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Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Joseph Casciaro (1:15) to tee up tonight's Raptors game against the Cavs and discuss the team's hot start to the season. They discuss whether the Raps' play through their recent win streak is sustainable, if Darko Rajaković is a legitimate candidate for the Coach of the Year, the team's depth, and much more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (25:50) to discuss MLB free agency, the Jays' interest in Kyle Tucker, if Toronto could land a Japanese star this offseason, the Rangers and Mets blockbuster trade, and more. Ailish and Jesse wrap up with a look at a Blue Jays controversy in Japan.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.

In this episode, Mike breaks down the Raptors dominant blowout win over the Washington Wizards, highlights Sandro Mamukelashvili's breakout performance, praises Jamal Shead's continued consistency, discusses how coach Darko Rajaković is building player confidence, and much more.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday's show by celebrating the Toronto Raptors win over the 76ers to move into second place in the Eastern Conference. They highlight the team's strong play, improved ball movement under coach Darko Rajaković, and the impact of Brandon Ingram alongside standout performances from Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. The boys also discuss the likelihood of Ingram's availability throughout the season and the broader issue of load management in the NBA. After the break, they chat about the Blue Jays' chances to sign Kyle Tucker after reports that the Dodgers will not aggressively pursue the slugger. Ben and Brent close by assessing what reasonable expectations should be for the Jays this offseason.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.

Mike breaks down the Raptors crucial road win in Indiana. He highlights the bench unit stepping up early to spark the comeback, Toronto thriving in transition, head coach Darko Rajaković's sharp adjustments, strong defensive showings from Gradey Dick and Collin Murray-Boyles, and more.

Toronto Raptors Coach Darko Rajaković Pregame Interview before taking on the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. #NBA #Toronto #TorontoRaptors Visit the show website at http://BossmanShow.com Subscribe to the Bossman YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/BossmanShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Mike discusses how the Raptors may need to experiment with different lineups and adjust playing time for certain players. He notes that the team still appears sluggish on defense, suggesting Darko Rajaković will soon face blame, and questions whether it's time for fans to start panicking.

Hollinger & Duncan sift the rookie-scale extension rush—what looks smart vs. risky—and then dive into 2025's biggest questions: true title equity, matchup landmines, awards races, hot-seat candidates, and which front offices set themselves up best.0:30 — The extension wave under a rising cap: what looks smart vs. risky1:00 — Keegan Murray pricing: two-way wing scarcity vs. limited upside5:54 — Christian Braun and Denver's apron math: role value vs. replaceability12:00 — Dyson Daniels: age/size/defense bet and why a flat $25M structure matters13:45 — Shaedon Sharpe: lock in upside now or gamble on RFA?16:19 — Toumani Camara: converting a team option now vs. preserving flexibility later23:18 — Aaron Nesmith: playoff proof-of-concept and Indy's shorter 2/40 approach24:39 — Why some wings/guards didn't extend: the “wait-and-see” tier (Mathurin, Ivey, Eason)27:26 — Jalen Duren: cap-hold strategy, center comps, and Detroit's options28:34 — Next summer's center market: Kessler/Williams and the post-incentive era29:12 — Framing the 2025 race: contenders, matchups, ceilings (no picks)29:28 — East storylines: regular-season juggernauts vs. playoff-built teams; health variables33:28 — West storylines: OKC's rise, the Warriors' matchup swing, and who actually has a ceiling35:03 — The true title-equity bucket—and who's one in-season move away39:18 — MVP shape: the eligibility gauntlet, top tier, and the U.S. vs. international tilt43:44 — Hot-seat watch: contexts around Doug Christie, Willie Green, Darko Rajaković, others46:17 — Sixth Man: role volatility, eligibility traps, and what voters really reward47:17 — Most Improved: high-ceiling leaps vs. low-baseline pop candidates51:17 — Defensive Player of the Year: the unicorn case vs. voter fragmentation51:42 — Executive of the Year narratives: asset plays, cap gymnastics, timing53:29 — Why 2024–25 on-court styles will be especially diverse and fun Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ICEBREAKER5:06 - The panel's choice of what sport that would like to be a pro athlete. MLB 13:46 - Has Kristine's interest grown with the Jays success in this year's playoffs.16:10 - Neel's Game 2 ALCS experience at Rogers Centre18:27 - Neel's surprises during the Wild Card series and Divisional Series'. 21:21 - Was Seattle's travel to Game 1 overblown, despite playing such a late Game 5 in the ALDS vs. Tigers? 23:28 - Jake's surprises of the playoffs25:55 - America's interest in LCS Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs not in either series. 30:11 - How big a chance did the Jays blow by not winning at least one of the first home two games vs. Seattle? 35:06 - Would Kristine's interest rise in baseball if the Jays continues being successful?NFL37:26 - Kristine's interest in football, especially coinciding the success of the nearby Buffalo Bills39:40 - Jake's surprises of NFL season45:01 - Should rookie QB's be thrust in the spotlight and start in their first year?50:17 - Is Bills' fan Neel NBA54:53 - Kristine's thoughts on upcoming season.57:09 - Are Knicks frontrunners in NBA Eastern Conference?1:00:06 - Will Mike Brown lead the Knicks to more success than Tom Thibodeau?1:06:27 - The panel's thoughts on Cooper Flagg. Will he have a standout season?1:21:46 - How much damage control does Adam Silver have in front of him, potentially putting games on streaming services, etc. 1:35:29 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX1:35:54 - Aaron Boone will remain as Yankees manager for next season.1:38:47 - The effort of NBA players will increase ‘significantly' if All-Star game is USA vs. The World.1:48:46 - Darko Rajaković will lead the Toronto Raptors to a conference semi-final.

