Best Kendrick Perkins Podcasts (2025)

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Why Kendrick Perkins likes the Raptors & the Shead/Quickley Backcourt 49:56

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3d ago49:56

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by ESPN Broadcaster and NBA champion Kendrick Perkins to discuss getting coached by Darko Rajakovic in Oklahoma City and what Scottie Barnes told him during Summer League about the upcoming Raptors' season. Afterwards, Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote (29:18) discusses Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam…

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David Fizdale on RJ Barrett + Canada Basketball w/ Michael Bartlett 49:51

1d ago49:51

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Canada Basketball President Michael Bartlett to discuss the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifier, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more. Afterwards, former NBA coach David Fizdale (24:28) joins to discuss the importance of RJ Barrett to the Raptors, the surging Miami Heat and the matchup issues Bonner presented in…

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That’s Why They Got Brandon Ingram 49:49

2h ago49:49

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner breakdown the win vs. the Pacers, including Brandon Ingram’s game-winner and late game possessions vs. Pascal Siakam. They also discuss the crunch time defence and why it’s important that Toronto can win ugly. Afterwards, show producer Amit Mann (27:23) joins to get their thoughts on Toronto’s process without RJ Barrett…

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Gradey Dick Interview 15:28

1h ago15:28

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Raptors Show producer Amit Mann is joined by Raptors forward Gradey Dick to discuss his season, defensive improvement, advice from Tracy McGrady 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.…

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Eight Wins & League Trends w/ Kirk Goldsberry 49:52

4d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss their takeaways from the win vs. the Cavaliers, including how Toronto defended Donovan Mitchell, Brandon Ingram’s midrange prowess, bench production and more. Afterwards, Kirk Goldsberry (28:27) of The Ringer provides his thoughts on the Raptors and examines league-wide trends, including a spike in offensive reb…

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More Wins, Barrett Hurt & State of Cavs 49:52

6d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner share their insights from the win against the Nets, where Brandon Ingram’s playmaking, Scottie Barnes’ defence, and Immanuel Quickley’s shot-making helped the Raptors secure victory on Sunday. They also discuss Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, and Gradey Dick, who are all in the mix to start if RJ Barrett misses time with a…

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Around the NBA + Raptors Storylines 50:06

3d ago50:06

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss some of the trending NBA storylines, including what’s going on with the Orlando Magic. Afterwards, Show Producer Amit Mann joins (20:17) to look at Toronto’s defence, Scottie Barnes shot diet, the state of Toronto’s halfcourt offence and defence, plus more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th…

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Garrett Temple on the Winning-Streak + Kyshawn George 49:52

10d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss the win vs. the 76ers, including the defensive connectivity, Ja’Kobe Walter breaking out, Gradey Dick’s defensive improvement, and Temple helping the coaching staff with a scouting report. Afterwards, Wizards guard and Swiss-Canadian Kyshawn George (25:52) joins to d…

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Darko Rajakovic Interview + Surprising NBA Teams 49:47

11d ago49:47

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner were joined by Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic for a discussion at OVO Athletic Centre about Scottie Barnes, team defence, Brandon Ingram and more. Afterwards, Mo Dakhil (23:07) of the Double Dribble podcast joins to talk Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets and why he enjoys watching Jamal Shead and Sandro Mamukelashvili. The …

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Awesome Win, Ingram’s Explosiveness & Barnes Dominance 49:52

12d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss Matt's induction into the New Hampshire Hall of Fame. Afterwards, they break down everything from a clutch time win vs. the Hornets, including Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes’ two-way games, Gradey Dick’s composure, Immanuel Quickley’s floater game and more (31:26). The views and opinions expressed in this pod…

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Successful Road Trip & Bench Depth 49:52

13d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of the Athletic to discuss the win vs. the Pacers, Toronto getting stable production from the bench, and the keys to the starters winning their minutes. Afterwards, James Herbert (25:39) of CBS Sports discusses why he’s a fan of Jamal Shead and how the Philadelphia 76ers are navigating their season witho…

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Ricky Davis | Drafted at 17, the Fake Rebound Scandal, Dunk Contest with Vince, UCLA Runs with Kobe 1:01:09

15d ago1:01:09

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The guys sit down with Ricky Davis for a powerful “Out the Mud” episode, diving deep into his journey from a challenging upbringing to life in the NBA. He reflects on his college years, getting drafted, and his transition to Cleveland during the early LeBron era. Ricky shares what it was like fighting for his spot in Boston, the experience of being…

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Big Raptors Win + “We The Raptors” 49:48

16d ago49:48

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Eric Smith in-studio to discuss his new book and some of the standouts from the Raptors’ huge win vs. the Cavaliers. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (27:04) discusses Scottie Barnes’ massive night, Immanuel Quickley finding his groove and Jakob Poeltl looking healthier after being limited with back …

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Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello + Cavs Preview 49:38

15d ago49:38

49:38

Blake Murphy chats with Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello about joining the organization, building team culture from the ground up and what she hopes the identity of the team will be. Afterwards, Justin Rowan (29:28) of the Chase Down Podcast joins Blake and Matt Bonner to talk about the Cavaliers tweaking their style of play, Evan Mobley’s seaso…

