ARE THE RAPTORS EVEN BETTER THAN WE THOUGHT?

Kawhi Leonard finally made his regular season debut as the Raptors throttled the Bulls in a historic season opener. What are the biggest takeaways from Toronto's massive win? Hein, Hambone, Wes & Fab break it all down.

FANDUEL FUTURES DAY SPECIAL: RAPTORS AND NBA BEST BETS

The guys from Basketball Island set the table for the most intriguing Raptors team since 2019. Hein, Hambone, Wes, and Fab also look around the league for their best bets on NBA Futures Day - powered by FanDuel. 

WHY THE RAPTORS ARE TITLE CONTENDERS

Kawhi Leonard finally made his preseason debut for Toronto in a lopsided win against the Knicks. Hein, Hambone, Fab & Wes try not to get too hyped about the Raptors' performance as they look ahead to the regular season.

WHAT WE LEARNED BEHIND THE SCENES AT RAPTORS MEDIA DAY

BASKETBALL ISLAND IS BACK! Fresh off attending Raptors Media Day, it's time to set the table for what could be one of the best Raptors seasons in recent memory. What will the arrival of Kawhi Leonard do for this team? Will Scottie Barnes take another leap? How about Collin Murray-Boyles? Which FanD…

CAN KAWHI LEONARD BRING THE RAPTORS BACK TO THE TOP?

KAWHI LEONARD IS A TORONTO RAPTOR AGAIN! No, you are not dreaming. Did the Raptors overpay for Kawhi? Does this trade make Toronto a championship contender? How will Kawhi fit with the pieces on this roster? What are the next moves that Bobby Webster needs to make? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break …

WAS ALLEN GRAVES THE RIGHT DRAFT PICK FOR THE RAPTORS?

With the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select... ALLEN GRAVES! Was he the correct pick for Bobby Webster and the Raptors? If not, who should they have taken? Will the sophomore out of Santa Clara fit with this current roster? Hein, Fab and Hambone break it all down wi…

WHAT DIRECTION SHOULD THE RAPTORS TAKE IN THE NBA DRAFT?

The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner and the Raptors have the 19th overall pick. What type of player should Toronto draft? Should they target a guard or a big man? Which archetype of player best fits with the Raptors core? Hein, Fab and Hambone break it down with help from our friends at Fa…

IS TEAM CANADA HEADING FOR ITS BEST ERA?

President and CEO of Canada Basketball Michael Bartlett joins the show this week to discuss the direction of the Men's National Team! Why was Jamal Murray left out of the player pool? What is Canada's goal at the 2027 World Cup? How high is the ceiling of this team? Hein, Fab, Hambone and Michael b…

ROWAN BARRETT ON THE STATE OF CANADIAN BASKETBALL

This week's episode of Basketball Island features a special guest! GM and Executive Vice-President of Canada Basketball Rowan Barrett joins the show to discuss all things Canada basketball. Why was Jamal Murray left out of the player pool? Is this the deepest Canadian team ever? What did RJ Barrett…

What does the Thunder loss mean to the Raptors and the rest of the NBA?

With the NBA Finals just around the corner, what is the future for the Thunder, the Raptors and the rest of the NBA? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.