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX0:00:25 - Aaron Boone will remain as Yankees manager for next season.0:03:18 - The effort of NBA players will increase ‘significantly' if All-Star game is USA vs. The World.0:13:17 - Darko Rajaković will lead the Toronto Raptors to a conference semi-final.

Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to break down what excites them about the upcoming Raptors season. They get into Brandon Ingram's impact on offence, RJ Barrett's long-term future, a full year of Immanuel Quickley, and whether Gradey Dick can make a leap. Plus: potential rivalries in the East, Matt Devlin calling meaningful games again, a pivotal year for Darko Rajaković, and more.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off Hour 2 by welcoming in Aaron Rose (0:45) to dive into the Raptors Summer League performance so far. They discuss if a Summer League title is a legitimate possibility, the mentality and coaching decisions that we have seen from Darko Rajaković and company, first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles, if Bobby Webster could be the Raps' next president, and more. Then, live from the Smoothie King Center, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show to tee up UFC 318 (25:40). They discuss what to expect from Holloway vs. Porier in the latter's retirement fight, if we will see a fight at the White House, what is next for Tom Aspinall, and more. They end off the show discussing the Leafs trading for Dakota Joshua and their opinions on the current forward group following the departure of Mitch Marner. 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (3:13). They discuss how he is approaching his first offseason as a member of the Capitals following a stellar debut season, playing with Ovechkin amidst the Gr8 Chase, and what it was like to play at the Bell Centre in the postseason. Then, he shares his thoughts on his chances to make the Canadian Olympic team following a Four-Nations snub. Later, Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins the show (26:30) from Las Vegas to discuss the team's performance and mentality throughout the NBA Summer League. They discuss the Raptors' young talent, his first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles, what Brandon Ingram brings to the squad, if he thinks the Raptors will make the playoffs this season, how Masai Ujiri impacted his career, his growth as a coach, and much more.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.

JD brings on Joseph Casciaro, lead Raptors and NBA reporter at theScore, to react to the Raptors locker room clean-out day and put a bow on their season (8:00). JD and Joseph chat about Scottie Barnes' improvements on defense and in leadership, how Darko Rajaković can be judged in a tanking season, what they'd like to hear from Masai Ujiri, next season's expectations and what may have gone overlooked. Afterwards, JD and Joseph look at the points of the interest in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Arden Zwelling, Blue Jays reporter, joins JD in-studio for the second hour to sift through the Jays' season thus far (52:00). JD and Arden discuss John Schneider's feel for taking out starting pitchers, how the Jays' base-running might improve, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as a leader, how Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension impacts what's next with Bo Bichette, and the status of Daulton Varsho and Max Scherzer. The show finishes with discussion of Paddy Pimblett's star-power following his victory over Michael Chandler at UFC 314 (1:29:00). 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.  

