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The unstoppable Raptors keep rolling and the boys hop back into the studio to talk about it all. On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry discuss the state of the team and a busy trade deadline.They discuss:- Weekly Recap- Trade Deadline Thoughts- Gary Trent Jr- Alvin Williams- Burger Rankings- Twitter 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 leaguewide writer, Mark Schindler to talk about his favourite thing about basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, host Cathryn Naiker has special guest, comedian Vong Show (RICE Asian Comedy Showcase) on to discuss the insane NBA trade deadline, including:A deep dive on the James Harden - Ben Simmons blockbuster, and the possibility for a Simmons career resurgence in Brooklyn.The other big trades of the last week, including CJ McCollum to the Pelicans, Domantas Sabonis to the Kings, and Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards.Just what exactly an NFT art gallery is, and how Mark Cuban met Spencer Dinwiddie there.In our Raptors Homer Moment, we discuss Goran Dragic finally departing Toronto in a trade for Thaddeus Young, whether swapping a first-rounder for a second was worthwhile, and Young's potential as a mentor for Precious Achiuwa.And finally, in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the Week, we get to hear Nick sing on the Best Hang podcast, co-hosted by his Arkells BFF Max Kerman, and consider his on-court rotations. 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.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5HUECuIyM4&ab_channel=RaptorsRepublic 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 the fantastic writer, Katie Heindl to discuss her favourite thing about basketball - joy. 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 Thunder.Reggie Evans Award: Pascal SiakamQR Comment: Mikey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join a special edition of RAP UP LIVE which discusses the day’s trades and rumours ahead of the trade deadline.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for excellent analysis:Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvS91q-fZYQ Sub here: https://youtube.com/raptorsrepublic?sub_confirmation=1 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 dear friend, Louis Zatzman to discuss his favourite thing about basketball - stories. 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 Hornets.Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR comment: Arshdeep Singh 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 colleague, Jamar Hinds to talk about the Raptors excellent week of basketball.*timestamps could be changed by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads*0:55 - Samson Folk (the scout)1:19 - The 5-0 week, and big moments for every starter3:43 - Gary Trent Jr.'s run of form, and looking back at preseason thoughts10:55 - OG's steps as a post hub and creator16:40 - OG & Gary progressing into the future24:03 - Gunners don't care about pump fakes25:44 - Pascal's progression and return to All-NBA status37:00 - How the offense has changed over the past year50:23 - Precious Achiuwa love1:01:25 - What do we think of Birch1:05:00 - The minutes1:16:50 - The Malachi/Yuta situation1:29:20 - Play-in/first round matchups 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 Hawks.Reggie Evans Award: OG AnunobyQR Comment: LukeWarmWater 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: Chris BoucherQR comment: 6ixhill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch on YouTube. Join Oren Weisfeld, Sahal Abdi, Adon Moss, Kyle Brickman, and Louis Zatzman for a Toronto Raptors trade deadline preview! We talk all things trade deadline, including if the Raptors should be buyers or sellers, biggest needs, targets, and everything else deadline related. Live on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Raptors had one hell of a week and Talking Raptors has a new episode to chat about it. Nick and Barry hop into the studio to gush over the team and some of the stories surrounding it.They discuss:Weekly RecapRising StarsBargnani and NBA 2KRaptors ScreensaversBurger RankingsTwitter QuestionsAll this and a bunch more! As always we hope you enjoy and thank you for listening. 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 Heat.Reggie Evans Award: Precious AchiuwaQR comment: no one, how spooky 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 Hawks.Reggie Evans Award: Fred VanVleetQR Comment: LukeWarmWater 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 dear friend, Blake Murphy to talk about the Raptors and the looming trade deadline.