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Basketball Island

Four 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.

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34:25

THE RAPTORS CONTROL THEIR PLAYOFF DESTINY - WILL THEY...

Basketball Island ·

2026/04/08

The Raptors took care of business with a convincing win over the Heat on Tuesday, but the job is far from finished. With three games remaining on the schedule, it's up to the Raps to determine their playoff fate. Will Toronto finish top-6 in the East? How important will Ja'Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles be down the stretch? What does a success playoff series look like for the Raps? Does Canada have the best guards in basketball? Hein, Fab, Hambone and Jevohn Shepherd discuss.

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30:21

DO THE RAPTORS NEED TO GIVE SCOTTIE BARNES THE KEYS?

Basketball Island ·

2026/03/31

31-0 RUN! The Raptors cruised to a dominant win over the Magic on Sunday and Scottie Barnes was a big reason why. Does Scottie need to have the ball in his hands more? Will he make an All-NBA team this season? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Victor Wembanyama... who's the MVP? Hein, Fab and Hambone discuss it all and more.

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36:54

EASTERN PLAYOFFS AREN'T PROMISED FOR THE RAPTORS

Basketball Island ·

2026/03/25

The Raptors took care of business against the Jazz on Monday, but there's no time to rest with the Play-In Tournament looming over their heads. How important is this final stretch of the regular season? Is Ja'Kobe Walter starting to make a leap? Which NBA superstar would you pick to have on your team for a playoff run? Hein, Wes, Fab and Hambone discuss it all and more.

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35:32

HAVE THE RAPTORS REGAINED YOUR TRUST?

Basketball Island ·

2026/03/17

The Raptors hit rock bottom against the Pelicans last week when Dejounte Murray punked Jamal Shead. However, they responded with a massive win against the No. 1 seeded Pistons on Sunday. Was that Toronto's best win of the season? Have they finally turned a corner? Which prospects should Raptors fans keep an eye on during March Madness? Wes, Jevohn, Fab and Hambone break it all down.

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31:45

PLAY-IN OR PLAYOFFS? WHERE ARE THE RAPTORS HEADED?

Basketball Island ·

2026/03/10

The Raptors are coming off a blowout win against the Mavericks, but there's no time to celebrate with the Eastern Conference playoff race tightening up. Are the Raptors in danger of falling to the play-in tournament? Is RJ Barrett finally back to full health? Who should win Rookie of the Year? Can Victor Wembanyama win MVP? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone discuss it all and more.

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43:32

WILL THE RAPTORS EVER BEAT THE KNICKS?

Basketball Island ·

2026/03/09

The Raptors have now lost TWELVE straight games to the Knicks. Why do the Raptors struggle in this matchup so much? Which team should Toronto be hoping to face in the first round of the playoffs? Hein, Wes, Fab and Hambone share their live post game reactions.

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31:42

WHY CAN'T THE RAPTORS BREAK THROUGH?

Basketball Island ·

2026/02/27

The Raptors are coming off losses to the Thunder and Spurs, confirming once again that they can't beat the elite teams in the NBA. Which loss was more disappointing? Will Toronto remain top six in the Eastern Conference? Are the Spurs legit contenders? Would a gold medal in basketball mean more to Canadians than a hockey gold medal? Hein, Wes, Fab and Hambone break it all down.

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41:54

DO YOU AGREE WITH THESE RAPTORS MID-SEASON GRADES?

Basketball Island ·

2026/02/18

It's report card time for the Raptors! With the second half of the NBA season about to begin, it's the perfect time to give out mid-season grades for each member of the team. Has Scottie Barnes exceeded expectations so far? How has Brandon Ingram looked in his first year in Toronto? How can Immanuel Quickley improve his final grade? Hein, Wes, Hambone and Fab break it all down.

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31:17

3 BURNING QUESTIONS FOR THE RAPTORS AT THE BREAK

Basketball Island ·

2026/02/13

It's been a good season overall for the Toronto Raptors... but they still can't seem to take down the best teams in the NBA, particularly in the Eastern Conference. Why do the Raps struggle against elite teams? Will they remain top-6 or fall back in the Play-In Tournament? What can they do to improve their roster? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab try to answer these three burning questions.

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35:46

NBA TRADE DEADLINE REACTION: DID THE RAPTORS DO...

Basketball Island ·

2026/02/13

THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE HAS OFFICIALLY PASSED! Did the Raptors do enough to boost their roster? Was passing on a big move the right approach? How will Trayce Jackson-Davis fit in? Which team won the deadline? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone discuss it all.

