Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Raptors play by play announcer Matt Devlin to talk about the Raptors’ tough season so far. The guys then talk about the league wide trend of high scores and poor defensive play - Is this a trend we expect to continue? Next, LA Times reporter Dan Woike joins the show to talk about Lebron's purist of the scoring record and how that is affecting the rest of the team. Finally, Eric and Paul offer their thoughts on how they see Lebron's time with the Lakers playing out. 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the latest Smith & Jones, Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor great and 14-year NBA vet Amir Johnson! They talk about his legacy in Toronto, what he is doing now in Las Vegas with his foundation, and Amir’s passion for coaching. Eric and Paul are then joined by 10-year NBA vet and former Pistons assistant GM Pat Garrity to go around the league as teams prepare for the trade deadline. Finally. former Raptors shooting guard and Charlotte Hornets analyst Dell Curry joins the show to talk about how the game has changed since he played, and what he sees in this Hornets team this year - Is LaMelo Ball the real deal?

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones kick off 2023 with the General Manager of the Canadian National team Rowan Barrett to look back on how important 2022 was to the National team and why 2023 will be the biggest year yet. They also go over the 3-year commitment, why that is so important for the team, and what it means for players that won't commit. Finally, they talk about how to get the momentum behind Canada Basketball that we saw for Canada Soccer. The guys are then joined by Michael Grange to talk about a Raptors squad at a crossroads and where they go from here. Will they be buying or selling, and what other big questions are they facing? Finally, Eric and Paul close out the show with the radio voice of the Clippers Noah Eagle. How Norm Powell is fitting in and what Kawhi's presence (and sometimes lack of) means for this team are among the topics discussed. 

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On the latest Smith & Jones, Eric Smith & Paul Jones conduct their Raptors year in review, including what impressed them about the team and what disappointed them (00:13). Next, they discuss Pascal Siakam's historic night at MSG, before talking to the radio voice of the Knicks Ed Cohen about their resurgence (12:34). FS1 Analyst Ric Bucher joins the show to tour the league, including the drama in Los Angeles. Finally, Alvin Williams joins the guys and reflects on his memories from playing on Christmas day (45:46). And lastly, a little Christmas Surprise ...! 

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On the latest Smith & Jones, Eric and Paul analyze the state of the Raptors a third of the way through the season. Hoopswire.com writer Sam Amico joins the show to talk about what moves the Raptors could make this year and some other rumours he's hearing around the league (17:32). The guys then shift their view West and talk to Warriors assistant Jama Mahlalela about what goes into player development and how it shifts from year one to year two (30:09). Finally, ESPN's Mark Jones talks about the resurgent Sacramento Kings on the heels of their win in Toronto and offers his thoughts on what trends he's noticed around the league (41:32).

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On the latest edition of Smith & Jones, Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Raptors legend Morris Peterson! The guys catch up with Mo about what he has been up to since retirement, from his diet changes to how he watches games now. The guys also go over some of his accomplishments while on the Raptors, how the game has changed, and some of his favorite players in the NBA right now (00:01).  Then, Toronto Star Raptors reporter Doug Smith joins the show to go over the state of the Raptors at the quarter mark of the season. Does he like where they are at? And how does he see them finishing the season this year? (25:34). Finally, the guys close out the show with some thoughts on Brittney Griner and her release from prison.  

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On the new Smith & Jones, Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by 19-year NBA veteran and former Raptor, Charles Oakley to discuss a wide range of topics including: differences in today's NBA compared to when he played, the player empowerment era, and the important role LeBron James plays in today's game both on and off the court (02:11). The guys are then joined by Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach DeMarre Carroll to talk about his transition to coaching, what he has learned, and memories of his time in Toronto (27:27). Finally, ESPN writer Tim Bontemps joins the show to swing around the league to discuss when will the first trade of consequence happen, who his biggest surprise team is so far this season, and who is leading the MVP race (38:32).  

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On the newest Smith & Jones, Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by the voice of the Brooklyn Nets Ian Eagle (00:03). They discuss Brookyln's rough start to the season, the Steve Nash firing, and a little NFL. The guys are then joined by WNBA star and Canadian national team member Natalie Achonwa to talk about her exciting announcement, playing in the Olympics, and what the future holds for her (16:32)! Finally, ESPN NBA insider Bobby Marks joins Eric and Paul to go around the league from the drama in Brookyln and Los Angeles, to the surprising Kings, and what he sees in this Raptors squad! (25:40) 

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This week on Smith and Jones, Eric flies solo and is joined by former NBAer and Atlanta Hawks analyst Brian Oliver (0:50) to discuss the offseason trade between the Hawks and San Antonio Spurs for Dejounte Murray and becoming court mates with Trae Young, why the Spurs made the move, the competitiveness of the Eastern Conference, John Collins' future in Atlanta and "The Lethal Weapon 3" documentary. Afterward, former Raptor and Sportsnet analyst Alvin Williams (21:30) stops by to chat about the impact Thad Young and Otto Porter Jr. have had on the young Toronto roster, former NBAers using their time to help out up-and-coming players, and if he ever looked into his future about life after basketball during his playing career. Finally, Eric went one-on-one with Thad Young (37:32) to look at re-signing with the Raptors, his role on the team, and being a veteran.

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by NBA.com's Steve Aschburner (0:43) to discuss his career covering the NBA, LeBron James' final years of his career, how will his legacy end, and the Lakers' up and down season. Afterward, Sportsnet.ca's Michael Grange (23:39) stops by to chat about players' decisions to represent their home countries in international basketball, having committed players and consistency to national teams, and the Raptors testing their depth with injuries piling up. Finally, former NBAer and Houston Rockets analyst Ryan Hollins (37:03) weighs in on the transition for rookies on contending and non-contending teams, balancing individual awards and winning as a team, and Houston's rebuild.

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