On this week's alumni episode of Raps unPublished we're joined by one of the all-time great centers in Toronto Raptors history, Antonio Davis. AD had his most productive seasons as a Raptor in the NBA, and is one of only seven Raptors to ever make it to the All-Star Game. To this day, he's 3rd on the all-time rebound leaders for the franchise, as well as 5th in blocked shots. In his debut season, he helped the Raptors reach their first-ever playoff berth, he was also a large piece to the...

Welcome into Raps unPublished: Season TWO(FIVE) with Akil Augustine, Matt Tierney, and Duane Watson. The podcast with the most Raptors guests and Raptors stories. You won't want to miss an episode as we'll be featuring some of your favourite Raptors to have played or coached for the team, as well as other prominent and recognized voices in the history of the franchise. We are your 2019 defending NBA Champions, 25 years in the making.

On this week's episode of the Toronto Raptors official podcast Raps unPublished Season TWO(FIVE), we've got one of the all-time greats at the point guard position in franchise history, Jose Calderon.  The 2-time Olympic Silver Medalist spent 8 years with the Raptors and led the 2006-07 team to its first Atlantic Division title and at that time the franchise's best regular season record. He ranks second all-time in assists as well as top-10 in points, steals, games played, minutes, and...

On this week's edition of Raps unPublished Season TWO(FIVE), the original Mr. Raptor himself, Morris Peterson took the time to join our show. Mo Pete was known for his tenacious defence, circus shots, clutch buckets, and his love and appreciation to be on the court. Mo was drafted 21st overall by Toronto which he then made the 2001 NBA All-Rookie 1st Team. All of this coming just after he won an NCAA Championship with his hometown Michigan State Spartans. He spent seven seasons with the...

With the tragic news of Kobe Bryant’s passing we brought together a great group to be a part of the conversation this week. Not to mourn, but to celebrate Kobe’s life, we wanted to share our first impressions of him, our perspective into his mentality, his 20-year illustrious career, through a Raptors lens, but most importantly who he was as a person and father.  To best represent this conversation we sat down with Alex McKechnie a 6-time NBA Champion (5 with Kobe's Lakers and 2019 with the...

This week on Episode 3 of Season TWO(FIVE) we are blessed with Scarborough's very own Jamaal Magloire aka The Enforcer aka 'Big Cat'. He currently serves as a consultant and team ambassador for your Toronto Raptors. Jamaal played 12 seasons in the NBA which he spent his final year as a player with his hometown Raptors, marking it the very first time a Canadian player joined Canada's only NBA franchise. In 2004 'Big Cat' became only the second Canadian to ever be selected for an NBA all-star...

Welcome into episode 2 of season TWO(FIVE), the official Toronto Raptors podcast. Your 2019 Champions 25 years in the making. For this week we got a chance to catch up with someone who defines the term 'fan favourite', Jerome Williams aka JunkYardDog. With career averages of 7.9 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.3 spg in 180 games with the Raptors, JYD was a key contributor for the iconic 2001 Toronto Raptors playoff run. Not only did he lay it all out on the floor, he brought the energy every night like no...

On our very first episode of Season TWO(FIVE) of your Toronto Raptors official podcast, we are pleased to be joined by one of the most successful coaches in Raptors' history. Sam Mitchell. Sam laid the ground work for the franchise winning its first ever Atlantic Division title. He was also the first coach of the year winner for the Toronto Raptors organization. At the time, he held the best regular season record for this team and still currently has the second most wins in all the 25...

Welcome into Raps unPublished: Season TWO(FIVE) with Akil Augustine, Matt Tierney, and Duane Watson. The podcast with the most Raptors guests and Raptors stories. You won't want to miss an episode as we'll be featuring some of your favourite Raptors to have played or coached for the team, as well as other prominent and recognized voices in the history of the franchise. We are your 2019 defending NBA Champions, 25 years in the making.

Our last episode of the season is here! We'll be in playoff mode covering your Toronto Raptors and we want to say thank you to all our fans for listening in! This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we've got a very special episode for you, one that hits home for us with a close dear friend of ours Jeff Landicho. He is the creator of the Toronto Raptors docuseries 'Open Gym', which was actually almost titled 'Cagers'. The Raptors have always had high-character...

This week on Raps unPublished the official podcast of your Toronto Raptors, we've got another alumni on the show. You know him and love as the Red Rocket, Matt Bonner. He is always on his life quest for the Hoagie Grail. Bonner takes us way back to his time as a Florida Gator, getting drafted, playing in Italy before joining the Raptors, and how his dad made it for his NBA debut. Akil and Matt talk about some of their weirdest and craziest stories travelling by Toronto's transit also Akil...

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, two members of the Harlem Globetrotters in Champ Thompson and Zeus McClurkin sit down with our host Matt Tierney. They will be playing in 320 games in over 260 cities this year, no wonder they're called the world famous Globetrotters. Champ and Zeus are always in a fun mood, they speak on the impact they've had all over the world, introducing the 4pt line to NBA players, how players get their nicknames, and coming back full...

