The Raptors Show

In a bonus episode of The Raptors Show, Amit Mann reacts to locker cleanout day and breaks down Darko Rajaković’s key comments. He dives into the latest on Gradey Dick’s reported openness to a trade, what Darko had to say about his young guard, and the Raptors’ biggest needs heading into a pivotal offseason.   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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the Raptors’ playoff elimination in Game 7, discussing what went wrong and examining how Cleveland was propelled by a dominant performance from Jarrett Allen. They highlight the key positives from the season and evaluate the potential futures of Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, and RJ Barrett. Additionally, they take a look at roster construction and share their reactions to the Raptors’ end-of-year press conference. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors 114-102 loss in Game 7 to the Cavaliers and touched on the officiating, Jarrett Allen's monster game on offence and on the boards, lack of presence from Jakob Poeltl, Cleveland's third quarter stretch, Scottie Barnes' foul trouble, playing through injuries throughout the series, Darko Rajaković coaching in his first playoff games and more. Plus, we hear head coach's post-game comments and looked back at the positives from the 7-game series.   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 affiliate.

Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi recap the Raptors' 112-110 win vs. the Cavaliers in Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena! They get right to RJ Barrett's game-winning shot with less than two seconds to go in overtime, Barrett's overall job on offence for his hometown team, Scottie Barnes with a superstar effort on both ends of the court, the massive outings from Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead and much more! Plus, they get into the coaching job from Darko Rajaković, and look ahead to Game 7 in Cleveland.     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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Wolfond of the Raptors in 7 Substack to discuss how Toronto will operate on offence if Brandon Ingram is unavailable, key matchups and more. Afterwards, Justin Rowan (28:50) of the Chase Down Podcast joins to talk Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and the mental toughness of Cleveland. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Toronto’s Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers, highlighting the Raptors' fourth quarter offensive lull that led to their undoing. Blake and Matt discuss how Darko Rajaković used his challenge, end-of-quarter sloppiness, Scottie Barnes’ first half performance, RJ Barrett’s game, and more! Afterwards, Producer Amit Mann joins Blake to look at different ways Toronto can create offence and extend the series in Game 6. 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.

Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi recap the Raptors' 125-120 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 5 and touched on Brandon Ingram leaving the game with a heel injury, the level of aggression by Scottie Barnes and the team toning down in the fourth quarter compared to the start of the game, Cleveland's surge on offence in the final frame, and much more! Plus, the guys talk about the early challenge, the officiating before hearing from head coach Darko Rajaković's post-game comments.   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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Bob Schmidt of the 'Fear the ‘Fro' podcast joins to analyze Cleveland’s play through 4 games and changes they could make in Game 5. Afterwards, former Raptor CJ Miles (23:57) pops by to talk adjustments for both teams, why Toronto has been successful, and his thoughts on Collin Murray-Boyles. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to discuss Scottie Barnes’ dominance thus far in the playoffs and Darko Rajakovic’s coaching performance. Afterwards, Blake and Matt break down how Toronto has limited Cleveland’s offence. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Toronto’s back-to-back wins vs. the Cavaliers, Scottie Barnes’ leadership, Collin Murray-Boyles becoming a pivotal player in his first postseason and more. Afterwards, Blake and Matt analyze the crunch time minutes and how Toronto prevailed. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi break down Toronto's 93-89 win over Cleveland, tying their best-of-seven series 2-2. They discuss the 4th quarter, woeful shooting, the standout performers and what we've learned about this Raptors/Cavaliers match up over the four games. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down everything in Toronto’s crucial Game 3 win over Cleveland, including RJ Barrett’s 3pt shooting, Scottie Barnes doing it all, Jamison Battle’s 4th quarter and plenty more.  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 affiliate.

Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi review Toronto's 126-104 Game 3 victory over Cleveland as Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett turned in career best playoff performances, Colin Murray-Boyles flashed his star potential, and Jamison Battle knocked down all four of his three-point attempts in the second-half. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy chats with Toronto Tempo’s 1st round draft pick Kiki Rice about her initial thoughts on Toronto,  management, her basketball identity, and what expectations are for her at the WNBA level. Afterwards, the Ringer’s Rob Mahoney (23:25) gives his thoughts on the Raptors/Cavaliers series, along with Nuggets/Timberwolves, Knicks/Hawks and more. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Alvin Williams to discuss ways Toronto can slow down James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Afterwards, Garrett Temple (26:16) pops in to discuss why the Raptors are confident they can win both games at home and how they’re countering Cleveland’s schemes.  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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner go through every facet of Game 2, including Brandon Ingram’s struggles, Jakob Poeltl sitting the 2nd half, tweaks defensively, incredible shot making from James Harden and Donovan Mitchell and more. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann and Daniele Franceschi recap Toronto's 115-105 Game 2 loss to Cleveland as Donovan Mitchell and James Harden were tough shotmakers, Brandon Ingram struggled, the bench brought it, but costly turnovers were the Raptors' undoing. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down defensive adjustments Toronto could make in Game 2 and how Cleveland limited the Raptors’ offensive attack. Afterwards, Cavaliers analyst Austin Carr (29:49) joins to analyze Cleveland’s starting backcourt, Evan Mobley’s emergence, Max Strus’ impact and more. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann and Blake Murphy recap the Raptors 126-113 loss in Game 1 to the Cavaliers in Cleveland and touched on Jamal Shead starting in the game with Immanuel Quickley injured, the shooting percentages between the two teams, the pace of play, Brandon Ingram's usage, Cleveland attacking Jakob Poeltl, James Harden's offence and much more! Then, Matt Bonner stops by to share his thoughts on the pick and roll defence by Toronto, Scottie Barnes' performance from three, and hunting mismatches. Plus, we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković after the loss.   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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Justin Rowan of The Chase Down Podcast to break down every detail of the Raptors and Cavaliers series. Topics include who guards Brandon Ingram, transitional lineups, Evan Mobley vs. Scottie Barnes, guarding James Harden/Donovan Mitchell and more. Afterwards, Blake and Matt give their final thoughts before the series begins on Saturday.  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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to talk about the importance of Toronto’s bench vs. the Cavaliers and the keys to the series. Afterwards, NBC’s Brian Scalabrine (20:19) joins to talk about his conversation with Kenny Atkinson, Toronto’s path to defeating Cleveland and the Timberwolves/Nuggets series. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors GM Bobby Webster to talk playoffs, the 2026 NBA Draft, Jakob Poeltl, Collin-Murray Boyles and more. Afterwards, Law Murray (30:50) of the Athletic hops on to talk Magic-76ers and Clippers-Warriors as the 2026 Play-In Tournament continues Wednesday night. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to talk about why Toronto wanted to play Cleveland instead of New York, the matchup against the Cavaliers, and he reflects on the season. Afterwards, Blake and Matt preview the play-in games on Tuesday night. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner talk key storylines for the Raptors-Cavaliers playoff series and the importance of Toronto finishing in the top-6 of the Eastern Conference. Afterwards,  five-time All-Star and Amazon Prime broadcaster John Wall (26:03) discusses what changes in playoff basketball, working with his Amazon colleagues and the upcoming Toronto/Cleveland tilt. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann breaks down the Raptors' 136-101 victory over the Nets on the final night of the regular season. Then, Amit discusses Toronto securing the fifth seed in the East ahead of the NBA Playoffs, Scottie Barnes' triple-double performance, and commendable efforts up and down the Raptors' lineup throughout the 2025-26 campaign. 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.

Daniele Franceschi recaps Toronto's 112-95 loss to New York as the undermanned Raptors struggled to keep up with the Knicks. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Heat. Afterwards, James Edwards of the Athletic joins to break down where the New York Knicks stand ahead of their tilt vs. the Raptors. Following that, NBA Hall of Famer and four-time NBA Champion Robert Parish joins to discuss his memoir, “The Chief”, the secret to his longevity as a player, 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 affiliate.

Daniele Franceschi breaks down the Raptors’ 128–114 win over Miami, led by a season-high 38 from Brandon Ingram, as Toronto sweeps the mini-set and inches closer to locking up a top-six spot. Plus, reaction from Darko Rajaković, the atmosphere at Scotiabank (including Vladdy in the building), and why Collin Murray-Boyles continues to pop in winning moments.  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.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Eric Nehm of The Athletic to discuss his interview with Bucks GM Jon Horst and where Giannis Antetokounmpo stands with the franchise. Afterwards, Dave Dufour (26:33) of The NBA Daily joins to break down some of the most intriguing playoff races as the regular season winds down. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to break down the win vs. the Heat, Collin Murray-Boyles playing beside Jakob Poeltl and the urgency in the locker room. Following that, former Raptor and Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24:36) joins to discuss what he feels seeing the 2019 championship banner at Scotiabank Arena, the success of his former Raptors teammates, his shooting development and more.  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 affiliate.

