On this week's episode we cover the last week in Raptor's land, including a win against Portland and a loss against Denver. Next we discuss surprise teams in the NBA, including the Magic and the Cavs. We also lay out the latest Eric Bledsoe trade buzz and discuss the best structural fits. Next we turn our attention to NBA unicorns including Ben Simmons, Giannis and Kristaps. Finally, we talk about rookie failures and successes thus far as well as the media's obsession with Lonzo Ball.

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Analyzing the Toronto Raptors through four games. Assessment of the two losses against elite teams and debating how close we are to being a legit championship contender.

Can we improve our 3 point shooting or should we fall back to ISO ball?

How the emergence of our bigs off the bench creates a debate on Ibaka's contract. Also, how OG's play has influenced our thoughts on Norman Powell's contract extension.

Looking at Earl Watson's early dismissal as head coach of the Suns, and debating what the team can do going forward to stay out of turmoil. A deeper look into the Eric Bledsoe trade fiasco and how it impacts his trade value, as well as his abilities on the court and the best fit for him going forward.

The improved play of the NBA bottom dwellers (Nets and Magic) and what they have to do to sustain this type of play. Which players have really stepped up and allowed these teams to surprise everyone.

The Markell Fultz shoulder injury and how it highlights the 76ers history of sketchy behaviour concerning injuries. Should they have just taken control of the situation and sat him?

Can Ben Simmons carry the team to the playoffs without Fultz and potentially Joel, and is he an eventual top ten talent? Is it too early to make him the primary offensive ball handler of the team?

Lastly, our top three sneaky surprise players of the year!

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In this podcast, we discuss the major story lines that have headlined the start of the NBA season. Broadcasting live during the first Raptors game, we predict how this season will go for Toronto as well as other NBA teams. We discuss the gruesome Gordon Hayward injury, the upside of the Philadelphia 76's and if the Houston Rockets are a real challenge to the Warriors. The group also debates the ceiling of the Greek Freak, discusses early fantasy ball prospects and introduces our new segment called 'Greg's Gripes'. We end this episode with a tribute to Canadian music legend Gord Downie.

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In our introductory podcost to the 2nd season of TSM we discuss:

- Toronto Raptors projections

- Major NBA moves

- Contract Extensions

- The evolution of the NBA

- NBA resting policy

- Young league talents

- Our fantasy team!

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Discussing the Kyrie Irving - IT trade and what potentially can happen with the hip injury going forward, Bruno Caboclo getting kicked off the Brazilian team, who will play for the Raptors at the 3 spot in the crunch minutes by the playoffs? And a breakdown of the Southwest Division

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We breakdown the Pacific Division - Talk about our top 5 Canadian basketball players of all time - And finish with a discussion on the consensus top 5 picks in the 2018 NBA draft

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Podcast number 20 is headlined by Mr. Wayne Parrish, former CEO and current President and Co-Co-Chair of Basketball Canada. In a fascinating 50 minute (in studio) interview, our team chats with Wayne about the history of basketball in Canada, its growth in our country and the potential for the future. We also discussed topics related to the NBA, and particular challenges faced by team executives like Masai Ujiri.

The second half focuses on Andrew Wiggens contract signings, Melo, and we do an atlantic division breakdown.

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Toronto Basketball Matters Podcast 19 by Brandan Kajioka

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This weeks topics include: NBA Summer League results, Raptors young prospects, JV's trade value, Lonzo Ball shoe deal, sale of the Rockets, offseason breakdown of the Southeast Division (Charlotte, Miami, Atlanta, Washington and Orlando)

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Toronto Basketball Matters Podcast 17 by Brandan Kajioka

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