Best Toronto Raptors Podcasts (2024)

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The Interview: Drew Jones, Raptors 905 Head Coach 20:00

1h ago20:00

20:00

Raptors 905 Head Coach Drew Jones joined Andrew Damelin to discuss his journey from West Philadelphia to Mississauga. Find out how Nick Collison, Shake Milton and Taj Gibson inspired Jones in his formative coaching years with the Thunder, discover why Jones may have been destined to be a leader of role players, and see how much thought he's put int…

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Gradey's All-Star Ceiling, A lot of turnovers, Jakob Offense First - Samson's Mailbag 1:12:01

2h ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Samson Folk takes listener questions about the Toronto Raptors. Starting with Gradey Dick's ceiling as a player, and focusing on the team at large after that. 0:00 - Introductions 1:25 - Is Jakob Poeltl still good at defense? 12:10 - Is Jakob an offense first center? 17:37 - The Raptors most fun play 24:15 - What is Gradey's ceiling? Is is stardom?…

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Toxic Positivity Friday! Is a Top-6 seed in the busted Eastern Conference there the Raptors to snag? w/ Katie Heindl 35:29

1d ago35:29

35:29

The Eastern Conference is a complete mess, and the Toronto Raptors seem to be inching towards returns for their two most important offensive players; is surprise climb into the East's Top-6 a total pipedream, or a distinct possibility? In Episode 1744, it's Toxic Positivity Friday, where Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On Newsletters…

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Embiid Suspended, Golden State is Back? Enjoy The Process & more 1:08:27

1h ago1:08:27

1:08:27

This week, Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Raptors HQ Chelsea Leite to discuss Joel Embiid's three-game suspension after an altercation with a media member. Who was out of line and should the media member also be suspended? Then they discuss the Golden State Warriors being 7-1 after an impressive win against the Celtics. Are they back? Is their ch…

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The well runs dry for the Raptors in 4th quarter vs. Kings, spoiling the Davion Mitchell Revenge Game 34:29

1h ago34:29

34:29

The Toronto Raptors dropped to 2-7 on the young season with a 122-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in a game that tight until DeMar DeRozan and the Kings turned on the jets to pull away from a shorthanded Raps squad in the fourth quarter. In Episode 1743, Sean Woodley goes solo to run through his takeaways on the fourth quarter c…

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Why is the Raptors defense bad? How do Gradey Dick & RJ Barrett beat gameplans? - Pull Up Tre 1:08:43

34m ago1:08:43

1:08:43

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the adjustments Gradey Dick & RJ Barrett have to make as offensive focal points. Plus, how is the defense shaping up? They also talk about Vince Carter's jersey retirement ceremony, and what other Raptors will share that honor. 0:00 - Introductions 1:00 - Raps lost to Sacramento 6:30 - Why is the Raptors defense b…

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Which Toronto Raptors hot starts have a chance to hold up all year? w/ Zulfi Sheikh 37:32

1h ago37:32

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It's still small sample season, but the Toronto Raptors are now a tenth of the way into the season; will the hot starts of Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji and Jakob Poeltl hold up throughout the season? In Episode 1742, Sean Woodley is joined by Zulfi Sheikh (Sportsnet, Raptors Republic) to chat about how sustainable the starts of some key Ra…

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Toronto Raptors drop another heartbreaker to Nuggets, but this team's flashes are tantalizing 37:19

3h ago37:19

37:19

The Toronto Raptors dropped a second heartbreaker to the Denver Nuggets in as many Mondays as RJ Barrett's would-be winner popped in and out at the buzzer, dropping the Raptors to the most thrilling 2-6 record you've ever seen. In Episode 1741, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap a game that featured all kinds of great flashes from Gradey Dick and RJ B…

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Retiring Vince's Number - Confederacy of Dunks 58:38

2h ago58:38

58:38

Hosted by comedians Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull, Confederacy of Dunks delivers basketball talk with a laid-back, hilarious twist. In this episode, they welcome comedian and producer Dan Galea. They hit on some fun stuff. First they delve into the big emotions of the Vince Carter jersey retirement and talk a lot about how Vince had a very special, a…

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Raptors Are Losing...But It's FUN & Does Gradey Dick Have A MIP Case? | Run It Back 37:22

3h ago37:22

37:22

.A jam-packed week of Raptors action that included two overtime games, a first-ever jersey retirement and a ton of standout performances. Zulfi, Kyle and Coty break it all down and share our thoughts on the last seven days of action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Raptors Republic

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RJ Barrett & Gradey Dick show the future, while Toronto Raptors honour the past and retire Vince Carters' no. 15 w/ Vivek Jacob 35:09

7d ago35:09

35:09

It was an absolutely loaded weekend of Toronto Raptors basketball, as the team lost to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night before celebrating franchise icon Vince Carter in a note-perfect jersey retirment ceremony on Saturday night as the Toronto Raptors took down the Sacrameno Kings in overtime, while RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick…

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Stats that Make the Raptors Go & RJ Barrett & Gradey Dick's Elite Scoring w/ Samson & Keeks 32:19

