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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.

Samson Folk brings on professional scout, Zach Milner to talk about the Raptors #33 selection, Christian Koloko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our season 09 finale! Thanks to all of you who have been listening to us this year, rating us and commenting. We're gonna continue on through the summer with our off-season episodes and season 10 will debut in October!RAPTORS: The draft is on Thursday the 23rd. We take a look at the Raptors' past drafts and what made them memorable. Vince Carter used to have a summer charity basketball game at the ACC and it was a scene. Which current Raptor should have a summer event and what would it be?NBA: Lots of legacy talk for the Warriors and rightfully so: they won it all! What non-Warrior team or player that didn't win it all has had their legacy effected the most from not winning a ring this year? We've had three finals in a row with completely different teams (Heat vs Lakers, Suns vs Bucks & Celtics vs Warriors). If this pattern continues, which two new teams will be playing in the 2023 NBA Finals?Special guests from the Raptors Republic multiverse: The man they call Mac from Runnin' Off The Screen and Cathryn Naiker from Buckets and Tea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Buckets & Tea, guests Lauren Mitchell and Freddie Rivas join the podcast to discuss the Golden State Warriors becoming NBA champions yet again! The gang gives their thoughts on the Dubs' latest title run, then address the “is Steph a top 10 player?” question, and why this type of conversation is inherently flawed. We also look at what both Boston and Golden State need to accomplish to end up in the Finals again next year.Then, in our Raptors Homer Moment, we look ahead to free agency, specifically pending Raptors FAs Chris Boucher and Thaddeus Young. Will they resign in Toronto? If not, where could they be calling home next season?Finally, in our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, we discuss Nick's new shooting accuracy app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Tre, Nabeel, and Goose to talk about who they like for the Raptors in the draft.Timestamps may be effected by implemented ads.1:24 - Goose's ideal pick / Blake Wesley3:20 - Nabeel's ideal pick / Caleb Houstan12:57 - Tre's ideal pick / Jaylin Williams21:55 - What is Tre trying to identify in the 2nd Rd / Defense23:15 - What is Nabeel trying to identify in the 2nd Rd / Depends on Context24:35 - What is Goose trying to identify in the 2nd Rd / Outlier skills25:41 - Upside Swing #1 Patrick Baldwin Jr.27:50 - Upside Swing #2 Dom Barlow30:15 - Upside Swing #3 Josh Minott33:10 - What type of player do we expect to be picked?35:20 - Alondes Williams37:10 - Nabeel's inside scoop on agents and trainers38:20 - Good players bad fits, and great fits #1 Jake LaRavia39:25 - Poor fit #1 Dalen Terry40:40 - Will the Raptors draft a bad defender?42:48 - Poor fit #2 Andrew Nembhard45:10 - The Hard Sell on Jaylin Williams46:25 - The Hard Sell on Blake Wesley48:10 - The Hard Sell on Caleb Houstan49:40 - Final thoughts on the draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can watch this podcast here. Make sure to subscribe to RR's YouTube channel for the best Raptors analysis.The man they call Mac is joined by Samson, Brendan and Curly as they discuss their favourite prospects for the Raptors in the 2022 NBA Draft. (0:00) - Intro (0:55) - What archetype would you select for the Raptors? *******************(6:00) - Top 3 draft options with the 33rd pick***Brendan's Picks***(6:27) - Jake Laravia(8:36) - Jaylin Williams(10:38) - Andrew Nembhard***Curly's Picks***(15:23) - Bryce McGowens(17:19) - Max Christie(19:04) - Caleb Houstan***Samson's Picks***(21:43) - Patrick Baldwin Jr. (23:23) - Alondes Williams(26:20) David Roddy / Dominick Barlow*******************(32:38) - Ryan Rollins(33:45) - Christian Koloko(34:49) - Walker Kessler (37:46) - All-Time Favourite Raptors Draft Memory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RAPTORS: Transaction fans vs Chemistry fans: Some fans are wanting the Raptors to trade assets to get assets and others want to see this current squad gel. What is the better camp to be in? Kyle Lowry Street! What other Raptor deserves a Toronto street and where should it be put?NBA: The Wiggins game! What other unlikely players have had a big playoff game? Adam Silver is hell-bent on creating an in-season tournament. If you were forced to make a change to the NBA regular season, what would it be?With Adam Christie and Kris Myers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on coach and scout, Evin Gualberto to discuss Ismael Kamagate, Jaylin Williams, and Dalen Terry's draft candidacy for the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk talks to professional scout, Francis Adu about a huge collection of players that the