JD and Blake Murphy, co-host of Jays Talk Plus & The Raptors Show, start the show discussing the start to the Blue Jays' season following their win over the Nationals, the pitching staff amidst Max Scherzer's injury,  and Andres Gimenez' solid first impression (00:00). Then, they dive into the NBA, starting with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP campaign, before projecting prospects that may be available to the Raptors in the draft, and react to the news that Darko Rajaković's contract option was picked up for 2026-27 (29:44). Later, The Ringer's Tate Frazier joins the show to break down the NCAA Tournament, the feelings around Duke without Coach K, Cooper Flagg's dominance on the run to the Final Four, the depth amongst the top prospects in this year's draft class, and the future of NIL in college basketball (49:40). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:29:07). 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. 

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show discussing the Raptors' recent performance in New York and the pressure on head coach Darko Rajaković. They also address the Blue Jays' negative reputation, referencing a recent piece by Shi Davidi. Can the Jays turn it around? (31:29)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.

Blake Murphy from The Raptors Show joins JD in-studio to dive into the Raptors' losing season (00:00). What are the biggest issues? How solvable are they? How do we evaluate the rest of the season?  Is there concerns about head coach Darko Rajaković? Has Scottie Barnes progressed this season? What will it take to trade Jakob Poeltl? Later, Sportsnet Maple Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, discusses the Leafs' biggest surprises and disappointments at the halfway point of the regular season (52:00). JD and Luke discuss the goaltending, John Tavares, Jake McCabe's injury and being selective about fights, Auston Matthews' participation at the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament and Phillipe Myers getting an extension. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:29:00) 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.

Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins the show to talk with JD about if the Toronto Raptors' tank is dead, which teams will finish below them in the standings, the cellar teams, players returning from injury, Toronto's struggles in the clutch, players who could be traded, and Darko Rajaković's recent comments on Scottie Barnes' threes (00:00). Then, the two discuss the Juan Soto to the Blue Jays rumours and the underwhelming 'Plan B' (32:23). Afterwards, Jim Bowden, MLB analyst and insider for CBS Sports, joins the program to dive into the Winter Meetings, Juan Soto's future, the Jays' free agent strategy, the issues with the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s looming free agency, Rōki Sasaki, players linked to Toronto, and Alex Bregman's market (49:28). JD and the producers finish the show with 'What We Missed' (1:19:39).   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. 

Listen to Darko Rajaković's full end-of-season availability. Afterwards, William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss their thoughts on all the final media interviews with Raptors players as they close out the season. 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.

William Lou of The Raptors Show wraps up the Raptors' losing season; How did they get to this point? Do they have an identity? How do they develop a culture moving forward? What's the next jump for Scottie look like? How was Darko Rajaković's first season as head coach? How do they compare to past bad Raptors teams? What's Masai Ujiri's future with MLSE? Next up, Michael Collins, Senior Golf Analyst with ESPN and former PGA caddie, discusses Scottie Scheffler's dominance, how Scheffler compares to Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau and the biggest losers from the weekend (50:00).  The show ends with JD's thoughts on UFC 300, and Sheldon Keefe's interesting answer to fans 70-goal excitement. 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.  

