Stretch the Floor: Recent Episodes
Stretch the Floor Podcast
Stretch the Floor discusses and debates everything you need to know from the basketball world. Whether you're a basketball junkie looking for analysis of the best players and matchups, a casual fan looking to catch up on the latest news or simply want to hear trade ideas that shake up the league, Matthew and Venushan have you covered.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the Finals so far, which has seen incredible, historic performances from Jayson Tatum and Steph Curry.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the Finals so far, the Miami Heat's offseason outlook and go over the top 10 free agents of this summer.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the upcoming NBA Finals and break down the Dallas Mavericks' offseason options.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the ongoing Conference Finals series and break down the realistic possibilities for DeAndre Ayton in the offseason.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the start to the second round and look ahead to the Hawks' and Pelicans' offseason plans.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the upcoming second round matchups and what the offseason looks like for eliminated teams.
Matthew and Venushan react to the first week of playoff basketball. They also discuss potential offseason moves for the teams on the verge of elimination.
Matthew and Venushan make their picks for all three All-NBA teams, along with the All-Defensive and All-Rookie teams.
Matthew and Venushan react to the recent injuries to Steph Curry and Robert Williams, and make their picks for the NBA's All-Defensive teams.
Matthew and Venushan take the imaginary places of Seattle's and Vegas' GMs and draft their inaugural rosters.
Matthew and Venushan play the role of NBA GMs and pick the five players on each team who should be protected in an expansion draft.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the latest developments in the NBA, including Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam stepping up for the Raptors, LeBron dropping 50 point games amidst a Lakers implosion and the Miami Heat putting it all together.
Matthew and Venushan look at the current NBA standings and predict the matchup results if the playoffs started today.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the recent performances of the big names traded at the deadline.
Matthew and Venushan react to an unbelievable trade deadline that saw James Harden, Kristaps Porzingis and more traded.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the latest from the NBA, including the Norman Powell trade and the emerging James Harden-Ben Simmons rumors.
Matthew and Venushan discuss Andrew Wiggins being named an All-Star starter and the Sacramento Kings dropping out of the Ben Simmons sweepstakes.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the latest from around the NBA, including Cam Reddish being traded to the Knicks, the Nuggets' stars potentially coming back and the Ben Simmons-Kings rumors.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the latest news from the NBA, including the Toronto Raptors' hot streak and the long-awaited return of Klay Thompson.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the Cavs and Ricky Rubio's season-ending injury, the seemingly-broken Lakers and the shocking number of quality performances from non-NBA players.
Matthew and Venushan attempt the toughest task in basketball media: ranking the top 10 NBA players of all time.
NBA trade season is almost upon us. Matthew and Venushan break down a few potential trades that would shake up the league.
Matthew and Venushan react to the Phoenix Suns' win streak coming to an end and make All-Star picks on quarter into the season.
Matthew and Venushan recap the last week of NBA basketball: PJ Dozier's injury, Luke Walton's firing and the Raptors' struggles.
Matthew and Venushan give out the NBA Awards (almost) a quarter of the way through the season.
Matthew and Venushan discuss another week of NBA basketball. Tyrese Maxey is breaking out before our eyes, the Hawks may need to mix things up and the Lakers' struggles continue.
Matthew and Venushan react to Pascal Siakam's earlier-than-expected return from injury, Nikola Jokic possibly leading the MVP race again, Trae Young's comments on the Hawks' intensity and more.
Matthew and Venushan make their picks for the East and West All-Stars for the upcoming NBA season.
Matthew and Venushan preview the upcoming fantasy basketball season. Who's in/out in the top ten, biggest sleepers and key players to fit your strategy.
The 2-guard position is stacked. Matthew and Venushan break down who they think the ten best in the NBA are.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the NBA's top 10 small forwards. Probably the most talent-loaded position group in the league, there's a LOT of debate to be had.
Content creator and lifelong Raptors fan Luca Rosano joins Matthew and Venushan to talk Scottie Barnes, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and more!
