Hoops

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, Leo Rautins talks about the differences in LeBron James from this year and last and the Lakers not getting much done at the trade deadline [3:01]; Stu Lantz discusses the LA Lakers locker room and how good the Toronto Raptors are this season [14:52]; Tim Bontemps weighs in on the disappointing season of the Lakers, where Kawhi Leonard may land and how the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers can compete in the East [26:16]; Mychal Thompson takes a look around the NBA to give his take on what to expect in the playoffs [37:42].

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, Leo Rautins talks about the differences in LeBron James from this year and last and the Lakers not getting much done at the trade deadline [3:01]; Stu Lantz discusses the LA Lakers locker room and how good the Toronto Raptors are this season [14:52]; Tim Bontemps weighs in on the disappointing season of the Lakers, where Kawhi Leonard may land and how the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers can compete in the East [26:16]; Mychal Thompson takes a look around the NBA to give his take on what to expect in the playoffs [37:42].

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, Eric chats with Sportsnet's Michael Grange about Kawhi Leonard's load management and what are the chances that Leonard stays in Toronto next season [4:31]; Paul speaks with Jason Terry about this impressive Raptors squad, the impact of Marc Gasol and the possible matchups for Toronto in the playoffs [20:40]; Eric catches up with Leo Rautins to get his thoughts on Rowan Barrett being promoted to GM of Canada's senior men's national basketball team and the skill level of the Canadians [31:44].

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, Eric chats with Sportsnet's Michael Grange about Kawhi Leonard's load management and what are the chances that Leonard stays in Toronto next season [4:31]; Paul speaks with Jason Terry about this impressive Raptors squad, the impact of Marc Gasol and the possible matchups for Toronto in the playoffs [20:40]; Eric catches up with Leo Rautins to get his thoughts on Rowan Barrett being promoted to GM of Canada's senior men's national basketball team and the skill level of the Canadians [31:44].

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, Eric and Paul talk about the Toronto Raptors dominating win over the Boston Celtics. Brian Scalabrine discusses the competitive Eastern conference, whether the NBA would add another team and how the Lakers and Celtics are dealing with issues inside the locker room [3:34]; Gary Washburn shares his thoughts on the Raptors and Celtics rivalry and potential playoff series, how good the Bucks are and the turmoil in the Lakers and Celtics teams [21:31]; Jamaal Magloire talks about what Marc Gasol brings to the Raptors, the Jamaal Magloire Foundation and what he's doing to improve the lives of youth through sport [39:09].

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, Eric and Paul talk about the Toronto Raptors dominating win over the Boston Celtics. Brian Scalabrine discusses the competitive Eastern conference, whether the NBA would add another team and how the Lakers and Celtics are dealing with issues inside the locker room [3:34]; Gary Washburn shares his thoughts on the Raptors and Celtics rivalry and potential playoff series, how good the Bucks are and the turmoil in the Lakers and Celtics teams [21:31]; Jamaal Magloire talks about what Marc Gasol brings to the Raptors, the Jamaal Magloire Foundation and what he's doing to improve the lives of youth through sport [39:09].

Donnovan and Tyler discuss the highs and lows of NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte and how it compared to Toronto 2016- including Tyler's memories of the Players Association meetings he attended- as well as DeMar DeRozan's emotional return to Toronto. They also debate the implications of Zion Williamson's exploding shoe for his NCAA career and sneaker brands. Donnovan then wonders if the Raptors rotation is too deep and Tyler offers his first impressions of their deadline acquisitions. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic and hosted by Donnovan Bennett and Tyler Ennis. Audio Credits: ABC Sports and TNT. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, the boys talk with OG Anunoby about his experience in the Rising Stars Challenge [1:50]; Danny Green shares his experience of competing in the 3-point contest [4:58]; our host comment on Zion Williamson's injury [9:25]; DeMarcus Cousins shares his thoughts on the college basketball experience [13:42]; Howard Beck weighs in on how the recent trade deadline additions changed the Eastern Conference [16:43]; Grant Hill gives his thoughts on how open the East is [27:28]; Kenny Smith speaks on the how important Kawhi Leonard is to the Raptors [34:17]; Eric and Paul share their thoughts on DeMar DeRozan's return; and we hear from DeRozan about what it's like being back in Toronto [42:37].

It's another edition of Hoops with Eric Smith and Paul Jones! On this edition, our hosts react to the NBA All-Star selections and interview former NBA player and current coach Jack Sikma [27:22]!

On this edition of Hoops, Eric Smith and Paul Jones recap the Toronto Raptors thrilling victory over the Phoenix Suns, before they are joined by Phoenix Suns colour commentator Tim Kempton [8:44], radio voice of the Brooklyn Nets Chris Carrino [20:53], and current NBA writer for the Boston Globe Gary Washburn [30:31]!