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is currently leading an inquiry into Jontay Porter, a dual position player for Toronto, in the face of suspicions related to gambling. Toronto Raptors coach, Darko Rajakovi?, acknowledged his awareness of the situation just before the team's match on a recent Monday night. It came to light when a representative of the league verified the commencement of the inquiry. Porter's performance during the matches held on January 26 and March 20 are the objects of interest within the investigation. It was reported that Porter made transient appearances for both games before exiting on the pretext of ailment or injury. The info was first disclosed by ESPN. Amidst the specifics, Porter's encounter with the Los Angeles Clippers consisted of a participation time of 4 minutes and 24 seconds, while during his run against Sacramento, his playing time spanned 2:43. Coach Rajakovi? showed faith in the sincerity of his players, stating he never doubts player injuries and reaffirming his belief in their honesty. In both matches under scrutiny, Porter's performance failed to match the betting predictions in relation to total points, rebounds, and three point shots made. Specifically, in the Clippers game, Porter did not achieve the betting odds of netting 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists; he ended with nil points, three rebounds, and a single assist. For the game against the Kings, the betting lines centered around accumulating 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. However, Porter ended that game also with zero points, supplemented with merely two rebounds. The distance between Porter's achievements and the prop wager lines suggests a substantial discrepancy. Porter was noticeably absent from the home game the Raptors had against the Brooklyn side on the very Monday mentioned earlier, with the reason cited as personal. Correspondingly, he was not present for the subsequent loss against Washington, once again due to personal reasons. It was also observed that prior to the Monday evening game against the Nets, Porter's locker was conspicuously vacant of any personal affects, although his name plate remained affixed. When Coach Rajakovi? was questioned about the occurrence, he confessed he had not shared the matter with the rest of the team. Rajakovi? stated that the team's reaction remained a mystery to him but added that such challenging situations are undesirable for any individual or team. As a necessity, they just have to cope with it and this revealed the understanding nature of the team toward the crisis. Twenty-four-year-old Jontay Porter, brother of Denver forward Michael Porter, holds a record of averaging 4.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 26 games, which included five starts. Over the course of the 2020-21 season, the 6-foot-10 Porter was also among the players for Memphis for a total 11 games. The NBA has rules in place to counteract such instances, requiring players to undergo one 'anti-gambling training session conducted by their Team and/or the NBA' on a yearly basis. This seems pertinent, as four G league players have faced suspensions ranging between three to five games this season, due to violations of gambling policies. During 2022, there was a pronounced wave of disqualification for six NBA 2K League players who had defied the league's regulations relating to gambling. The NBA policy is very clear: any player wagering anything of value on games or events in the NBA or the NBA G League can face a scale of sanctions from Commissioner Adam Silver. Washington forward Corey Kispert stressed on the simplicity and clarity of the rules, which were laid out before the season began. It is well-known that NBA has had commercial alliances with gaming companies over the years, and lists FanDuel Sportsbook and DraftKings as its official gaming partners. The NBA further practices relations with no less than 24 additional gaming operators. Nonetheless, gambling is not without its serious risks, as underscored by Cleveland Cavaliers' coach J.B. Bickerstaff who experienced threats from bettors during the last season. Bickerstaff revealed that the bettors had acquired his telephone number and sent him threatening messages about his family and place of residence. Expressing his concerns, Bickerstaff affirmed it's a fine line to tread. Such perilous incidents reveal the hidden threats behind the glamorous veil of sports betting. In the midst of this, public criticism from bettors is a common grievance among other players. Raptors forward Jordan Nwora remarked that he and his fellow players frequently receive feedback on how their performance influences gamblers. He added that such conversations are a part of the NBA culture. In a surprising turn of events, Major League Baseball (MLB) player Shohei Ohtani denied any involvement in sports betting nor being involved in settling any gambling-related debts of his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. His comments broke the silence about the allegations of illegal gambling and theft leveraged against him. Real News Now Connect with Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/realnewsnow Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp End Wokeness: https://endthewokeness.com #realnewsnow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss Darko Rajaković's uniqueness as a coach, his friendship with Kyle Lowry, facing the Raptors in a playoff series and how players can last in the NBA. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy kick off the program with Raptors guard Garrett Temple discussing how Darko Rajaković approaches lineup decisions, staying ready for action and Scottie's change in leadership since being sidelined (07:04). Later, Raptors Community Ambassador Jamaal Magloire previews this weekend's Tournament of Stars charity game which he will suit up in (49:50). Finally, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic tees up tonight's matchup against the OKC Thunder (01:18:32). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss their takeaways from Darko Rajaković's coaching clinic and Gradey Dick's comments on his viral jersey swap with Anthony Black. Afterwards, James Herbert, NBA writer for CBS Sports, discusses his latest piece on Kyle Lowry making a difference in Philadelphia (24:21). Following that, Will and Blake react to some of the insane dunks in the NBA on Monday night and reflect on their own athletic feats (49:32). Finally, Canada's Senior Women's National team coach Victor Lapena joins the show to give his thoughts on the draw results for Paris 2024, Spanish coaching, and the future of his team (01:21:20). 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.