Matthew and Venushan each give their list of the NBA's top 10 centres. Superstars like Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid have brought the 5-position back from the dead. 7-footers can again be the anchors of championship teams, and the position is as exciting as it's ever been.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the biggest standout performances from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Malachi Flynn, Precious Achiuwa and Scottie Barnes have been putting on a show for the Raptors. These gritty and energetic efforts have Toronto fans comparing them to the iconic Bench Mob.
Matthew and Venushan sit down to go over all 30 teams and where they stand after (almost) every free agent has been signed. The Bulls, among others, drastically improved while other teams made some head-scratching front office moves.
Matthew and Venushan break down all the trade, draft and free agency news from the last week in the NBA. Most notably, Russell Westbrook's trade to the Lakers and Kyle Lowry signing with the Heat.
Matthew and Venushan react to Giannis and the Bucks coming back to take a 3-2 series lead in the Finals. Then, they mock draft the first round of this year's class.
The Phoenix Suns lead 2-1 in the NBA Finals but Giannis Antetokounmpo has been nothing short of sensational. Matthew and Venushan react to the first three games and look ahead to the rest of the series. Also, they discuss some San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors trade rumors.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the upcoming NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns and the impact it will have on Giannis and Chris Paul's legacies. They also talk offseason plans for the Hawks and Clippers and Canada's disappointing failure to qualify for the Olympics.
Matthew and Venushan react to Chris Paul and the Suns taking a 3-1 series lead against the Clippers. They also discuss the new coaching hires around the league and the draft lottery results.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the end of the second round of the NBA Playoffs and preview the Conference Finals. Also, they react to Ben Simmons' disappointing playoff run and the Kemba Walker trade to OKC.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Injuries continue to pile up for every team, and predictions that looked good a week ago now seem way off. The 2021 NBA Championship might just come down to who stays the healthiest.
Matthew and Venushan discuss the second round of the NBA Playoffs before breaking down the offseason outlook for all the teams who fell short in the first round.
Matthew and Venushan discuss another eventful week of the NBA playoffs. How concerning are Luka's and Anthony Davis' injuries? Is Trae Young a top 10 player? Also, now that their seasons are over, where do the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards go from here?
Matthew and Venushan discuss the first week of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers, Clippers and Jazz all went down to unexpected defeats and the league's young stars have been dominating the headlines. It looks like the first round will be more tightly contested than we thought.
Matthew and Venushan sit down ahead of the upcoming Play-In Tournament to break down the 2021 NBA Playoffs, from the Play-Ins all the way to the Finals. After what was a long and somewhat painful regular season, this year's playoffs is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in recent memory.
Matthew and Venushan give their picks for the All-NBA, All-Defensive and All-Rookie teams. In a season overwhelmed by injuries, picking the 15 best players in the league is harder than ever. But, we got to experience some truly historic performances this year.
Matthew and Venushan discuss their winners for each of the NBA Awards. Is Jokic a lock for MVP? Has LaMelo played enough to win Rookie of the Year? Is there a new DPOY?
theScore senior writer and co-host of Pound the Rock, Joseph Casciaro, joins Stretch the Floor to talk some of the biggest storylines in the NBA: Jokic's MVP campaign, the Nets' injury concerns, the tanking Raptors and more!
Matthew and Venushan are joined by legendary Toronto Raptors commentator Jack Armstrong to talk Raptors, his broadcasting career and the growth of basketball in Canada. Plus: Jack tells the origin story of his iconic catchphrase "GET THAT GARBAGE OUTTA HERE!".
Matthew and Venushan break down the current NBA standings. With the playoffs fast approaching and the play-in tournament adding a new layer of unpredictability, it's time for teams to start separating themselves from the pack.
Matthew and Venushan give their initial impressions of the high-profile players with new teams (LaMarcus Aldridge, Aaron Gordon, Andre Drummond). They also asses the Toronto Raptors and their recent month-long cold streak, react rot Jalen Suggs' game-winner in the Final Four for Gonzaga and break down Jrue Holiday's new MASSIVE contract extension.
Matthew and Venushan react to one of the most exciting trade deadlines in recent memory. All-Stars were traded, contenders upgraded and Kyle Lowry stayed put.
