Raptors Get Thunderstruck + Matthews Visits the White House

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday by recapping the Raptors’ 116-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. They break down Scottie Barnes’ performance, the impact of missing Jakob Poeltl, Brandon Ingram’s inconsistency, and the team’s overall scoring depth. They shift to the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, debate the implications of a potentially voided contract, and discuss Jusuf Nurkić’s injury and the Jazz’s approach, along with the NBA’s ongoing tanking issue. After the break, they react to Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews’ appearance at the White House and absence from the State of the Union, before examining the Brett Kulak trade and what it signals ahead of the deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.