Free Association, Sportsnet's Toronto Raptors Podcast

History has been made in Toronto. The Raptors take Game 6 over the Bucks to win the Eastern Conference crown and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis dive into the series win and what it means to Canadian fans. This episode is produced and […]

The Raptors take Game 5 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, leaving them one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance. Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis dig down on what got them to this point and their chances of taking it to the next level. This episode is produced and […]

The Raptors tie up the Eastern Conference Finals against the Bucks thanks to a little help from their bench, but where do they go from here? Also, Joseph Casciaro joins the show to discuss Kyle Lowry’s place among the Raptors’ all-time greats. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted by […]

From the bench to coaching and everything in between, Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis dive into the Raptors’ Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 loss to the Bucks to pinpoint where it all went wrong for the North. They also discuss the NBA Lottery, and just what surprises Zion Williamson might have in store for draft […]

Donnovan Bennett is joined by Howard Beck (Sr. NBA writer at Bleacher Report) to discuss his latest piece on Kawhi Leonard and preview the Bucks-Raptors series. Also, Simu Liu (actor/writer/producer) of Kim’s Convenience talks about his Game 7 experience, friendship with Jeremy Lin and becoming the first Canadian ambassador for Old Spice. This episode is […]

Arden Zwelling and Danielle Michaud were on site at the Scotiabank Arena to witness Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer beater, albeit in different capacities. They joined JD Bunkis and Donnovan Bennett to discuss the Toronto Raptors’ Game 7 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. This episode is produced by Amil Delic, sound engineered by Christian Ryan, and hosted […]

Donnovan Bennett, Jesse Rubinoff and Tyler Ennis break down what went wrong for Toronto in game 6 against the 76ers, how an awakened Ben Simmons made a difference and what it could mean for the Raptors if they lose game 7. Then the guys question if the Houston Rockets can finally get past the Durant-less […]

Donnovan Bennett, Steven Loung and JD Bunkis break down the Raptors game 5 victory against the 76ers, discuss Marc Gasol’s confidence and Joel Embiid’s impact on the series. Then, Donnovan and JD assess the performances of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam, and wonder if Ben Simmons will ever work with the process. This episode is […]

Tyler Ennis played two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2016-2018. He joins Donnovan Bennett along with Arden Zwelling and Jesse Rubinoff to discuss the unprecedented level Kawhi Leonard is playing at and why American broadcasters continue to label the Raptors and Canada Basketball soft. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil […]

Donnovan Bennett, Joseph Casciaro and JD Bunkis break down what went wrong for the Raptors against the 76ers in game 3, possible solutions to their offensive struggles and Nick Nurse’s rotation. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Donnovan Bennett. Audio Credits: ESPN, Sportsnet, The FAN 590 and WPEN. […]

Donnovan Bennett, Jesse Rubinoff and Arden Zwelling break down what went right for the Raptors against the Magic in Round 1 and preview what’s to come against the 76ers. This episode is produced by Amil Delic, sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Donnovan Bennett. Audio Credits: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Sportsnet, Sportsnet 590 the […]

Donnovan Bennett and Tyler Ennis discuss the value of Kawhi Leonard, the bench contribution and minimizing the rotation. They also debate if Russell Westbrook should change his approach with the media and how social media can play a factor in a professional athlete’s psyche. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and […]

Arden Zwelling and Joseph Casciaro have covered the Toronto Raptors extensively during their six straight playoff runs. After being in the Scotiabank Arena for the Raptors game one loss to the Orlando Magic they joined Donnovan Bennett to discuss if they are still confident this team is better equipped for playoff success, Nick Nurse’s rotation […]

Tyler Ennis played two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers from 2016-2018. He joins Donnovan to discuss the turmoil around the Lakers after Magic Johnson’s resignation and if the Toronto Raptors are better equipped for playoff success than ever before. Then Jesse Rubinoff, Danielle Michaud and Faizal Khamisa sit in to talk about the Raptors […]

Tyler Ennis played a single season for Syracuse and then entered the NBA draft, where he was picked 18th overall in 2014. He joins Donnovan to discuss the decision-making process that makes one-and-done players like Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett. The pair also break down how the first round of the playoffs is looking for […]

Donnovan Bennett and Tyler Ennis discuss the Toronto Raptors playing small ball, the opening rounds of the NCAA tournament and the debate around paying collegiate athletes. Then, the Globe and Mail’s Rachel Brady is in studio. She talks about the differences between covering the 2018-19 Raptors versus previous years and the state of female athletics […]

Donnovan Bennett is joined by Tyler Ennis to discuss the Toronto Raptors rotation, the NCAA tournament selection process and Canada’s tough FIBA World Cup draw. Two-time Olympian and Raptors 905 assistant coach Tamara Tatham then joins to discuss her ascension as a female basketball player in Canada. This episode is produced and sound engineered by […]

Donnovan Bennett is joined by Seerat Sohi to discuss what success looks like for the Toronto Raptors, how the Los Angeles Lakers keep failing in free agency and what the altercations with Serge Ibaka on the court and Russell Westbrook with a fan means for the league going forward. This episode is produced and sound […]

Donnovan and Tyler dial down on how Raptors coach Nick Nurse is experimenting with Marc Gasol’s usage and its impact on Serge Ibaka. They also look around the NBA and discuss the relationship between players and referees, off-court distractions, why the Nuggets will be a tough out in the West and the fate of LeBron […]

Donnovan and Tyler discuss the highs and lows of NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte and how it compared to Toronto 2016- including Tyler’s memories of the Players Association meetings he attended- as well as DeMar DeRozan’s emotional return to Toronto. They also debate the implications of Zion Williamson’s exploding shoe for his NCAA career and […]