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

Oren and Adon discuss their reactions from Raptors training camp live in Victoria including what they saw in the gym, Pascal Siakam's work ethic, and what Rico Hines brings to the team. 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 live in Victoria, B.C. to discuss their takeaways from Day 2 at Raptors training camp. They discuss Nick Nurse's comments about the starting lineup, who they would start, how to build around Pascal Siakam, Malachi Flynn, Gary Trent Jr., and much more. 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 Alykhan Bijani to discuss the Raptors & Rockets. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.00:00 - Welcome2:05 - Alykhan wants some Offensive innovation 3:44 - Alykhan loves the defense6:21 - Jalen Green Rocks8:30 - Scottie is a versatility machine13:20 - What identity is Houston building?16:35 - Has Kevin Porter Jr. turned the corner?20:05 - Precious Achiuwa & Alperen Sengun24:54 - What should these teams steal from eachother? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Available on YouTube as well, The man they call Mac is joined by Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni. They discuss the Toronto Raptors' media day, draw up game-winning plays, and more!00:00:00 Intro 00:01:54 Raptors Media Day Takeaways00:19:53 Final Roster Predictions00:26:53 Game Scenario Segment00:37:05 Would You Rather?Fred Vanvleet or ...00:37:47 Darius Garland00:39:10 Jamal Murray00:41:31 Jrue Holiday00:42:20 Tyrese Haliburton00:42:57 Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderGary Trent Jr. or ...00:43:50 Marcus Smart00:44:48 Tyler Herro00:47:32 Herb Jones00:49:00 Caris Levert00:50:38 Norman PowellO.G. Anunoby or ...00:55:19 Lu Dort00:55:47 Jaylen Brown00:58:21 Mikal Bridges01:00:34 RJ Barrett01:02:36 Is O.G. Better Than Scottie?01:10:00 Michael Porter Jr. Scottie Barnes or ...01:10:52 Evan Mobley01:15:16 Franz Wagner01:18:06 Ben Simmons01:20:32 Draymond Green01:23:55 Demar DerozanPascal Siakam or ...01:26:05 Zion Williamson01:26:16 Karl-Anthony Towns01:27:09 Jimmy Butler01:29:52 Prime Chris Bosh01:33:55 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Basketball Funhouse: Episode 262RAPTORS: To sum up Media Day, it seems like Scottie wants to play point guard, Pascal is content, Fred needs his minutes managed and the Raptors might not be quite there yet to compete for another championship. What is the single biggest takeaway from Media Day? If you could ask the Raptors organization something and they had to give a truthful response, what would you ask?NBA: The league is taking away Lowry and DeRozan's famous transition take foul. Is this going to lead to a slower game with more video review? The Eastern Conference is stacked down the middle. Which teams are gonna be fighting for the playoffs in the 7-10 play-in spots?With Graham Kay and Ryan Henry!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 and Adon Moss are live in Victoria, B.C. to discuss their takeaways from Day 1 at Raptors training camp. They discuss the importance of FIBA experience, Fred VanVleet playing off-ball, team depth, veteran additions, and the all-important vibes. 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 Sabreena Merchant to discuss the Raptors & Clippers. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.00:00 - Welcome1:20 - Sabreena's thoughts on the Raptors6:45 - Is it the Clippers year?10:45 - The Star duo of Paul George & Kawhi Leonard16:20 - Can the Clippers maintain their gritty playstyle with the stars in tow?22:50 - What can the Clippers and Raptors take from eachother?29:20 - Fred VanVleet34:45 - Parting shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-Season Basketball Funhouse: Episode 261RAPTORS: Five Raptors made the CBS Top 100 players. Whose position is the most bothersome? (Siakam: 24th, Fred: 38th, Scottie: 48th, OG: 59th, Gary: 75th.) Juancho lit up the Euro Finals. Are we sleeping on him as a rotation guy? Who are the first five off of the Raptors bench?NBA: Dolly Parton has Dollywood. Which NBA player deserves their own theme park? Players have up and down years. What player will be on a comeback mission? What player will come back down to earth?With Ben Davies 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.