This week on a special episode of Raps unPublshed the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we hangout with a guy who can really talk hoops, Dallas Green of City and Colour. Alexisonfire has show dates coming up in June but he may have to cancel them if the Raptors are in the hunt for the NBA Finals. Dallas has been a true Raptors fan since day 1, he gives us his all-time favourite players, his most memorable moments watching in the arena, his thoughts on Kawhi's playoff outlook, and what he...

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we keep International Women's Day going! A good friend of ours Tamara Tatham joins the show. Tamara is the first-ever Canadian woman on a G-League coaching staff. She spoke on her current role with the Raptors905, learning from head coach Jama Mahlalela, her days playing overseas, and representing the Women's Senior National Team with two Gold Medals. Akil is back and Matt's happy to have him.. sort of. Akil missed out on...

This week on Raps unPublished the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we are delighted to have a very special guest with us, Hamilton native Kia Nurse. It's no secret the athletic gene runs in the Nurse Family! We highlight Kia's best moments so far in her career, from her NCAA days all the way to her playing professionally in Australia. Kia explains the motto she lives by, and also tells us about her basketball initiatives for young female athletes. No Akil, no problem as Randy Urban joins...

We are finally back! What a busy month it was for your Toronto Raptors. This week on the Raps unPublished podcast we got the OG's of podcasting themselves, Tas Melas and J.E. Skeets of The Starters. These guys are never shy of being Raptors homers. Matt caught Tas and Skeets in Charlotte during All-Star weekend, they look back on their favourite All-Star moments as media members and also how they turned The Basketball Jones podcast to an NBA TV broadcast. Akil and Matt look back at their...

On this week’s episode of the Raps unPublished podcast the crew is joined by the #1 Raptors fan in the world, you know him and love him as the 'Superfan' Nav Bhatia. Nav talks about the benefits and drawbacks of committing to his hardcore fandom, he takes it way back on his most memorable moments courtside, and gives insight on this year's late season run. Matt almost misses the podcast thanks to his pal Augustus but made it just in time to make Akil jealous. Also, Akil and Matt name their...

From one borough to another, we catch up with Danny Green on the Raps unPublished podcast. Danny has been spending time in Ontario longer than you know, he takes us through his early days of NY to now. He tells us what it was like playing street ball in NY, getting ready for his post-basketball career, and his snakes. Akil and Matt know a thing or two about trash talking, at least towards each other. They guys share their secret spots in southern Ontario and having pets. What were the names...

This week on episode 11 of the official podcast of the Toronto Raptors, we are joined by one of the best and original homegrown coaches from Canada, Roy Rana. Coach Rana is thinking about defensive strategies right now! He's the head coach for both the men's Canadian National team and Ryerson University. He shares with us some of his defining moment and what makes him a winning coach. Matt Tierney is on the road again so Randy Urban is in studio with Akil Augustine. The guys get deep into...

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, Akil Augustine and Matt Tierney are joined by Toronto Raptors assistant coach AND artist, Patrick Mutombo. Patrick is NOT related to Dikembe, but he is also a former player turned teacher and mentor. He credits a lot of his leadership qualities to Masai Ujiri while coaching together during their time with the Giants of Africa camps. Akil and Matt backup the importance of mentorship, especially through some of their toughest times. And they look...

We're back! This week on the official Toronto Raptors podcast, we are joined by the top-ranked Canadian tennis player in the world and 8-time ATP World Tour winner in Milos Raonic. We wish him all the best at the upcoming Australian Open. Milos breaks down the leadership of Kawhi Leonard that most people may not see and notice, he reflects on Vince Carter’s decision to attend graduation in 2001, and he gives us his first memories of when he fell in love with the Toronto Raptors. Randy Urban...

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast we're joined by a man who paved the way as one of the most influential basketball and cultural TV personalities in Canada, Cabral Richards aka Cabbie. Cabbie opens up on what he's learned throughout all of his career. We also asked him about some of his notable moments with the Raptors and he added in his two most embarrassing moments ever covering the NBA. Akil and Matt give a scope in their lives behind the scenes in the media...

This week on the Raps unPublished podcast, world-class sprinter Andre De Grasse joins Akil on the show while he's training in sunny Florida. Andre spoke about basketball being his first inspiration, the blessing in disguise that was his journey to the Olympics, and why it hits home for him to give back and support young athletes. Plus, Akil and Matt get weird with their all-time Raptors Track and Field teams. They keep the 'PaTrolling' rolling as they fire back at IG trolls. And, we scroll...

On this week's episode of the Raps unPublished podcast, the undisputed UFC Featherweight Champion Max 'Blessed' Holloway joins Akil and Matt at Scotiabank Arena. Max shares his love with Toronto, the Raptors, and Drake. He gives his thoughts on this season's expectations for the Raptors and what to expect from him at UFC 231. Akil and Matt pick their all-time Raptors tough guys and favourite UFC fighters ever. The guys look back on a special week that was with three awards given to the...