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Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to get into how NBA coverage has evolved, the impact of nostalgia, and the possibility of Joel Embiid on the Toronto Raptors (00:00). Cam Janssen, former NHL'er and co-host of the Cam & Strick Podcast, chats about the pod's Brady Tkachuk clip that went viral, the Tkachuk brothers' media tour, Alex Ovechkin's chase, how Jordan Binnington is being perceived by St. Louis fans, the Blues as a crucial trade deadline team, and Brayden Schenn's value plus fit on the Maple Leafs (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:23:00)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 JD in-studio to sift through Blake's Raptors trade deadline primer (00:00). How important is the Raptors financial flexibility? Why are the Raptors being linked to Brandon Ingram and how would he fit on the team? What's spurring Scottie Barnes' positive improvement? Will the Raptors get into a better tank position if or when they trade their veteran players? JD and Blake then touch on Immanuel Quickley and a comparison for Barnes (36:00). Toronto Blue Jay Ernie Clement chats about his Buffalo Bills heartache, social media and group chats in the off-season, his approach going into the 2025 season, lessons from past seasons and playing third base (50:00). JD then deconstructs two narratives: Chiefs are bad for football and that Vancouver Canucks coverage is toxic (1:13:00). The show ends 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.  

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 112-98 loss to the New York Knicks game. Will gives his three things for the game: Raptors showing fight defensively in first half, Immanuel Quickley's bounce back, and the bench struggling. Then, Alex joins the program to take fan questions on whether Darko Rajakovic is still getting a response from the team, Darko's poor record of challenges, Jakob Poeltl trade proposals, and more.Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Davion MitchellGerald Henderson award: Landry ShametMost Important Guy: Chris Boucher#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.Hello and Welcome is presented by Betway. https://betway.caOnly Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.Download the Betway app: https://betway.onelink.me/3010529547/...Tangerine: www.tangerine.caGreta Bar YYZ: https://www.gretabar.com/locations/to...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.

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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week with a focus on all the major Toronto sports teams. Ben Ennis & Daniele Franceschi start on the Maple Leafs and bring on Sportsnet's own Luke Fox to join the conversation. The Leafs reporter gives his take on the feeling around the team and the injury to Anthony Stolarz last night as the three debate their level of concern around the time he'll miss and what it means for Toronto. They also get into how the goaltending will be handled moving forward while he's out before getting into some of the positives around the team led first and foremost by the play of Max Pacioretty. Then to close the week off, the hosting duo split the final segment of today's show between Jays and Raptors talk. For this, B&D welcome in-studio a man who knows both well, SN590's own Blake Murphy. The host of The Raptors Show gets into last night's loss and just how good this team can be without star Scottie Barnes. The trio then delve into if the Heat will trade Jimmy Butler and what teams could be a good fit for him. Next the two hosts get into some baseball talk with the Blue Jays Talk Plus host; getting his thoughts on the start of this offseason and the moves Toronto made (and missed out on) this week around the Winter Meetings before looking ahead to what they think is next for the Jays.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, 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. 

The Toronto Argonauts are Grey Cup Champions! (00:00) Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins JD to discuss the boxing and MMA fights from the weekend, the real win for the Raptors, RJ Barrett's progression and role on the team, how to fix the NBA's Emirates Cup, and stats you should know (5:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst, breaks down how the Bills ended the Chiefs' undefeated streak, the surging Steelers, the AFC North, and a positive sign for Caleb Williams (52:00).  The show ends with JD's thoughts on Jon Jones and 'What We Missed!' (1:31:00).  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 opens the show explaining one thing that makes sense about the Blue Jays offseason, before sharing his confusion about why the Raptors have the worst defensive rating in the NBA (00:00). Nazem Kadri, Calgary Flames forward and author of Dreamer: My Life On The Edge, joins JD to discuss why he got his book out before retirement, his battles for a spot and recognition in the NHL, showing personality in the league, Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel, how his tenure ended with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the level of modern trash-talk (15:00). JD touches on tonight's marquee Thursday Night Football game, before bringing on Matt Bonner, co-host of The Raptors Show, former Raptor and two-time NBA champion (45:00). JD asks Matt why the Raptors why they keep blowing fourth quarter leads, what we've learned about RJ Barrett, what's wrong with their defence, the most surprising improvements from Gradey Dick, and what the most intriguing question is when Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley return. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:28:00) 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.  