Samson Folk brings on Bowser2Bowser to discuss the Cavs & the Raptors.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.00:00 - Welcome1:25 - Bows' big ideas on the Raptors2:15 - Does vision 6'9" include a big, mobile center?8:45 - Questioning Criticism's of Nick Nurse's Offense (This is debated later on) 16:10 - Why the Cavs would struggle with the Raptors in a matchup19:48 - Peel switching to keep up with the Cavs offense27:05 - Dealing with Cleveland's massive frontcourt32:55 - Bows doesn't want Mobley guarding Siakam for long 34:53 - Are the Cavs on track for regular season and postseason success?40:00 - Our tier lists of the East43:15 - What are the offensive similarities between these two teams?45:55 - The Nick Nurse offense debate 53:45 - Scottie Barnes' jumpshot 55:35 - Evan Mobley & Scottie Barnes1:10:37 - We hate Siakam at Center + Precious positivityYou can find Bows' twitter here: https://twitter.com/bowser2bowserAnd the Basketball Action Dictionary here: https://thebasketballactiondictionary.medium.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren, Adon and Sahal draft their top NBA Coach of the Year (COY) Award Candidates. From favourite Ime Udoka to dark horse Steve Nash to Raptors coach Nick Nurse, the guys run through it all in a draft format to help preview the 2022-23 NBA Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Aaron Edwards to discuss the Suns & Raptors. You can follow Aaron here: https://twitter.com/ayronedTimestamps may be affected by 30 seconds to 1 minute from implemented ads.00:00 - Welcome0:48 - The Sarver/Suns drama 7:18 - Aaron's big thoughts on the Raptors15:00 - Who is the most likely to step up for the Suns next season?18:32 - Jae Crowder's inscrutable jumpshot 22:23 - What should the Raptors and Suns steal from each other?26:28 - Will the Raptors receive any awards?30:50 - Aaron needs bucket getters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk discusses the Nets & the Raptors with Matt Brooks.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.1:11 - What the hell is going on in Brooklyn?4:45 - Are the Nets contenders?7:05 - Who did Matt want for KD from the Raptors?9:40 - Matt's thoughts on the Raptors13:41 - Celebrating Scottie Barnes16:03 - The Ben Simmons of it all22:16 - What can the Raptors and Nets steal from eachother? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Brendon Nunes to discuss the Raptors & Kings. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.00:00 - Welcome2:25 - Brendon is jealous of the Raptors wings 3:43 - OG Anunoby's upside7:35 - The Fox & Sabonis pairing15:55 - Davion Mitchell + Keegan Murray17:28 - The Wings on the Kings Roster26:35 - All things Wings on the Raptors36:44 - Richaun Holmes upcoming szn41:29 - The upside of Davion Mitchell46:43 - A Richaun trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off-season Funhouse: Episode 260RAPTORS: Training camp is in 12 days. What questions are looming over the team as they head to camp? Every training camp, fans always learn about something different the group does to bond before the season. If you were put in charge of a Raptors bonding experience, what would it be?NBA: Robert Sarver has been suspended one year from the Suns and the Mercury. What's your take on this and what can these leagues do about out-of-control individuals? It seems like the power has finally shifted from the west to the east as we have about four teams openly tanking out west. What Western Conference team benefits the most from this changing dynamic?With Imman Adan and Derick Deonarain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Shamit Dua to discuss the Pelicans & the Raptors upcoming seasons.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.00:00 - Welcome0:43 - Shamit's flashbulb thoughts on the Raptors2:41 - The future facing aspect of the Raptors defense5:35 - The Pelicans status as contenders9:20 - Where might this Pelicans defense end up?13:30 - How Zion inverts our idea of gravity20:05 - Brandon Ingram & Pascal Siakam29:00 - Starting & Closing Lineups for the Pels34:05 - Who interests Shamit on the Raptors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren, Adon and Sahal draft their top NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award candidates. From favourites Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green to dark horses like Raptor OG Anunoby, they run through a lot of potential candidates to help preview the 2022-23 NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Brian Geisinger to discuss the Raptors & the Hornets. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 00:00 - Welcome0:55 - 3 words to describe the Raptors4:00 - The Raptors versatility on defense13:41 - What types of players might Scottie & LaMelo become?32:46 - Building around LaMelo36:37 - What happens with Gordon Hayward?45:40 - Is Pascal a destroyer of worlds in Charlotte?48:09 - Who does Brian love on the Raptors?52:05 - Everyone wants PJ Washington53:05 - Who should we pay attention to in Charlotte? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Joe Hulbert to preview the Raptors and the Wolves.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds to 1 minute. 00:00 - Welcome1:00 - The Raptors are very popular in the UK4:03 - Joe's countrymen, OG Anunoby5:40 - The growth of basketball in the UK9:18 - What can Basketball and Football take from eachother?10:00 - Should the Wolves be considered contenders?14:45 - The Wolves limitations 18:00 - What overlap exists between the two teams?23:03 - Interesting Wolves set actions27:20 - The Wolves hierarchy of decision making 31:45 - Passing vs. Playmaking32:29 - The Wolves second unit36:35 - Rolling is so important 41:30 - Chin, Ram, and Spain45:40 - Drop defense and Parting shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk talks to Yosef of Thunder Film Room about the Raptors and the Thunder.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.00:00 - Welcome1:38 - Shai the future MVP10:05 - Yosef's thoughts on the Raptors12:35 - What does Scottie look like in the future?14:34 - The Shai-Giddey dynamic20:26 - Yosef, in defense of the Thunder's team-building 28:23 - Who is disaffected on the Thunder by the stockpile of talent?33:45 - The Thunder playstyle and culture43:18 - Parting shots (Watch the Thunder) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk discusses the Raptors & the Heat with Nekias Duncan.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds to 1 minute. 00:00 - Welcome1:40 - An all-time basketball game was played3:40 - The Heat chasing contender status9:40 - The best way forward for the BAM hub13:34 - The Tyler Herro of it all17:05 - Nekias' big thoughts on the Raptors21:24 - A Pascal-Jimmy comp24:15 - The similarities between the Miami and Toronto defenses30:28 - Picking a Raptors breakout candidate37:30 - Picking a starting lineup in Toronto45:42 - Parting shots on the Heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren, Adon and Sahal draft their top NBA Most Improved Player Award candidates. From favourite Anthony Edwards to dark horses like Jamal Murray and Ben Simmons to Raptors like Precious Achiuwa, they run through a lot of potential candidates to help preview the 2022-23 NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Joe Viray to discuss the Raptors & Warriors.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 00:00 - Welcome2:15 - The Raptors are interesting and dangerous9:06 - Catching up with the defending Champs9:44 - How can Kerr weaponize Kuminga? 14:25 - The similarities between the Warriors & Raptors on offense24:55 - How long does the Warriors dynasty last?37:48 - Box and One comes Full Circle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren, Adon and Sahal draft their top NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award candidates. From favourite Jordan Poole to dark horses like Derrick White and Jaylen Nowell to Raptors like Precious Achiuwa, they run through a lot of potential candidates to help preview the 2022-23 NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Caitlin Cooper to discuss the Raptors and Pacers. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 00:00 - Welcome1:49 - The transition away from the Indiana Raptors3:24 - THE question about the Raptors team-building9:50 - How do the Raptors improve their offense? Make the post a vehicle for assists.22:06 - All things Tyrese Haliburton30:50 - The rest of the Pacers35:04 - Switching is not the complex form of defense 35:50 - The Pacers are nearly Team Canada39:12 - Oshae, everyone's fav role player43:20 - Nembhard thoughts45:41 - Caitlin's favorite watch on the Raptors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RAPTORS: After dropping Svi and signing Jackson, it looks like the Raps are ready for camp. How would you rank our off-season out of 10? The Grizzlies mascot "Grizz" will often have an ongoing story line throughout the season with his in-game bits. What's a good ongoing, in-arena story line for the Raps?NBA: The Donovan Mitchell trade. Where will the Cavs finish in the East? Lots of funky teams out there. What current team is the most traditional team in the NBA in terms of style of play?With Adon Moss and Antony Hall!