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Free Association

If there is a podcasting odd couple, this might be it. Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis don’t agree on much, but what you’ll agree on is this is the best Toronto Raptors podcast going.

Ranked #1

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July 18: Raptors reel in Kawhi Leonard, deal DeMar DeRozan

July 18: Raptors reel in Kawhi Leonard, deal DeMar DeRozan

The Raptors make a big offseason move, which convenes Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis for some immediate reactions. First... Read more

18 Jul 2018

Ranked #2

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Nov. 20: Should The Raptors Just Go Young?

Nov. 20: Should The Raptors Just Go Young?

JD and Donnovan discuss whether the veterans are taking up too many minutes and usage, if Fred VanVleet should continue ... Read more

20 Nov 2019

49mins

Ranked #3

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July 6: Bye Bye, Kawhi. Now What, Raptors?

July 6: Bye Bye, Kawhi. Now What, Raptors?

During the wee hours of Saturday morning, news broke that the Los Angeles Clippers had signed Kawhi Leonard and traded f... Read more

6 Jul 2019

Ranked #4

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May 26: NBA Finals, meet the North

May 26: NBA Finals, meet the North

History has been made in Toronto. The Raptors take Game 6 over the Bucks to win the Eastern Conference crown and advance... Read more

26 May 2019

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Ranked #5

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June 14: Your NBA Champions, The Toronto Raptors

June 14: Your NBA Champions, The Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are your 2019 NBA Champions. JD Bunkis and guest co-host Faizal Khamisa reflect on a night they will... Read more

14 Jun 2019

Ranked #6

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Feb. 7: On Your Marc, Get Set, Go!

Feb. 7: On Your Marc, Get Set, Go!

Donnovan and Tyler run down a busy trade-deadline for the Toronto Raptors and discuss what the addition of Marc Gasol wi... Read more

8 Feb 2019

Ranked #7

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Jan. 11: The Raptors Midterm Report Card

Jan. 11: The Raptors Midterm Report Card

As we pass the midway point of the NBA season, Donnovan Bennett and Faizal Khamisa grade the Raptors starters, bench and... Read more

11 Jan 2019

Ranked #8

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Oct. 16: New Season. Different Team. Our Predictions.

Oct. 16: New Season. Different Team. Our Predictions.

Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis give you their (very specific) Toronto Raptors over/unders and actually agree on who they... Read more

16 Oct 2018

Ranked #9

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May 13: Game. Series. Kawhi.

May 13: Game. Series. Kawhi.

Arden Zwelling and Danielle Michaud were on site at the Scotiabank Arena to witness Kawhi Leonard’s buzzer beater, albei... Read more

13 May 2019

Ranked #10

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March 5: Centre Of Attention

March 5: Centre Of Attention

Donnovan and Tyler dial down on how Raptors coach Nick Nurse is experimenting with Marc Gasol’s usage and its impact on ... Read more

5 Mar 2019

Ranked #11

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July 3: Free Agency Fallout

July 3: Free Agency Fallout

Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis catch up on a busy start to free agency, including the Warriors once again upsetting the ... Read more

3 Jul 2018

Ranked #12

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We’re Living Through A History Lesson

We’re Living Through A History Lesson

Michael Grange joins Donnovan Bennett to discuss possibilities for the NBA’s return, what a world without sports means f... Read more

21 Mar 2020

1hr

Ranked #13

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Dec. 12: One Ring To Rule Them All

Dec. 12: One Ring To Rule Them All

Donnovan and JD discuss Kawhi’s return to Toronto, his ring ceremony and a couple of other side presentations for Lou Wi... Read more

12 Dec 2019

25mins

Ranked #14

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“Losing Masai would be losing a piece of yourself”

“Losing Masai would be losing a piece of yourself”

JD and Donnovan discuss the news out of New York and the Knicks’ apparent pursuit of Masai Ujiri, why the current iterat... Read more

5 Feb 2020

54mins

Ranked #15

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May 28: We The North Meets Dub Nation

May 28: We The North Meets Dub Nation

Donnovan Bennett and JD Bunkis preview the key match-ups going into the NBA Finals, Golden State’s weaknesses, how Nick ... Read more

28 May 2019

Ranked #16

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Jan. 29: How To Control Raptors Killers

Jan. 29: How To Control Raptors Killers

Donnovan and Tyler discuss whether James Harden is the best offensive player ever and how the Raptors can control him an... Read more

29 Jan 2019

Ranked #17

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May 3: Who will help Kawhi defeat the 76ers?

May 3: Who will help Kawhi defeat the 76ers?

Donnovan Bennett, Joseph Casciaro and JD Bunkis break down what went wrong for the Raptors against the 76ers in game 3, ... Read more

3 May 2019

Ranked #18

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Dec. 18: Who Makes Your Raptors All-Decade Team?

Dec. 18: Who Makes Your Raptors All-Decade Team?

Donnovan and JD share their most memorable moment from the past 10 years in basketball, debate their Raptors all-decade ... Read more

18 Dec 2019

1hr 2mins

Ranked #19

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Feb. 26: If The Shoe Fits…

Feb. 26: If The Shoe Fits…

Donnovan and Tyler discuss the highs and lows of NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte and how it compared to Toronto 2016- ... Read more

26 Feb 2019

Ranked #20

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An Elam Ending, A New Beginning

An Elam Ending, A New Beginning

JD and guest co-host Vivek Jacob discus the reformatted “Elam Ending” to the NBA All-Star Game. Did it breathe new life ... Read more

19 Feb 2020

55mins

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