Raptors might draft.0:30 - Who have the Raptors worked out so far?3:18 - Julian Champagnie17:18 - Josh Minott28:33 - Kendall Brown39:33 - Jake LaRavia54:15 - Peyton Watson1:07:08 - Leonard Miller1:18:10- Wendell Moore1:31:03 - Trevor Keels1:42:34 - Christian Braun1:47:08 - Picking bets for an Initiator, a meaningful contributor on a decent playoff team, and a high-level defender1:55:53 - Christian Koloko2:07:42 - Walker Kessler2:18:2> - Operation 6'9" is not a monolith2:25:23 - Scouting Process2:29:18 - In Defense of Narratives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raptors: Vision 6’9”, the franchise version: What’s the best 8-man Raptors rotation of all-time if they’re between 6’7” and 6’9”? Nick Nurse seems to be really making the rounds on Canadian TV shows. What show should he do next and what role would he play?NBA: Freddie has picked against the Celtics in every round. It’s a blind spot for him. What are some other blind spots when analyzing the NBA? There’s been a lot of talk about the Warriors crowd not being great. Does winning negatively impact a franchise’s fans and what’s the best fan base in the NBA?With Matt Henry and Matt McCready! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Buckets & Tea, comedian Ian Gordon joins Cathryn to discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals:The allure and legacy of the Warriors dynasty, and whether Steph Curry is a top 10 player of all timeDraymond Green walking the line with the refs: is he becoming too much like Patrick Beverley, or should he continue to be aggressive?The likeability of the Celtics, despite our status as Raptors fans biased against a divisional rivalThe heartwarming comeback stories of Al Horford and Andrew WigginsOur predictions on who will triumph in Games 3 and 4 in BostonIn Coaching Carousel news, Darvin Ham joins the Lakers and Quin Snyder departs the Jazz. In our Raptors Homer Moment, we discuss the validity (or lack thereof) of the OG Anunoby trade chatter, and shout out Scottie Barnes for supporting the CEBL and putting those pesky rumours to rest.Finally, in our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, Ian shares his all-time favourite Nick Nurse moment. 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 delivers his take on who the Raptors should consider with the 33rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vMvM9K0yOo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new trade rumour has popped up, this time with OG Anunoby, which means the media pressure on our rookie of the year is starting to heat up.RAPTORS: It's the summer, so here come the rumours about the Raptors trading good players again! Now it's OG. Is there any logic to the idea that the Raptors need to clear a runway for Scottie? Who should they trade? Goofy summer segment alert: let's rebrand the Raptors for no good reason. If MLSE put you in charge of a big change, what is their new team name/colours?NBA: The Jimmy shot. Did you like it? What is another big "what if" moment from this years playoffs? The finals! Do either of these teams surprise you? Who is winning the championship this year, Boston or Golden State?With special guests, Gary Rideout Jr. and Jay Rosales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk sits down to talk about the OG Anunoby trade rumours that have surfaced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's edition of Buckets & Tea, host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Below the Hardwood's Ryan Henry and friend of the show Kris Myers to discuss both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.We recap Heat-Celtics Game 7: Miami's inconsistent offence, what they might have to do for next season, and look back at Kyle's first season with the Heat. We also try to clear up some confusion around Jayson Tatum's Kobe armband.Then, avid Mavericks fan Ryan gives his thoughts on their WCF loss to the Warriors. We dive into the conspiracies behind Ceilingate, Theo Pinson's white t-shirt, and fines being a team decision. We also celebrate the Warriors making it back to the Finals and ponder whether this is one of the greatest comeback stories in sports history.Finally we make our picks for who we think will win it all!In our Raptors Homer Moment, we celebrate Pascal Siakam's All-NBA Team appearance and muse about how much Toronto will improve in 2022-23.Finally, in our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, we talk about Nick returning to our TV screens on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk fields a whole bunch of questions from listeners about how the Raptors should approach the off-season + more.Timestamps may be changed by 30 seconds to 1 minute from implemented ads.:50 - Can Pascal and FVV be championship leaders in an NBA with parity?03:40 - Precious' future as a hub or finisher09:45 - Trade options with the 33rd pick13:05 - What am I reading and listening to14:35 - Jalen McDaniels & Cody Martin's fit on the Raptors16:20 - OG's Potential for All-Star18:57 - Can the Raptors afford to sign a 3 & D wing or guard?21:11 - Will the Raptors cut Svi if he accepts his player option?22:10 - Who should the Raptors target with their MLE?28:00 - A Gary Trent Jr./Collin Sexton sign and trade32:45 - Dreaming about great additions34:40 - What should Scottie add in the off-season?36:40 - What are the options at pick #33?38:40 - Julian Champagnie specifically40:10 - Sets to get Pascal easier looks43:13 - What trends are the Raptors starting, following, and ignoring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rumours involving the Raptors are almost always in direct conflict with how Masai operates, but it's hard to ignore the different trade scenarios.RAPTORS: Imagine that we are a team that can pull off a Kawhi trade without losing our most important pieces to get it done. Who is the big star that we're bringing in? J-Cole will be playing basketball in the CEBL. What other celebrity would you like to see playing for the Raptors?NBA: There are so many consistently lopsided victories in the playoffs. Why has this been happening so much? If every Canadian player was put on its own team and got to compete in the current season, how would that team fair?With special guests Wesley Cheng and Darren Menezes! 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 Sean Woodley to discuss their favourite storylines from the season, and what they're paying attention to in the off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Andrew Damelin is joined by Raptors rookie sensation Amy Audibert. Amy had been grinding the freelance broadcasting life for about a decade until she finally got her break with Sportsnet. Amy reflects on the pressure she felt going into her first NBA broadcast, and fondly recalls the moment she heard she was getting full time call-up to the NBA. We also talk plenty of Raptors, including:Misconceptions about Chris BoucherHow soon Amy knew Scottie Barnes was very legitAmy Audibert: Precious Achiuwa Truther ("Achruther?")Amy's knowledge, passion and enthusiasm is infectious every time she takes the mic, for Sportsnet, and for this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We may be entering a new era, but we've been around long enough to recognize when we've felt like this before.RAPTORS: If this season was equal to the 2013-14 campaign as far as success and promise, then who are they emulating next year? What single player's personal development is most important to next year's team in terms of wins and losses? What does this player need to get better at?NBA: The Pat Bev slander session on First Take was wild. If you had the opportunity to go on the show and get petty with no accountability, who would you slander and for what? Of the four remaining teams in the conference finals, which team has the most compelling narrative?All this and more, with Sean Woodley and Ryan Henry! 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 Louis Zatzman to talk about what options the Raptors have to improve their team in the off-season.You can watch this discussion on YouTube.Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Buckets & Tea, Raptors Republic’s very own man-about-town Samson Folk joins Cathryn Naiker to discuss:The exciting and enticing series between the Bucks and the Celtics, including the Bucks’ dramatic Game 5 win, Cathryn’s possible inexplicable dislike of Jrue Holiday, and whether Serge Ibaka has more to give in the NBA.The Warriors’ disastrous loss to the Ja Morant-less Grizzlies, the ways that losing Morant from the lineup benefits their matchups against Golden State, and whether Dillon Brooks should have been a hockey player.The Mavericks being pushed to the brink of elimination, if the Suns have it in them to defeat the Bucks in a potential Finals rematch, and the bizarre situation with Chris Paul’s family after Game 5.In our Raptors Homer Moment, Cathryn and Samson discuss the rumours surrounding Toronto’s interest in Rudy Gobert and how he could fit with the Raps. Finally, in a truncated Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, Cathryn proclaims her non-stalker-ness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With some potential Rudy Gobert interest leaking from the front office, it's time to start talking about potential free agent acquisitions.RAPTORS: It's early and will be a revisited summer topic, but what UFA would be the perfect addition to this roster? The Philadelphia 76ers have a song for when they win home games. It's kind of...great? What song should the Raptors play when they win home games?NBA: Four international MVP's in a row! What year will it be when there is another American MVP and who will it be? What's the best second round series so far?With Georgea Brooks and Ian Gordon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Buckets & Tea, Cathryn Naiker is joined by guests Matthew Brown & Freddie Rivas to discuss:The Golden State Warriors - Memphis Grizzles series! We debate the flagrant fouls that have shaped the series so far and ask what - if anything - has gone too far.Then, we dive a little bit into the Eastern Conference playoffs and talk about Joel Embiid's injury, how it affects the 76ers playoff run, and if 'The Process' works.In our Raptors Homer Moment, we talk about Masai’s post-season press conference and the incredible year the front office has had. Finally, in our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, we all agree that the Los Angeles Lakers can keep dreaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can watch this episode on YouTube!The man they call Mac discusses some free agency and trade options for the Raptors' this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, unfortunately, history was not made by the Toronto Raptors this time. The future of team hasn't shined this bright in years, though.RAPTORS: Going back over the season, we ask the question: What was the favourite and least favourite thing about this squad? What should be the biggest front office takeaway from the playoffs this year?NBA: Draymond Green did a podcast after his flagrant 2 in game 1. Some players have a podcast, but what other player needs to get on the podcatchers with some opinions? The league seems to be experiencing more parity than ever, but there wasn't a single upset in round 1. What team has the best shot at a 2nd round upset?Special guests on this episode: Zarar Siddiqi and Alan Shane Lewis!Even though the Raps are out now, our season nine continues on throughout the playoffs, then we keep going with off-season episodes all summer! Our tenth season will start at the beginning of the 2022-23 season. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk talks to Louis Zatzman about everything in the Raptors season. Offensive principles, defensive principles, scheme, and talking about every player 1 by 1. A whole bunch of Raptors stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Buckets & Tea, Cathryn Naiker is joined by special guests Andrew Ivimey (Stand-up comedy and the Talk From Superheroes podcast) and Tristan Douglas aka @halfgood_ (amazing Raptors gameday posters on Twitter)!Once again Cathryn flips the script to discuss the end of the Toronto Raptors 2021-22 season, both disappointment over the 3-0 comeback dream failing to become reality and excitement over what the team accomplished and their future outlook.Then it’s on to the forthcoming second-round series: Whether the Sixers can handle the Heat, what the Bucks can do against the Celtics without Khris Middleton, and why Cathryn isn’t buying Mavericks stock against Phoenix.Finally, in the Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, Cathryn gushes over Nick throwing shade in the post-series press conference.Buckets & Tea will continue to cover the rest of the NBA playoffs and into the offseason - stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk and Louis Zatzman discuss Game 6 after their second watch is done, and their pieces are printed. Last one of the season, so thank you for tuning in. 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 game 6 loss to the 76ers, their last game of the season.Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherMitchell Robinson Award: Joel EmbiidQR Comment: moderate_observer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Raptors look good but they are still fighting for their lives. Momentum feels like it has shifted and you can feel the excitement bubbling. Could it be history in the making? On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry hop into the studio to break down the series so far and try to keep calm, cool and collected.They Discuss:RecapFred VanVleetBroadcastsDrake and NavNick NurseTwitter QuestionsAll this and a bit more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy. 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 terrific 76ers (and NBA) analyst, Jackson Frank to talk about the series up until this point. The important adjustments that have been made, what decisions might happen going forward, and doubling down on predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you remove one Embiid OT revenge shot, it's the Raptors up 3-2. Game six coming up tomorrow. What's it gonna take to get to game seven?RAPTORS: Can the Raptors really do this thing? What's the path to a game seven victory? We're seeing this 6'9" Bobby/Masai vision play out, especially with Fred sidelined. Where would you rank this style of team?NBA: We have seen some creative protests of owner Glen Taylor's animal rights abuses linked to bird flu in Iowa in the Minnesota VS Memphis series. If it was your job to make a protest statement at an NBA game, what would you do? How do you feel about the Ben Simmons discourse?With Cathryn Naiker and Katie Heindl! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.