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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. Subscribe to Hoop There It Is for more exclusive interviews, Raptors coverage and the biggest stories from around the NBA and WNBA.

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 TempoWhat she learned as a veteran at UCLA that has helped her as a rookieAdjusting to life on the road as a professional athleteGraduating while on the road during her rookie seasonGetting to know Kiki Rice away from the basketball courtFormer 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 Subscribe to Hoop There It Is for more Raptors, WNBA and basketball coverage from Canada.

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.

What’s it really like to be the youngest player on a WNBA team? Teonni Key joins Hoop There It Is to take us inside her rookie season with the Toronto Tempo. From navigating life as a first-year player to learning from the veterans around her. Teonni opens up about being the youngest player on the team, having Brittney “Slim” Sykes as her locker-room neighbour, and how Sykes has helped her navigate the ups and downs of her rookie season. She also shares what it meant to finally go home for the first time in nearly two years and what she's learned about herself since joining the WNBA. Before Lindsay sits down with Teonni at the Tempo practice court, Lindsay and Amy break down some of the biggest stories surrounding Toronto, including the Tempo players representing their countries at the FIBA World Cup, the devastating injuries that have impacted the team throughout the season, and why Marina Mabrey deserves to be in the Most Improved Player conversation. Plus, the hosts share a special video featuring Bridget Carleton, the very first guest on Hoop There It Is, bringing the show full circle. Coming up in this episode: Teonni Key on her rookie season with the Toronto TempoWhat it's like being the youngest player on the teamHow Brittney “Slim” Sykes has helped her navigate her first WNBA seasonLife as a rookie and learning from the Tempo veteransTeonni finally getting to go home after nearly two years awayThe Tempo players competing at the FIBA World CupThe devastating injuries that have hit Toronto this seasonWhy Marina Mabrey is a Most Improved Player candidateA special moment featuring Bridget Carleton, the show's first-ever guestSubscribe to Hoop There It Is for more conversations with the biggest names and personalities from the WNBA and NBA. Shoutout to our sponsors! If you would like to sponsor an episode, send an email to [email protected].

In this breaking-news episode of Hoop There It Is, Lindsay Dunn looks at Cathy Engelbert’s seven-plus years at the helm of the WNBA and the complicated legacy she leaves behind. Engelbert oversaw one of the most transformative periods in WNBA history — from explosive league growth and expansion to major media-rights deals and a new CBA that brought historic increases in player compensation. But the story isn’t that simple. Engelbert’s tenure was also marked by controversy, criticism from players and ongoing questions about leadership, officiating, player relationships and how the league handled some of its biggest challenges. Lindsay breaks down the amazing, the complicated and the controversial parts of Engelbert’s legacy — and what her departure could mean for the future of the WNBA. This is a changing moment for women’s basketball. What comes next? #WNBA #CathyEngelbert #HoopThereItIs #WomensBasketball #WNBAnews

After six years away from the WNBA, Kayla Alexander got a call she had been waiting for, and it brought her home. Kayla joins Hoop There It Is to talk about her unexpected WNBA comeback with the Toronto Tempo, signing two hardship contracts and getting the chance to play professionally in Canada in front of friends and family. She takes us inside what it was like returning to the WNBA for the first time since 2020, why the opportunity in Toronto meant so much to her, and whether the experience changed how she thinks about the next chapter of her basketball career. But Kayla isn't done chasing big goals on the court. The Olympian recently helped Team Canada go a perfect 5-0 in pre-qualifying and talks about her hopes of making another Olympic run at Los Angeles 2028. She also opens up about a decision every veteran athlete eventually has to face: when do you know it's time to walk away? Kayla discusses the possibility of retirement, what could factor into that decision, and what she still wants to accomplish before she's finished playing. Away from basketball, Kayla takes us inside Tall Size, the platform she co-created to help tall women find clothing that actually fits, how the idea came together, and why it became such a personal project for her. Coming up in this episode: How Kayla Alexander made an unexpected WNBA comeback after six years awayWhat it was really like stepping back onto a WNBA court for the first time since 2020Getting the opportunity to play at home with the Toronto TempoWhy playing professionally in front of friends and family in Canada meant so muchTeam Canada going 5-0 and Kayla's push toward LA 2028The difficult question of when an athlete knows it's time to retireWhat Kayla still wants to accomplish before she walks away from basketballThe story behind Tall Size and the problem Kayla wanted to help solve for tall womenTheo, the love of her lifeSubscribe to Hoop There It Is for more conversations with the biggest names and personalities from the WNBA and NBA. Shoutout to our sponsors! If you would like to sponsor an episode, send an email to [email protected].

Aneesah Morrow joins Hoop There It Is for an exclusive conversation about the whirlwind that brought her to the Toronto Tempo, her basketball journey, and the personality fans are quickly getting to know off the court. Aneesah takes Lindsay and Amy inside the wild 48 hours following her trade to Toronto, from finding out she was on the move to joining a brand-new team in the middle of the season. She talks about fitting in with her new teammates, adjusting to life with the Tempo, and what she’s learned about herself through the experience. She also looks back at the incredible numbers she put up during her college career, talks about the mentality behind her dominance on the court, and has some fun revisiting the viral social media moments that have shown fans a completely different side of her personality. Plus, Lindsay and Amy break down a huge night of basketball in Toronto, including Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever taking over the city, and the highly anticipated return of Brittney “Slim” Sykes after missing two months with injury — and the immediate impact she made in her first game back. Subscribe to Hoop There It Is for more exclusive conversations with the biggest names and personalities from the WNBA and NBA. Shoutout to our sponsors! If you would like to sponsor an episode, send an email to [email protected].

