The Raptors Show

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ 135-92 blowout victory over the Bulls to open the season. They share their first impressions of Kawhi Leonard’s re-debut in Toronto, look into how the group limited Chicago’s offence to under 32% from the field, and highlight what aspects still need work as the season progresses. The guys also chat about Caleb Wilson’s less than memorable debut, Yaxel Lendeborg’s back-and-forth with Luka Doncic. Later, the guys wrap up the show with their final thoughts from opening night.

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Amit Mann recaps Toronto’s opening night win vs. the Bulls as the Raptors took care of business vs. an inexperienced Chicago team. Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes had flashes of brilliance while Immanuel Quickley got hot from deep and paced the offence through some sluggish moments.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap opening night around the NBA before Raptors GM Bobby Webster (18:01) joins the show. Webster discusses the arrival of opening night, the impact of Kawhi Leonard, rising expectations for the Raptors, and the thinking behind bringing back Jamal Shead. Later, Kyle Anderson (33:46) stops by to talk about his role in Toronto, playing alongside Bonner, and his excitement for the season ahead. The guys wrap up with their final thoughts before tip-off.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off the show with Tom Haberstroh to preview the start of the NBA season. They discuss the state of the Philadelphia 76ers following the addition of LeBron James, the team's biggest concerns, the depth of Philly's bench, the strength of its starting five, and why Tom is bullish on the Raptors this season. Later, Raptors guard Jamal Shead (27:18) joins the show to discuss the story behind his jersey number change, Toronto's growth and development, how last season's playoff run helped shape his game, working out with Jarrett Allen during the offseason, his reaction to the Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard, and what he's learned from him so far.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to preview the Raptors' season ahead of opening night. They discuss Kawhi Leonard’s return and what he could mean for Toronto, the growing excitement around the team, remaining concerns, and where the Raptors fit in a loaded Eastern Conference. Plus, they examine the impact of losing Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett’s importance in a contract year, and whether an extension is on the horizon. Later, Law Murray (29:48) joins the show to break down the Clippers’ outlook post-Kawhi, assess his potential impact in Toronto, and reveal his NBA power rankings.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' 122-120 preseason loss vs. the Knicks as exhibition play continues in the leadup to the regular season. They discuss the defensive performance for the Raptors vs. players like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns - what did Jakob Poeltl look like vs. the Knicks? They also get into RJ Barrett's offensive display, Scottie Barnes's midrange package, and the difficulty in assessing the bench unit with few minutes to judge before the season begins. Afterwards, Nate Duncan (23:00) stops by to chat with Blake on the Raptors defensive potential, how the addition of Kawhi Leonard will change Toronto on both sides of the ball, how both the cap and the team's current salary structure might help or hinder their ability to improve the roster via trade, and the biggest threats in an improved Eastern Conference.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off The Raptors Show with a full preview of the Eastern Conference, focusing on where the Raptors fit into the mix and why Matt believes Toronto has a path to the top of the East. They also discuss whether the New York Knicks are poised for a step back and if Giannis Antetokounmpo can elevate the Miami Heat into true contender status. Later, the guys continue their Eastern Conference breakdown, examining the Cleveland Cavaliers (30:25), the rising Detroit Pistons, and whether the Atlanta Hawks could emerge as a sleeper team this season.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors' dominant preseason win over the Knicks, discussing Kawhi Leonard's debut, Toronto's defensive improvement, and whether the performance is worth buying into. Later, Ja'Kobe (24:41) Walter joins the show to discuss last season's playoff run, the team's chemistry, his confidence as a shooter, and his reaction to Kawhi arriving in Toronto. Plus, Jaden Bradley (36:32) stops by to share his draft-day experience and the style of play he plans to bring to the Raptors.

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Amit Mann breaks down the Toronto Raptors' dominant 148–98 preseason victory over the New York Knicks, highlighted by Kawhi Leonard's impressive return and Scottie Barnes' efficient performance. He also examines Collin Murray-Boyles' development, Allen Graves' debut, and the team's growing chemistry and defensive intensity ahead of the regular season.

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner kick off a new season of The Raptors Show by diving into the renewed buzz surrounding the Raptors after the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard. They discuss whether Toronto has emerged as a legitimate playoff contender, react to the team waiving Chucky Hepburn, break down the first two preseason games, and assess what they've seen from the starting unit ahead of tonight's matchup with the Knicks. Later, Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl (32:35) joins the show to discuss his offseason preparation, his reaction to the Kawhi Leonard trade, and the impact Leonard could have on Toronto's outlook this season. Blake and Matt close the episode with their final thoughts and key storylines to watch in tonight's preseason contest.

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