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The Toronto Raptors lose a heartbreaker in Denver after dominating the Nuggets for most of the night thanks in large part to a refereeing controversy, where Scott Foster took center stage by ejecting Scottie Barnes. Oren Weisfeld and Sahal Abdi break it all down live on the Rap Up (sorry no reaction pod tonight) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on his pal Louis Zatzman to talk about the Raptors elder statesmen, and how they've been doing so far this season. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:00 - Introduction/Setup3:00 - Fred VanVleet, selfish or no?6:55 - Comparisons inform perception8:58 - How do the Raptors succeed on offense?10:25 - Fred or Pascal, who is beating their defender?12:35 - Fred on-ball vs. off-ball18:30 - How has Poeltl helped Fred's playmaking?23:30 - Louis has some Fred stats24:25 - Good players, enhance playmakers33:20 - What types of passes is Fred making?39:30 - Can Fred lead a top 10 offense?40:50 - How is Fred helping the offense?44:50 - Where do we arrive on Fred's playmaking?51:40 - Pascal's changing game over the season58:10 - The rest of Pascal's season1:00:10 - Siakam's counters are difficult 1:04:30 - How has Jakob changed this team?1:09:10 - Poeltl is the world's best changeup 1:13:10 - What do we think of the trade?1:18:15 - Jakob's absurd efficiency1:28:10 - The purpose of conversation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors overtime win over the Wizards.Reggie Evans Award: O.G. AnunobyQR Comment: CJT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld and Sahal Abdi break down the Raptors unwatchable effort versus the Washington Wizards as they lose another must-win game. 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 Toronto's favourite podcaster, Samson Folk! The Toronto Raptors are making a push, but how far can they go? Is the 6th seed a reasonable expectation? And the Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight is now *OFFICIALLY* the Raptors Hottie Highlight. And Fred VanVleet Sr. is more than deserving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A highly articulate, revealing, and touching sit-down with Raptors 905 swingman Sterling Brown. We go over Sterling's basketball upbringing, which includes some heated battles with his older brother and nine-year NBA veteran Shannon Brown. We relive the filthy move Sterling put on John Collins on the night Sterling set his career high in points. And we learn why Sterling's ambition never waivered despite personal tragedy and professional instability. Sterling's response to the final question left host Andrew Damelin with chills. The same might just happen to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss against the Wizards. QR comment: DsReggie Evans Award: Jakob Poeltl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk brings on his pal Baker, the DMV Ambassador, to talk about the Raptors double header, and to learn about Will Barton. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. :40 - Will Barton signing7:12 - Baker's thoughts on the Raptors this season11:20 - Learning about the Wizards this season13:40 - The Kuzma matchup19:20 - Washington's starting five + matchups22:25 - Do the Raptors go small?26:05 - Delon, the starter26:45 - Defensive matchups 28:35 - RAPTORS O vs. WIZARDS D33:00 - Fred is the x-factor33:50 - Predictions36:00 - Scottie has turned his sophomore season into a big success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Keyane and Mete as they discuss the Raptors home win over the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night. They talk Scotties huge 4th, their thoughts on Freds return, interesting closing lineup decisions, and MORE all on the Rap Up LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 10, Episode 280On the first half of today's episode, we cover the Barton signing and Juancho waiving, what seed the Raptors look to finish in, and what we want to see more of as the Raptors head towards the end of the season.On the second half, we talk about potential rule changes to the NBA and pick which teams are legit contenders for the championship this year.With Cathryn Naiker and Simon Broder!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.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Bulls.Reggie Evans Award: Scottie BarnesQR Comment: Done deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld goes solo to discuss the Raptors loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, why having Fred VanVleet would have helped, why it's not the end of the world, and listener questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Nicholas joins Zarar Siddiqi to talk some ball. Let the good times roll. Topics are:Poeltl EffectScottie SurgingNurse can coachMasai (in)actionMyth of vision 6'9"Championship coreSummer optionsOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cTf0kAM_A&t=5s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Cavaliers. QR comment: bherbsReggie Evans Award: Pascal Siakam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld and Keyane Haddad break down the Raptors win over the Pistons Sunday afternoon. They discuss Pascals elite performance, the defensive improvements, the landscape of the eastern conference and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Pistons. QR Comment: DsReggie Evans Award: Pascal Siakam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sahal Abdi takes a deep dive into the Raptors 115-110 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night! He talks the continued big impact of Jakob Poeltl, Chris Bouchers electric dunk, possible concerns about a short rotation, and MUCH MORE on the Rap Up LIVE! 