We're less than a week away from the trade deadline! The rumors have been swirling for weeks and there have already been a few moves. In this episode, Matthew and Venushan suggest trade ideas that make sense for every team involved in the deadline rumor mill.
Matthew and Venushan break down every major player in the trade rumours. Big names like Kyle Lowry, Nikola Vucevic and LaMarcus Aldridge could all be on the move.
Matthew and Venushan are joined by Kansas State University point guard Rudi Williams. The Hamilton, Ontario native stopped by to talk about his career, NBA players he models his game after and the massive growth of Canadian basketball.
Stretch the Floor is joined by Akil Augustine of NBA TV Canada and the Raptors 905. One of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to the G League, he discusses how player development in North American basketball will never be the same.
Matt and Venush give their takes on the Milwaukee Bucks and their struggles without Jrue Holiday. Then, they break down the latest trade rumors, most notably the Hawks reportedly shopping John Collins. They also discuss NBA Top Shot and its rapid ascent.
With All-Star Weekend fast approaching, Matt and Venush make their picks for the East and West. With more worthy snubs than most seasons, picking two teams of twelve is no easy task. Who makes the cut and who misses out?
Matt and Venush discuss the recently scheduled All-Star Game in Atlanta and the wave of backlash it's faced in the past few days. Also, they break down the current leaders in the MVP race and Derrick Rose being traded to the New York Knicks.
Matt and Venush break down the recent NBA trade rumors. Bradley Beal could finally be on the move, and the Pelicans and Cavs both seem to shake things up. Also, the Clippers need to trade for a point guard and there are several options out there.
Now that we're (pretty much) a quarter of the way through the new NBA season, Matt and Venush make their NBA Awards picks if they were handed out today.
Matt and Venush break down the latest week in the NBA. The Raptors (and specifically Pascal Siakam) have been struggling, Julius Randle and the Knicks have a winning record (!) and Steph Curry is finally playing like the all-time great we know he is.
Matt and Venush discuss all the developing storylines from the past week in the NBA including the impact of Spencer Dinwiddie's injury on the East race, the Warriors' struggles and Nikola Jokic's dominant start to the season.
Matt and Venush react to the biggest surprises and performances from nights 1 and 2 of the 2021 NBA season, most notably the return of Kevin Durant.
Basketball is back! We are one week away from real regular season NBA action. Matt and Venush break down every team and what their expectations should be for the upcoming year.
Matt and Venush preview the upcoming fantasy basketball season. They talk sleepers, breakouts, busts and trends to look out for in a must-listen episode if you're in a fantasy league this year.
Matt and Venush look ahead to the upcoming NBA season. They predict the breakout stars, major storylines and top-of-the-league teams along with the seven main NBA Awards.
Matt and Venush break down every team's transaction through the first weekend of NBA free agency. The Lakers are looking like a superteam, the Hawks have one of the most fun rosters in the league and it looks like this is finally going to be the year the Raptors fall out of Eastern Conference contention.
Monday marked the first day that NBA teams could officially start making trades and it did not disappoint. Five major trades happened and dozens more rumors are swirling. The Milwaukee Bucks are going all in to win a championship, Chris Paul has a new home and James Harden reportedly wants out of Houston. Listen for a full breakdown of everything!
Matt and Venush do a full mock draft for the first round. This year's NBA Draft is full of risky picks like LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and James Wiseman but the mid-to-late first round is actually deeper than you might think. Stretch the Floor breaks down every pick and why it would be the right move.
Matt and Venush suggest trades that could shake up the entire NBA. Some could turn pretenders into contenders, some could give suffering fanbases a long-awaited playoff berth and some involve blowing up rosters that just don't work.
Matt and Venush break down their top 30 prospects for the upcoming NBA Draft in November. Despite being considered a less talented draft than most years, many players present huge high-risk, high-reward gambles. Listen to find out which gambles are worth making.