1h ago32:19

32:19

The Toronto Raptors have struggled to win games so far, but they've had great performances from their young players. Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett most of all. Samson Folk is joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar to talk about it all. 0:00 - Introductions 1:00 - The stats of the Raptors season 9:00 - RJ Barrett's Leap 19:48 - Gradey Dick is so good Learn mo…

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Toxic Positivity Friday! Jonathan Mogbo's ROY Campaign, expanded IQ & what LeBronto GOOD actually? 31:10

10d ago31:10

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The Toronto Raptors are without Scottie Barnes, but that can't dampen Toxic Positivity Friday, especially not on a weekend where LeBron James is coming to town and Vince Carter is getting his jersey retired. In Episode 1739, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the silver linings of Scottie Barnes being out the lineup, Jonathan Mogbo's pathway to a…

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Ring the Alarm, Is It NBA Panic Season Yet? Scottie's Injury & More 1:02:10

10h ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Samson Folk. First, they talk about why Samson hates Halloween and doesn't dress up. Then at the 8-minute mark, they start talking basketball. Which NBA team should ring the alarm bells?? Even though it's very early in the season, things are not going as planned. Cathryn decides her Ring the Alarms team is the Denve…

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Gradey Dick Chasing Stardom, Scottie Barnes' Injury, RJ's Return, Mogbo & Ochai & Sag for Flagg? 1:05:05

1h ago1:05:05

1:05:05

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss Gradey Dick's swipes at stardom, Scottie Barnes' injury, and all the impressive performances the Raptors have been getting from their young players. Also, Vince Carter's jersey retirement, LeBron James in Toronto, and Sag for Flagg? 0:00 - Introductions 0:25 - A great 1-4 team? 1:40 - Scottie's injury 2:41 - Scott…

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Raptors start life without Scottie Barnes with wildly entertaining loss to Hornets; Gradey Dick drops a career-high 32:29

1h ago32:29

32:29

The Toronto Raptors started life without injured star Scottie Barnes on Wednesday night with a wildly entertaining 138-133 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on the road. In Episode 1738, Sean Woodley goes solo just after the buzzer to run through his biggest takeaways from the game, Jonathan Mogbo starting and Jamal Shead impressing again, and more fro…

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Scottie Barnes to miss at least 1 game, but what if it's more; Raptors pick up Ochai Agbaji's option w/ Katie Heindl 33:37

12d ago33:37

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Toronto Raptors star forward Scottie Barnes is out for the team's game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday as he undergoes testing on the eye injury he sustained against the Denver Nuggets on Monday; can the Raptors withstand a prolonged Barnes absence? In Episode 1737, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters, Baske…

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Toronto Raptors fall in OT to thriller to the Nuggets; no moral victories, but plenty to build on 33:41

6d ago33:41

33:41

The Toronto Raptors dropped a thrilling overtime game with the Denver Nuggets on Monday night as Nikola Jokic went full MVP mode and the young Raptors learned some tough lessons in closing games against good teams. In Episode 1736, Sean Woodley digs into why the loss was the type you can live considering all the good we saw out of the Raptors throu…

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Early Season Hot Takes - Confederacy of Dunks 46:51

23h ago46:51

46:51

On this most recent episode of Confederacy Of Dunks Basketball Podcast, Hosts Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull welcome comedian, improviser, producer and all around hard core basketball fan Matt Mcready. The guys start off the pod by having an open conversation about the vibe around the Toronto Raptors in the beginning of this young season, not includin…

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TR S12 E02 Almost 2-2! 47:53

1d ago47:53

47:53

Nick and Barry celebrate a decent start to the season! Their hearts are filled with hope as a better than anticipated opening few games have ignited the city!By Comedy Records

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Biggest takeaways from a Raptors weekend split vs. 76ers & Wolves; Great rooks, Gradey's leap & more w/ Vivek Jacob 35:33

14d ago35:33

35:33

The Toronto Raptors split a pair of weekend games against the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves, and there were a whole lot of positive things to take away about the team's crew of rookies, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and more. In Episode 1735, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about their biggest tak…

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Prepping for a weekend without Quickley & Toxic Positivity Friday! w/ Es Baraheni 32:15

5d ago32:15

32:15

The Toronto Raptors are likely to be without starting point guard Immanuel Quickley when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday on the first night of a weekend back-to-back; what should head coach Darko Rajakovic do with his rotation if his lead guard isnt' available? In Episode 1734, Sean Woodley is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni (The Athleti…

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Early Over Reactions, Embiid, Raps Rough Start & More 1:01:38

7d ago1:01:38

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Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Esfandier Baraheni to discuss NBA's opening night. What are their early takeaways and are they prepared to walk about any of our early season predictions? Then the 76ers and Joel Embiid are "under investigation" regarding the staus of his injuries and his statement regarding not playing back-to-back games. How shoul…

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Raptors spanked by Cavs on opening night; Scottie's struggles, IQ's injury & JAMAL SHEAD! 32:03

18d ago32:03

32:03

The Toronto Raptors got blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener on Wednesday night, with an already shorthanded roster taking another blow when Immanuel Quickley left after a fall in the 2nd quarter. In Episode 1733, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Toronto Raptors 136-106 season-opening loss, why a combo of poor play, str…

