Sandie and Imman are joined by Vivek Jacob of Yahoo Canada and Locked On Raptors.

They discuss the Raptors punting at the deadline. Question if Bobby Webster is doing to Scottie Barnes what the Raptors did to Pascal Siakam. Take a look at the East at large and discuss some harsh truths in where the Raptors currently fit in.

And discuss all things Giannis x Kalshi partnership and the issues it presents.

[00:03:28] Raptors add Trayce Jackson-Davis and Reaction

[00:09:23] Where the Raptors slot East

[00:17:50] Raptors who must step up in the 2nd Half

[00:29:18] Questions for Raptors leadership

[00:35:25] Around the league deadline moves

[00:36:29] Cavs curiosity, Clippers confusion

[00:38:29] Giannis, Kalshi, and gambling ethics

Cohosts Sandra and Imman interview former NBA referee Tim Donaghy to discuss his 2007 betting Scandal.

This episode was recorded MONTHS & MONTHS (not weeks ago) as part of an ongoing series we want to have, diving into the NBA's 2007 betting Scandal.

Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee from 1994 to 2007, was at the center of a scandal in 2007 when it was revealed that he had been betting on NBA games, including ones he officiated. He pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and received a 15-month prison sentence.

The scandal sent shockwaves through the NBA and its fanbase, as it raised concerns about a referee compromising the integrity of the game. But there's a larger story here, one that goes beyond Donaghy. It's a story about the league's overall integrity, from the infamous Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals to the biases allegedly present in the NBA's officiating policies.

In our upcoming interview with Tim Donaghy, he shares his criticisms of the NBA's officiating and asserts that the league is biased toward certain teams and players. He claims that that is how he picked winners in his bets. However, it's important to note that despite his claims, and the claims of the NBA that there is no evidence of Donaghy betting on his games, many do believe that he allegedly did. We acknowledge the doubts about his credibility, and we approach this conversation as part of a larger series. 

Our interview aims to unravel the complexities of the scandal and gain a comprehensive understanding of the NBA, its systems, and the delicate balance between competition and integrity. This is not an endorsement of Donaghy's claims but an exploration of a piece of the larger story.

Again, this episode is part of a broader series that dives deeper into the NBA's biggest off-court stories. In the final episode, we'll interview Tim Livingston from the hit podcast series "Whistleblower."

So get ready for an intriguing discussion, where we not only explore the scandal but also have some fun talking with a referee. Plus, we'll pick Donaghy's brain about the NBA's embrace of gambling in 2023 and his thoughts on the steps the league has taken to prevent future scandals.

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In this episode, Imman and Sandie discuss possible play-in scenarios for the 9th-seed Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse’s potential departure from the Raptors,  the new CBA restrictions, and Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers, who won the NCAA women’s basketball championship for the first time in school history.

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We BYKE, we have some really exciting episodes planned in future weeks. But first, we wanted just a chill session between us and all of you where we talk Dallas struggles, Raptors struggles, the tight race in the west, and the even tighter MVP race. Jokic and Embiid square off this week and the MVP debate reaches its pinnacle, we weigh in on the Kendrick Perkins vs. JJ Redick debate. and Talk some Ja too! It's a mouthful of an episode in preparation for the playoffs and some new content we're trying out! 

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We started Dishes and Dimes to have conversations we weren't seeing elsewhere, we knew it wouldn't be easy but we felt it was necessary to talk about the world around the game. 

Today we spoke candidly and respectfully on some of the issues taking away from the on-court storylines and with a bit of humor because if you don't laugh, you cry. But there are some conversations that we didn't feel responsible for leading. We still want to have these conversations, but we want to be a part of the convo and if you'll join us we want to amplify voices that want a space to speak. 

Thank you for sticking with us, we love you. 

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Sandie and Imman are back with the start of a new season to discuss the drama that was the off-season and give their biggest, boldest NBA predictions for the season.

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Imman is joined by Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer to discuss the NBA Finals. How do you stop Stephen Curry, Jason Tatum's struggles in the Finals, OG Anunoby rumors, what Siakam and the Raptors need to do to contend, and we finish it off with some Canadian trivia. 

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Guess Who's Back, back again, Dishes and Dimes are back, tell a friend. 

Hosts Yasmin, Sandie and Imman discuss the NBA Finals, the road that led the Celtics and Warriors to the promised land. How Jayson Tatum disappearing jump shot, Al Horford's importance. The role of Stephen Curry in the modern NBA he revolutionized and what's up with America's obsession with an "American MVP"

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We've got you covered with our playoffs preview! 

Our Playoff preview comes to an end with the One Seeds, we speak with experts on the Miami HEAT and the Phoenix Suns to give us half of what we need to know because we still don't know their matchups! 

Miami HEAT expert: @Alf954 Host of Hang Over Time for Miami Heat Beat 

Phoenix Suns expert: @GeraldBourguet Lead Suns writer for PHNX Sports

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