Blake Murphy kicks off today's emergency podcast with thoughts on Masai Ujiri's departure from the Toronto Raptors organization. Keith Pelley, President and CEO of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, takes the podium to address the change and outline what's ahead for the franchise. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange hops aboard to share his initial reaction to the move and what Pelley is looking for in a replacement, before reflecting on Ujiri's legacy in Toronto. The views and opinions express...
Jun 27, 2025•55 min
The Toronto Raptors selected South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles with the 9th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Blake Murphy catches you up on what the 20-year-old is all about. He’s also joined by Vivek Jacob, Michael Grange and Samson Folk to analyze Murray-Boyles’ appeal on offence and defence, how his shooting projects, his fit on the Toronto Raptors in the future and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Rowan Barrett, GM of the Senior Men’s National Team, to talk about the Canadians in the NBA Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP season and what it means for Canada Basketball. He also touches on the limitless potential of hoops in Canada, the success of GLOBL JAM and why the event is important for local hoopers as it heads into its third showcase. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the posi...
Jun 11, 2025•22 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Ben Pfeifer to break down intriguing options for the Raptors as they will select 9th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. 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.
May 13, 2025•35 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to talk about his recovery from the knee injury he suffered in Toronto’s final game of the season and what the front office has told him about his future with the team. They also discuss how the NBA Playoffs have been officiated, mistakes at the end of games and what the Raptors can learn from the Pistons. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the po...
Apr 29, 2025•37 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the seasons of Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick. We also play exit interviews of Barnes and Poeltl before putting a bow on the 2024-25 Raptors (29:27). 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.
Apr 14, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner break down where they want to see Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley improve during the offseason. Afterwards, Tim Cato (29:26) joins to discuss the atmosphere in Dallas before and after Luka Doncic’s return and the state of the fanbase. 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.
Apr 11, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Dan Devine to recap Luka Doncic showing Dallas what they’re missing in his return and Kawhi Leonard having the Clippers look like contenders. Afterwards, Seerat Sohi (30:32) recaps the Women’s NCAA Tournament, Paige Bueckers heading to the WNBA 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.
Apr 10, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss the Raptors’ season and his inspirational words for Cole Swider. Afterwards, J.E. Skeets gives his thoughts on Michael Malone’s firing and the Mavericks making t-shirts to commemorate Luka Doncic in his return to Dallas (25:37). 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.
Apr 09, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap Matt’s busy weekend attending the Final Four. They also discuss Walter Clayton’s draft stock and the Men’s Final between Houston and Florida. Afterwards, Blake and Matt review the seasons of Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead. 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.
Apr 08, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Blazers where Shaedon Sharpe set a record for points by a Canadian vs. the Raptors. Afterwards, Charlie Villanueva (26:48) discusses his 48-point game in his rookie season, being teammates with Matt Bonner 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.
Apr 04, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Tom Haberstroh to discuss the Blazers and bounce around the NBA. Afterwards, James Herbert joins to reflect on Carmelo Anthony after news he will reportedly enter the Basketball Hall of Fame. Also, the guys discuss the Knicks and if the Cavaliers can defeat the Celtics in the postseason (29:59). 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 a...
Apr 03, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Garrett Temple to discuss the Raptors’ unique defence, Paige Bueckers and Toronto's rookies. Afterwards, Jose Calderon (21:26) comes on to reflect on his time with the Raptors and the NBA expanding to Europe. 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.
Apr 02, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy is joined by Joe Wolfond to discuss why the Oklahoma City Thunder deserve more respect heading into the postseason and the effectiveness of double bigs in the NBA. Afterwards, Libaan Osman (29:44) joins to discuss his new Canadian Basketball Show which you can find on Apple and Spotify. 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.
Apr 01, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Michael Grange to discuss his reporting that Darko Rajakovic has had his 4th-year option picked up and reflect on his performance with the Raptors thus far. Afterwards, Fred Katz (26:20) reveals what he’s learned about Taylor Jenkins’ firing since he was dismissed, and what is changing under interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of ...