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 Vivek Jacob to look beyond the NBA All-Star break. The Raptors have made the choice to build and add, but will it pay off this season? What challenges does their decision create?The Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight is now a Nick Nurse Hope Hotline. Hit us up in the DM's any time, any place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Pelicans. Reggie Evans Award: Jakob PoeltlQR Comment: moderate_observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 10, Episode 279FIRST HALF: RAPTORS TALKAre the Raptors that much better with Poeltl and is that enough to get you excited for the last quarter of the season? Which Raptor will have the strongest finish to the season?SECOND HALF: NBA TALKWhat new event should exist to help improve the all-star weekend? The NBA is experiencing parity like never before. What epitomizes that the most?With Kris Myers and Derick Deonarain.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 bring on Kai "the lil superstar" Bruce to talk about the home stretch of the Raptors season. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:00 - Introductions1:05 - Thoughts on All-Star weekend7:25 - Thoughts on the Poeltl trade20:20 - What will the starting lineup look like?27:55 - Expectations for the bench32:10 - Can this team win a playoff round?36:25 - Did the Raptors moves help Scottie's development? 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 Toronto's own, Es Baraheni, to discuss the NBA championship hopefuls, the playoff contenders, and the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend.And the Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight is STRESSED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sahal Abdi, and Keyane Haddad are joined by special guest Zarar Siddiqi as they discuss the Raptors 123-113 victory over Orlando Tuesday night. They discuss the massive impact from Jakob Poeltl on both ends of the court, Pascals final great game before he heads to Utah, potential starting lineup fully healthy, even some TV show talk! All this and more on the Rap Up LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 10, Episode 278RAPTORS: We were prepared to say goodbye to some big pieces, but it looks like that might be delayed. Poeltl returns for his second stint with the Raptors and the team has their bona fide big. Has the season gone from write-off to playoff push?Spice & Dice, Yak & Skills... what other duos on the Raptors needs a nickname, and why does the AI think Kyle Lowry and Gary Trent have the same last name?NBA: Let's put it plainly. Although quite obvious, which team won the NBA trade deadline? Which role player that got moved will have the greatest impact on their new team?Special guests this week are Ned Petrie and Chelsea Leite! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Magic. Reggie Evans Award: Precious AchiuwaQR Comment: Joseph Reaume 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 Pistons writer, Jack Kelly to talk about the Raptors win.Reggie Evans Award: Scottie BarnesQR Comment: christ, man Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well that was crazy! Host Cathryn Naiker welcomes the expert opinion of Ashley Docking to help breakdown a very memorable trade deadline.Should the Toronto Raptors have been sellers? Is Jak enough? There's no sleep in the NBA!And our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight is truly something special. Cathryn gets the glow up she least expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favourite Rap Up LIVE hosts are back to react live to the Toronto Raptors moves (and lack of moves) at the NBA trade deadline, with the help of three special guests from the Raptors Republic community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk reacts to the Jakob Poeltl trade, and a little bit of the massive Kevin Durant trade as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 10, Episode 277RAPTORS: The big question on everyone's mind is, what should they do at the deadline? We'll also take a look at what we expect will actually happen.NBA: Woj and Shams are the kings of deadline news, but what if a random celebrity were to take over? Who would it be and how would they break the news? Lastly, we'll give our thoughts on the Brooklyn and Dallas deal.With Alex Pavone and Matt McCready!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.

