The Swing - Podcast 29 - OG Now You Know Me! A dramatic 0.5 seconds is all that stood between the Raptors facing down the barrel of a sweep to the Boston Celtics and, with a pass for the ages, Kyle Lowry found OG Anunoby for one of the greatest shots in Raptors history! The series, at 2-1, is very much alive and Owais and HK are here on The Swing Podcast today to break it all down! Could this be the spark that brings the Toronto Raptors back from the dead and are there other signs that point...

The Swing - Podcast 28 - Raptors Shipping up to Boston! In the aftermath of the Jacob Blake shooting, it didn't look as if we would get the chance to see this matchup. Some things truly are bigger than basketball. Thankfully, it appears the call to action has been heard and motions are in place to allow for appropriate action to be taken. With players allowed to be true to themselves and their beliefs we move forward together to what could be one of the most intriguing playoff series in...

The Swing - Podcast 27 - NBA Awards Season!We have our 3 finalists for each NBA Regular Season Award announced! HK and Owais are here to break each one down for you and give their analysis on just who they think will be walking away with the hardware when it is all said and done! Will we be seeing some history this year!?There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to keep getting all the latest from THE SWING.Follow...

The Swing - Podcast 26 - Game 3 Spicy and the 3sGame 3 of the Toronto Raptors v Brooklyn Nets is in the books and it was absolutely dominant! The Raps are up 3-0 for the first time in franchise history and are ready to make it the first sweep as well!In today's Podcast, Owais and HK break down just how the Raptors achieved the success they did. Could the Raptors finally achieve a sweep!?There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite...

The Swing - Podcast 25 - The North Remembers Game 1 of the Toronto Raptors v Brooklyn Nets is in the books and, small scare in the 3rd quarter aside, it was a commanding wire-to-wire win! In today's Podcast, Owais and HK break down just how the Raptors achieved the success they did. Could the Raptors finally achieve a sweep!? There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to keep getting all the latest from THE...

The Swing - Podcast 24 - Defend The North! The playoffs begin tomorrow and the Toronto Raptors have their first round matchup set against the Brooklyn Nets! It's been 6 years since The Raptors began its "WE THE NORTH" journey and it all began with our 2014 Playoffs. That series didn't go our way but it is now time for revenge! In today's podcast, Owais and HK break down the Raptors matchup as well as some of the key bubble stories coming into the playoffs. There is a ton to talk about so...

The Swing - Podcast 23 - The West's 8 Seed Race is on Fire! In today's podcast, Owais and HK break down what has been the most exciting race of the bubble. The battle for the eighth and final seed in the west has been absolutely ridiculous with the Spurs, Blazers, Grizzlies and the Suns all having legitimate shots at getting in. Just who will be the last team standing!? There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to...

The Swing - Podcast 22 - What Rust!? The NBA season is officially back and we have seen some absolutely insane games already! The offensive explosions seem to be coming from all corners while others in the media are being forced to wake up to some "sleeper" teams in this bubble. In this episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to talk about the games over the long weekend as well as some of the major stories. There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and...

The Swing - Podcast 21 - The NBA is Bubbling We are finally here, the NBA season is about to restart! In this episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to talk about the re-opening night games as well as some of the major stories coming into the restart. There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to keep getting all the latest from THE SWING. WE ARE ON ALL OF YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORMS SO PLEASE LIKE AND...

The Swing - Podcast 20 - The Carter Effect Ft. OwaisThe Swing takes a step back in time to discuss the retirement of Vince Carter and everything his amazing career will mean. HK and Owais share their many memories of the man and discuss what's next for him? A jersey retirement? A Hall of Fame induction? Perhaps even both!?There is tons to think about with so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to keep getting all the latest from THE...

The Swing - Podcast 19 - The NBA is Back! Ft. Owais and Mr. PThe Swing makes a comeback with its beloved hosts in HK, Owais and Mr. P to talk about the NBA announcing its intention to return July 31st!There is tons to catch up on and think about with all the implications of the format of the NBA's return so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to keep getting all the latest from THE SWING.WE ARE ON ALL OF YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORMS SO...

The Swing - Podcast 18 - Wednesday Edition - The NormGod, The Injury Bug and the MVP ft. OwaisIn this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to talk about Norman Powell winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Week as well as asking whether the MVP race has once again become a 2 horse match-up. Finally, the injury bug is really starting to take a toll on a number of contenders in the NBA, just what will the impact of stars missing games be for these teams?Owais and...

The Swing - Podcast 17 - Wednesday Edition - Trades and The All Star Weekend ft. OwaisIn this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to talk about the aftermath of the recently concluded NBA trade deadline! There was a lot of movement but did any team significantly move the needle on their ceiling?Owais and HK also talk about our picks for all the events of this weekend's NBA All Star Game in Chicago.There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to...