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Quickley, Ingram Pace Raptors to Win + Nico Fired 49:41

18d ago49:41

49:41

Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Nets, where Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram both scored 20+ and Jakob Poeltl recorded his second straight double-double. Afterwards, Tim Cato (27:15) of ALL CITY / DLLS joins to break down why the time was up for Nico Harrison in Dallas and some of his reporting since the news. The views and o…

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Nets Preview & Shad 48:08

17d ago48:08

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Canadian musician Shad to discuss the Raptors and his new album, “Start Anew,” along with his upcoming tour. Afterwards, NBA on NBC’s Noah Eagle (23:37) previews the Nets ahead of their tilt vs. the Raptors and teams that intrigue him in the early going of the NBA season. The views and opinions expressed i…

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Quickley’s Shooting, Defensive Struggles vs. 76ers & Jerome Williams 49:51

20d ago49:51

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Hawks and loss to the 76ers, including Brandon Ingram’s isolation scoring, Immanuel Quickley’s shooting, bench minutes and more. Afterwards, former Raptor Jerome Williams (30:50) joins to discuss Lenny Wilkens, who passed away over the weekend, his book, and finding a role in basketball and life. T…

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TJ Ford | PARALYZED 8 Times 🤯 His Team WANTED THEIR MONEY BACK? and The Guys That Saved His Career 1:47:25

21d ago1:47:25

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In this gripping episode of “Out The Mud Podcast,” NBA veteran T.J. Ford shares his extraordinary story of resilience—from becoming a lottery pick to enduring eight separate paralysis scares due to spinal issues. He reveals how teammates once tried to get the team to give back his contract, how his body repeatedly betrayed him on the court, and the…

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State of the Raptors w/ Michael Grange 49:52

20d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss his story on Hawks GM Onsi Saleh, who spent some time in Alberta on his way to becoming an NBA front office member. They also discuss takeaways from the first few games of the Raptors’ season and what they want to see during the upcoming 5-game road trip. Afterwards, P…

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Around the NBA + Oren Weisfeld 49:42

3d ago49:42

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Blake Murphy, and Matt Bonner talk Cavaliers, Pistons and more as they discuss teams of note in the Eastern Conference. Afterwards, Oren Weisfeld (28:22) joins to discuss his book, “The Golden Generation” on the rise of Canada Basketball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle…

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A Quality Win & Garrett Temple Joins 49:37

25d ago49:37

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Bucks, including the team defence against Giannis Antetokounmpo, shots continuing to fall from three, Scottie Barnes’ tenacity, along with RJ Barrett’s shot diet and efficiency. Afterwards, Raptors guard Garrett Temple (25:48) joins to discuss the improved defence, defensive principles, Brandon Ing…

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Bucks Preview + We’re Back! 49:48

26d ago49:48

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the win vs. the Grizzlies and takeaways from the first few games, including Scottie Barnes’ defence, Collin Murray-Boyles instantly impacting winning and more. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Eric Nehm (29:32) talks Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s awesome start to the season and Ryan Rollins The views and opinion…

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What Has To Change On Defence + Ingram's Lethal Scoring 29:04

29d ago29:04

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about Toronto's defence, some of their philosophies that may have to change, the Poeltl effect and more. They also discuss ways the offence has dramatically improved and shout out Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts an…

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Eddy Curry | Chi Legend, CRAZY Home Robbery, having his dreams stolen, NBA players scammed & more 1:09:56

30d ago1:09:56

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Former NBA big man Eddy Curry joins the show to share his incredible basketball journey—from growing up in Illinois and dominating the Chicago IET Pro Am to realizing his NBA dream with the Bulls. Eddy opens up about his draft experience, life in Chicago, and the health scare that changed his perspective. He also details a terrifying robbery story …

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Garrett Temple on Murray-Boyles, Team Defence & Year 16 35:53

1M ago35:53

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to join Matt Bonner in a conversation with Raptors guard Garrett Temple! GT discusses his first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles in pre-draft workouts, the importance of Jakob Poeltl to Toronto's defence, and where the squad has to level up defensively, before sharing how he reacted when the news broke that Ma…

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Kendrick Perkins | Inside the OKC Team, Seeing LeBron's Growth, Losing Friendships with Russ and KD 2:02:07

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Kendrick Perkins joins the show for an honest, powerful conversation about his journey from a tough upbringing to making it in the NBA. He shares stories of seeing LeBron in high school, his path through college hoops, and what draft night meant to him. Perk reflects on his early Boston days, KG’s influence, and building something special in OKC. T…

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Barnes’ Dominance + Concerning Defensive Trends 54:47

1M ago54:47

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner to talk about the last two losses for the Raptors, what’s missing on the defensive end, Scottie Barnes’ relentlessness 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 a…

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Raptors Steamroll Hawks in Season Opener 29:43

1M ago29:43

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about the Raptors’ impressive 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks, where Toronto’s pace, size, defence and offensive execution were too much for the Hawks to handle. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positi…

