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Host Alex Adams was joined by Jonathan Chen of Raptors Republic, Scott Witter and Matty Ireland of the Canada Hoops Podcast, to preview the Canadian Men's Basketball teams chances at the FIBA World Cup(0:00) Best Canadian Team ever assembled?(4:25) Canada pathway at the World Cup and Olympic qualification route(9:30) Jamal Murray dropping out(13:00) What players to watch who are not household names for Canada(18:10) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impact for Canada(22:30) Talent vs Chemistry Battle for Canada(27:40) Canada style of play(33:30) Areas of Weakness for Canada(37:30) RJ Barrett(40:15) Canada's X-factor(43:00) Predictions for Canada at the FIBA World CupDon't forget to like, comment and share the video.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/38IlV8URead our articles: https://bit.ly/38FCq5BInstagram: https://bit.ly/3jKJnsgTwitter: https://bit.ly/2WOyTiyTik Tok: https://bit.ly/38FDlTBFacebook: https://bit.ly/3kQXVG6LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2X15aDkBuy $RAPS: https://bit.ly/3naFrDr#raptors #wethenorth #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk and Trevon Heath get together to predict how some of the Raptors players will perform next season.Timestamps are affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions3:05 - Scottie's statline/role10:00 - Pudding & Oatmeal11:20 - Pascal's statline/role17:55 - OG's Usage21:05 - Achiuwa's points and minutes per game27:40 - Gary Trent Jr.'s Creation32:55 - Gradey's minutes and 3 point volume38:10 - Tell us your predictions!38:50 - Parting shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Funhouse: Episode 293Joining us this week: You know him as a writer and one of the hosts of “The Rap Up” on Raptors Republic, it’s Oren Weisfeld! He's a writer for Raptors HQ and host of the "That's a Rap Podcast," it's Jay Rosales!(00:00) - Intro time, guests and all! Dance!(05:36) - Who are the top three duos in the NBA?(24:40) - What teams finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd in the FIBA tournament?(34:47) - Which current Raptor is going to have the most interesting post-basketball career?(44:27) - Is the hysteria around Pascal Siakam justified or is it just summer boredom?Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is joined by Kenyon of Basketball Rewind to talk about the upcoming season.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions1:40 - Canada & the FIBA World Cup6:45 - What are we looking forward to with the Raptors?18:30 - Christian Koloko's Defensive Impact25:05 - Pascal Siakam's upcoming year30:40 - Heliocentrism34:30 - Back to Pascal43:00 - The Pascal & Jak pairing47:30 - Favorite style of teambuilding?1:02:30 - Parting Shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk takes questions from listeners and answers them.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Intro0:23 - Should Jakob Poeltl be used in Delay action?2:13 - Which All-Time Raptor for this years team?4:35 - What will rookies do?6:40 - Which player benefits the most this year?10:11 - What will Darko's offense look like?13:17 - Could Pascal get traded? Will Gradey shoot well?14:20 - Is Scottie one of the worlds best passers?17:02 - OPJ's involvement with the team18:00 - Where am I on Precious?19:00 - Exchange shooting range for dunking?19:55 - Sorry Adam20:05 - FIBA & Canada22:20 - Expectations for Darko's first year and Gradey's?25:00 - My skincare routine26:13 - Javon Freeman-Liberty27:08 - Over or Under 45 wins?28:00 - More thoughts on Precious29:57 - Nurse with the 76ers32:00 - me, ME, MEEEEEE32:30 - Dangerous Animal Combat33:50 - Thank You's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-season Funhouse: Episode 292Joining us this week: You know him from shows like Pretty Hard Cases and The Beaverton, it's Miguel Rivas! You know him from shows like The Amazing Gayl Pile and The Frankie Drake Mysteries, it's Daniel Stolfi!(00:00) - Intro and SeaDoo attire check-in(05:39) - NBA: Jaylen Brown signs the biggest contract in NBA history ($304 million). Which non-rookie contract is the best and which is the worst?(23:14) - NBA: What is the best rotation for the Canadian Men's Basketball team qualifier?(33:40) - RAPTORS: How would you save the upcoming season with some updated branding?(45:06) - RAPTORS: Is this the most divisive the Raptors fan base has ever been?Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath are joined by good friend Curly to talk Raptors. Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:20 - This year's bench2:30 - Who is the 6th man?6:00 - Who is the 7th man?12:47 - Who is the 8th man?19:08 - Who is the 9th man?24:40 - Who is the 10th man?28:00 - Who gets the most NBA games from the 2-Ways?32:55 - Curly's thoughts on Gradey & Summer League36:00 - Parting Shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld and Adon Moss are back to talk about NBA Summer League, Gradey Dick, and where the Toronto Raptors stand in regards to Pascal Siakam and his future. They also hit on other NBA news including the Damian Lillard sweepstakes and Jaylen Brown's new contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath are joined by the best NBA writer in the world, Caitlin Cooper, to discuss the Raptors offense.here is Caitlin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrotehere is her piece on spacing: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/is-the-mere-threat-of-a-three-enough-to-affect-a-defense/Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions2:20 - How unique will this offense be?5:40 - Expected Positives7:25 - The Raptors protected starting lineup11:00 - What does Caitlin want to see the Raptors running for Scottie?17:20 - What does Caitlin want for Pascal on ball?25:25 - Weaponizing the shooters30:00 - The Raptors are setup for smash mouth hoops37:00 - How is Jakob used?41:30 - Can it be good enough to let their defense win games?45:40 - Are we missing anything?46:50 - Will transitional lineups do well?50:10 - Odd roster construction52:35 - Can the Raptors be a top 20 halfcourt offense?1:00:00 - Final Thoughts1:02:55 - Gradey Dick1:05:10 - Goodbyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Funhouse: Episode 291Joining us this week: He's the original co-host of Confederacy of Dunks, it's Kevin Dowse! He writes, he pods, it's Raptors Republic's very own Adon Moss!(00:00) - Intro, Freddie breaks down his wild trip to Vegas for Summer League!(16:57) - NBA: Thoughts and feelings on the in-season tournament.(36:25) - NBA: How would you get an NBA player out of a crowded area without being detected? It gets gross.(47:43) - Raptors: Fred VanVleet has left us for Houston. We discuss our favourite Fred memories in a final ode to the undrafted hero.(55:48) - Raptors: It's a post-draft, off-season round-up of the current state of the team.Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath talk about the basketball they saw in Vegas + the latest in the Siakam sweepstakes. Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions0:50 - The returns of the first 3 games6:10 - Gradey's first 3 games11:30 - Ron Harper Jr.15:30 - RJ Nembhard18:00 - The rest of the roster20:00 - Ausar Thompson24:54 - The Pascal situation41:30 - Our Summer League Experience46:20 - Our Race Update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson & Tre have gone on the road to Vegas to cover the Raptors and the league at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last episode of Buckets & Tea this season brings back one of our favourite guests, Casey Bannerman! And no one is better suited to take a look at the NBA and all the free agent madness we've seen so far. How will the Toronto Raptors integrate their new pieces? Will Fred live up to his new deal in Houston? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk and Trevon Heath discuss the Raptors free agency, the latest rumors, and their looming trip to Vegas.Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions0:35 - Grading Free Agency13:15 - Latest Rumors and Drama23:25 - Summer League Expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson and Tre, talking about all the stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dick Dynasty is upon us! An entertaining draft gave the Raptors an athletic shooter, something they desperately needed. But with free agency looming there are more questions than answers.And much of the Association can relate. Which name will come off the board first? And do we have another blockbuster trade coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is joined by William Lou to discuss Fred VanVleet's future, confidence in the front office, hopeful progressions, and more.Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions 3:45 - Does Fred stay or go?13:20 - Run it back?16:40 - Scottie's Development + future point guard 28:15 - Fred replacements34:20 - Parasocial Relationships38:18 - Does Fred's decision force the Raptors hand?41:30 - What happens with Pascal?46:40 - MLE targets50:55 - Confidence in the front office1:04:20 - Development on the roster1:11:20 - Origin of hello and welcome1:13:20 - Podcasting is weird1:18:00 - Idolatry & Religion1:19:30 - RR is the best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-season Funhouse, Episode 290Joining us this week, it's John Rallis from George’s Deli & B.B.Q. He's an improviser and comedian, it's Matt McCready!