Amit Mann recaps Toronto's big-time 121-95 win over Miami, where Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes led the way in a team effort. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports to talk Joel Embiid’s health, Paul George finding his stride and Nick Nurse’s rotations. Afterwards, Amy Audibert (27:21) of Bally Sports Florida and USA Network pops in from Heat shootaround to break down the matchup vs. the Raptors, Norman Powell, and more. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Grizzlies and loss to the Celtics as Toronto hung with Boston until the 4th quarter. Afterwards, show producer Amit Mann (24:32) chats with Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper about his basketball journey, shooting development, NBA role and more. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 115-101 loss to the Boston Celtics as the Raptors got outdone by Boston behind Payton Pritchard's shotmaking in the 4th quarter. 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 affiliate.

Host Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors 128-96 blowout win over the Grizzlies in Memphis after losing a 'must-win' game against the Sacramento Kings and touched on the remaining 5 games of the season, Jamal Shead stepping up with Immanuel Quickley sidelined, the playoff rotation, why Collin Murray-Boyles is pivotal to the Raptors' future success and much more!   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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by CBS’ Clark Kellogg to preview the Final Four this weekend. Afterwards, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (27:39) discusses the results of his latest straw poll on who will win MVP and Rookie of the Year.   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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss their takeaways from the loss to the Kings, including Precious Achiuwa and DeMar DeRozan’s dominant performances. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Fred Katz (26:57) breaks down the latest on the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers. 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 affiliate.

Daniele Franceschi recaps Toronto's 123-115 loss to Sacramento as the Raptors fall on back-to-back nights and find themselves outside the top-6 in the Eastern Conference. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner go through their takeaways from the loss to the Pistons. Raptors guard Garrett Temple joins to talk about what changes for Toronto when Scottie Barnes plays point guard, AJ Lawson making the most of his opportunity and more. Following that, ESPN and Kings broadcaster Mark Jones (30:29) joins to talk DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, his Canadian roots and much more. 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 affiliate.

Host Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 127-116 loss to the Pistons as defensive breakdowns, poor half-court execution and a lousy 3rd quarter were issues for the Raptors. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy, Matt Bonner and producer Amit Mann discuss Masai Ujiri joining the Toronto Tempo ownership group, the Pistons and more. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (24:42) joins to talk about Toronto’s recent style of play with Scottie Barnes at PG, his story on Raptors assistant Michael Batiste’s son being a great baseball player and how Markelle Fultz has looked with Toronto. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the weekend wins over the Pelicans and Magic, including the historic 31-0 run by Toronto on Sunday. Afterwards, Tim Cato (26:38) of All City NBA joins to discuss his reporting on whether the league would consider shortening the season and his latest power rankings. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann puts a bow on the Toronto Raptors historic 139-87 win over the Orlando Magic. He breaks down Toronto's record-setting 31 unanswered points in the first half, Scottie Barnes' career-best 15 assists, and Sandro Mamukelashvili's impact off the bench. 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 affiliate.

Host Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 119-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans as the squad unveiled a different starting lineup in Immanuel Quickley's absence, and Scottie Barnes was showing off his passing talents. Also, more Ja'Kobe Walter threes. 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 affiliate.  

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Pelicans analyst Antonio Daniels in-studio to talk Pelicans, Raptors and much more. Afterwards, NBC Sports’ Brian Scalabrine (23:51) joins to break down Boston’s win over Oklahoma City, the favourite for Rookie of the Year, why the Charlotte Hornets could be scary in the postseason and more.   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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy andMatt Bonner recap the loss to the Clippers where the Raptors never felt like they had a chance despite the effort being there for most of the game. Afterwards, Mike Vorkunov (27:28) of the Athletic talks about Adam Silver’s press conference on Wednesday, NBA expansion, the WNBA CBA and more.  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 affiliate.

Host Daniele Franceschi recaps the Raptors 119-94 loss to the Clippers ending their 5-game road trip and touched on the lack of overcoming large deficits, Jamal Shead as a rotational piece, Kawhi Leonard's performance against his former team and the importance of their rematch against the New Orleans Pelicans. Plus we hear from head coach Darko Rajaković.   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 affiliate.

Matt Bonner catches up with CBS college basketball analyst Bruce Pearl to preview the Sweet 16 in the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. Afterwards, Law Murray (27:35) of the Athletic joins to talk Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland and the NBA’s 65-game rule. 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 affiliate.

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down the win over the Utah Jazz, where RJ Barrett led all scorers, Sandro Mamukelashvili broke out of his mini-slump, and Jamal Shead was a passing machine. Afterwards, the guys bounce around the Eastern Conference. 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 affiliate.

Amit Mann recaps Toronto's 143-`127 win over the Utah Jazz as RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes led the way while various players got extra run due to injuries to several starters. As Markelle Fultz minutes! 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