The Swing - Podcast 16 - Kobe Edition - The Man, The Legend, The Mamba ft. OwaisIn this episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to discuss the legacy and impact of Kobe Bryant. A terrible tragedy befell the entire sporting world on January 26th when it was reported that Kobe and his daughter Gianna were among 9 passengers that passed away in a helicopter crash. In 20 seasons on the court and in his time off it, Kobe created and defined what Mamba Mentality. We hope that, through this...

The Swing - Podcast 15 - Wednesday Edition - All Star Picks Edition ft. Owais and TK.mp3In this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais and a special guest in TK to talk about our picks for the upcoming NBA All Star Game in Chicago. We move away from fan voting to bring our individual choices for who should be in the 12 for each conference.This Wednesday also brings with it a 12 game slate, including Zion's long awaited debut, so we will be predicting the winners of that...

The Swing - Podcast 14 - Wednesday Edition - DeMar DePoster and LeGOAT ft. OwaisIn this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to talk about us finally getting healthier in the NBA, the impending debut of Zion and some incredible feats by DeMar DeRozan and LeBron James.This Wednesday also brings with it a 9 game slate so we will be predicting the winners of that once again to see who will take on the next challenge. HK and Owais are back to settle who is the better...

The Swing - Podcast 13 - The Decade in Review ft. OwaisWE HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE DECADE and in this incredibly special episode HK is joined by Owais to look at some of the greatest NBA moments that really defined the 2010s:Dunk of the decade?Play of the decade?Storyline of the decade?Most important players of the decade?Best team not to win a title?Most significant title of the decade?These are the questions we will take the time to give our opinions on! There is a ton to talk about so...

The Swing - Podcast 12 - Wednesday Edition - Enough with the Bad News! ft. OwaisIn this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to talk about some more injuries in the NBA as well as some truly terrible news about former NBA Commissioner, David Stern.This Wednesday also brings with it a 9 game slate so we will be predicting the winners of that once again to see who will take on the next challenge. HK and Owais had a draw the week prior so will Owais go all in on a double...

The Swing - Podcast 11 - Breakouts with Mr. PIn this weekly episode of The Swing, HK is joined by the returning Mr. P to talk about the breakout players of this year thus far!Coming back from hibernation, Mr. P will speak alongside HK to dive in on 6 players they feel are taking the next step this year and standing up to be noticed!There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to keep getting all the latest from THE...

The Swing - Podcast 10 - Wednesday Edition - Board Man Returns ft. Owais In this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined by Owais to talk about Kawhi's return!This Wednesday brings with it another big 10 game slate so we will be predicting the winners of that once again to see who will take on the next challenge.There are a number of hot topics to discuss including reminiscing about Kawhi, the impending trade deadline time and the future for Masai!In the biggest home game of the...

In this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined once again by Owais!Owais comes back on in the aftermath of the Chip Challenge! After taking a tight victory in week 2 of the Wednesday Predictions, both HK and Owais embarked upon the Haunted Ghost Pepper Chip Challenge! Let's just say that the results were quite spicy and the video is on our Instagram Page @theswingpodcast for all to seeThis Wednesday brings with it another big 10 game slate so we will be predicting the winners of...

In this weekly Wednesday episode of The Swing, HK is joined once again by Owais!Owais comes back on to bask in his victory as HK took the L when it came to last week's predictions. Beyond that, we get to talk about a "historic" performance by Joel Embiid in Monday's blockbuster game against the Raptors.This Wednesday brings with it a monster 14 game slate so we will be predicting the winners of that once again with the hope that HK can exact a measure of revenge.The Raptors vs Knicks is our...

In The Swing's inaugural weekly Wednesday episode, HK is joined by a special guest, Owais!We take a step back to talk about some of the trending topics of the past week while also predicting the results of the big Wednesday slate in the NBA. The loser has to do a challenge chosen by our listeners so be sure to like our page on Instagram and vote on what the loser will have to do next week!The Raptors vs Magic is our game of the night so we break down some of the key matchups in that encounter...

The Swing - Podcast 6 - Just How Deep is the PacificIn this week's episode HK and Mr. P dive deep into the last of our division predictions; The West's Pacific. The ridiculous amount of injuries are already threatening to reshape the season and with 2 of the favourites to go all the way in this division the question must be asked; just how deep is the Pacific?!Will the King be back to reclaim his throne? Will the Klaw get his hands on a ring with another team? Will there be a resurgence from...

In this week's episode HK and Mr. P dive deep into the last division of the east; The Central Division. The season is underway and the reigning MVP is ready to make his mark once again in the NBA world. Can the Greek Freak be stopped? Can the Bucks finally go all the way in the playoffs? And just who else could be a sleeper to shake up the league?There is a ton to talk about so listen to all of it and remember to like and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform to keep getting all the...