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Interesting Raptors Storylines + RJ Barrett Interview 53:54

1M ago53:54

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about how many points Brandon Ingram will average, how much Toronto will use Scottie Barnes at centre and other intriguing storylines ahead of opening night vs. the Atlanta Hawks. You’ll also hear from RJ Barrett, as Bonner spoke to him at Raptors Media Day. The views and opinions express…

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The Starting Five, Guards Preview & Jamal Shead Interview 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk takeaways from the first preseason game with Toronto's projected starters, plus expectations and next steps for guards on Toronto's roster. Afterwards, you'll hear from Jamal Shead (53:34) in a prerecorded interview from Media Day. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos…

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Preseason Thoughts and Alijah Martin Interview 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk preseason takeaways and preview Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili and the rest of the forwards and centres for the Raptors ahead of opening night. You’ll also hear from Alijah Martin in a prerecorded interview from Media Day. The views and opinions expressed in this po…

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Collin Murray-Boyles Interview 19:43

2M ago19:43

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Raptors Show Producer Amit Mann and Matt Bonner are joined by Collin Murray-Boyles to discuss his passion for basketball, why he loves defence, keys to developing his shooting talents 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 a…

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Raptors Media Day 2025! 35:36

2M ago35:36

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Producer Amit Mann and Matt Bonner are on-site at the Toronto Raptors' Media Day 2025! They discuss their takeaways from General Manager Bobby Webster and Head Coach Darko Rajaković's pressers, including expectations for Darko in his third year with the team, the value of having a healthy squad heading into the new season, continuing and increasing…

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Rudy Gay | CAN'T MISS EPISODE, Memphis should have won a ring, his biggest regrets and so much more 2:09:23

3M ago2:09:23

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This episode of the Out The Mud Podcast features Rudy Gay opening up about his NBA journey, his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, and reflecting on his career regrets—including the strong belief that Memphis should have won an NBA championship during his tenure there. Rudy dives into stories from his playing days, the camaraderie within Memphis, and…

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Jalen Williams | NBA Finals run, Signing for 200M, How he got it out the MUD unconventionally & more 1:02:29

3M ago1:02:29

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In this Out The Mud podcast episode, NBA guard Jalen Williams dives deep into his remarkable journey—from battling through long odds to thriving on the biggest stage. He shares details about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s intense NBA Finals run, reflecting on the mindset and resilience that carried the team forward. Williams also discusses the emotion…

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Farewell to a Franchise Architect: Masai Ujiri Out in Toronto 54:43

5M ago54:43

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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 initia…

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Raptors Draft Collin Murray-Boyles at No. 9 1:14:35

5M ago1:14:35

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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…

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Rashad McCants said WHAT? Real conversations with Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose and more 🔥 1:28:22

5M ago1:28:22

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Some of the realest conversations in the game! From KD to D Rose we got you covered with this special drop! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Could Tony Allen SHUT down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Merch GIVEAWAY and more 27:56

6M ago27:56

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NBA Finals edition, Out the Mud style. Remeniscing on the success of the pod, and breaking down the environment in the NBA Finals with first hand experience. Plus, Merch coming soon. Tap in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Rowan Barrett on GLOBL JAM & the NBA Finals 22:27

6M ago22:27

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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 hea…

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Penny Hardway, Al Jefferson, Baron Davis on some of our FAVORITE Out The Mud moments to date 🔥 49:48

6M ago49:48

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What's good family! This week we got some of our favorite moments from 2024 including Bobby SImmons, Penny Hardaway, Al Jefferson and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Jermaine O'Neal | Truth behind the Malice in the Palace, Losing love for the game & jail as a teen 🤯 1:50:42

6M ago1:50:42

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Coming into the league extremely young and being held back, JO shares the mental toughness required early in his career with Portland. The move to the Pacers and putting that team on his back, doing it for Reggie. The truth and real perspective of what happened at the palace. Why the NBA should stand up for their athletes. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Shannon Brown | Finals runs with LeBron, Championships with Kobe and Lakers and a lot more 1:22:20

7M ago1:22:20

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Best options for the Raptors at #9 in the 2025 NBA Draft 34:34

7M ago34:34

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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.…

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Monta Ellis | Leaving the Warriors, hooping w Steph & Dirk, having a pure love for the game & more 1:31:48

7M ago1:31:48

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Garrett Temple on His Injury, Future With Raptors & NBA Playoffs 37:14

7M ago37:14

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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 Raptor…

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When Lionel Hollins KILLED Mike Conley and the team like a SAVAGE | Out The Mud Moment #4 5:49

7M ago5:49

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Lionel Hollins absolutely LOST it on the Grizzlies 😂 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Rashad McCants | most controversial media figure? Beef with former teammates & Coach Williams & more 1:54:54

7M ago1:54:54

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Marc Gasol | Growing Up With Pau, USA vs European Basketball, to Becoming a Memphis Grizzlies LEGEND 1:12:38

8M ago1:12:38

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Exit Interviews + Recapping the Seasons of Jakob & Gradey 49:37

8M ago49:37

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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 & Med…