The Raptors Show co-host, Blake Murphy, joins JD at the top of the program to preview the Raptors' season. The two talk about the team rebuilding, expectations for the core in '24-25, and what they need to see from Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes (00:00). Then, the Athletic's Zach Harper joins JD to talk about their overrated and underrated storylines including Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama's connection, the new wave of players, Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets, Joel Embiid and the 76ers, the Oklahoma City Thunder's dynasty potential, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the properly rated New York Knicks (51:01).   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. 

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 catch the show live from Monday to Friday on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, SN+ and Sportsnet 360 from 11am-12pm ET.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 and Alex provide a career update before sharing their favorite memories from “The Raptors Show” (31:38). Later, they recap “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King” (1:18:20) and chat about Smeagol's birthday, Pippin becoming Alex's favorite hobbit, winners and losers from the battle of Minas Tirith, Frodo returning to the Shire with nine fingers, why Gandalf is basically Garrett Temple, and more.

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.  

William Lou is joined by guest host (and Raptors Show producer) Amit Mann! The guys discuss their goals and expectations for the Raptors' young core over the team's final 20 regular-season games. Afterwards, NBA Insider Marc Stein (in Manchester, UK) stops by to chat about his latest trip across the pond, the NBA MVP race, and his current NBA Finals favourites (29:00). Next, the guys are joined by Mark Jackson, former NBA head coach and host of The Mark Jackson Show, to discuss his new media venture, his desire to return to coaching, the origins of his iconic broadcasting catchphrases, and his experience playing in Toronto (49:55). Later, Steve Jones Jr., former NBA coach and co-host of The Dunker Spot podcast, checks in to discuss the continued development of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the Bucks' chances of emerging from the East, and the L.A. Clippers' ceiling this season (01:20:45). 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.

We're chatting about everything Raptors in this edition of Hoopsology. Matt and Justin welcome Producer/Host of the Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590 The Fan, Amit Mann to discuss how the Raptors are adjusting to losing Fred Van Fleet and Pascal Siakam, a new head coach, basketball culture in Canada, and the recent controversial calls in the NBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and Alex chat about Pascal Siakam's return to Toronto, the behind-the-scenes story of Will receiving a dap from Fred VanVleet, and how to make All-Star weekend better before Alex provides a non-update on his next career move (58:29), what post-Raptors Show life is like, 10 Big Macs vs 100 McNuggets, the biggest celebrity sightings on his LA trip, and the search for an ‘01 Civic replacement. Finally, Will and Alex journey to Middle Earth (1:26:40) and review the 2001 epic fantasy adventure film “The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.”

Blake Murphy, Co-Host of The Raptors Show, joins JD in-studio to get into the Raptors' roster management and their identity moving forward (00:00). Next, Brady Quinn, former quarterback turned NFL Insider, comes on the show to tee-up the Super Bowl and give his final score prediction (50:00). The show ends with debate about the best way to watch the big game Sunday night.  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 Will Lou, co-host  of The Raptors Show, to discuss Scottie Barnes' development, the Raptors' challenge of building around him, and NBA scoring reaching higher and higher levels (10:00). Next up, 11-time All-Star and Hockey Hall of Famer, Chris Pronger joins the show to chat about his new career, All-Star weekend in Toronto, hitting Justin Bieber, and how to build team toughness (50:00). Finally, Boston's baseball pulse Jared Carrabis checks-in to give his thoughts about former Red Sox, now Blue Jay, Justin Turner (1:20:00).  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.  

Udonis Haslem gets his jersey retired, Pascal Siakam is traded to the Indiana Pacers, The Memphis Grizzlies have promising young players, and the Boston Celtics are dominant again.Rate, Comment and FollowSocials:@PlayoffFoul@KennySpenceNBA@FrankyG_@SaucyTakezIG - BlackGlowMusic

William Lou and Blake Murphy send off Alex Wong in style. But first, they discuss the Raptors' sudden offensive boom. Next, producer JR Manatad gets his long-awaited Raptors Show chain. (51:24). Then they pivot to a final episode of Around the NBA featuring the NBA's new Netflix show, and the Pistons chasing another historic losing streak (1:00:19). Finally, members from all around the industry share their tributes and goodbyes for Alex (1:17:11).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 kicks off today's show alongside Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, talking about the new-look Raptors, Darko Rajaković's improvement, Immanuel Quickley's early returns, and Pascal Siakam's fit and trade value. Plus, where's Gradey Dick? (00:00). Next, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs' reluctance to start Dennis Hildeby, Ilya Samsonov's return to the team, Matthew Knies' progress, Nick Robertson's near future, and the idea of Corey Perry as a Leaf (55:00). JD and Armen 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.