William Lou and guest host Amit Mann kick things off reviewing the back-end of Toronto's rotation and how it shapes up ahead of next season. Then, Sportsnet's Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton stops by to discuss Darko Rajaković's coaching performance during this rollercoaster season (29:47). Later on, NBA analyst Marc Stein weighs in on the MVP debate and the sudden dip in scoring since the All-Star break (50:00). 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.

William Lou is joined by guest host (and Raptors Show producer) Amit Mann! The guys discuss the Raptors' loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday and the team's current defensive flaws. Also, Will and Amit weigh in on Immanuel Quickley's continued offensive development and the NBA's evolving tank-a-thon landscape. Afterwards, the guys are joined by former Raptors G/F C.J. Miles to discuss his impressions of Gradey Dick, his experience being a member of the “Bench Mob,” and the biggest challenges facing first-year head coach Darko Rajaković (30:40). Later, Will and Amit indulge in a Raptors Show mailbag, tackling a variety of questions from listeners (49:50)!   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.

Former NBA assistant and video coach Steve Jones Jr. joins JD to analyze the Raptors' young core, what they can mold into, Darko Rajaković's imprint, Scottie Barnes' next steps, Immanuel Quickley's ceiling and more (6:00). After the break, the gents continue the conversation around Gradey Dick and the Raptors' future. Next, Brian Boyle, former Maple Leaf forward and NHL Network analyst, checks-in with JD to describe the locker-room feeling of a team on a win streak, the mentality of depth players trying to find roles, how it's like being named in the NHL rumour mill, and rampaging Matt Rempe (50:00). The gents end the show with 'What We Missed!' 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.  

William Lou and guest host Vivek Jacob recap last night's win over the Brooklyn Nets and why Darko Rajaković sees shades of Manu Ginobili in RJ Barrett. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Alvin Williams joins the show to reflect on playing alongside Vince Carter and watching his rise to stardom (27:30). Later, NBA analyst Marc Stein offers his take on the latest NBA rumours including Trae Young's future in Atlanta (49:21). 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.

William Lou and guest host Vivek Jacob discuss Immanuel Quickley's progress since joining the Raptors and how Darko Rajaković is handling practices. Next, Will sits down with Garrett Temple to discuss his role with the NBPA and his family's ties to countering racism (27:32). Later on, Seerat Sohi of The Ringer dishes on her concerns for title contenders from both conferences (50:22). 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.

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins William Lou from OVO Athletic Centre to discuss the pledge from his family to help children at three hospitals around the world, before getting into the state of his team, Scottie Barnes' potential, his chat with Phil Jackson and his view on cellphones in the locker room at halftime. 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.

William Lou is joined in-studio by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore to look at title contenders, up and coming NBA trios, and the recent Wembanyama-Holmgren rivalry. Later, Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins the show to discuss "BBQ", Gradey Dick's development, meeting Phil Jackson and plenty more (49:41)! Finally, CityNews journalist and Raptors905 sideline reporter, Lindsay Dunn pops by to recap what went down at Raptors' practice and the latest around the G-League (01:11:55). 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.