*timestamps may be changed by 30 seconds or 1 minute because of ad placement*1:03 - talking about the incredible 3OT win 4:15 - Pascal with an all-time defensive performance7:28 - Diagnosing the late game offense, and Fred + Pascal leading it 12:00 - The minutes and the rotation before a big week of games 22:10 - Working through the post with OG27:05 - Is Gary Trent Jr. one of the NBA's elite shooters??33:05 - Fred VanVleet's All-Star Case37:00 - Pascal, a rare player who flirts with All-NBA more than All-Star43:19 - What are the paths to adding talent to the Raptors core?50:55 - Because of the (tax) implication55:51 - Searching for a quality scoring guard in the trade market 1:00:10 - Quick thoughts on Jakob Poeltl as an option 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 incredible win vs. the Heat.Reggie Evans Award: Pascal SiakamQR Comment: Arshdeep Singh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, host Cathryn Naiker has special guest, NBA artist and designer Casey Bannerman (collaborations with Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, and many more) on to discuss:Casey's relationship with Fred VanVleet, their collaborations together, and whether Freddy is as nice as he seems.The trade rumours surrounding James Harden, whether acquiring Ben Simmons makes sense for the Brooklyn Nets, and the definition of the word 'superstar'. Which teams need to make a move at the upcoming trade deadline, including the Dallas Mavericks, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the New York Knicks - and what Tom Thibodeau orders for lunch.Who gets the League Pass award for the most fun teams to watch in the league. In our Raptors Homer Moment, we discuss deadline targets for the Raptors, how Casey has felt about the Raptors' season so far, and how Casey would redesign the apparel for Nick Nurse and the coaching staff.And finally, in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the Week, we freak out over Nick's Canadian Heritage Moment as a guest star on Murdoch Mysteries. 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 Bulls.Reggie Evans Award: Dalano BantonQR Comment: Niagara_Dude 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 Hornets.Reggie Evans Award: Dalano BantonQR comment: RYE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The weather is horrid, the Arena is empty but as they say, the show must go on. Nick and Barry brave the elements and hop back into the studio to give their takes on the past week in Raptor Land.On this episode of Talking Raptors they discuss:Weekly RecapEric FlynnAll-Star Voting and JerseysMost Hated PlayerBurger RankingTwitter 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 basketball scout hobbyist, Hoopgoose to talk about the Raptors year so far and field questions from twitter. 1:43 - Opening thoughts on the Raptors3:35 - If we're seeking change, what kind?4:33 - Fred's rising star 10:45 - Explaining catch all statistics and their connection to Fred 20:05 - Pascal Siakam, the All-Star?23:30 - Pascal and Fred leading a near top-10 offense25:20 - The funky, funky Raptors37:23 - Twitter Questions from the Goose Gaggle, first up, Abdel wondering about Scottie Barnes in the pnr46:40 - The allure of De'Aaron Fox, Markelle Fultz, and the utility of the 3 point shot, from James Bu1:06:40 - Is small ball the supreme playstyle? Was it ever? From Hjthe41:12:55 - Boucher or Bamba? From Josh1:17:14 - An ideal role player for the young core, from Josh D 1:21:13 - Learning from this draft, from pakhattak1:24 - the bird Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oren Weisfeld and Samson Folk discuss the loss to the Blazers and the Raptors limitations + some trade speculation. 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 Washington Wizards.Reggie Evans Award: OG AnunobyQR Comment: bherbs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, host Cathryn Naiker has special guest TSN Story Editor Marc Woizinski on to discuss:Kevin Durant's knee injury and what that means for the Nets.Frank Vogel on the hot seat; how hot is it? Is he really to blame for the Lakers lacklustre season?Masai Ujiri told Stanley Johnson he couldn't play basketball and it changed his life; he now has a spot on the Lakers.Other NBA rumours: the 76ers are allegedly not planning to move Ben Simmons at the deadline. Are they wasting Embiid’s prime?In our Raptors homer moment, we evaluate the teams recent road trip and and look at Nick Nurse's semi controversial 7 man rotation. Is this good or bad for the team? Kyle Lowry missed his match up against us to go to an Eagles game?!?And finally, in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the Week, we get another facial expression for the ages. 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 Mavericks.Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR Comment: Dick Whitman 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 Heat, and laments the dirty foul on Scottie Barnes.Reggie Evans Award: Precious AchiuwaQR Comment: Niagara_Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Samson Folk answers a host of questions from twitter users. If you asked, it's in there. 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 Bucks.Reggie Evans Award: Justin ChampagnieQR comment: Done deal 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 Pistons.Reggie Evans Award: Pascal SiakamQR comment: Ds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host and comedian Cathryn Naiker is joined by special guest Jordan Foisy (This Hour Has 22 Minutes) to discuss:Klay Thompson's triumphant return! Our guilt as Raptors fans, and are the Warriors favourites to win it all?The Nets: Kyrie Irving's less-heralded return, their dominant win over the Bulls and how they are the real deal, whether we like it or not.DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls and where their ceiling appears to be.Ja Morant and his GOAT regular season block.In our Raptors homer moment, we talk about Devin Booker's new friendly rivalry with the Raptor... All-Star votes and Fred VanVleet's odds... and share our excitement and nerves for their upcoming road trip. We also reflect on the bummer it is to see old Raptors return to no fans.And in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the Week, Nick reflects fondly on Serge Ibaka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Raptors nearly healthy and looking like the team we all hoped they would, Nick and Barry hop back into the studio. On this episode of Talking Raptors, the fellas discuss the team and the slightly insane things happening around the team. Episode 9 also marks the beginning of the burger rankings.They discuss:Recap of the WeekThe Raptor and In Game OpsMatt Devlin and the broadcastNick Nurse's RotationBurger Ranking BeginsTwitter 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 basketball content creator, Kai to talk about the Raptors season so far. *timestamps may be changed by 30 seconds or 1 minute from implemented ads*1:03 - No longer booty, the Raptors are good1:49 - Fred is HIM3:28 - The Raptors/Bulls matchup5:30 - What are the Raptors shortcomings this year?6:30 - The surprising starting lineup7:15 - The lovable Scottie Barnes9:45 - Are the Raptors carving a new futuristic playstyle?11:19 - Positive thoughts on the Raptors defense 13:00 - Wanting more creativity on offense 15:00- Stealing Raptors for a playoff run16:15 - DeMar DeRozan's season 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 fantastic writer and analyst, Nekias Duncan to get his opinion on the Raptors.*timestamps could be changed by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads*1:15 - Learning from coaches2:47 - The Raptors record, and succeeding in surprising ways5:54 - Fred VanVleet, the no-brainer All-Star8:57 - Stylistically, what stands out to Nekias about the Raptors (The crossmatching on both ends)11:07 - Gary Trent Jr.'s defense13:50 - Precious Achiuwa, all of it21:10 - The wing trio of Pascal, OG, and Scottie27:45 - A road map to the best version of OG 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 close loss to the Suns.Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR Comment: Red VanVleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duane and Kelsea begin the new year and the regular G League season with special guest, Raptors 905 and Team Canada guard, Aaron Best. Best reminisces on the journey that lead him back to the 905 4 years after his first stint with the team, and the pride he feels playing at home in Canada. Duane and Aaron recall their first memories of each other, as well as the level of competition between Toronto hoopers. The podcast ends with the creation of The Official Aaron Best Playlist.Aaron Best discusses his choice to return to the G League.How he ended up back with the 905.Joining the team as a tryout player the first time.Aaron’s basketball influences.Playing overseas.The difference in play styles between FIBA and NBA.Eastern Commerce CollegiateDuane and Aaron’s first memories of each other.Aaron’s leadership.The Official Aaron Best Playlist.Follow Kelsea on Twitter at @kelsea_latelyFollow Duane on Twitter at @duutakenotice and on Instagram at @duunoticeProduced by Don Yang / Raptors Republic. 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: Precious AchiuwaQR Comment: Clipse 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 sportswriter, Mark Schindler to give the outside view on the Raptors.*timestamps could be changed by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending on implemented ads*3:04 - What is the news on the Raptors?5:20 - Thoughts on Pascal Siakam's year7:23 - The defensive scheme14:21 - Is the record and accurate reflection of the skill on the roster?18:00 - Mark's favourite end of bench guys (Malachi Flynn, Justin Champagnie)22:05 - How do you give a launchpad to Malachi Flynn?25:13 - Fred VanVleet the All-Star, and All-Defense member30:41 - Players to edit on 2K33:25 - Who do contenders want from the Raptors? 