On the final hour of today's FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and guest host Jesse Rubinoff turn to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli for his thoughts on the Maple Leafs. Frank weighs in on Toronto's situation in goal, William Nylander's impending new contract, and where the team ranks within the Eastern Conference. Later on, Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins the program to discuss how the recent trade changed the “vibes” around the Raptors, what this upcoming road trip will show us about the team, and what's ahead for the future of Toronto's “new” squad (22:30). 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.

RJ Barrett returns to his hometown in a trade that sends him and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn. We're joined by Imman Adan, of Prose & Claws, as we discuss how both teams actually got better in the deal.We also talk about whether or not more NBA teams should start looking to draft experienced college players again.Be sure to comment, rate and follow.Socials:@PlayoffFoul@KennySpenceNBA@FrankyG_@SaucyTakez@Imman_AdanIG - BlackGlowMusic

It's an emergency pod edition of the Raptors Show, as Blake Murphy breaks down reports that OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn have been traded to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickly, and a 2024 second-round pick. He's joined by a number of analysts and writers to break it down from every perspective, including Sportsnet's Michael Grange (6:42), Raptors Show co-host Will Lou (19:02), The Score's Joe Wolfond (53:07), ESPN's Bobby Marks (1:00:54), The Athletic's Eric Koreen (1:02:27), and Raptors Republic's Samson Folk (1:22:44). 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, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to banter about their holiday sports wish-list, pressure on the Blue Jays and the Raptors' direction (00:00). Next, Alex Wong, co-host and producer of The Raptors Show, takes Ben's spot in-studio to chat about some Raptors history lessons and 'what if's' from Alex's book, 'PreHistoric.'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 discuss: the Clippers' winning streak, Amir Coffey's nicknames, revisiting the 2022-23 Raptors bingo card, Pascal's potential extension, first quarter NBA awards, and 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap the first night of the In-Season Tournament knockout round. Mike Scotto of HoopsHype chats about whether the Raptors will be the swing team for this year's trade deadline (27:55). Dan Woike of The LA Time chats about where the Lakers stand heading into tonight's matchup against the Suns (49:30). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex officially begin Shohei Ohtani Watch on the Raptors Show (01:17:50). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong answer listener questions about Pascal and O.G., the front office, the bench unit, which Raptor they would take to karaoke, “Plans” vs. “Transatlanticism,” Alex's 2001 Honda Civic, who would win in a UFC fight, and much more. Later, they give their appreciation for their most dedicated listeners and award the Raptors Show chain of the week. 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.

Raptors veteran Garrett Temple sits down with Will Lou to chat about life as a 14-year vet, helping Gradey Dick and Scottie Barnes, and the generational gaps in the league. Then, play-by-play voice Matt Devlin joins Will and Blake Murphy to discuss the state of the Raptors, and offers some much-needed career advice (22:38). Later on, Trey Kerby of No Dunks delivers an inside look at the Chicago Bulls (49:34). Finally, The Raptors Show chain of the week is awarded to producer Derrick Brandao (01:14:09). 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 Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning rewind to the Raptors' disappointing game in Orlando last night, before sharing what needs to change ahead of tonight's contest against Indiana. Blake Murphy, Sportsnet NBA analyst and co-host of The Raptors Show, stops by to chat about the Raps' tendency to fall behind early in games and the looming decisions for this organization. Later on, former NHL centre and current analyst for NHL Network, Brian Boyle weighs in on what he's seen from some of his former teammates in Toronto, the state of the "core four", and how far he sees this team going come playoff time (27:14). 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 sits down with Gary Trent Jr. to discuss how the Raptors can improve on offense, Gradey Dick's development, and what he thinks of Will's outfits. Sportsnet's own Michael Grange shares some In-Season tournament ideas with Blake Murphy (26:33). Tim MacMahon of ESPN stops by to share some updates on Western Conference teams (49:46). Alex Wong talks to Will and Souchi Terada of MassLive about the Hauser Brothers and karaoke (01:15:28). Finally, Will and Alex hand out the Raptors Show chain of the week! 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 is joined by Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, to talk about Zach Lavine's fit with the Raptors, the "stats you should know" about this team, and Toronto's first In-Season Tournament game tipping off tonight (00:00).  JD then gives his thoughts on Joe Burrow's injury and Dillon Brooks' ascent (50:00). To close the week, Jon Morosi, MLB Network insider, joins JD to delve into Alek Manoah and Shohei Ohtani's future (1:25:00).  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 affiliation. 