Mike and lead NBA pundit, AV, start by explaining how Mike provides excellent wedding entertainment (3:15), and then begin the show by discussing the moment with Jerry Krause's wife, Thelma (4:12), Spoelstra getting the bag, his value, and the deals “convenient timing” (8:06). Next, Mike points out Kawhi Leonard's curious decision with his recent contract extension (19:37), asks AV what his value of the dual Lebron James x Bronny James 1/1 signed card is (23:45), before wrapping up with a quick note on the Wizards Pistons trade (30:48), and with thoughts on a couple of heated coach rants from Mike Brown and Darko Rajaković (33:10).Make sure to follow the following resources: • @FiddlesPicks on X.com • FiddlesPicks.Substack.com free gambling newsletter • FantasyBasketballInternational.com

Mike and lead NBA pundit, AV, start by explaining how Mike provides excellent wedding entertainment (3:15), and then begin the show by discussing the moment with Jerry Krause's wife, Thelma (4:12), Spoelstra getting the bag, his value, and the deals “convenient timing” (8:06). Next, Mike points out Kawhi Leonard's curious decision with his recent contract extension (19:37), asks AV what his value of the dual Lebron James x Bronny James 1/1 signed card is (23:45), before wrapping up with a quick note on the Wizards Pistons trade (30:48), and with thoughts on a couple of heated coach rants from Mike Brown and Darko Rajaković (33:10). --- For all of Michael's NBA/NFL Gambling content follow: - On X.com - @FiddlesPicks --- FiddlesPicks.Substack.com for a Free Gambling Newsletter --- The Advantage Sports Betting Podcast for all NFL shows Please like, subscribe and join the FBI Discord Channel for more fantasy basketball content: https://discord.gg/fantasy-basketball-international-782940327291125761 https://www.fbi-basketball.com --- Intro credit: All I Need - Anfa Rose & Manu Crooks

We are incredibly excited to share this interview with Portland Trail Blazers star Anfernee Simons. Ant is such a bright young talent in the NBA and we were so impressed by his mindset. Topics include: JJ and Tommy open with Western Conference odds and the Darko Rajaković rant on the referees after the Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers game. Then Ant joins the show and opens up with a story about JJ Redick humbling him during his second year. Then Simons talks about Evan Turner as his team vet, being the only American player to go straight from high school to the pros, learning from Damian Lillard, developing a clutch mentality, his favorite "Dame Time" moments ever, what he considers to be the best scorers in the NBA and much more. Enjoy the episode! Subscribe to The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter YouTube channel today for more NBA analysis, player interviews and highlights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour three, we celebrate the anniversary of the debut of The Sopranos on HBO back in 1999. Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković was outraged last night with the officiating in the Raptors-Lakers game. Plus, Hoch and Solana both agree the idea of the Dolphins moving on from Tua or McDaniel seems absurd.  

It's a sports themed Keefer Madness tonight as Raptors coach Darko Rajaković blasted NBA officials after a 1 point loss to the Lakers

Dennis Schröder joins William Lou to reflect on the Raptors' last two games in Los Angeles and share his thoughts on Darko Rajaković's rant criticizing the officials. Schröder also discusses adapting to his new role off the bench, the team playing with more cohesiveness since the Knicks trade, and how the team spent their day off in L.A. 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.

William Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong discuss the Raptors' loss to the Clippers on the second night of a back-to back with a shorthanded lineup. After the break, the trio react to the breaking news that Darko Rajaković was officially fined $25k for his post-game rant on Tuesday (37:08). Later on, Raptors point guard Dennis Schröder stops by to reflect on his team's last two games in Los Angeles, Darko's rant, and adapting to his role off the bench (49:48). 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.

