Toronto Raptors
Subject in Basketball
Toronto Raptors has come up in 6 episodes across 2 podcasts in TMT, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, Pardon My Take. 4 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Zach LoweRinger NBA analyst referenced repeatedly
Lowe says the Raptors' large contracts have become negative assets that would require attaching sweeteners to move.
“I think all of those guys have now reached the territory of I have to attach something to get off of them”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 20:43
Lowe named Jakob Poeltl's roughly $30 million-a-year extension the worst contract, calling it the most inexplicable deal of the summer.
“It was the most inexplicable contract of the summer. So I'm going off the menu and ordering a big fat helping of Jakob Purtle”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: The 2026 Made-Up NBA Awards With Zach Lowe (Apr 6, 2026) · Listen from 1:16:14
MemesPardon My Take staffer and New York Knicks fan
Memes says the Raptors will not be a serious threat to his team until they add a big man.
“But until they get a big man, then they're not really that much of a threat”
Pardon My Take: Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft (Jul 1, 2026) · Listen from 20:49
PFT CommenterBarstool Sports writer and co-host of Pardon My Take
PFT Commenter doubts that Kawhi Leonard can stay healthy for a second straight strong season.
“I just doubt that he's going to be able to do it back-to-back years”
Pardon My Take: Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy Draft (Jul 1, 2026) · Listen from 21:04
Bill SimmonsSportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast
Simmons judges Scottie Barnes to be a championship team's second-best player rather than its best.
“I am not sure he could be the best guy on a championship game, but he can definitely be the second best guy”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 23:53
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · 4 episodes
- Pardon My Take · 2 episodes
Episodes
NBA One Guy (the East!), a Man City Punishment Primer, and Tom Cruise’s Bomb With J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van LathanThe Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 6, 2026 · 2 h 13 min
Bill Simmons and J. Kyle Mann pick one key player per NBA Eastern Conference team, then Chris Ryan and Van Lathan discuss cable stars, Tom Cruise's 'Digger,' and Manchester City's punishment.
Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy DraftPardon My Take · Jul 1, 2026 · 3 h 5 min
Dan Katz, PFT Commenter, Memes and Zach discuss LeBron James's free agency and the World Cup, interview John Smoltz on pitching, and hold their Dingers Only fantasy draft.
- New York Wins the Title, Brunson Wins Immortality, and Knicks Fans Have a Zihuatanejo Moment With Zach Lowe
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 14, 2026 · 1 h 41 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react live to the Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Finals in Game 5, Jalen Brunson's 45 points, the Spurs' fallout, and offseason storylines.
Live From Max's Bachelor Party, Sixers Take Down Celtics, Jerry O'Connell And Dante The Don Join The Show, NBA/NHL Playoffs Plus Max's BrothersPardon My Take · May 4, 2026 · 2 h 15 min
From Max Delente's Las Vegas bachelor party, the Pardon My Take crew recaps the 76ers' Game 7 win over the Celtics, the NBA and NHL playoffs, and weekend stories with Jerry O'Connell and Dante the Don.
- Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 4, 2026 · 1 h 12 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to Cleveland's Game 7 win over Toronto, preview the NBA's second round, and weigh offseason moves for eliminated teams.
- The 2026 Made-Up NBA Awards With Zach Lowe
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Apr 6, 2026 · 2 h 5 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to a Nuggets-Spurs overtime thriller, the Lakers' injuries, and hand out their 2026 made-up NBA awards.