This week we are joined by co-host of The Raptors Show on Sportsnet and author of the NEW book, Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable Origin Story of the Toronto Raptors - it's Alex Wong! We chat about the start of the franchise, the NBA in Toronto, and above all else, Freddie's terrible internet connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by co-host of The Raptors Show on Sportsnet and author of the NEW book, Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable Origin Story of the Toronto Raptors - it's Alex Wong! We chat about the start of the franchise, the NBA in Toronto, and above all else, Freddie's terrible internet connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 William Lou, host of The Raptors Show, joins JD to discuss the Raptors' 23-point comeback, Toronto's rivalry with the Boston Celtics, and how Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes coexist (5:00). Next, mixed martial artists Mike Malott and Charles Jourdain, join JD in-studio to discuss their nicknames, becoming friends, the difference venues make in fights, improving MMA coverage and GSP as a trailblazer (34:00). Sid Seixeiro, host of Breakfast Television, comes on to discuss the Buffalo Bills, the Jays looking to do "something big", if TFC can bounce-back and Toronto sports insecurities (58:00).   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. 

Will Lou and Alex Wong provide an oral history of almost hooping with Adam Sandler (6:00) before diving into their behind-the-scenes highlights from the “Prehistoric” book launch (23:00) at the University of Toronto. Later, the two answer listener questions (56:00) divided into several categories including fashion (the best fit at the book launch, wearing merch from two different NBA teams at the same time), basketball-adjacent (how did Dennis Schroder become a Raptors Show regular? how many players on the team know Will Lou?), cats (how does Alex feel about cats? Why does Will have three cats?), food and drink (Hong Kong specialty cuisine, dream patty collab), assorted (Christmas wish list, Will's skincare routine), and 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.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider for DailyFaceoff.com, to discuss the Maple Leafs' start to the season, Boston's continued dominance despite enduring significant roster changes, Michael Andlauer's refreshingly honest media conference, and the NHL's lack of transparency regarding the Shane Pinto situation. Afterwards, the guys connect with Will Lou, host of The Raptors Show, to chat about the Raptors' impressive win over the Bucks, Jakob Poeltl's strong bounce back performance on Wednesday night, and early impressions of Gradey Dick (27:31). 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are all Raptors today ahead of the season opener when they host the T-Wolves in Toronto. We start with Ramona Shelburne from ESPN (8:57), who takes us through why the Raptors don't rebuild like most teams and then has a specific read on what's next for Pascal Siakam. Then, the legend of Wemby grows and James Harden is playing games, just not basketball. Next, we are courtside with William Lou from The Raptors Show just ahead of the game for season predictions, decoding the mixed messages and whether or not big names will be walked to free agency (25:44). We close with Eric Smith and Paul Jones, their years together calling games, opening day memories and what a new-look Darko-coached team looks like (56:30). 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 World Series is set and JD Bunkis shares how the Philadelphia Phillies have broken his brain. He then goes into his thoughts on the action from opening night in the NBA (00:01). Senior managing editor at The Athletic James Mirtle joins JD then to go over the Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Capitals (11:23). Do we have a goaltending controversy on our hands? Should we still be anxious about the blue line? And how does James like the new additions? JD then welcomes on Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, to preview the start of a new season of basketball in Toronto (50:01)! What are Blake and JD most excited to see? What is the current ceiling for this team? And do we finally have a better idea of the direction of the franchise?  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.

JD starts the show focusing on Joe Burrow playing  through a calf injury to secure the Bengals' first win on Monday night (00:00). William Lou, Co-Host of The Raptors Show, then joins JD to discuss the Raptors' interest in Damian Lillard, if the move would make the team into a contender, what a potential trade package might look like, and if they'd rather lose O.G. Anunoby or Scottie Barnes in a deal (12:00) In the podcast-only portion, the guys get into show reboots, if Oregon got help to beat Colorado, and rollercoaster rides (49:30).  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 Alex Wong welcome Blake Murphy into the “Raptors Show” universe full-time and discuss their upcoming plans for the season before onboarding Blake with a “Raptors Show” quiz. They discuss the latest rumours surrounding Dame Lillard (31:00) and whether the Raptors make sense as a potential trade partner before diving into a myriad of NBA topics including how Nick Nurse plans on using Joel Embiid this season, Jamal Murray not bringing the Larry O'Brien trophy to Kitchener, and Hakeem Olajuwon's $50k workout. Finally, Will and Alex (1:20:00) wrap up their summer-long Lord of the Rings conversation, discuss their sports media journey, and look forward to year three of the show. 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.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and new co-host of The Raptors Show, stopping by in studio to discuss the Blue Jays' series against the Yankees, Kevin Gausman's strong outing on Wednesday night, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s knee injury, Cavan Biggio's recent heater, and which team might be the ideal playoff opponent for the Blue Jays. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined in studio by Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning (26:06) to chat about their foray into the morning show slot, the Blue Jays' playoff pursuit, why this team could be well-equipped to make a post-season run, and the current tenor surrounding the Maple Leafs. 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.