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 brings on Ariel Pacheco to discuss the Raptors & the Knicks.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 0:45 - The Knicks missing out on Donovan Mitchell3:55 - An introduction to the young core of the Knicks7:20 - Is there All-Star potential in the Knicks backcourt?11:00 - Ariel loves the Raptors12:37 - We are Precious-pilled16:27 - Julius Randle's future23:10 - Are the Knicks the ultimate strength creation team in the NBA?23:55 - Grab and Stroll 24:25 - What has to break right for the Raptors to achieve contender status?28:25 - Trying to chart a course for Scottie's development33:28 - The Knicks frontcourt37:00 - Democratic Rim Protection41:20 - More switching for the a Knicks42:15 - The pitch to watch the Knicks this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk talks to Eric Brandt to preview the Raptors & the Blazers.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads. 00:37 - Quick thoughts on the Donovan Mitchell trade and the opening night matchup with the Cavs.3:35 - Eric's big thoughts on the Raptors8:11 - Believing in the brand of basketball the Raptors play10:15 - Eric's scouting report on Koloko12:41 - Did Eric want OG on the Blazers?15:52 - Some quick insights on Shaedon Sharpe18:58 - An introduction to this year's Blazers23:08 - The parallels between the Raptors and the Blazers32:37 - What are the range of outcomes for the Raptors?35:51 - The Raptors no-guard lineups40:32 - Eric's favorite Raptors player43:22 - A Raptors/Blazers family 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 break down the Donovan Mitchell trade and how it impacts the Toronto Raptors and the rest of the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk previews the Raptors & the 76ers with Jackson Frank. Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute because of implemented ads. 1:35 - Jackson's big thoughts on the Raptors4:50 - All about Scottie Barnes13:13 - The 76ers as Championship Favs21:56 - Will the Raptors and 76ers craft a great rivalry?26:27 - What similarities exist between these two teams?29:00 - Pascal Siakam's progression from this point on33:18 - How can the Raptors improve schematically? What low hanging fruit can they pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Mike Prada to preview the Raptors & Wizards.Mike is an editor for The Athletic and has a book "Spaced Out" coming out on November 1st. Stay tuned for that.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.1:03 - Mike's Big takeaways on the Raptors, the basketball laboratory3:57 - The un-disruptive defense of the Wizards5:05 - Project 6'9"13:10 - The dilemma of OG's role/touches24:49 - Are the Wizards destined to disappoint?35:05 - The Wizards want to be the Raptors36:42 - Pascal and Fred have raised the floor, Scottie has to raise the ceiling39:20 - Fred and Kuzma as the avatars for their teams43:15 - The Raptors purposeful overlap, and the Wizards clumsy overlap44:10 - Khris Middleton as something for Gary Trent Jr. to strive for46:40 - Edwin Diaz's intro music47:36 - Back to Gary54:39 - Back to the Raptors logjam56:44 - Basketball is a rhythm game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adon Moss, Oren Weisfeld and Sahal Abdi draft their top-5 NBA Rookie of the Year (ROY) award candidates for the 2022-23 season. From Paolo Banchero to Christian Koloko, the guys run through it all in a draft format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Larry Golden to discuss the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls. An opportunity to see what Bulls fans think about the Raptors, while also learning about the Bulls.A conversation like this will happen for every team. 29 episodes.Timestamps may be affected by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads on the podcast version.1:37 - Larro's Cliffnotes on the Raptors5:57 - Will Scottie, OG, and Pat Williams become Big Creators?11:40 - If both teams are healthy, who is the better team?18:21 - Expectations for Scottie's season23:58 - What are we most excited about for the Bulls this year?35:25 - What are we most excited about for the Raptors?52:00 - Today's NBA needs you to be well rounded56:11 - Parting shots for the Bulls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi listener, we've got a pretty amazing September podcast lineup for you to enjoy. Like this episode they'll be on YouTube as well. So please help us spread the word and subscribe.Adon Moss, Oren Weisfeld and Sahal Abdi draft their top-5 NBA MVP Award candidates for the 2022-23 season. From favourites to dark horses, youth to veterans, the guys run through it all in a draft format. 