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35:15

SHOULD THE RAPTORS GO ALL-IN FOR GIANNIS?

Basketball Island ·

2026/01/30

GIANNIS TO THE TORONTO RAPTORS? Trade rumors are once again swirling as the Bucks are looking to potentially trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. Would the two-time MVP fit with Raptors? Who would Toronto have to give up in a trade? Does Domantas Sabonis make any sense? Why can't the Raps beat the Knicks? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab discuss it all on the latest episode of Basketball Island.

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32:19

DAVIS? SABONIS? MORANT? IS A MAJOR RAPTORS TRADE...

Basketball Island ·

2026/01/23

Despite dealing with some injuries, the Toronto Raptors have strung together some wins on their western conference road trip. However, it's hard not to think big picture with the trade deadline approaching. Should the Raptors look to make a big move? Would Domantas Sabonis be a good fit? Time to buy low on Ja Morant? How about Anthony Davis? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab share their thoughts on a potential trade.

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30:13

IS THERE ENOUGH KYLE LOWRY DNA IN THIS RAPTORS TEAM?

Basketball Island ·

2026/01/14

The Raptors showed fight in a comeback overtime win against the 76ers on Sunday, but they followed it up with a 13-point loss in Monday's rematch. Does this Raptors team have playoff level toughness? What's going on with Jakob Poeltl's injury? What's your favourite Kyle Lowry moment? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab break it all down.

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25:20

SHOULD THE RAPTORS TRADE FOR TRAE YOUNG?

Basketball Island ·

2026/01/07

Trade winds are blowing again! Hawks point guard Trae Young is on the trading block and the Toronto Raptors have been rumored as a potential destination. But with the Raptors slowly finding their identity, is it a good idea to bring him into the mix? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab discuss why they're against a Young trade, while also diving into the Raptors recent success.

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32:53

WHAT IS THE RAPTORS IDENTITY?

Basketball Island ·

2025/12/31

This Toronto Raptors season has been a roller coaster! After a blowout loss to the Wizards, the Raps bounced back with comeback wins against the Warriors and Magic. Have they discovered a new identity as of late? How can Immanuel Quickley be deployed better? Should we be concerned with Jakob Poeltl's back injury? Hein, Fab, Hambone and Jevohn Shepherd discuss it all.

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35:28

RAPTORS REALITY CHECK: HAS THIS SEASON BEEN FOOL'S GOLD?

Basketball Island ·

2025/12/23

Remember that winning streak? This season started off so promising for the Toronto Raptors... but after tough losses to the Celtics and Nets, things are looking bleak again. What's the Raptors biggest issue at the moment? Should the team regret trading OG Anunoby? Which NBA Christmas Day game are you looking forward to the most? Hein, Hambone and Fab discuss that and more.

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26:51

THE RAPTORS NEED TO MAKE A TRADE

Basketball Island ·

2025/12/17

THE LOSING STREAK IS FINALLY OVER! However, that doesn't mean the Toronto Raptors shouldn't look to improve. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis have been rumored as potential trade options, but who are the more realistic targets? Hein, Wes, Fab and Hambone explore hypothetical trades for a back up center and discuss the Raptors win over the Heat on Monday.

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26:21

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE RAPTORS?

Basketball Island ·

2025/12/17

The Raptors are out of the NBA Cup and have now lost 4 straight and 6 of their last 7. How does Toronto right the ship and how much of this losing streak is due to the absence of RJ Barrett? Fab, Hambone, Hein and Wes discuss the NBA Cup loss and more.

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32:34

HOW IS SCOTTIE BARNES PROVING THE DOUBTERS WRONG?

Basketball Island ·

2025/12/04

SCOTTIE BARNES HAS ARRIVED! The Raptors ended a two-game losing streak with a clutch win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday and Barnes was a big reason why. Does he have a chance to win Defensive Player of the Year? How much are the Raps missing RJ Barrett? How important is Jakob Poeltl? Hein, Wes, Fab and Hambone discuss that and more.

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33:46

RAPTORS REBIRTH: WHO'S COMPLAINING ABOUT FIT NOW?

Basketball Island ·

2025/11/26

THE VIBES COULDN'T BE HIGHER! The Raptors have won eight straight games and 12 of their last 13. The Pistons are the only team with a better record in the eastern conference. How far can this team go? Is Brandon Ingram a top five wing in the east? Which Canadian NBA player has impressed you the most? Wes, Jevohn, Hambone and Fab discuss that and more.

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