With the NBA season officially over, Matt and Venush sit down to rank the top 10 players in the league. The 2020 playoffs have changed how we think about several of the world's best players; some for the better and some for the worse. Kevin Durant and Steph Curry haven't been healthy for over a year so where do they rank now? Is LeBron still the King or has someone taken his throne? Listen to find out!
Matt and Venush react to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers taking home the 2020 NBA Championship. They discuss Anthony Davis' and Jimmy Butler's places among the best players in the league and talk potential moves the Lakers could make to get even better next year. Finally, they look back on the NBA Bubble and all the memorable moments and performances it gave us.
Matt and Venush discuss the first three games of the NBA Finals, including Jimmy Butler's historic 40-point triple-double in Miami's game 3 win. They also get into the Finals MVP discussion and the impact it could have on LeBron James' legacy.
Matt and Venush react to Doc Rivers being let go by the Los Angeles Clippers and discuss potential fits for both sides. They then give their takes on why the Celtics and Nuggets ultimately fell in the Conference Finals despite both series being close. Finally, they make their predictions for the NBA Finals.
Matt and Venush discuss an eventful week basketball. They talk the Celtics saving their playoff lives, the Nuggets being down 2-0 despite actually playing well, Giannis winning MVP over LeBron and more!
Matt and Venush react to the Celtics closing out the Raptors in game 7, preview the Conference Finals matchups and suggest moves Houston can make to remain contenders.
Matt and Venush react to the Miami Heat shocking the Bucks with a 3-1 series lead. They also discuss why the Raptors look so inconsistent against the Celtics, what the Lakers need to do to get past Houston and the surprisingly close Clippers-Nuggets series.
Matt and Venush sit down to talk about the latest from the playoffs. Jamal Murray is playing like a superstar, Pascal Siakam is having a hard time making any shots and we could be looking at a couple game 7's in the West.
Matt and Venush react to Luka Doncic's clutch game 4 performance against the Clippers and Donovan Mitchell setting more records against the Nugetts. They also look ahead to the second round and adjust their predictions based on what we've seen so far.
Matt and Venush recap a crazy first day of the NBA playoffs. Then, they give their picks for the winners and losers of the NBA's eight-game restart.
With the 2020 NBA Playoffs only days away, Matt and Venush go over every potential matchup and discuss their takes on each team's prospects in this year's race for the Larry O'Brien.
Basketball is back! For the first time in almost 5 months, real NBA games were played. Matt and Venush go over the biggest performances and storylines to emerge from the Orlando bubble in the first week of the NBA restart.
The NBA is finally back! For the first time since March 11th, real basketball games will be taking place. Matt and Venush go over every team and where they stand in the NBA Orlando restart.
Matt and Venush go back to two of the greatest decades in sports history to debate which players crack the top 10 of their decade.
Stretch the Floor discusses their rankings for the greatest players of each decade from the 1950's to the 1980's.
Matt and Venush compare their big boards for the NBA Draft in a season unlike any other. While this year's class may not have the generational talent we've been spoiled with the last few seasons, there are still going to be a bunch of exciting prospects entering the league next year. Listen to get Stretch the Floor's takes!
Matt and Venush go over who they think should win each NBA Award. Can Giannis be the first player since Hakeem Olajuwon to win both Defensive Player of the Year and MVP in the same season? Does Zion have any shot and beating out Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year? Has Lou Williams' reign as Sixth Man of the Year finally come to an end? Listen to hear Stretch the Floor's takes!
Matt and Venush debate who belongs on the top 10 point guards list. Is Ja Morant already in the conversation? Has Russell Westbrook fallen down in the rankings? Who doesn't make the cut? Stretch the Floor gets into all of it.
Matt and Venush debate their top 10 shooting guards, and get into a heated Lou Williams vs. Zach Lavine deabte in the process.
Stretch the Floor reacts to the news that the NBA will be returning, before debating the top 10 small forwards in the league.
Matthew and Venushan analyze some trades they want to see happen as soon as possible in the NBA.
Matt and Venush discuss the latest news from the NBA, including playing in Vegas or Orlando, "The Last Dance" and the Knicks' reported interest in Chris Paul.