Will Lou has been one of the most prolific basketball writers in Toronto for the past 10 years. From grinding away with Raptors Republic to having The Raptors Show with Will Lou on Sportsnet he's seen and done it all. In this conversation we talk hoops, making the jump from starting out wanting to be a Doctor to his career as a broadcaster covering the NBA's only team north of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Will Lou, host of the Raptors Show, checking in to discuss Canada's win over Slovenia on Wednesday, Dillon Brooks' importance to this Canada team, Jordi Fernandez's performance during his first tournament at the helm, potential looming roster decisions for the Olympics next summer, the luxury of having a player of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's calibre, and the possibility of a gold medal matchup against Team USA. Afterwards, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Chris Berman (26:00), long-time studio host for ESPN, to chat about tonight's Lions-Chiefs showdown, Nick Bosa's new deal, the Bills' outlook for their 2023 campaign, and his Super Bowl prediction for this season. Ailish and Jesse close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli dropping by to discuss the Leafs landing Tyler Bertuzzi, John Klingberg, and Max Domi on one-year deals, Ryan O'Reilly's exit, the residual cap implications associated with Toronto's additions, and other moves that could be on the horizon. Later, William Lou, host of The Raptors Show, joins Ailish and Justin in-studio to chat about Fred VanVleet's departure from Toronto, the Raptors quickly pivoting to Dennis Schroder, the front office's commitment to this current core, and the latest trade speculation surrounding Pascal Siakam (26:14).  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 Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Will Lou, host of the Raptors Show, joins us to discuss Toronto landing Gradey Dick in the NBA Draft, how new head coach Darko Rajakovic might utilize his skill set, and Fred VanVleet's uncertain future with the team. Then, Bill Merrifield, dad of Whit, stops by to share his thoughts on the Blue Jays' season thus far, his son's All-Star candidacy, and what it's been like following Whit's career (22:46). Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Kansas Jayhawks assistant coach Jeremy Case to chat about his experience coaching Dick as a freshman, his strengths and weaknesses as a player, and his personality off the court (35:13). We close the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (41:30)! 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.

Happy Friday! Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss pick-up game faux pas (3:10), their new offseason routine (20:57), and their favourite Raptors Show fan run-ins (30:59) before answering listener questions (37:05) including collecting sports cards growing up, therapy update, throwback jersey culture, how Will mentors his little bro, explaining durian, explaining why Alex prefers Nas over Kendrick Lamar, which Succession character should take over for Masai, why a live stream of Will and Alex won't work during Raptors games, Kyle Lowry's HOF case, Alex fails to come up with a new rap intro for the show live on air, does Will want to celebrate his milestones at Milestones, and finally, an in-depth chat on what it would mean for players like Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka to one day become part of the organization and their coaching staff.  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 Alex Wong recap Boston's season-saving G4 win against Miami and discuss Grant Williams, Pokémon Go, Jayson Tatum as a playoff performer, and sports arena names being in their flop era before Will tries to avoid talking about another Raptors head coaching update by detouring into his father playing soccer, the new “Blackberry” movie and the origin story of “The Raptors Show” name. Finally, the two chat about their favorite Carmelo Anthony moments before Alex goes on an all-time run remembering some guys on Basketball Reference. 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.

Alex Trataros is joined by William Lou of The Raptors Show on Sportsnet, to give their takes on this weeks Game of The Week Preview, Knicks vs Raptors! Get 20% off plus free shipping at Manscaped. Go to https://manscaped.com and enter promo code KFTV at checkout! $$ Support The Movement, Donate To The Show! $$ Paypal - https://paypal.me/knicksfantv CashApp - https://cash.app/$knicksfantv Join our Discord - https://discord.gg/sT3E6HqCKC JOIN THE MISSION TO 60K YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS! - https://Youtube.com/knicksfantv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KnicksFanTVFB INSTAGRAM: https://Instagram.com/KnicksfanTV TWITTER: https://Twitter.com/Knicksfantv Join Our Mailing List to stay informed on new, future content and events! - http://eepurl.com/guEaOj GET YOUR KNICKSFANTV MERCH! - https://knicksfantv.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices