Oct 30, 202634 minS3
The Raptors bounce back and blow out the Magic in their second game without Kawhi. How will that carry over to Friday's NBA Cup game? Is there an injury epidemic in the NBA? Hein, Hambone, Wes & Fab break it all down.
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Basketball Island
Hosted by TSN · sports · EN-US
About this Podcast:
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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What is Basketball Island about?
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.
Who hosts Basketball Island?
Basketball Island is hosted by TSN. The show has published 88 episodes to date.
What has Basketball Island covered recently?
Recent episodes include "WHAT WILL LIFE WITHOUT KAWHI LOOK LIKE FOR THE RAPTORS?" (30 October 2026, 34 minutes), "ARE THE RAPTORS EVEN BETTER THAN WE THOUGHT?" (22 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "FANDUEL FUTURES DAY SPECIAL: RAPTORS AND NBA BEST BETS" (22 October 2026, 27 minutes).
How often does Basketball Island publish?
Basketball Island publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 88 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Basketball Island?
Booking probability for Basketball Island is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Basketball Island requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Basketball Island's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 22, 202626 minS3
Kawhi Leonard finally made his regular season debut as the Raptors throttled the Bulls in a historic season opener. What are the biggest takeaways from Toronto's massive win? Hein, Hambone, Wes & Fab break it all down.
- Oct 22, 202627 minS3
The guys from Basketball Island set the table for the most intriguing Raptors team since 2019. Hein, Hambone, Wes, and Fab also look around the league for their best bets on NBA Futures Day - powered by FanDuel.
Episode #2
WHY THE RAPTORS ARE TITLE CONTENDERS
Oct 22, 202635 minS3Kawhi Leonard finally made his preseason debut for Toronto in a lopsided win against the Knicks. Hein, Hambone, Fab & Wes try not to get too hyped about the Raptors' performance as they look ahead to the regular season.
- Sep 29, 202647 minS4
BASKETBALL ISLAND IS BACK! Fresh off attending Raptors Media Day, it's time to set the table for what could be one of the best Raptors seasons in recent memory. What will the arrival of Kawhi Leonard do for this team...
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- Jul 1, 202623 minS2
KAWHI LEONARD IS A TORONTO RAPTOR AGAIN! No, you are not dreaming. Did the Raptors overpay for Kawhi? Does this trade make Toronto a championship contender? How will Kawhi fit with the pieces on this roster? What are...
- Jun 25, 202634 minS2
With the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select... ALLEN GRAVES! Was he the correct pick for Bobby Webster and the Raptors? If not, who should they have taken? Will the sophomore out of...
- Jun 25, 202634 minS2
<p>With the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select... ALLEN GRAVES! Was he the correct pick for Bobby Webster and the Raptors? If not, who should they have taken? Will the sophomore out of...
- Jun 19, 202631 minS2
The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner and the Raptors have the 19th overall pick. What type of player should Toronto draft? Should they target a guard or a big man? Which archetype of player best fits with the...
- Jun 19, 202631 minS2
<p>The 2026 NBA Draft is just around the corner and the Raptors have the 19th overall pick. What type of player should Toronto draft? Should they target a guard or a big man? Which archetype of player best fits with the...
Episode #43
IS TEAM CANADA HEADING FOR ITS BEST ERA?
Jun 16, 202623 minS2President and CEO of Canada Basketball Michael Bartlett joins the show this week to discuss the direction of the Men's National Team! Why was Jamal Murray left out of the player pool? What is Canada's goal at the 2027...
Episode #43
IS TEAM CANADA HEADING FOR ITS BEST ERA?
Jun 16, 202623 minS2<p>President and CEO of Canada Basketball Michael Bartlett joins the show this week to discuss the direction of the Men's National Team! Why was Jamal Murray left out of the player pool? What is Canada's goal at the...
- Jun 10, 202646 minS2
<p>This week's episode of Basketball Island features a special guest! GM and Executive Vice-President of Canada Basketball Rowan Barrett joins the show to discuss all things Canada basketball. Why was Jamal Murray left...
- Jun 1, 202644 minS2
<p>With the NBA Finals just around the corner, what is the future for the Thunder, the Raptors and the rest of the NBA? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel.</p>
- May 26, 202626 minS2
<p>Did Scottie Barnes get snubbed from the All-Defensive First Team? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel. </p>
Episode #39
WILL VICTOR WEMBANYAMA DETHRONE THE THUNDER?
May 19, 202639 minS2<p>The Spurs take down the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with help from a dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama! Is he the best player in the series? How can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcome...
Episode #38
WHY DO NBA FANS HATE THE THUNDER?
May 12, 202630 minS2<p>Now that the Thunder have swept the Lakers and advanced to the Western Conference Finals, have they become the most hated team in the NBA? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at...
- May 7, 202640 minS2
<p>The Raptors overachieved in the 2025-26 season, but now it's time to look ahead at what's next. Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone discuss how Toronto should approach this offseason with help from our friends at FanDuel. </p>
- May 4, 202630 minS1
<p>The Raptors season is officially over with a Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers. What did the Raps prove this postseason? Have they raised expectations for next season? How much pressure is on Bobby Webster? Hambone, Wes...
Episode #35
RAPTORS IN 7?
May 2, 202628 minS2<p>RJ Barrett's epic game winner sends the Raptors back to Cleveland for a Game 7! Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone break it all down with help from our friends at FanDuel. </p>
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