Basketball Hall of Famer Swin Cash joins Hoop There It Is for a wide-ranging conversation about her legendary career, the WNBA today, and the work she’s doing to create more opportunities for women in sports. Swin weighs in on some of the WNBA’s biggest moves, reveals why she was already thinking about retirement on the day she was drafted, and answers a big question: Would she ever want to be WNBA Commissioner? She also takes us inside She’s Got Time, the initiative she founded that has grown into a major platform supporting, connecting, and celebrating women working in and around the sports industry. Plus, Lindsay and Amy break down some of the biggest stories around basketball, including Minnesota’s impressive season despite dealing with injuries, the latest Kawhi Leonard chatter, and some of the notable NBA free agents still looking for their next opportunity. Coming up in this episode: Swin Cash on the latest moves around the WNBAWhy retirement was on her mind the day she was draftedWould Swin ever consider becoming WNBA Commissioner?The story and mission behind She’s Got TimeMinnesota continuing to win through injuriesKawhi Leonard talkThe biggest NBA names still available in free agencySubscribe to Hoop There It Is for more conversations with the biggest names and personalities from the WNBA and NBA. Shoutout to our sponsors! If you would like to sponsor and episode sent an email to [email protected]

Laura Juškaitė joins Hoop There It Is!  Lindsay Dunn sits down with the Toronto Tempo forward to discuss her rookie WNBA season, the incredible career she built in Europe, her passion for photography, and a fun surprise cameo from teammate Brittney "Slim" Sykes. Plus, Lindsay shares the latest Toronto Tempo injury updates and weighs in on the big news out of the NBA.  In this episode: • WNBA All-Star reaction • Laura Juškaitė journey to the WNBA • Exclusive interview with Juškaitė  • Toronto Tempo Injury Update • Kawhi Leonard Raptors drama • Big NBA reaction  If you enjoy the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Hoop There It Is. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us.  Follow Hoop There It Is: Instagram: @hoopthereitisshow TikTok: @hoopthereitisshow X: @hoopthereitis__ YouTube: @hoopthereitisshow

This week on Hoop There It Is, it's an ALL-STAR-sized episode we spoke with two of the WNBA's biggest stars: A'ja Wilson and Chelsea Gray. In separate back-to-back interviews, A'ja and Chelsea open up about what it takes to stay grounded despite being two of the league's most accomplished players. A'ja reflects on the nerves she felt ahead of the launch of her signature shoe and how she handles the pressure that comes with being one of the faces of the WNBA. Chelsea discusses her impact on the game, the leadership she's embraced throughout her career, and why she never gets too high—or too low—through the ups and downs of a season. Later, Amy and Lindsay look ahead to the second half of the WNBA season, breaking down the teams they're most excited to watch after the All-Star break. Plus, Lindsay is left completely stunned after Amy reveals one surprising thing she's somehow never done. Two WNBA champions, two incredible conversations, and plenty to talk about as the playoff race heats up—this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This week on Hoop There It Is, Lindsay is joined by former NBA player Acie Earl, who checks in from Las Vegas during NBA Summer League. Acie opens up about his new book, which shines a light on the stories behind some of basketball's most iconic nicknames, and shares unforgettable memories of facing a young Kobe Bryant and playing for the Toronto Raptors during the franchise's inaugural season. He also reflects on how Summer League has grown into one of the biggest events on the basketball calendar. Whether you're an NBA history buff or love a great basketball story, this episode is one you won't want to miss. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us.

This week on Hoop There It Is, Lindsay Dunn and Amy Audibert react to Marina Mabrey finally receiving her first WNBA All-Star nod and discuss one of the league's most surprising roster cuts. Then, Toronto Raptors rookie Allen Graves joins the show to talk about the whirlwind of being drafted into the NBA, his early experiences as a pro, his "Welcome to the NBA" moment, and the teammate he already sees himself building a strong connection with. Later, Kahleah Copper reflects on growing up in Philadelphia, the path that led her to WNBA stardom, and the lasting impact she hopes to make on and off the court. Two exclusive interviews. One episode. Plenty of basketball. Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us.

This week, Lindsay Dunn and Amy Audibert break down the newly announced WNBA All-Star starters, discuss who deserved the nod (and who got snubbed), and dive into the latest NBA offseason trades that are already shaking up the league. Then, they're joined by Erica "E-Weezy" Wheeler for one of our favorite conversations yet. Erica shares the incredible journey that made her one of the WNBA's most respected veterans, reflects on making league history, and tells stories you won't hear anywhere else—including the hilarious first time she tried giving someone a tattoo, an unforgettable on-court moment with Marina Mabrey, and plenty of laughs along the way. In this episode: • WNBA All-Star starters reaction • Biggest NBA trades and offseason moves • Erica Wheeler on making WNBA history • The first (and maybe last!) tattoo she ever gave • A hilarious Marina Mabrey story • Behind-the-scenes moments from life in the WNBA • And much more! If you enjoy the show, don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Hoop There It Is. Follow Hoop There It Is: Instagram: @hoopthereitisshow TikTok: @hoopthereitisshow X: @hoopthereitis__ YouTube: @hoopthereitisshow