Will Harrison watches hundreds of basketball games in a year as part of his job as the west coast scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Host Philip Drost talks with Will about becoming a scout, what his days are like, and some of the surreal moments he's had working for the Cavs.
Kayla Alexander on a dramatic Olympic qualification /
Just when Kayla Alexander felt they were out of it, Canada's women's basketball team was able to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. Kayla Alexander comes on the podcast to chat with host Philip Drost about the rollercoaster experience, her international career, and preparing for the Olympics.
Canadian women qualify for 2024 Olympics in stunning way /
The Canadian women's basketball team was able to qualify for the 2024 Olympics, but the way they got their was anything but ordinary. After only winning one of their three games, their fate fell into the hands of the Spanish team that had beaten them a few days earlier. Philip Drost and Raptors HQ Editor-In-Chief Chelsea Leite discuss the tournament, and what to look forward to at the Olympics in Paris.
The Toronto Raptors make moves at the NBA Trade Deadline /
The Toronto Raptors made two big trades at the NBA trade deadline, marking their final major adjustments of the season. The Raptors traded Kira Lewis Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and a 2024 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji. Then the Raptors sent Dennis Schröder and Thad Young to the Brooklyn Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie, who they later waived. Freelance journalist Oren Weisfeld shares his thoughts on the trade deadline with host Philip Drost.
RJ Barrett may have found a perfect fit on the Toronto Raptors /
RJ Barrett has been playing some of the best basketball of his career since being traded from the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors. Coach Olivier Jean-Charles, known better as Coach O, believes that's because the Raptors are the perfect fit for the young Canadian. Coach O and Philip Drost discuss RJ Barrett and the future of the Toronto Raptors.
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Coach Victor Lapeña on preparing Canada for the women's Olympic Qualifiers /
The Canadian women's basketball team is getting ready for the Olympic Qualifier event in Hungary. Coach Victor Lapeña sits down with host Philip Drost to talk about how they're preparing, how he has been embraced since moving to Canada, and the challenges he faces as the women's head coach.
Sean Woodley and saying goodbye to the Raptors championship era /
The Toronto Raptors championship era is unquestionably over, following the Raptors trade of Pascal Siakam. Host Philip Drost discusses what’s next with the Raptors and reflects on Pascal and the team that was with Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley.
Episode 62: J.E. Skeets on the new-look Toronto Raptors /
Canadian podcasting legend J.E. Skeets comes on Canada’s Court to talk with host Philip Drost about the Toronto Raptors so far this year. The two discuss how the additions of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett have impacted the team, what might happen with Pascal Siakam, and the growth of Scottie Barnes. The two also discuss what an All-Time Canada Basketball starting five would look like and the origins of the basketball Wedgie.
Episode 61: Michael Bartlett /
Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett reflects on the huge successes of 2023, and what he hopes Canada Basketball can accomplish at the Olympics. He also talks with host Philip Drost about how he feels the 3x3 game can grow, and how the organizations has been deciding where it spends its money.
Episode 60: Amir Johnson /
Former Raptor Amir Johnson comes on Canada’s Court to talk about his time as a member of the Toronto Raptors, what it was like seeing Kawhi Leonard hit his game-winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers, and how he became an assistant coach with the G-League Ignite.
Episode 59: Kaetlyn Osmond /
In the 59th episode of Canada's Court, we hear from Canadian figure skating great Kaetlyn Osmond. She comes on the podcast to talk about winning three Olympic medals and a world championship, battling back from injury, and how her coach tried to encourage her with an iTunes gift card.
Episode 58: Nirra Fields /
Nirra Fields comes on the podcast to talk about her career, playing in the Olympics, winning a gold medal at the Pan Am Games in Toronto, and what life has been like since she retired from basketball.
Episode 57: Dick Steeves on Michael Jordan and the Dream Team /
New Brunswick referee Dick Steeves made a brief appearance on the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance. Steeves reffed the Dream Team’s gold medal game at the Olympics in Barcelona, and many other big international events around the world. Dick Steeves talks about Michael Jordan, the Dream Team, and his reffing career.
Episode 56: Bill Wennington /
Three-time NBA champion Bill Wennington comes on the podcast to talk about the Last Dance, playing with Michael Jordan, and why he never went pro in hockey.
Episode 55: Chuck Swirsky on The Last Dance /
Bulls and former Raptors play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Swirsky comes on Canada’s Court to talk about the first two episodes of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen’s issues with his contract, Jerry Krause, and much more in Episode 55 of the podcast.
Episode 54: Howard Beck on the NBA shutdown /
With the NBA season shutdown, many fans are wondering what’s going to happen next. Howard Beck, senior NBA writer for Bleacher Report, discusses what this shutdown means for players, how hard it is to predict what will happen next, and what it’s been like to cover.
Episode 53: Yaron Weitzman on Tanking to the Top /
Canada’s Court starts its series on great basketball books with Yaron Weitzman and his book, Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports. Yaron talks about the process of putting together, and some of the highlights along the way.
Episode 52: Katie Heindl - NBA All-Star Weekend /
The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend might go down as one of the best all-star events in recent history. From Zion Williamson throwing down ally-oops, to a controversial dunk contest ending, to an actually intense All-Star Game, the weekend had no shortage of excitement. Writer and podcaster Katie Heindl comes on Canada’s Court to talk about everything that happened.
Episode 51: Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe /
Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe has played over 70 games for the Canadian women’s national team. and has been a big part of the teams success. Recently, Raincock-Ekunwe helped Canada qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe comes on Canada’s Court to talk about the national team and her career so far.
Episode 50: Sean Woodley on Raptors season preview /
The Toronto Raptors have been crowned the NBA champions, and when the season starts, they’ll get their rings. But what are the expectations for the Raptors this season? Host Philip Drost and Sean Woodley dive into the upcoming Raptors season. Woodley is the host of Locked on Raptors, regular contributor to TSN radio, and co-author of We the Champs.