(00:00) - Intro with our guests and groovy music(05:48) Raptors: They drafted Gradey Dick 13th overall and signed undrafted player Markquis Nowell. How did the Raps perform at the draft and where do these guys fit in the rotation?(18:46) Raptors: Many a bad joke is on the way with Gradey Dick. Which Raptor personality will push it too far?(28:37) NBA: Which team won the draft and which team lost it?(44:08) NBA: The draft has come and gone. What are some big-picture takeaways heading into the summer?Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & RR Draft Guru Brendan Stewart breakdown Gradey Dick's game and his fit with the Raptors. Here's Brendan's written piece on Gradey: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2023/06/12/2023-nba-draft-prospects-gradey-dick-and-jordan-hawkins/Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:00 - Gradey is the pick!!2:40 - The Elevator Pitch on Gradey5:00 - Samson's League Intel 5:35 - Gradey's secondary skills9:55 - Gradey's stats, measurements, and accolades14:00 - Fit with the Raptors + Scottie20:15 - Gradey's Defense27:30 - Gradey's future as a creator37:00 - Brendan's response to the pick40:00 - Gradey is a well liked prospect42:18 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson & Tre are joined by their good pal Goose to talk about the draft. Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions0:47 - Tre and I raced4:35 - Trading up in the draft for Scoot16:50 - Trading up for Brandon Miller18:55 - Big Boards19:50 - Bilal Coulibaly22:45 - Gradey Dick27:15 - Kobe Bufkin31:00 - Cason Wallace33:33 - Keyonte George36:35 - Brice Sensabaugh41:15 - What do you want from the 13th pick?42:35 - Jordan Hawkins46:35 - Will #13 be better than Amir Johnson?47:15 - Does #13 impact next szn winning?49:05 - The Atlanta Trade53:50 - Run it Back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Chelsea Leite to give the Denver Nuggets their flowers. The dominance was obvious, but can they repeat? Is this the start of the NBA's latest dynasty?And the Raptors have a new coach! What changes might be coming in Toronto? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson & Tre bring on their good pals Curly & Mac to discuss the Raptors new hire and their fav prospects.Curly's twitter: https://twitter.com/livebythe03Mac's twitter: https://twitter.com/ManTheyCallMacTimestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions1:50 - Thoughts on Darko, the new coach15:20 - Cason Wallace24:00 - Gradey Dick29:30 - Keyonte George, the Raptors pick36:50 - Focusing on strengths 39:15 - Kris Murray (dark horse)44:35 - Noah Clowney (dark horse)46:50 - Anthony Black & Brandin Podziemski51:25 - Colby Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Josh Codinera talk about the big prospects from the G-League Ignite. Josh's interview with Leonard Miller: OPS Film Room | 2023 NBA Draft Prospect Leonard Miller film session w/ Josh Codinera - YouTubeTimestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:45 - Scoot Henderson3:15 - Scoot's creation tools7:50 - Scoot off-ball9:25 - Scoot's defense10:20 - Guard Screening11:00 - Finishing + Touch 14:15 - Is Scoot a future star?16:35 - Scoot's jumper development19:25 - Scoot + Scottie Barnes23:05 - Leonard Miller37:40 - Sidy Cissoko48:05 - Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Funhouse: Episode 289Joining us this week: He's an actor and producer from shows like The Amazing Gayl Pile, it's Brooks Gray, along with his sons Marc E Mann and Spency G from the Orangeball Juice Podcast!(00:00) - Intro time, song and dance, all that(04:48) - NBA: Major takeaways from the Nuggets winning their first ever title(19:44) - NBA: How to make the NBA draft more entertaining(32:57) - Raptors: Darko Rajaković is the new head coach! What is the initial reaction to this hiring?(45:00) - Raptors: Fred VanVleet has turned down his player option and will become a unrestricted free agent. He gets a lot of hate from Raptors fans. Why is that?Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman talk all about Darko Rajakovic's career and how he'll impact the Raptors.Timestamps will be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions2:20 - Darko's coaching history7:45 - Darko's Coaching Ideals15:00 - Darko's effect on Scottie Barnes17:55 - Can the players on the roster, play in Darko's style?22:45 - The importance of cutting26:50 - Different ways to initiate offense36:00 - Quick adaptability39:25 - Thoughts on the defense40:00 - Darko's history as a developer45:30 - The Nick Nurse shooting school47:20 - Development & Coaching together49:34 - Keeping defenses off-balance50:40 - More kindness with players53:10 - Differences between Nurse & Darko1:01:50 - What we're looking forward to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Ben Pfeifer discuss 4 draft prospects. Ben's twitter: https://twitter.com/bjpf_Ben's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@benpfeifer8192Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions2:15 - Nick Smith Jr.17:30 - Jett Howard26:58 - A very strong draft 29:05 - Keyonte George35:54 - OKC trading for a star37:50 - Keyonte George again46:45 - Dariq Whitehead55:05 - Ranking the 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Louis Zatzman to cover the happenings in a wild NBA Finals. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic have been incredible. Does Miami have enough shooting and creative defence to slow them down?And in Raptor-land, Fred VanVleet suitors are starting to emerge. The pair discuss what his future could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath give their scouting reports on Maxwell Lewis & Jordan Hawkins. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:35 - Maxwell Lewis stats5:43 - Maxwell Lewis20:30 - Jordan Hawkins stats37:55 - Favorite of the guys we've discussed so far38:50 - Directions for teams43:35 - Gausman & Manoah46:50 - Come talk basketball with us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The title says it all. We talk everything from summer league to NBA playoffs to Raptors head coach to what you're thinking in your head right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk is joined by Blake Murphy & Eric Koreen for a Raptors Reasonablists reunion podcast. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions4:28 - The Raptors coaching search12:30 - Trading up in the draft (O.G. + Pascal)23:20 - Why does the starting lineup not guarantee future success?30:15 - Jak, Fred, Gary returning37:00 - Kobe Bufkin & Cason Wallace38:33 - Gradey Dick40:00 - Raptors vs. Jays43:20 - Goodbyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Funhouse: Episode 288Joining us this week: He's a Raptors Republic writer and podcaster, it's Adon Moss! She's the new editor-in-chief of Raptors HQ, it's Chelsea Leite!Topics this week:(00:00) - Intro!(06:02) - NBA: With the Miami Heat set up to play the Denver Nuggets, this finals ties the longest stretch in a row with no back-to-back finals appearances (1974-1978 & 2019-2023). This is the era of parity. How does this series reflect that and how long will this era last?(16:06) - NBA: What's the best new coach fit so far? Griffin/Bucks, Nurse/76'ers or Udoka/Rockets?(30:21) - RAPTORS: The Rogers Centre went through some cool renovations. What cool renovations does the Scotiabank Arena need, and will the court be wet?(42:21) - RAPTORS: Biggest off-season questions!Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Rap Up Summer Edition, Oren Weisfeld and Adon Moss argue about the NBA's future. Adon's thesis is the League is on a perilous path towards doom. Oren disagrees. Towards the end of the pod, the two also have a quick conversation about the Playoffs, what they've observed, and what they've been surprised about. Enjoy!Time Stamps:1:20 - Adon poses his thesis on the NBA's Entertainment/Revenue Bubble issue.7:12 - NBA's Deal with the Devil9:20 - Oren's rebuttal and Adon's rebuttal13:25 - Oren's aside on LeBron James' retirement15:30 - A Player's Life Cycle and their incentives and NBA's Short Term perspective23:00 - Problems with NBA mainstream media30:30 - Who is and why is the face of the NBA?36:50 - Quality of the Game, its problems, and how to fix it46:25 - NBA Playoffs - Western Conference55:55 - Who does Denver want to face: Boston or Miami? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Cathryn Naiker recruits basketball journalist and cat-owner, Oren Weisfeld, to run through the NBA Conference Finals. Have the Denver Nuggets been disrespected for far too long? Is Lebron really considering retirement? And why are the Bostons Celtics still getting so much media favourability?And for the Toronto Raptors, new coach rumours continue to swirl. But what should they be seeking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors world, plus Cason Wallace & Anthony Black.