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 whirlwind victory over the Jazz.Reggie Evans Award: Fred VanVleetQR comment: Lukewarmwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brief Covid related hiatus, the fellas hop back into the studio to give their the thoughts on the recovered and rolling Raptors.They discuss:Winning Streak RecapCovid ProblemsAll-Star VotingNick Nurse on JJ Redicks PodcastVideo GamesTwitter QuestionsAll this and a bit more. As always we thank 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.

Samson Folk brings on league wide journalist, Jackson Frank to get a sense of how the team is viewed leaguewide. There will be a few of these featuring different journalists and analysts from around the United States.*timestamps could be changed by 30 seconds or 1 minute depending what ads are placed on the podcast*0:18 - Introductions01:35 - A short blurb on the funkfest that is the Raptors02:44 - OG Anunoby's attempt at stardom05:38 - Finding the real Raptors squad08:13 - The unique stylings of the Raptors offense10:30 - Forcing the possession differential13:25 - Not just an All-Star, but Fred for All-NBA18:22 - Pascal's terrific run of form22:03 - Scottie Barnes27:25 - What do the Raptors need on the team + who should teams be trying to poach from them34:16 - Parting shots on a fun, cool, and interesting team 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 Bucks.Reggie Evans Award: Precious AchiuwaQR comment: LeeZ 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 Spurs.Reggie Evans Award: Scottie BarnesQR Comment: Niagara_Dude 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: Pascal SiakamQR Comment: TSF 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 Clippers.Reggie Evans Award: Pascal SiakamQR comment: Arshdeep Singh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, host comedian Cathryn Naiker and special guest Lauren Mitchell (Cavern of Secrets podcast) discuss:Highlights from NBA Christmas Day games, and how hard these games are to watch with family obligations.We shout out Kemba Walker and all the other NBA comebacks happening in light of so many players inactive at the moment.LeBron and the Lakers are struggling with Russell Westbrook - We celebrate Westbrook as an "elder millennial fashion icon" before getting real about his inconsistencies as a player.Adam Silver and his decision to keep the NBA going and shortening the health and safety protocol time for vaccinated players to 6 days, how Omicron is affecting the NBA, and how we feel about it.All Star voting has begun, and we talk about the likelihood of many players being unavailable and who we could see as a potential "fringe" All Star this season.In our Raptors Homer moment we talk about how we've missed this team, really sinking in how unfortunate the season has been so far. We reflect on the Cavs vs Raptors game with both pessimism and optimism, praising our player development system and hoping someone new will emerge.Forgoing our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week We have a Quote of the Week from a classic NBA mouthpiece. 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 76ers.Reggie Evans Award: Chris BoucherQR Comment: moderate_observer 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 Cavs.Reggie Evans Award: Yuta WatanabeQR comment: Ikonn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, special guest Kris Myers joins host Comedian Cathryn Naiker to talk about how Omicron is taking over the NBA. Adam Silver's statement about how we have to learn to live with COVID and how that will affect players, coaches, and games throughout the season - how will this affect the playoffs? Then we talk about Kyrie Irving and the desperate Nets, and how Kyrie was immediately put into Health & Safety Protocols once being cleared to play. How will he find a rhythm or play himself back into game shape only on the road? Who is our sneaky team to make it to the finals or go deep in the playoffs, a team we didn't see coming? In our Raptors Homer Moment we talk about games delayed and how frustrating it is to not be able to get into a rhythm between COVID and other basketball-related injuries. Then, we talk about Gary Trent Jr and the unanimous most improved Raptor so far this season, and look back at the Norman Powell trade as ultimately a good trade.In the Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week, we look back at the "Happy & Angry at Refs 2021" calendar Cathryn made for Kris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.