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Hoop There It Is Episode 30 is here!

Lindsay Dunn and Amy Audibert spoke with Garrett Temple for his first long-form conversation since retiring after 17 seasons as a pro and joining Dusty May’s Dallas Mavericks coaching staff.

Garrett tells us when he knew it was time to walk away, the Pacers scout he ran for Darko Rajaković that sparked his coaching itch and what makes Cooper Flagg special. He also looks back on his Raptors traditions: the conga line Jamal Shead has kept alive, the handshake line inspired by the movie Life, his dance with Ja’Kobe Walter, and Chris Boucher’s jumper. Plus, Lindsay puts him to the test with a Charles Barkley question.

Plus the latest on Kawhi Leonard’s knee, the short-handed Raptors’ loss to the Grizzlies, Jimmy Butler’s best coaching impression, the Pelicans’ win total and Miami reportedly landing the 2028 All-Star Game.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Garrett Temple on retiring after 17 seasons and going straight into coaching
The Pacers scout that made him want to coach
Coaching Cooper Flagg with the Mavericks
The conga line, the handshake line and the Ja’Kobe Walter dance
Jamal Shead keeping the conga line alive
The Pelicans’ win total with Hard Rock Bet
Kawhi Leonard’s knee and Miami’s 2028 All-Star Game

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Hoop There It Is Episode 28 is here! 🏀

Lindsay Dunn and Amy Audibert are joined by Golden State Valkyries guard and brand-new WNBA champion Miela Sowah.

Miela went undrafted in 2022, paid her own way to Melbourne to earn a spot in Australia's WNBL, played 3x3 for Australia, got a last-minute call-up to the Opals for the FIBA World Cup, and spent her rookie season on a player development contract before winning it all in Game 7. She takes us inside the locker room celebration, the party and the rings to come, talks about coach Natalie Nakase, how she stayed ready when she never knew which games she would play, how she met her husband Josh, whether she has ever held a koala, and why she and Josh want to go on The Amazing Race.

Amy also looks back on calling Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta and how the Valkyries turned the series around, and Lindsay asks Gemini about Amy's place in broadcasting history. Plus, Hard Rock Bet on JuJu Watkins' return and the women's college basketball title odds, LeBron James sipping a fan's wine (and the fake fine report), and the Heat's Grand Theft Auto night, plus Steven Adams' prediction that GTA would slow the league down in November.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

- Miela Sowah on winning Game 7 and the Valkyries' championship celebration

- From undrafted in 2022 to the WNBA: her road through Australia and 3x3

- The last-minute call-up to the Opals for the FIBA World Cup

- A rookie season on a player development contract

- How she met her husband Josh, koalas, and The Amazing Race

- Amy on calling Game 3 of the WNBA Finals

- JuJu Watkins' return and the NCAA title odds with Hard Rock Bet

- LeBron's wine sip, and Steven Adams' November prediction

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Hoop There It Is Episode 27 is here!

Lindsay Dunn sits down with two former Toronto Raptors: Greivis Vásquez, now an NBA analyst with Prime Video, and fan favourite Morris "Mo Pete" Peterson.

GV talks about the shimmy Raptors fans still ask him for, why Toronto was the most fun team of his career, the trade that upset him, the first year of Jurassic Park, and why he thinks Giannis and the Heat can come out of the East. Plus, Lindsay finally asks the question she has wanted to ask him for years: is he really superstitious about his barber? Mo Pete looks back on the original big shot in Raptors franchise history, the infamous slap with Vince Carter, draft night with the Raptors, his Michigan State roots and whether new music is on the way.

Lindsay also breaks the Ben Simmons news to Kawhi Leonard, gives an update on Kawhi's knee, gets Scottie Barnes to talk about his karaoke, and goes through the Raptors' Halloween costumes. Gemini names the most ridiculous NBA nickname of the 2000s, and Hard Rock Bet looks ahead to the NBA Cup, its courts and the odds.

IN THIS EPISODE:
- Greivis Vásquez on the shimmy and his years with the Toronto Raptors
- GV on Giannis, Pat Riley and the Miami Heat
- GV's barber superstition
- Mo Pete on his shot, the Vince Carter slap and draft night
- Mo Pete's rap career
- Kawhi Leonard on Ben Simmons, and an update on Kawhi's knee
- Scottie Barnes on his karaoke and the Raptors' Halloween costumes
- The most ridiculous NBA nickname of the 2000s, from Gemini
- The NBA Cup courts and odds with Hard Rock Bet

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Hoop There It Is Episode 26 is here!

Lindsay Dunn and Amy Audibert are joined by Hello & Welcome hosts Will Lou and Alex Wong for a hilarious basketball crossover packed with Raptors and Miami Heat storylines, NBA takes and plenty of laughs.

The four hosts break down the biggest conversations surrounding the Raptors and Heat, look at what’s happening around the league, and discuss the season-ending injury to Ben Simmons.

It's basketball talk, unexpected takes and the kind of conversations that happen when four basketball minds get together.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The latest storylines surrounding the Toronto Raptors
• What’s happening with the Miami Heat
• Ben Simmons’ season-ending injury
• NBA storylines worth keeping an eye on
• Plenty of laughs, opinions and friendly debates with Will Lou and Alex Wong

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Lindsay Dunn is in New York City for a special episode of Hoop There It Is, featuring conversations with some of basketball's biggest names ahead of the new NBA season.

Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem and John Wall share their thoughts on the season ahead, including why the Toronto Raptors shouldn't be counted out, what makes the Miami Heat so good, and the excitement surrounding Kawhi Leonard's return to the court.

Plus, Dirk and Steve take us behind the scenes of the iconic basketball comedy Like Mike, sharing hilarious stories from their time in the movie that you won't want to miss. 😂🎬

We also play audio from Kawhi following his first preseason appearance and first NBA game action since April, and catch up with Common to find out which current or former NBA player he thinks has the best musical talent. 🎤🏀

The WNBA playoffs are heating up!

Amy Audibert and Lindsay Dunn break down all the excitement from the WNBA playoffs, look ahead at the semi-final matchups and dive into the latest WNBA awards and storylines around the league.

Amy also pulls back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to casting a vote for the WNBA Awards, sharing insight into the process and what voters consider when deciding their ballots.

Plus, we catch up with Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull for an exclusive interview covering her upcoming off-season wedding, the beauty brand she recently launched, life with the Fever and what’s next for her both on and off the court.

It’s another episode of Hoop There It Is — bringing you the latest from around the WNBA with basketball, insight and plenty of personality.

In this episode:
• The WNBA playoffs and why they’ve been so exciting
• Breaking down the semi-final matchups
• WNBA Awards discussion
• What really happens behind the scenes when voting for the WNBA Awards
• Exclusive Lexie Hull interview
• Lexie’s upcoming wedding
• Her new beauty brand
• The Indiana Fever and what’s next

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Jamal Shead joins Lindsay Dunn for an exclusive conversation about his growing role with the Toronto Raptors, his love for his teammates, getting his No. 1 jersey back and more.

Plus, Lindsay reacts to Shead's newly announced contract extension after sitting down with him at Raptors training camp before the deal became official.

We also hear from Kawhi Leonard, who spoke with us at training camp in Quebec City.

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RJ Barrett sits down for an exclusive interview with Lindsay Dunn to talk about the Toronto Raptors, the New York Knicks’ championship, Kawhi Leonard, Drake, viral moments and life away from the basketball court.

This is an interview like no other with Barrett, showcasing his personality and giving fans a closer look at the person behind the NBA player. We get into some of his most memorable viral moments, including Drake randomly wearing his high school jersey and an unexpected connection with one of the stars from one of the biggest TV shows ever.

Barrett also opens up about the Raptors’ future, his connection to the Knicks’ championship journey and the unexpected shoutout he received from the mayor during the team’s victory parade, despite being a Raptor when they won.

A lifelong Raptors fan, Barrett talks about watching Toronto win the NBA championship with Kawhi Leonard and the surreal experience of eventually becoming Kawhi’s teammate. He shares what it was like waiting for the deal to become official and going from watching Kawhi win a championship in Toronto to playing alongside him.

Barrett has also teamed up with Milk to remind Ontarians that milk has always been an easy, nutritious way to upgrade everyday meals.

Watch the full RJ Barrett interview for stories about the Raptors, Knicks, Kawhi Leonard, Drake, viral social media moments, the NBA, Toronto and the person behind the player.

Kiki Rice joins Hoop There It Is to take us inside her first season in the WNBA with the Toronto Tempo.

Kiki opens up about making the transition from UCLA to the professional game, what she learned as a veteran at UCLA that has helped her navigate life as a rookie, and what it's really like adjusting to life in the league. She also talks about graduating while on the road, balancing basketball with one of the biggest moments of her life, and the experiences that have shaped her first season with the Tempo.

But there's more to Kiki than basketball. We get to know her personality away from the court, hear about the person behind the player, and learn what she's discovered about herself during her first year in the WNBA.

The episode also features some special guests who were in Toronto for a Tempo game. Danny Green, C.J. Miles and Immanuel Quickley share their thoughts on experiencing a Toronto Tempo game and talk about what made the atmosphere and experience so great.

Coming up in this episode:

• Kiki Rice on her first WNBA season with the Toronto Tempo
• What she learned as a veteran at UCLA that has helped her as a rookie
• Adjusting to life on the road as a professional athlete
• Graduating while on the road during her rookie season
• Getting to know Kiki Rice away from the basketball court
• Former Raptors Danny Green, C.J. Miles & Immanuel Quickley on their Tempo game day experiences

Kyle Lowry’s Raptors legacy was celebrated in Toronto leading up to his jersey retirement and Hoop There It Is was there for it all.

In Episode 19, we recap an unforgettable weekend celebrating one of the most important players in Raptors history, featuring the KLOW golf tournament, Kyle's Block Party, and A Night For Seven, a gala supporting MLSE Foundation and its work helping youth facing barriers reach their full potential through sport ahead of Lowry’s jersey retirement on January 10.

We hear directly from the people who shared the court, locker room and countless memories with Lowry, including OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, DeMar DeRozan, C.J. Miles, Danny Green, Nick Nurse, Jamal Shead, Alvin Williams, Darko Rajaković, Immanuel Quickley, Amir Johnson, Kevin Love, Terrence Ross and many more.

From championship memories and unforgettable moments in Toronto to what made Lowry such a beloved teammate and leader, this episode looks back at the impact he had on the Raptors and the people around him.

🏀 Episode 19 of Hoop There It Is
🎙️ Kyle Lowry Celebration Weekend
🏆 2019 NBA Champion
👑 Raptors jersey retirement: January 10

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