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:10 - Raptors/Blazers trade2:50 - The Nash news9:28 - Cason Wallace stats10:20 - Cason Wallace26:50 - Anthony Black stats28:50 - Anthony Black46:20 - Goodbyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Forgetful Curator - a conversation with some of your favourite personalities who cover the Toronto Raptors. We dive deep into their careers, why they chose to cover the team in the way that they do. We take a look at some of their favourite Raptor moments and their takes on the team going forward.0:00 Introduction 1:23 Adon's Basketball Memories 20:51 Writing Influences and Adon's writing style and process. 56:42 Raptors & NBA Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk responds to listener questions. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions0:44 - Why do fans dislike the Raptors?4:20 - My favorite screen in basketball6:18 - Origin of "Fist" in basketball7:13 - Gary Trent Jr. Replacements?9:55 - Can Scottie emulate Jimmy Butler?12:08 - Scottie & Precious fit16:30 - Scottie's Ceiling19:00 - Why was I wrong about the Raptors making the playoffs?21:35 - Drafting Archetypes23:55 - Will the Raptors run it back without Gary?24:55 - Would a rookie guard help the starting lineup?26:00 - Changing the Raptors offense30:39 - Getting scared by the babadook31:33 - Fred & Pascal's health going forward34:30 - Ideal low usage players36:55 - Getting another pick at the draft40:19 - Improving bench players41:44 - Is Jokic unstoppable?43:50 - Why break up the frontcourt?46:15 - Is next season a complete throwaway?48:34 - Incoming coach talks49:05 - What have I enjoyed most from my first season covering the team in person?51:10 - Goodbyes + Paying me is cool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The conference finals are underway and the superstars are superstar-ing. Host Cathryn Naiker enlists Toronto Raptors staff writer, Vivek Jacob, to help breakdown who has the best chance of making the NBA Finals. In other news, the draft lottery has come and went. And Victor Wembanyama has a clearer idea of where he will call home for the foreseeable future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath to get together to discuss a couple draft prospects & the latest news around the Raptors. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions0:40 - The NBA Lottery2:45 - The Becky Hammon situation12:05 - Brice Sensabaugh28:45 - The Sensabaugh Stats30: 55 - Bilal Coulibaly47:40 - Coulibaly's Numbers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Funhouse: Episode 287Joining us on the pod this week: He's a Raptors Republic writer, it's Nigel Nicholas! He's from the two-time Canadian Podcast Award nominated show Below the Hardwood, it's Ryan Henry!(00:00) - Guest intros and whatnot!(04:18) - NBA: Four teams remain. Which finals match-up is the most compelling?(14:20) - NBA: By the time you hear this, the draft lottery will be over. Besides ping-pong balls, what's another way to make the lottery a little more theatrical?(24:55) - Raptors: Masai talked about the team not being fun to watch. What would make the team more fun next year?(35:55) - Raptors: If you could transport any former Raps role player to this current squad, who would it be?Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar to talk about stats in the NBA, her role in the broadcast, and the Raptors at large. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions 1:20 - Covering the WNBA game3:40 - Keeks role in the broadcast7:05 - Contextualizing stats11:55 - The Raptors season of bad stats13:15 - Accessibility of statistics19:15 - How stats shape the game27:55 - Keeks' favorite stats29:55 - What comes first, film or stats?31:45 - Favorite part of being at games35:00 - Broadcast pet peeves39:20 - Parting shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk details the Chicago Sky's win over the Lynx, in the first WNBA game ever played in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by the old-head who started it all, Zarar Siddiqi! The playoffs have some great match-ups but the pair discuss how the quality of play is as high as ever.And the Toronto Raptors have been having a busy week. More reports begin to trickle out surrounding their head coaching interviews. Which direction should the organization go in the wake of Nick Nurse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest in the Raptors sphere.