Basketball Island
Basketball Island
Playlist by Basketball IslandFour basketball junkies who all think they know more than the other guy. Hein, Wes, Hambone & Fab meet up once a week at TSN to dissect the Raptors and all things NBA. Powered by FanDuel.13 clip(s) in playlist
ARE THE RAPTORS WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT?
The Raptors looked competitive to start the season... but they've quickly come back down to earth despite finally getting healthy. Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss Toronto's defensive woes, Jimmy Butler's trade options, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-caliber season and the NBA's declining ratings.
33:08
DRAFTING THE BIGGEST MOMENTS IN RAPTORS HISTORY
In honour of the Raptors 30th season, the guys are re-living Toronto’s history with a snake draft of their favourite moments. Hein, Wes, Hambone & Fab sort through three decades of fun, heartbreak & drama that’s come with following the Raptors.
54:37
WHAT'S ON YOUR WISH LIST FOR THE RAPTORS?
What's on your wish list for the Toronto Raptors this holiday season? Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss what they hope to see from the Raps after Christmas. They also gift each other a Secret Santa future bet and build a parlay on FanDuel for the NBA's Christmas Day slate.
21:18
WHO SHOULD THE RAPTORS TRADE BEFORE THE DEADLINE?
Should the Toronto Raptors focus on developing their current roster or look to make moves at the trade deadline? Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss next steps for the Raptors, RJ Barrett's polarizing play and bigger picture NBA topics in the latest episode of Basketball Island.
32:49
RE-EVALUATING THE RJ BARRETT/OG ANUNOBY BLOCKBUSTER TRADE
The Raptors traded OG Anunoby to the Knicks for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley a year ago... but has it proven to be worth it? Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss who got the better end of the deal, Scottie Barnes' recent injury and the Jimmy Butler trade rumors.
27:26
ARE THE TORONTO RAPTORS... TOO GOOD?
The Raptors are starting to win some games... but it might not be in their best interest for the future. Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss Toronto's success at home versus on the road, the Rockets impressive season and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP case.
27:19
THE MOST ETHICAL TANK IN NBA HISTORY?
The Raptors are still losing games... but it's not necessarily for lack of effort. Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss Toronto's ethical tank, the return of Scottie Barnes and NBA futures at FanDuel in this week's episode of Basketball Island.
29:27
IS JAKOB POELTL HERE TO STAY?
Jakob Poeltl has been balling out for the Toronto Raptors...but is he a part of their long-term future? Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss what to do with Poeltl, RJ Barrett's ascension and other topical storylines around the NBA.
29:24
THE TORONTO RAPTORS CAN'T CATCH A BREAK THIS SEASON
The Raptors were fun and competitive to start the NBA season, but injuries are starting to pile up. Hein, Wes, Fab and Hambone discuss what's next for Toronto, Golden State's resurgence and the NBA Cup in this week's episode of Basketball Island.
32:23
THIS IS THE MOST FUN RAPTORS TEAM SINCE ____?
Should Raptors fans be encouraged by what they've seen through two weeks of the NBA season? Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab discuss Toronto's positive outlook, Gradey Dick's emergence and the 76ers dismal start in the latest episode of Basketball Island.
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