The Raptors Show

Recent episodes

1. Postgame Pod: Summer League Recap + Dort to ATL from The Raptors Show

   Jul 20, 202630 min

   Amit Mann recaps Toronto’s loss in their Summer League finale and breaks down what we learned over the five games about Allen Graves, Nate Bittle, Seth Lundy and more. He also discusses the 3-team trade that sent Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. 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.

2. Postgame Pod: Raptors Win, Kawhi’s Fit & Waiting on LeBron from The Raptors Show

   Jul 17, 202650 min

   Amit Mann recaps Toronto’s 99-90 win vs. Miami in Summer League where Allen Graves, Nate Bittle and Seth Lundy had some of their best games thus far. Afterwards, he talks what Kawhi Leonard will open up for the Raptors and LeBron James’ options as he debates his next team. 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.

3. Postgame Pod: Lundy's Big Block Clinches Summer League Win! from The Raptors Show

   Jul 13, 202644 min

   Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 94-93 win over Indiana in their game of Summer League while discussing Seth Lundy, Nimari Burnett, Nate Bittle, Jamarion Sharp, Jaden Bradley, Allen Graves 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 affiliate.

4. Postgame Pod: Raptors Fall in Summer League Debut + Why Isn't Kawhi Officially A Raptor? from The Raptors Show

   Jul 11, 202628 min

   Amit Mann discusses the latest reports on why Kawhi Leonard's trade to Toronto has yet to become official and also breaks down what we saw from Allen Graves, Jamarion Sharp, Nate Bittle and more as the Raptors fell in overtime to the Boston Celtics in their first game at Summer League. 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.

5. Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto! from The Raptors Show

   Jun 30, 20261 hr 54 min

   Blake Murphy hosts an emergency pod with the reported news of the Toronto Raptors nearing a deal to bring back Kawhi Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple future picks. Blake is joined by The Stein Line's Marc Stein (2:44) to sort through a potential contract extension with Kawhi and retiring in Toronto. Then, co-host Matt Bonner (13:47) stops by to get his thoughts on how the forward can adjust to Darko Rajaković's style of play, his injury concerns, how the team will perform if Kawhi isn't available, and who replaces Sandro Mamukelashvili's spark off the bench if he doesn't return. Next, Sportsnet's Michael Grange (30:31) weighs in on the level of risk the Raptors' front office is willing to get into, Bobby Webster's 'big swings', Scottie Barnes-Kawhi dynamic, and Sandro's free agency market. Next, JD Bunkis (52:46) on the fan perspective with the rumours that Kawhi was open to return to Toronto 7-years later, not signing back in 2019, and how the team will continue their offseason additions. Radio analyst Paul Jones (1:13:19) gives his take on the reported price at age 35, his relationship with Raptors' health staff including Alex McKechnie, winning games without Ingram and if Leonard sits out, and what else is needed for the roster. To wrap up, Raptors Republic's Samson Follk (1:28:11) looks at Kawhi's on-court fit, how RJ Barrett can benefit from his arrival, and how this can move Toronto's ceiling forward. 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.

6. Raptors Draft Allen Graves at No. 19 from The Raptors Show

   Jun 24, 20261 hr 13 min

   Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi react to the Raptors selecting Santa Clara forward Allen Graves with the 19th overall pick. They give raw reactions to the pick, touch on his path to the league, go through his scouting report, and where he fits in with the Raptors. Later, they look at what fans can expect, Graves' long-term upside, who they may have selected instead, before listening in on his post-draft media availability. 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.

7. Darko’s Year-End Press Conference + Biggest Offseason Needs from The Raptors Show

   May 5, 202649 min

   In a bonus episode of The Raptors Show, Amit Mann reacts to locker cleanout day and breaks down Darko Rajaković’s key comments. He dives into the latest on Gradey Dick’s reported openness to a trade, what Darko had to say about his young guard, and the Raptors’ biggest needs heading into a pivotal 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 affiliate.

8. Game 7 Fallout: Lessons, Ceilings & What’s Next for Toronto from The Raptors Show

   May 4, 202649 min

   Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ playoff elimination in Game 7, discussing what went wrong and examining how Cleveland was propelled by a dominant performance from Jarrett Allen. They highlight the key positives from the season and evaluate the potential futures of Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, and RJ Barrett. Additionally, they take a look at roster construction and share their reactions to the Raptors’ end-of-year press conference. 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.

9. Postgame Pod: A Farewell to the 2025-2026 Raptors After Game 7 Loss from The Raptors Show

   May 4, 202650 min

   Amit Mann recaps the Raptors 114-102 loss in Game 7 to the Cavaliers and touched on the officiating, Jarrett Allen's monster game on offence and on the boards, lack of presence from Jakob Poeltl, Cleveland's third quarter stretch, Scottie Barnes' foul trouble, playing through injuries throughout the series, Darko Rajaković coaching in his first playoff games and more. Plus, we hear head coach's post-game comments and looked back at the positives from the 7-game series. 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.

