losers. We finish the pod off with our annual top ten mock draft, analyzing each pick and fit respectively.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the recent cancelation of several NBA games in wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake. We also take a look at the Raptors opening round sweep of the Brooklyn Nets and what we should expect from the Celtics come second round. We finish the pod off analyzing all remaining first round matchup's as well as discussing the future of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers.

On this week's show, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the name change as well as discussing some negative Raptors news including the Adrian Griffith domestic abuse allegations, as well as the video release of Ujiri's tussle with GS security/police.  Going into the second quarter, the guys chat about the Raptors game 1&2 victory over the Nets and discuss our expectations heading into the latter half of the series/remainder of the playoffs. Jumping into the third quarter, the team discusses game one upsets, with a specific focus on the Lakers and Bucks. We also discuss the Celtics/76ers series, as well as picking our favourite first round series.  Heading to the forth, Greg gripes about biased technical foul calls, specifically regarding KP and the Mavericks.

After a brief hiatus, the boys are back talking Raps basketball - with a brand new name, '95 to Infinity!' In the first quarter, Brandan, Christan and Greg discuss the new name, as well as the anthem protests throughout the NBA bubble. Additionally, we also examine Nick Nurses comments regarding the Canadian/American anthem. Going into the second quarter, the guys chat about the Raptors scorching start to the NBA qualifying round. We also discuss impact players, as well as the overall ceiling of this team. Jumping into the third quarter, the team discuss NBA pretenders and contenders before finishing the pod with Greg gripping about the lack of respect the Raptors have received from south of the border.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the recent updates regarding COVID19 and how it's impacting the world of basketball. We also do a redo of the 2011 NBA draft as well discussing the cultural impact of the ESPN doc series The Last Dance.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg open up the pod by reacting to the NBA's decision to suspend play indefinitely amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Jumping into the first quarter, we react to our successful Western Conference road trip before discussing the impact of Norman Powell within the last few weeks. Going into the second corner, we discuss the Corona Virus in detail, as well as analyzing the Lakers/Clippers matchup that went down last Sunday. Going into the third quarter, Christian and Greg debate between Lebron and Giannis for the frontrunner of the 2020 MVP. We finish the pod with Greg gripping about the dysfunctionality that is the Brooklyn Nets.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan and Greg talk about the Raptors recent three game slide and what we need to do to avoid a forth loss in a row. Jumping into the second quarter, Brandan and Christian take a look at the surging Houston Rockets as well as discuss the circus that is New York Basketball. Going into the third, we also chat about one team that has stuck out from the masses this season - for better or for worse. We finish the pod off with Greg analyzing Bill Simmons top 25 players of the year list.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Raptors historic 15-game win streak. We also take a look at the stellar play of Serge Ibaka and chat about our potential playoff rotation. Going into the second quarter, the guys analyze the major moves that went down at the trade deadline. We look at winners and losers of each transaction. Jumping into the third quarter, we find potential homes for players who could be buyout candidates. We finish the pod off with Greg gripping about the US NBA media machine and their lack of love for Kyle Lowry as an all-star.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan and Greg chat about the Raptors historic 11 game winning streak and analyze our upcoming wednesday night match with the Pacers. We also discuss the injury to Norman Powell as well as dissecting the validity of the Masai to NYC rumours. Jumping into the next quarter, we chat about the beef brewing in Memphis, biggest snubs in the all-star game, as well chatting about the early season performance of number one pick Zion. We finish the pod off by talking about potential players on the move and where they ideally fit structurally/financially.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg analyze the Raptors big win over the Atlanta Hawks. We also look at the recent improved play of Norman Powell, as well as taking a look at our bench rotation. Going into the second quarter, the guys discuss the Kyrie Irving fiasco brewing in Brooklyn, as well as chatting about potential players on the move with the trade deadline fast approaching. Going into the third, we debate Norman Powell's long term upside at the two guard position, as well as determining who is the best big man from the 2018 NBA draft. Greg finishes the pod off with a gripe about Sean Marks/Kyrie Irving, and how the team has sold their soul for a quick fix.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Raptors catching a case of the injury bug as well as examining our organizational ceiling with a healthy roster. We also look at potential trade scenarios with the trade deadline approaching. Going into the second quarter, the squad takes a look at general NBA news including the surging Milwaukee Bucks, the struggling Philadelphia 76ers, as well as hypothetical trade scenarios for contending teams. Going into the third quarter, the guys have a roundtable take-shop discussion about the struggling Hawks and the comparative value of Trae Young vs SGA. We finish the pod off with Greg griping about the Raptors difficult holiday schedule.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Raptors big win over the Philadelphia 76ers as well as analyzing Pascal Siakam's long-term upside. Jumping into the second quarter, the guys chat about the NBA's proposed schedule and playoff format changes. We also look at Luka Doncic's stellar performance throughout the new season and debate if he should be in consideration for league MVP. Going into the third quarter, the team introduces a new hot take segment, debating Simmons/Ingram, Chris Boucher's upside, as well as the 2020/2021 Golden State Warriors championship aspirations. We finish the pod off with Greg griping about the NBA media machine, specifically Stephen A Smiths lack of love for the team from the six.

