Eric Smith and Paul Jones recap the Raptors’ final game before the All-Star break, earning a 103-91 win over the Timberwolves, and focus in on Gary Trent Jr.’s big night in front of family and friends and the key contributions off the bench (00:20). Later on, former NBA Coach Lionel Hollins takes a step back to look at the NBA landscape at the All-Star break and why he feels that the Lakers will still give teams problems if they make the playoffs (31:48).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones dissect the comments made by James Harden and Ben Simmons after being introduced in Philadelphia & Brooklyn respectively and delve deeper into Simmons' return after focusing on his mental health (7:20). Next, Sportsnet's Alvin Williams discusses how the Philadelphia fans will treat Harden and talks about when his mental health was tested while in the league (31:38). To wrap, Timberwolves VP of Basketball Development and former Raptors forward John Thomas discusses Minnesota’s improvements as an organization ahead of tonight’s game vs. Toronto (52:54).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones examine the Raptors’ blowout loss to the Pelicans, Fred VanVleet leaving the game with a knee injury, and Jarrett Allen (not Pascal Siakam) being named as an All-Star reserve (0:22). Next, ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks recaps the trade deadline and chats about why he thought Kristaps Porzingis could have been dealt to Toronto (30:48). To finish, NBA TV’s Jared Greenberg discusses a busy night in the NBA, including another impressive 40-point performance for DeMar DeRozan (57:12).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the news that Ontario is increasing capacity limits for sports arenas to 50%, and recap the Raptors' loss to Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets (12:59). Then Pelicans analyst and NBA champion Antonio Daniels stops by to chat about the voting process for NBA All-Stars, what CJ McCollum can bring to New Orleans, why Jonas Valanciunas is an underrated centre in the league, and how Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was close to getting fired during Antonio's playing days (34:50). Afterwards, Raptors TV play-by-play voice Matt Devlin joins to give his perspective on the free throw disparity in Toronto's last game, how the team matches up against the Pelicans, and Pascal Siakam's superstar performances (1:02:23). 

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss Toronto’s addition of Thaddeus Young  and recap the Raptors eighth straight win after defeating the Rockets 139-120, including Gary Trent Jr.’s huge 42-point performance and the bizarre ending when Kevin Porter Jr. scored on the Raptors basket (1:28). Then Spurs broadcaster and former Raptors forward Matt Bonner talks about Thad Young, his role on the Spurs and what he’ll bring to the Raptors lineup (30:43). To wrap, The Undefeated’s Marc Spears looks at the trade deadline now that the dust has settled and which moves he liked for certain teams (50:22).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones look ahead to the 3pm ET NBA Trade Deadline: they address the latest rumours involving the Raptors and wonder if James Harden will eventually be dealt to the Philadelphia 76ers (1:48). With the Raptors in Houston tonight, Rockets analyst Ryan Hollins previews the matchup, discusses Eric Gordon as a trade piece, and talks about what trade deadline day was like for him as a player (31:08). CBS Sports analyst and former NBA Coach Avery Johnson comments on the latest rumours, the potential of a Harden-Simmons swap, and coaching players during the hectic time that is the trade deadline (53:31). To finish, Eric and Paul react to the breaking news that the Raptors have traded Goran Dragić to the Spurs (1:14:55).

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With one day remaining until the deadline, Paul Jones and Eric Smith examine the Kings-Pacers trade and the Kings giving up Tyrese Haliburton so soon (1:19). Later, they discuss the Raptors deadline plans, react to GM Bobby Webster’s media availability, and weigh the pros and cons on if the Sixers should go all-in for James Harden (15:22). Next, Alvin Williams shares trade deadline stories from when he was a player and why neither team got much better in the Indiana-Sacramento swap (28:47). To wrap, ESPN NBA reporter Tim Bontemps talks about the fluidity of talks league-wide, why the Nets should make a James Harden-Ben Simmons deal, the Raptors' hot play, and what Goran Dragić can bring back in a deadline deal (49:20).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the the rigours of the NBA’s travel schedule before discussing the Raptors six-game win streak, Chris Boucher’s emergence off the bench and the breaking trade that is sending CJ McCollum from the Trail Blazers to the New Orleans Pelicans (1:00). Next, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange offers his analysis on the Pelicans-Blazers deal, Boucher, and looks ahead to what Toronto is looking to accomplish at the deadline (35:30). To wrap, Dan Woike of the LA Times talks about the state of the Blazers franchise, if Damian Lillard is next to be dealt, and the Lakers’ inconsistency (59:48).

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The Raptors sit in sixth place in the East, look to make it six straight wins, and Fred VanVleet capped off a memorable week after his All-Star nod by getting engaged (2:44). NBA Radio host and Celtics analyst Brian Scalabrine talks about the toughest players he’s gone up against and played with before discussing the Celtics improved play, the Nets struggles, and why the Lakers have been inconsistent all year long (6:58). To wrap, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star looks ahead to the NBA trade deadline: why there has to be a trade for the estranged Goran Dragić, how recent NBA trades could impact the market for the Raptors, and what piece Toronto is looking for (29:16).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones react to a busy weekend in the NBA as the February 10th trade deadline looms. The guys discuss the Cavaliers acquiring Caris LeVert from the Pacers, if more trades are on the way from Portland, and the week ending with the Raptors sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference (1:17). With Toronto back in action vs Charlotte, Eric and Paul call up Hornets play-by-play voice Eric Collins who discussed the logjam in Eastern conference and the Hornets young core led by LaMelo Ball (33:20).

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