10. Postgame Pod: Barrett Bay Street Bounce Forces Game 7 from The Raptors Show

    May 2, 20261 hr 5 min

    Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi recap the Raptors' 112-110 win vs. the Cavaliers in Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena! They get right to RJ Barrett's game-winning shot with less than two seconds to go in overtime, Barrett's overall job on offence for his hometown team, Scottie Barnes with a superstar effort on both ends of the court, the massive outings from Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead and much more! Plus, they get into the coaching job from Darko Rajaković, and look ahead to Game 7 in Cleveland. 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.

11. Keys to Raptors Winning Game 6 from The Raptors Show

    May 1, 202649 min

    Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Wolfond of the Raptors in 7 Substack to discuss how Toronto will operate on offence if Brandon Ingram is unavailable, key matchups and more. Afterwards, Justin Rowan (28:50) of the Chase Down Podcast joins to talk Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and the mental toughness of Cleveland. 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.

12. Raptors Fight to the End in Game 5 Loss to Cavs from The Raptors Show

    Apr 30, 202649 min

    Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Toronto’s Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers, highlighting the Raptors' fourth quarter offensive lull that led to their undoing. Blake and Matt discuss how Darko Rajaković used his challenge, end-of-quarter sloppiness, Scottie Barnes’ first half performance, RJ Barrett’s game, and more! Afterwards, Producer Amit Mann joins Blake to look at different ways Toronto can create offence and extend the series in Game 6. 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.

13. Postgame Pod: Raptors Lose Game 5 After a 4th Quarter Collapse from The Raptors Show

    Apr 30, 202625 min

    Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi recap the Raptors' 125-120 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 5 and touched on Brandon Ingram leaving the game with a heel injury, the level of aggression by Scottie Barnes and the team toning down in the fourth quarter compared to the start of the game, Cleveland's surge on offence in the final frame, and much more! Plus, the guys talk about the early challenge, the officiating before hearing from head coach Darko Rajaković's post-game comments. 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.

14. CJ Miles & What Adjustments Will the Cavs Make? from The Raptors Show

    Apr 29, 202649 min

    Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Bob Schmidt of the 'Fear the ‘Fro' podcast joins to analyze Cleveland’s play through 4 games and changes they could make in Game 5. Afterwards, former Raptor CJ Miles (23:57) pops by to talk adjustments for both teams, why Toronto has been successful, and his thoughts on Collin Murray-Boyles. 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.

15. Scottie Barnes’ Playoff Ascent + Darko’s Coaching Performance from The Raptors Show

    Apr 28, 202649 min

    Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to discuss Scottie Barnes’ dominance thus far in the playoffs and Darko Rajakovic’s coaching performance. Afterwards, Blake and Matt break down how Toronto has limited Cleveland’s offence. 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.

16. Garrett Temple on Scottie Barnes’ Leadership & CMB’s Incredible Postseason from The Raptors Show

    Apr 27, 202649 min

    Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Toronto’s back-to-back wins vs. the Cavaliers, Scottie Barnes’ leadership, Collin Murray-Boyles becoming a pivotal player in his first postseason and more. Afterwards, Blake and Matt analyze the crunch time minutes and how Toronto prevailed. 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.

17. Postgame Pod: Raptors Defend Home Court Behind Gutsy Effort! from The Raptors Show

    Apr 26, 202652 min

    Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi break down Toronto's 93-89 win over Cleveland, tying their best-of-seven series 2-2. They discuss the 4th quarter, woeful shooting, the standout performers and what we've learned about this Raptors/Cavaliers match up over the four games. 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.

18. Barrett, Barnes, Battle and CMB Torch Cavaliers from The Raptors Show

    Apr 24, 202649 min

    Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down everything in Toronto’s crucial Game 3 win over Cleveland, including RJ Barrett’s 3pt shooting, Scottie Barnes doing it all, Jamison Battle’s 4th quarter and plenty 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 affiliate.

19. Postgame Pod: Raps Change the Narrative on Home Court from The Raptors Show

    Apr 24, 202657 min

    Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi review Toronto's 126-104 Game 3 victory over Cleveland as Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett turned in career best playoff performances, Colin Murray-Boyles flashed his star potential, and Jamison Battle knocked down all four of his three-point attempts in the second-half. 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.

20. Toronto Tempo’s Kiki Rice + Rob Mahoney from The Raptors Show

    Apr 23, 202649 min

    Blake Murphy chats with Toronto Tempo’s 1st round draft pick Kiki Rice about her initial thoughts on Toronto, management, her basketball identity, and what expectations are for her at the WNBA level. Afterwards, the Ringer’s Rob Mahoney (23:25) gives his thoughts on the Raptors/Cavaliers series, along with Nuggets/Timberwolves, Knicks/Hawks 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 affiliate.