On this weeks episode, Brandan and Greg chat about the Raptors current standing amongst the NBA elite, as well as the stellar play of Chris Boucher. We also talk about Carmelo to the Blazers, the reemergence of Andrew Wiggins, as well as discussing Don Cherry’s dismissal from Sportsnet.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg are joined by Jordan Henry of the Muted Madness Canada Basketball podcast. The team chats about the Raptors, analyzing their win over the Pistons as well as their loss to the Bucks. Jumping into the second quarter, the guys take a look at the PED scandal currently impacting the NBA. We also discuss the Hawks longterm outlook in lieu of the John Collins suspension. Going into the third, we chat about the most surprising players/teams of the new season. We finish the pod off with Greg griping about the spring ticket prices for Raptors games.

On this weeks episode, Brandan, Christian and Greg dive into the first week of Raptors play. We discuss the stellar play of Pascal Siakam as well as examining the dismal play of Norman Powell. We finish the pod off with a deep analysis of the Western Conference, debating each teams win total and overall outlook entering the 2019/2020 season.

HE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF THE HOOPS TRIPOD!!! On this weeks episode, Brandan, Christian and Greg examine the Raptors upcoming season and have a roundtable discussion chatting about what we’re most excited about. Jumping into the second quarter, the guys take a look at the Eastern Conference and predict each teams over under for the 2019/2020 season. Going into the third/forth quarter, we quickly discuss the NBA’s position regarding China, Daryl Morey’s tweet regarding the issue, as well as Lebron James comment in relation to the aforementioned tweet.

Toronto Basketball Matters Podcast 75 by Brandan Kajioka

On this weeks podcast, Brandan and Greg have a quick chat about the Raptors disappointing game five loss to the Golden State Warriors. We discuss Nick Nurse's questionable play calling, Kawhi's apparent indecisiveness on the last shot, as well as the long term ramifications of the Kevin Durant injury,

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg chat about the Raptors big game four win over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA finals. The team chats about the ramifications of being a win away from our first NBA Championship, Nick Nurse's coaching adjustment throughout the series as well as the legacy of playoff Kawhi.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian, Greg and Jovon chat about the Raptors big win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Eastern Conference Finals. We discuss Nick Nurse's evolution throughout the playoffs, coming back from 0-2 to close out the series, as well as examine if this series win will help convince Kawaii to re-up longterm. Jumping into the second quarter, the guys take a look at our upcoming NBA Finals matchup with the former champs the Golden State Warriors. We examine defensive matchups, the impact of a Boogie Cousins return from injury as well as predicting the series winners. Going into the third quarter, the team chats about the dysfunctional LA Lakers, as well as the reeling Houston Rockets and what another playoff exit spells for their future as an organization. We finish the pod with Greg gripping about the harsh criticism paid to Giannis Antetokounmpo from the American sports media.

On this weeks episode, Brandan, Christian, Greg and Jovon chat about the Raptors big game four win over the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals. We examine Nick Nurse's strategy going into the series, the improved play of the bench mob, as well as Kyle Lowry's legacy as a Raptor. Going into the second quarter, the team chats about the recently released All -NBA roster, discussing the biggest snubs, as well as the long-term financial ramifications of not being selected to the team. Going into the third quarter, Greg and Christian discuss Drake's overzealous behaviour as a fan and if he is going too far when it comes to his sideline antics. We finish the pod with another debate between Christian and Jovon regarding the Marc Gasol/Jonas Valancinus trade and would we be better off having JV in the fold.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian, Greg and Jovon discuss the Raptors big win over the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. We examine the historical impact of Kawaii's impressive game winner, as well as take a look Nick Nurse's adjustments throughout the series. We also chat about our game one loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, discussing what we need to do to secure victory for game two. Jumping into the second quarter, the guys talk about the Western Conference finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trailblazers. Going into the third quarter, the guys talk about the fallout post NBA draft lottery. We talk about the structural fit of Zion on the Pelicans, Ja Morant on the Grizzlies, as well as possible trade scenarios for Anthony Davis. We finish the pod with a contentious debate between Christian and Jovon regarding the Marc Gasol/Jonas Valanciunas flip and would we in fact be better off not making the trade.

On this week’s podcast, the guys get up to date on the NBA playoffs starting with the Toronto Raptors. In Quarter 1 looks at the media coverage surrounding the team following their Game 3 loss. This transitions into a conversation about Game 4, mainly regarding who stepped up around Leonard. Quarter two moves us into a discussion of other NBA playoff matchups: Bucks-Celtics and Nuggets Blazers. Quarter 3 focuses on the Warriors-Rockets but divulges into an argument about Steph Curry. Finally, Quarter 4 the crew gripes more about the American Media’s coverage of the Toronto Raptors.

On this week's podcast, Brandan, Christian, Greg, and Jovon discuss the Raptors first-round victory over the Orlando Magic. We also examine Nick Nurse's coaching performance, as well as taking a look at our upcoming matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Jumping into the second quarter the guys chat about the surging Portland Trailblazers and discuss Damian Lillard's position in the NBA's elite. We also discuss the Nuggets/Spurs matchup, as well as the Rockets potential second-round pairing with the Golden State Warriors. Going into the third quarter, the team take a glance at the eastern conference semi-finals with a specific focus on the Celtics/Bucks matchup. We finish the pod with Greg gripping about Russell Westbrook's public spat with NBA media.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Greg and Jovon discuss the last week of regular season play for the Toronto Raptors. The team examines our big wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat, before discussing another heartbreaking loss to the Charlotte Hornets/Jeremy Lamb. Jumping into the second quarter, the guys discuss Magic Johnson's abrupt departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as what direction the team takes next season. Going into the third quarter, we have quick chat about the last week of play across the league, specifically playoff seeding, as well as potential first round playoff matches. We finish the pod with Greg griping about the sudden rise of in game advertising and how he believes it's cheapening the experience for fans.

On this weeks show, Brandan, Christian and Greg examine the teams overall performance throughout the 2018/2019 season, before jumping into our annual end of season Raptors player grades. Jumping into the second quarter, the guys discuss the eastern conference playoff race between Pistons, Nets, Heat and Magic. Going into the third quarter, we chat about the Denver Nuggets and if they are in fact a viable threat to the Golden State Warriors championship reign. We finish the pod with Greg gripping about Tracy McGrady's perceived lack of love for his former squad, specifically the disclusion of Pascal Siakam for the most improved player award.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Kyle Lowry injury and how it will impact the organization moving into the latter half of the season. The guys also look at the root cause of our regular season struggles against Dwayne Casey and the Detroit Pistons, as well as evaluating Marc Gasol's performance post deadline acquisition. Jumping into the second quarter, the team chat about the boiling hot San Antonio Spurs, currently in the midst of an impressive nine game win streak. The team also discusses the Malcolm Brogdan injury - examining how his absence impacts the Bucks championship aspirations. Going into the third quarter, the guys finish their late season report on the Western conference. We finish the pod with Greg gripping about the true legacy of Isaiah Thomas.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian, Greg and Jovon discuss the Raptors putrid performance against the Cavaliers, before jumping into general Raptors news. We look at what the Raptors could potentially look like post Kawaii, we also discuss Ibaka's overaggressiveness, as well as exchanging views on newly signed free agent Mitch Moreland. Jumping to the second quarter, the guys chat about the longevity of the Golden State Warriors dominance, as well as providing a late season report on each team in the eastern conference. Moving into the third quarter, Christian proposes a massive change to the playoff seeding format, as well as discussing why he would introduce a potential wildcard round prior to the commencement of the post-season. We finish the pod with Greg gripping about James Dolan and the NYC Knicks, looking at how the owners public persona has tarnished this once storied franchise. (Apologies for the technical difficulties, Brandan was out to lunch)

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg discuss the Raptors performance within the last two weeks of play. The guys look at the struggling bench mob, Dwayne Casey's subtle jab toward the Raps, as well as Christians opinion on our playoff rotation. Jumping into the second quarter, the group examines the struggling the Boston Celtics and discuss if their big win over the Warriors has helped them reemerge as an eastern conference contender. On the flip side, we look at the root cause of the Warriors post all-star break malaise. Going into the third quarter, Brandan and Christian reveal their top ten mock for the 2019 NBA draft. We finish the pod with Greg's beef regarding the nonstop coverage of the struggling Los Angeles Lakers.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan and Greg undertake a recap of the NBA all-star weekend. Here the guys give their personal take on the weekend, including their views of the celebrity game, the Rising Stars game, the skills competition and the main event on Sunday. Brandan and Greg then talk about LeBron James' recruitment tactics and Bill Simmons' salty take. Finally, the boys talk about Stephen A Smith's recent comments about Kawhi Leonard and discuss if he has any credibility on matters pertaining to the Toronto Raptors.

On this weeks podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg take a look at the Raptors two big wins over the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets. We jump back intro trade talk, specifically focusing on the Marc Gasol acquisition, as well as examining the legacy of Jonas Valanciunas as a Toronto Raptor. We jump into the second half of the pod with an exclusive interview with Raptors commentator/analyst Jack Armstrong. Brandan and Christian discuss the teams recent trade for Marc Gasol, Kawhi Leonard's impact this season, the role of Masai Ujiri in restructuring the team this season and how Nick Nurse has left his mark on the team this year. For the last segment we look at the remaining trades from the deadline including Harrison Barnes heading west, Markelle Fultz's fresh start in Orlando, as well as Mirotic heading to the cheesehead state.

On this week's podcast, Brandan, Christian and Greg chat about the Raptors big wins over the Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers, before examining critical errors in our losses to the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks. The guys then look at potential Raptors related trades, looking at potential roster needs, what type of assets we are willing to unload, discussing the failed Grizzlies trade, as well as the impact of the Malachi Richardson trade. Jumping into the second quarter, the team looks at potential trade packages for Anthony Davis, as well as examining the Lakers current package of Ingram, Ball, Kuzma, and Co. The guys also look at the Boston Celtics as a potential trade partner, dark horse candidates for AD, as well as discussing the organizational impact that AD brings. Going into the fourth quarter, we discuss deals that went down prior to the pod including Porzingis to Dallas, Tobias Harris going to the city of brotherly love, Rodney Hood heading west, Thon Makar for Stanley Johnson, the icon Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk moving to the motor city, as well as speculating who could be potential buyout candidates. We finish the pod off with Grafen and Greg filling in the shoes of Lebron and Giannis and drafting their own version of 2018/2019 all-star team, with Brandan throwing in subtle chirps and jabs on the sideline.

On this weeks episode, Brandan, Christian, Greg and Jovon chat about the Raptors recent wins over the Kings, Grizzlies and Suns, as well as looking at what went wrong against the Nets. The guys also look at the Raptors crunch time lineup, the Kawai Leonard resting strategy, as well as potential trade targets come deadline time. Jumping into general NBA news, the team chats about the return of Demarcus Cousins and how his presence can help propel the Warriors to the consensus championship favorite. We also look at the Dennis Smith Jr debacle in Dallas, Carmelo Anthony being "dug out of the crawl space and placed on the corner", the floundering Grizzlies, as well as Kyrie Irving's comments regarding Lebron. Jumping into the second half of the show, we finally look at potential new years resolutions for all teams in the eastern conference, before Greg gripes about the Boston sport media machine.

On this weeks episode, Brandan, Christian, Greg and Jovon chat about the Raptors performance over the holidays. We also discuss what Norman Powell's role will look like coming back from injury, as well as taking a closer look at the teams recent acquisition of former Warrior Patrick McCaw. We also discuss news around the league, starting off with Tom Thibodeau's departure from the Minnesota Timberwolves, the improved play of the San Antonio Spurs, as well as potential feud brewing brewing in Philadelphia. Jumping to the second half of the pod, the team has a round table discussion exploring potential new years resolution for each team in the Western Conference. We finish off our first show of the new year with a quick top 12 redraft for the 2018 draft.

On this weeks episode, Brandan and Christian start the conversation off with the Raptors recent road trip, specifically the two losses to Portland and Denver, plus the big win over the Golden State Warriors. The guys move on to discuss the teams recent string of bad luck regarding player injuries, Nick Nurse's comments regarding Kawaii Leonards lack of respect from the Referees, as well as speculating the impact that Norman Powell can have on the rotation upon return from injury. The team finishes the podcast with a brief discussion regarding Spencer Dinwiddie's self branding, Robert Sarver's potential sale of the Suns as well as Robert Williams fun new nickname.

On this weeks episode, Brandan and Greg examine the Raptors recent struggles, discussing the two recent losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets. The guys also discuss Kyle Lowry's recent struggles and speculate if the team should trade for secondary scorer. Greg and Brandan also discuss the growing internal tension in Chicago, the Butler/Embiid beef in Philly and the guys finally finish off our quarter season team-by-team breakdown by discussing the recent performances of the Magic, 76ers, Suns, Blazers, Kings, Spurs, Jazz and Wizards.