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 predict the over/under win totals for all 15 Western Conference teams. They discuss the additions and subtractions each team has made, where Vegas has their over/under pegged, and whether they think each team will finish over or under Vegas’ projected win total and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't let the title mislead you - this is not a gambling or sports betting podcast. We don't do that.Oren Weisfeld and Adon Moss predict the over/under win totals for all 15 Eastern Conference teams, including the Toronto Raptors. They discuss the additions and subtractions each team has made, where Vegas has their over/under pegged, and whether they think each team will finish over or under Vegas’ projected win total and why. 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 break down the schedule like it's 1969 (video on YouTube). Other than discussing why institutional NBA is failing itself and viewership, topics include:- General reactions- Barnes vs. Mobley- Big games and stretches- Must-buy tickets- National TV schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RAPTORS: Looks like it's going to be the Cavs on opening day, AKA Barnes vs Mobley. It's not quite a rivalry yet but it could be. Do any Raptors have rivalries across the league? Last year, Devin Booker got mad at the Raptor and a speaker lit on fire. What's something that will happen next season that no one could ever predict?NBA: What do you think of the NBA Christmas schedule? Are Raptors fans officially over being slighted? Carmelo is doing a four-part documentary on his career. Who is another player or a team that deserves a doc, and what period would it cover?With Adon Moss and Georgea Brooks!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.

Adon Moss and Oren Weisfeld cover a host of topics related to the Raptors off-season and upcoming training camp, and discuss whether the Raptors are closer to a return to serious contention.You can also watch this podcast on YouTube:00:00 - Intro1:28 - Kevin Durant14:35 - Donovan Mitchell24:25 - Favorite Summer League Performances32:45 - Favorite pick-up conversation42:55 - Who are our point guards?52:45 - Who survives training camp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RAPTORS: It's Rico season. These highlights are getting us through the slow season. What highlight or type of highlight excites you the most? Freddie is back doing warm up at Family Feud and it got him thinking: Who would be the five Raptors you'd want to see play and which two would do "Fast Money"?NBA: Andrew Wiggins brought the Larry OB to Vaughan. If you brought the championship trophy to your hometown, what would you do? The Durant saga continues. Now it's Durant VS Tsai. If you were a mediator in this tough situation, what would you do?With Jordan Foisy and Katie Heindl!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.

RAPTORS: Armoni Brooks has been waived. It seems like there are three roster spots up for grabs between Juancho, Svi, Champagnie, Banton and Wilson. Which of these guys are gonna snag those three spots? Numbers, numbers, numbers. There are only so many touches. Which of the starters will average more points next season than last season, and which will average less?NBA: Our guest, Alan, wants to be Byron Scott in Winning Time. We all go through our basketball lookalikes and discuss who we'd like to play in a movie or TV show. Bill Russell, the father of NBA defence, winning legend and an incredible activist, passed away at 88. Is there a current player in the NBA that reminds you of Bill's body of work?Special guests on the pod: Alan Shane Lewis and Ned Petrie!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 answers questions from listeners/viewers.Timestamps could be changed by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads.0:29 - how will OPJ fit/be used on the Raptors?6:23 - how does Malachi Flynn factor into next season?10:34 - Where does Precious Achiuwa need to improve his game?18:08 - My favorite archetypes to watch?20:50 - The Raptors lack or pick n' roll24:39 - Scottie's development as a scorer and passer 31:01 - Nick Nurse overplaying guys32:25 - My Fav NBA writers + what book will the Raptors szn be like38:43 - What will the backup PG situation be?40:08 - Will I ever be on the Raptors staff? (No)44:15 - What stylistic changes would you like to see from the Raptors next year?44:56 - If the Raptors were a band, who would play what?46:35 - Why did the Raptors cut Armoni Brooks?48:05 - The path to improvement for GTJ?52:15 - Next year's starting 5?54:53 - Who plays more games next year: OG or Fred?56:15 - Which Raptor benefited most from the hellacious minutes?57:30 - GTJ extension talk59:58 - Would a good PU3 make Pascal a top tier number 1 option?1:03:45 - Who are the next Phoenix Suns?1:04:29 - The Breakdown on Juancho Hernangomez1:06:35 - Will the Raptors be a top 5 defense??1:09:14 - Who makes the playoffs first: Magic, OKC or Detroit?1:11:12 - NBA Players as LOTR Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Ben Pfeifer to discuss his video on Scottie Barnes' role versatility and unique development.Watch Ben's video here: https://youtu.be/HpRVvClq26o Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freddie is battling through a bout of Covid, but he managed to fight through and talk some Raps!RAPTORS: Assuming nothing changes, what tier do the Raptors fall in within the Eastern Conference? Who should start, Gary or Precious?NBA: The Pistons are bringing back the teal. What's a fun Jersey re-design or throwback you'd like to see? It looks like the Celtics may have pissed Jaylen Brown off. What franchise has the best reputation among players and agents?With Louis Zatzman 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.

Raptors: The Kevin Durant trade talk carries on and so do Raptor debates of all kinds. Based on the fan noise, which current Raptor is overvalued, properly valued and undervalued? Summer League has come and gone. What is the biggest Raptors takeaway?NBA: Spencer Dinwiddie plans to make a real Iron Man suit post playing career. Who else in the NBA might have weird post-career plans and what are they? What team has won the off-season so far?With Chris Walder, Derick Deonarain and Sheldon Alexander!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.

Is the media giving the team the respect it deserves now or are they still being viewed as a place for banishment?RAPTORS: Because of the KD talk, the Raptors have been in the news a ton. What's the major takeaway from how the Raptors are discussed? What's the most interesting summer league storyline for the Raptors?NBA: The NBA is looking to eliminate the "take foul" with a new penalty that will be a free throw and the ball. What rule should be added, changed or removed? Who will be the breakout regular season team AKA the Memphis Grizzlies of last year?With Elisa Nobrega! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man they call Mac and Curly discuss the Raptors' re-signing Boucher, Thad Young and signing Otto Porter Jr., if they would include Scottie Barnes in a deal for Kevin Durant and more.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA6SAyWgUfY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk discusses the deals that Chris Boucher and Thad Young signed with the Raptors, plus the team's involvement in all the big trade discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our Off-season Basketball Funhouse! The draft is over and some interesting rumours have started to swirl.RAPTORS: The team has drafted a big in Christian Koloko! How we feeling about Masai and Bobby straying from the 6'9" method? There's a rumour going around about a possible Scottie Barnes/Kevin Durant trade. If it brings us into contender status again, should the team go for it?NBA: People are loving Hustle. If you had to make an NBA-style movie, what would it be? Who will be the biggest player to move this summer?Special guests on this week: Alison Hope from Raptor Queens and John Rallis from George's Deli & B.B.Q. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Pride! On this week’s edition of Buckets & Tea, Cathryn is joined by good friends of the show Kris Myers and Matt McCready to discuss:A Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight too juicy to leave til the end! Cathryn and Kris break down Nick’s special appearance with Prince’s former band The New Power Generation at the Toronto Jazz Festival, including a bombshell about Nick’s guitar playing, a beautiful moment between Kris and Nick, and Cathryn finally meeting Nick in person!An eventful NBA Draft, including the Raptors’ selection of Christian Koloko, some under-the-radar Rookie of the Year prospects, and how to improve the boring televised draft coverage.In our Raptors Homer Moment, we discuss Koloko and undrafted free agent Ron Harper Jr., as well as the potential of last year’s less prominent rookies Justin Champagnie and Dalano Banton. Finally, in a second Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, Cathryn submits her proposal for the Nick Nurse Happy/Angry Calendar for charity and provides some inadvertent branded content for Staples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.