The Miami Heat's head coach Erik Spoelstra signs a record-setting 8 year/$120 million dollar contract while Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković rips into refs last night after a 1-point loss to LeBron and the Lakers. One coach is getting paid while the other is gonna get fined... Plus, has Steve Kerr gone too far in defending Steph Curry? How frustrated should Trae Young be right now and why doesn't Domantas Sabonis get more love from the league and fans? Also, does Amin FINALLY lose WORD COUNT? What are you waiting for, it's time for Oddball!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(00:00) Jerry Jones says he "couldn't be more pleased" with Mike McCarthy. What does this actually mean? (23:19) Darko Rajaković calls out refs for Lakers getting so many more free throws. Does the Raptors coach have a point? (37:34) Temperatures are expected to be sub-zero for Dolphins at Chiefs. Should the Chiefs be favored by 4? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinton Yates, Woody Paige, Israel Gutierrez, and Monica McNutt join Tony Reali to discuss Pete Carroll being out as the Seahawks head coach, what they think of the Chicago Bears' decision to bring back Matt Eberflus as head coach, and if they agree with Raptors' coach Darko Rajaković comment's on officiating in the Raptors/Lakers game last night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Miami Heat's head coach Erik Spoelstra signs a record-setting 8 year/$120 million dollar contract while Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković rips into refs last night after a 1-point loss to LeBron and the Lakers. One coach is getting paid while the other is gonna get fined... Plus, has Steve Kerr gone too far in defending Steph Curry? How frustrated should Trae Young be right now and why doesn't Domantas Sabonis get more love from the league and fans? Also, does Amin FINALLY lose WORD COUNT? What are you waiting for, it's time for Oddball!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben, Woods, and Paul are here for you on a Wednesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay as we thank our listeners for some good news yesterday, and talk about fitness tests back in school. Then Ben sets the menu for today's show which includes an EPIC rant from Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković which kind of sets the tone for today's show. Then at the bottom of the hour we talk about plans for next week's shows and discuss the Aztecs surviving against San Jose State with an 81-78 win! Listen here!

The Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković goes OFF on the official post game against the Lakers Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS The Morning Animals on XListen to past episodes HERE!Follow The Morning Animals Podcast on Apple and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto's impressive win over the Golden State Warriors on the road and RJ Barrett's 37-point performance before discussing trade rumours surrounding Pascal Siakam. Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the team handled the OG Anunoby trade in Detroit, how RJ and Immanuel Quickley have fit in, evaluating Darko Rajaković in his rookie season, and more (53:20). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex go around the NBA (1:18:57).  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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Dennis Schröder aka The Playboy Man of the Year to chat about what Gary Trent Jr. brings to the closing lineup, how Darko Rajaković approaches in-game adjustment, what Thad Young and Garrett Temple bring to the behind-the-scenes conversations in the locker room, starting line-up changes, what it's like to guard Jamal Murray, and his history of trash-talking with former teammate Jeff Teague.  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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto's win over Charlotte before they're joined by Dennis Schröder aka The Playboy Man of the Year to chat about what Gary Trent Jr. brings to the closing lineup, how Darko Rajaković approaches in-game adjustment, what Thad Young and Garrett Temple bring to the behind-the-scenes conversations in the locker room, starting line-up changes, what it's like to guard Jamal Murray, and his history of trash-talking with former teammate Jeff Teague (17:32). Tom Haberstroh of “The Finder” discusses James Harden and the Clippers, and more (35:34). Oren Weisfeld on Scottie Barnes' progression and what the Raptors should prioritize this season (50:25). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong go around the NBA (1:26:48).  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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto's impressive win over the Phoenix Suns at home, before they're joined by Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to chat about Scottie's fourth quarter performance and Darko Rajaković's rotation (34:17). Dennis Schröder joins the program to discuss his game-clinching basket against the Suns, why the Raptors seem to step up against better opponents, why O.G. Anunoby deserves consideration for Defensive Player of the Year, the infamous team plane delay from New York this week, who is involved in the Raptors "booray" games, the story behind his FIBA World Cup championship ring, and more (50:00)! Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong discuss Alex's losing bet, their meeting with Yuta Watanabe, and pick Raptors players for a pick-up game (01:15:42).  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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto's franchise-record-setting win over the Pistons, before diving into Friday's In-Season Tournament loss to the Boston Celtics, Darko Rajaković's coaching decisions, a Fat Joe cameo at the arena, and more. JE Skeets of the No Dunks Podcast looks back on the 2021 draft class, Scottie's leap in year three, if Cade Cunningham would still go first overall today, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP case (49:43). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex learn some Chinese NBA nicknames (01:27:57). 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.

On the latest episode of #thisleague UNCUT, Chris Haynes and Marc Stein preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals but also start to turn their attention to the offseason chaos that awaits. They discuss the prospect of a significant trade at the top of June 22 draft, Toronto's hiring of Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajaković to fill the league's final head coaching vacancy and the latest with Kyrie Irving's looming free agency ... including potential interest from Houston.    #fsr #2prosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.