Mar 31, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner speak to Law Murray about the surging Clippers and why a deep playoff run is possible. Afterwards, Matt’s former teammate Bruce Bowen (25:29) reflects on memories with the Spurs and why teams should make defence more attractive to up-and-coming players. 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.
Mar 28, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Ryan Hollins to look at the Rockets climbing the Western Conference standings and how the stack up vs. the best in the league. Afterwards, Tim MacMahon (26:03) comes on to discuss his new book “Wonder Boy” about Luka Doncic and how everything has unravelled for the Mavericks franchise. 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 affilia...
Mar 26, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss Jakob Poeltl’s importance to the Raptors and how he would counter teams tanking for better odds in the draft lottery. Afterwards, ESPNs Jeremy Woo (29:08) breaks down the latest draft risers and the influence of NIL money on the draft. 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.
Mar 25, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap a busy weekend filled with Matt getting back on the floor, concerts & a whole lot of March Madness. Afterwards, Meghan McPeak (32:18) joins the show to discuss the state of the Wizards ahead of tonight’s tilt vs. 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.
Mar 24, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Toronto’s loss to the Warriors where Scottie Barnes showed off the full package and Immanuel Quickley got to the rack off the dribble. Afterwards, Seerat Sohi (25:31) breaks down the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament including contenders, potential surprises, and the Canadian content like Michigan highly touted prospect Syla Swords. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position ...
Mar 21, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner begin the program with Raptors forward Garrett Temple, who discusses the start of March Madness, his college basketball experience, how he's still able to make a major impact defensively, and how the younger players are having more freedom as the season winds down. Rafael Barlowe (29:18) joins the show in the second half of the hour to talk about his top March Madness prospects and projected draft board. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of t...
Mar 20, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Canadian rapper Classified to discuss his music career, hanging out with Snoop Dogg, and more. Afterwards, Tim Legler and Matt trade hilarious stories from their many years in the NBA (26:41). 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.
Mar 19, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the loss to the Suns, where the Raptors were outscored by 28 in the 2nd quarter. Afterwards, Kirk Goldsberry (26:30) joins to discuss the favourites to win it all and what the NBA can do about the various squads tanking. 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.
Mar 18, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the weekend’s action, where Scottie Barnes set a new career-high in steals vs. the Blazers. Afterwards, Ben Pfeifer (29:33) joins the show to break down intriguing prospects in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, including Duke center Khaman Maluach, who is projected to be a top-10 pick. 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....
Mar 17, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Krysten Peek to discuss March Madness and some of the most polarizing prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. Afterwards, Mo Dakhil (27:29) joins the show to break down the weaknesses of the Celtics and Thunder + other interesting teams to watch the rest of the regular season. 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....
Mar 14, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss another Raptors win as Orlando Robinson, Jared Rhoden and A.J. Lawson led the way. Afterwards, Jason Kapono (26:39) joins the show to discuss 3-point volume in the NBA, the importance of being shot-ready as a shooter 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.
Mar 13, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Jamison Battle to discuss his shooting mentality, improving on defence, team chemistry and more. Afterwards, Kyle Neubeck (30:10) provides the state of the tanking 76ers and which prospects intrigue him in the 2025 NBA Draft. 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.
Mar 12, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss his newborn, Jamal Shead’s huge dunk and the young guys making the most of their opportunities. Afterwards, 17-year Andre Miller (29:25) joins the show to discuss his NBA career, coaching the Nuggets’ G-League affiliate 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.
Mar 11, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Lindsay Dunn in-studio to discuss her carpool karaoke segment with Jamal Shead and Ja’Kobe Walter. Afterwards, Blake and Matt recap the weekend’s Raptors games where Jamal Shead almost hit a buzzer-beater and Jamison Battle was lethal from three (25:44). 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.
Mar 10, 2025•50 min
Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Mike Breen of ABC and ESPN to discuss his career journey and how he’s stayed in his development phase as a broadcaster. Afterwards, Blake and Matt draft their title favourites to win the 2025 Larry O’Brien (24:10). 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.
Mar 06, 2025•50 min
