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The Raptors bounce back and blow out the Magic in their second game without Kawhi. How will that carry over to Friday's NBA Cup game? Is there an injury epidemic in the NBA? Hein, Hambone, Wes & Fab break it all down.

Kawhi Leonard finally made his regular season debut as the Raptors throttled the Bulls in a historic season opener. What are the biggest takeaways from Toronto's massive win? Hein, Hambone, Wes & Fab break it all down.

The guys from Basketball Island set the table for the most intriguing Raptors team since 2019. Hein, Hambone, Wes, and Fab also look around the league for their best bets on NBA Futures Day - powered by FanDuel.

Kawhi Leonard finally made his preseason debut for Toronto in a lopsided win against the Knicks. Hein, Hambone, Fab & Wes try not to get too hyped about the Raptors' performance as they look ahead to the regular season.

BASKETBALL ISLAND IS BACK! Fresh off attending Raptors Media Day, it's time to set the table for what could be one of the best Raptors seasons in recent memory. What will the arrival of Kawhi Leonard do for this team? Will Scottie Barnes take another leap? How about Collin Murray-Boyles? Which FanDuel futures stand out the most? Wes, Hambone, Fab, Hein and Jevohn Shepherd break it all down.

KAWHI LEONARD IS A TORONTO RAPTOR AGAIN! No, you are not dreaming. Did the Raptors overpay for Kawhi? Does this trade make Toronto a championship contender? How will Kawhi fit with the pieces on this roster? What are the next moves that Bobby Webster needs to make? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

With the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select... ALLEN GRAVES! Was he the correct pick for Bobby Webster and the Raptors? If not, who should they have taken? Will the sophomore out of Santa Clara fit with this current roster? Hein, Fab and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner and the Raptors have the 19th overall pick. What type of player should Toronto draft? Should they target a guard or a big man? Which archetype of player best fits with the Raptors core? Hein, Fab and Hambone break it down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

President and CEO of Canada Basketball Michael Bartlett joins the show this week to discuss the direction of the Men's National Team! Why was Jamal Murray left out of the player pool? What is Canada's goal at the 2027 World Cup? How high is the ceiling of this team? Hein, Fab, Hambone and Michael break it all down.

This week's episode of Basketball Island features a special guest! GM and Executive Vice-President of Canada Basketball Rowan Barrett joins the show to discuss all things Canada basketball. Why was Jamal Murray left out of the player pool? Is this the deepest Canadian team ever? What did RJ Barrett prove in the playoffs? Wes, Fab and Hambone break it all down with Rowan.

With the NBA Finals just around the corner, what is the future for the Thunder, the Raptors and the rest of the NBA? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

Did Scottie Barnes get snubbed from the All-Defensive First Team? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

The Spurs take down the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with help from a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama! Is he the best player in the series? How can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcome San Antonio? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

Now that the Thunder have swept the Lakers and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, have they become the most hated team in the NBA? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

The Raptors overachieved in the 2025-26 season, but now it's time to look ahead at what's next. Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone discuss how Toronto should approach this offseason with help from our friends at FanDuel.

The Raptors season is officially over with a Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers. What did the Raps prove this postseason? Have they raised expectations for next season? How much pressure is on Bobby Webster? Hambone, Wes, Fab and Jevohn Shepherd break it all down.

RJ Barrett's epic game winner sends the Raptors back to Cleveland for a Game 7! Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

The Raptors fall to the Cavaliers in Game 5. Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

The Raptors have tied up their series against the Cavs with a huge win in Game 4! Can Scottie Barnes be the best player in this series? What's going on with Brandon Ingram? Does Collin Murray-Boyles raise the Raps ceiling? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.

WE'VE GOT A SERIES! The Raptors took Game 3 over the Cavaliers to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Can Scottie Barnes be the best player in this series? Which Toronto player has impressed you the most? Can the Raptors actually upset Cleveland? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down.