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:00 - Masai rumors4:20 - Gary's changing market11:40 - the latest coaching rumors17:20 - Checking in on Stackhouse18:10 - Corner offense21:30 - Becky Hammon23:12 - No goodbyes for Nurse from players27:45 - Do the playoffs inform what we want from the Raptors?36:35 - BLUE JAYS43:17 - Draft talk incoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is joined by friend of the show and professional scout, Josh Codinera to discuss three prospects in the Raptors range.Josh's twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshScoutEmGoose's Bufkin piece: https://hoopgoose.notion.site/hoopgoose/Kobe-Bufkin-3674bde811e940e3a03f70c1e59179bbTimestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions1:35 - Kobe Bufkin5:07 - Bufkin driving & finishing8:20 - Screen Navigation8:45 - The Raptors guard athleticism10:10 - Kobe Bufkin's jumpshot12:10 - Bufkin's fit with Scottie13:20 - Bufkin's counters14:12 - Bufkin's playmaking16:20 - Bufkin's defense19:57 - Gradey Dick23:25 - Dick's defense24:50 - Dick's tremendous shooting25:45 - Dick's counters27:12 - Screencraft & Shot Prep28:38 - Dick Initiation29:50 - Gradey's finishing32:00 - Scottie & Dick33:35 - Cam Whitmore35:15 - Whitmore's defense38:15 - Whitmore's fit41:30 - Whitmore's craft43:30 - Operating with advantage45:00 - One aspect of each players game to translate47:33 - Order of preference in drafting49:25 - Who has Josh seen in person?50:40 - Noah Clowney52:20 - Tools vs Resume53:15 - Goodbyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Cathryn Naiker brings in renowned basketball journalist, Katie Heindl, after a busy week. The NBA playoffs are well into the second round and there's a lot to talk about. The match-ups are juicy and the stakes are rising.And in Raptor-land, Masai promised big changes. Well, the first change happened. Who should be next to guide the new era of Toronto basketball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is joined by the very best: Evin Gualberto & Caitlin Cooper to talk about coaching in the NBA. Here is Caitlin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewroteHere is Evin's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EvinGualberto/videosTimestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions3:00 - What Evin looks for in a coach6:30 - What does Caitlin look for in a coach?8:00 - How do you tell when players are buying in?12:20 - Liverpool FC, the Raptors, and losing effort15:45 - How does Caitlin identity buy in?17:45: Looking back at Vision 6'9"21:30 - How would you coach the Raptors?26:30 - Maximizing Scottie Barnes29:10 - How does Evin make the Raptors work?30:35 - Caitlin fixes the Raptors34:10 - .5 second players vs 5 second players37:35 - What role do rotations play in coaching?47:35 - Handoff offense in the NBA58:27 - Goodbyes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Funhouse: Episode 286Joining us today: He's the co-host of The Great Canadian Baking Show, comedian Alan Shane Lewis! He writes for places like the Beaverton and TheLeafsNation, it's comedian Filipe Dimas!(00:00) - Intro: Pour one out for Nick Nurse.(06:00) - NBA: Biggest takeaways from Round 01.(20:24) - NBA: Dillon Brooks is the new face of NBA villains. Who could take the crown from him next year?(32:54) - Raptors: Nick Nurse loved his music and guest-starring on Canadian TV. What does Masai get up to in his spare time?(42:26) - Raptors: What are you hoping the next Raptors coach brings to the table?(58:09) - Leafs: Bonus! What were you doing the last time the Leafs made the 2nd round?Creative Commons licensing credits for each episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Cathryn is joined by Es Baraheni to discuss the NBA playoffs. The Milwaukee Bucks eliminated by the Heat! Warriors, Lakers, Celtics and more! Follow Es on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustEsBaraheni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath get together to discuss the latest in the Raptors world. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions1:20 - Fred VanVleet mock negotiation13:40 - Raptors recent contract history15:35 - Re-signing Jakob Poeltl19:18 - Gary Trent Jr.'s Contract27:00 - Tre's fanfic of the Raptors season33:00 - Tre's favorite coaching candidate36:25 - Blue Jays Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman get together to review the Raptors season. Timestamps may be effected by 30 seconds to 1 minute due to implemented ads. 0:00 - Introductions1:50 - Nick Nurse's firing8:06 - Pascal Siakam21:55 - Fred VanVleet32:33 - Scottie Barnes52:10 - O.G. Anunoby1:03:40 - Jakob Poeltl1:12:40 - Gary Trent Jr.1:23:00 - Precious Achiuwa1:31:40 - Otto Porter Jr.1:31:55 - Chris Boucher1:36:50 - Christian Koloko1:42:00 - Thad Young1:46:27 - Jeff Dowtin Jr.1:52:33 - Dalano Banton1:56:10 - Malachi Flynn2:01:30 - Joe Wieskamp2:02:20 - Will Barton2:02:48 - Ron Harper Jr.2:05:50 - Juancho Hernangomez2:06:10 - Khem Birch2:08:00 - Samson's first year on the beat2:13:35 - Thank you listeners and readers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.