Hoop There It Is Episode 26 is here!

Lindsay Dunn and Amy Audibert are joined by Hello & Welcome hosts Will Lou and Alex Wong for a hilarious basketball crossover packed with Raptors and Miami Heat storylines, NBA takes and plenty of laughs.

The four hosts break down the biggest conversations surrounding the Raptors and Heat, look at what’s happening around the league, and discuss the season-ending injury to Ben Simmons.

It's basketball talk, unexpected takes and the kind of conversations that happen when four basketball minds get together.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The latest storylines surrounding the Toronto Raptors
• What’s happening with the Miami Heat
• Ben Simmons’ season-ending injury
• NBA storylines worth keeping an eye on
• Plenty of laughs, opinions and friendly debates with Will Lou and Alex Wong

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Lindsay Dunn is in New York City for a special episode of Hoop There It Is, featuring conversations with some of basketball's biggest names ahead of the new NBA season.

Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem and John Wall share their thoughts on the season ahead, including why the Toronto Raptors shouldn't be counted out, what makes the Miami Heat so good, and the excitement surrounding Kawhi Leonard's return to the court.

Plus, Dirk and Steve take us behind the scenes of the iconic basketball comedy Like Mike, sharing hilarious stories from their time in the movie that you won't want to miss. 😂🎬

We also play audio from Kawhi following his first preseason appearance and first NBA game action since April, and catch up with Common to find out which current or former NBA player he thinks has the best musical talent. 🎤🏀

The WNBA playoffs are heating up!

Amy Audibert and Lindsay Dunn break down all the excitement from the WNBA playoffs, look ahead at the semi-final matchups and dive into the latest WNBA awards and storylines around the league.

Amy also pulls back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to casting a vote for the WNBA Awards, sharing insight into the process and what voters consider when deciding their ballots.

Plus, we catch up with Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull for an exclusive interview covering her upcoming off-season wedding, the beauty brand she recently launched, life with the Fever and what’s next for her both on and off the court.

It’s another episode of Hoop There It Is — bringing you the latest from around the WNBA with basketball, insight and plenty of personality.

In this episode:
• The WNBA playoffs and why they’ve been so exciting
• Breaking down the semi-final matchups
• WNBA Awards discussion
• What really happens behind the scenes when voting for the WNBA Awards
• Exclusive Lexie Hull interview
• Lexie’s upcoming wedding
• Her new beauty brand
• The Indiana Fever and what’s next

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Jamal Shead joins Lindsay Dunn for an exclusive conversation about his growing role with the Toronto Raptors, his love for his teammates, getting his No. 1 jersey back and more.

Plus, Lindsay reacts to Shead's newly announced contract extension after sitting down with him at Raptors training camp before the deal became official.

We also hear from Kawhi Leonard, who spoke with us at training camp in Quebec City.

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RJ Barrett sits down for an exclusive interview with Lindsay Dunn to talk about the Toronto Raptors, the New York Knicks’ championship, Kawhi Leonard, Drake, viral moments and life away from the basketball court.

This is an interview like no other with Barrett, showcasing his personality and giving fans a closer look at the person behind the NBA player. We get into some of his most memorable viral moments, including Drake randomly wearing his high school jersey and an unexpected connection with one of the stars from one of the biggest TV shows ever.

Barrett also opens up about the Raptors’ future, his connection to the Knicks’ championship journey and the unexpected shoutout he received from the mayor during the team’s victory parade, despite being a Raptor when they won.

A lifelong Raptors fan, Barrett talks about watching Toronto win the NBA championship with Kawhi Leonard and the surreal experience of eventually becoming Kawhi’s teammate. He shares what it was like waiting for the deal to become official and going from watching Kawhi win a championship in Toronto to playing alongside him.

Barrett has also teamed up with Milk to remind Ontarians that milk has always been an easy, nutritious way to upgrade everyday meals.

Watch the full RJ Barrett interview for stories about the Raptors, Knicks, Kawhi Leonard, Drake, viral social media moments, the NBA, Toronto and the person behind the player.

Kiki Rice joins Hoop There It Is to take us inside her first season in the WNBA with the Toronto Tempo.

Kiki opens up about making the transition from UCLA to the professional game, what she learned as a veteran at UCLA that has helped her navigate life as a rookie, and what it's really like adjusting to life in the league. She also talks about graduating while on the road, balancing basketball with one of the biggest moments of her life, and the experiences that have shaped her first season with the Tempo.

But there's more to Kiki than basketball. We get to know her personality away from the court, hear about the person behind the player, and learn what she's discovered about herself during her first year in the WNBA.

The episode also features some special guests who were in Toronto for a Tempo game. Danny Green, C.J. Miles and Immanuel Quickley share their thoughts on experiencing a Toronto Tempo game and talk about what made the atmosphere and experience so great.

Coming up in this episode:

• Kiki Rice on her first WNBA season with the Toronto Tempo
• What she learned as a veteran at UCLA that has helped her as a rookie
• Adjusting to life on the road as a professional athlete
• Graduating while on the road during her rookie season
• Getting to know Kiki Rice away from the basketball court
• Former Raptors Danny Green, C.J. Miles & Immanuel Quickley on their Tempo game day experiences

Kyle Lowry’s Raptors legacy was celebrated in Toronto leading up to his jersey retirement and Hoop There It Is was there for it all.

In Episode 19, we recap an unforgettable weekend celebrating one of the most important players in Raptors history, featuring the KLOW golf tournament, Kyle's Block Party, and A Night For Seven, a gala supporting MLSE Foundation and its work helping youth facing barriers reach their full potential through sport ahead of Lowry’s jersey retirement on January 10.

We hear directly from the people who shared the court, locker room and countless memories with Lowry, including OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, DeMar DeRozan, C.J. Miles, Danny Green, Nick Nurse, Jamal Shead, Alvin Williams, Darko Rajaković, Immanuel Quickley, Amir Johnson, Kevin Love, Terrence Ross and many more.

From championship memories and unforgettable moments in Toronto to what made Lowry such a beloved teammate and leader, this episode looks back at the impact he had on the Raptors and the people around him.

🏀 Episode 19 of Hoop There It Is
🎙️ Kyle Lowry Celebration Weekend
🏆 2019 NBA Champion
👑 Raptors jersey retirement: January 10

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We’re taking you inside the premiere of ESPN’s Setting the Tempo. The documentary following the creation and inaugural season of the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team.

This week, Lindsay Dunn goes solo as host and brings you exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names behind the Tempo’s story:

🎙️ Marina Mabrey
🎙️ Sandy Brondello
🎙️ Kia Nurse
🎙️ Brittney “Slim” Sykes
🎙️ Monica Wright-Rogers
🎙️ Teresa Resch
🎙️ Robin Roberts
🎙️ The director of Setting the Tempo, Kathleen Jayme

Lindsay speaks with the players and key figures about the making of the documentary, the birth of the Toronto Tempo and what it meant to be part of the franchise’s inaugural season.

We also hear exclusively from Marina Mabrey about her season-ending injury, her recovery and the impact of missing the rest of the season.

Episode 18 of Hoop There It Is is your behind-the-scenes look at the premiere of Setting the Tempo and the people who helped bring the Toronto Tempo to life.

🏀 Hoop There It Is
Hosted this week by Lindsay Dunn.