Oren Weisfeld, Keyane Haddad, and Adon Moss break down the Raps surprising come from behind in Memphis Sunday night. They talk Scotties lack of aggression, stagnant offense, Kyrie trade, Raps trade rumors and MORE!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Grizzlies.QR Comment: spanishsupaflyReggie Evans Award: Thad Young Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld and Sahal Abdi break down the Toronto Raptors win over the Houston Rockets, taking away positives from the Raptors backcourt but also examining the under-performances of Precious Achiuwa, Pascal Siakam, and the Raptors bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk provides the rumour updates, and the cases for why you would and wouldn't trade O.G., Gary, and Fred.0:22 - OG Rumours2:37 - GTJ Rumours3:20 - FVV Rumours4:03 - Why you trade Fred VanVleet8:03 - Why you would keep Fred VanVleet9:21 - Why you trade Gary Trent Jr.11:13 - Why you would keep Gary Trent Jr.13:30 - Why you would keep O.G. Anunoby16:58 - Why you would trade O.G. Anunoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Rockets. Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR comment: Chys Nac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Raptors have decisions to make. Luckily host, Cathryn Naiker, has recruited the perfect person to help her break it all down: Samson Folk! And what can we expect from the NBA All-Star selections?And, hey... let's figure this Nick Nurse thing out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keyane Haddad and Adon Moss discuss the Raptors 3 point loss to the Utah Jazz Wednesday night. They talk about the Raps inconsistent defense, Pascal Siakams struggles as of late, as well as more trade talk as the deadline is vastly approaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Jazz. Reggie Evans Award: Fred VanVleetQR comment: drew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld, Sahal Abdi, and Adon Moss talk about the Raptors 114-106 loss at Footprint Center Monday night, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors loss to the Suns. QR Comment: Niagara DudeReggie Evans Award: Precious Achiuwa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld, Keyane Haddad, and Adon Moss discuss the Raptors victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night. They talk offensive surge, Precious taking the charge, and of course more trade talk. All this and more on the Rap Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Blazers. QR comment: spanishsupaflyReggie Evans Award: Precious Achiuwa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sahal and Oren break down the Raptors loss in San Francisco Friday night to the Golden State Warriors. 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 Mikai Bruce to talk about the Raptors loss to the Warriors. 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 all the latest ongoings with the Raptors.2:10 - What do we want the offensive hierarchy to look like?5:00 - What do you focus on with Scottie?7:30 - Pascal and Scottie affecting eachothers growth13:30 - What happens with Fred?15:10 - Have the minutes and playstyle affected Fred?19:40 - Precious is saving the vibes21:30 - Precious is one of the best athletes in the NBA22:55 - Where does Precious have to improve?29:40 - The Precious experience30:35 - How do you critique a coach? What do you look for?40:35 - How do you critique a front office? 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 Freddie Rivas to chat about potential trades, a big road W, and NBA trends and concerns. And what's up with stars sitting so much? Can this ever be solved?And Nick Nurse spills the beans in our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld, Sahal Abdi, and Adon Moss discuss the Raptors dominant overall performance in Sacramento Wednesday night! This includes Precious's continued impact off the bench, the Raptors dominant defensive performance, as well as Gary's strong stretch of games. And you can't forget about trade talk as the guys take a deep dive into what they think different Raptors players on the squad can get them in value, as well as who is untouchable in their eyes! All this and more on Rap Up LIVE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Kings. QR comment: Arshdeep SinghReggie Evans Award: Precious Achiuwa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 10, Episode 276In this episode, we'll be discussing whether or not the Raptors should trade Gary Trent Jr. for Jakob Poeltl. We'll also take a look at the 2023 Raptors and see if we can make any long-term conclusions about this current core.But that's not all, we'll also be discussing the latest happenings around the NBA. Recently, Shannon Sharpe had a heated exchange with the Memphis Grizzlies, so we'll be talking about who else could be a likely candidate to pick a fight with a team in the league.And of course, we'll give you our take on the Lakers/Wizards trade and make some predictions on what other trades we could see in the near future.With Nigel Nicholas and Jay Rosales!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.

Host Samson Folk details the Raptors win over the Knicks. Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR comment: Ronindan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.