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Losing Game 1, Gradey Impresses, Scottie Bounceback & RJ Barrett's return? - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson 47:49

13d ago47:49

47:49

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the Toronto Raptors opening loss of the season and how key players performed. They also look ahead to the upcoming games vs. the Wolves, detailing how the matchups will change each game. 0:00 - Introductions + Scrappy Teams 2:05 - The Raptors had ball pressure for a moment 4:20 - Why the defense fell apart 5:50 - …

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Bold Predictions for the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors; Starters a wagon? Record-setting IQ? Plus more! w/ Joseph Casciaro 38:11

7d ago38:11

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The Toronto Raptors kick off the 2024-25 NBA season with their home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight, and it's time for some bold, daring, audacious predictions about this year's Raptors team. In Episode 1732, Sean Woodley is joined by Joseph Casciaro (The Score) to make some bold predictions about the upcoming Toronto Raptors season.…

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Raptors Preseason Grades - Confederacy of Dunks 1:09:04

8d ago1:09:04

1:09:04

This week on Confederacy of Dunks, hosts Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull welcome special guest Alan Shane Lewis from This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The Canadian Baking show to talk about insane Toronto Raptors Pre-Season grades that Freddie made up, teams that have never won a championship and they finish off brainstorming nicknames. Learn more about you…

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The 8th Annual Toronto Raptors Over/Unders & Props Special w/ Vivek Jacob & Sahal Abdi 52:55

8d ago52:55

52:55

The NBA season starts today, and the Toronto Raptors get their season started on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which mean it's time for a grand annual tradition on the podcast as Sean Woodley, Vivek Jacob and Sahal Abdi make their picks in the 8th Annual Locked On Raptors Over/Unders & Prop Bets Spectacular! In Episode 1731, Sean…

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Final Raptors preseason takeaways; Scottie looks ready, Team Tryhard, Ochai's outlook & more 34:31

9d ago34:31

34:31

The Toronto Raptors closed out their preseason schedule with a 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets to finish 3-2 in the exhibition season, while continuing to hint at this team having a little bit more upside if things break right than has been projected all summer long. In Episode 1730, Sean digs into his biggest takeaway from the preseason as a wh…

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TR S12 E01 Season Preview 47:02

9d ago47:02

47:02

We're back! Nick and Barry return for Season 12 with a season preview of the 2024-25 season!By Comedy Records

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Scottie & Gradey Team Up / Final Roster Spots / Defensive Improvements - Samson's Mailbag 1:30:06

13d ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Samson Folk takes listener questions with Louis Zatzman. They discuss how many All-Stars are on the Toronto Raptors' roster, Scottie Barnes' improvements, and a whole bunch of basketball stuff. 0:00 - Introductions 1:20 - How many All-Stars are on the roster? 5:50 - Gradey Dick's Development 9:30 - Scottie's Unique Development 11:35 - Gradey's Shoo…

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Wild NBA Season Predictions! 1:20:23

24d ago1:20:23

1:20:23

Buckets & Tea NBA Show is Back! Hello & Welcome's Jerome Cheng joins host Cathryn Naiker to discuss some wild NBA predictions. Which team is going to surprise a casual out of the East and West? Which team is going on sale (blowing up/trades) by the deadline? and by the end of the season? Who is going to win the stupid NBA Cup LOL Biggest Leap forwa…

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What would an underachieving season look like for the Toronto Raptors? And what would it mean going forward? 32:47

12d ago32:47

32:47

The Toronto Raptors seemingly expect to be bad this season; is it possible for them to still be considered underachievers by season's end? In Episode 1729, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a look at the case for the Raptors falling short of their very meager expectations this season, what that might look like, and what it would be mean for the long-t…

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The case for the Toronto Raptors overachieving in 2024-25 36:34

13d ago36:34

36:34

The Toronto Raptors are not projected to be very good in 2024-25, but what if they are? In Episode 1728, Sean Woodley goes solo to lay out the case for the Toronto Raptors being one of the teams -- of which there are always a couple -- that overachieves against their preseason expectations this coming season. Off the top, Sean lays out the case for…

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Scottie Barnes + Gradey Dick are the Future & AWARDS DRAFT - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson & Es 1:04:02

13d ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Samson & Tre are joined by producer Es to discuss Gradey & Scottie popping off, plus the awards draft. 0:00 - Introductions 2:10 - Boston win recap 4:40 - Gradey's offensive improvements 11:30 - Should Gradey start? 13:30 - Gradey's passing 15:50 - health updates for the team 16:27 - Scottie Superstar 18:40 - Scottie's pnr numbers 20:00 - Scottie's…

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Raptors hang on to win preseason thriller vs. Celtics | Barnes-Dick-Poeltl trio crushes & hope for the bench? 32:45

26d ago32:45

32:45

The Toronto Raptors hung on for a thrilling 119-118 preseason victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics on Tuesday night as the trio of Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl and Gradey Dick absolutely kicked butt. In Episosde 1727, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the most entertaining Raptors preseason game to date, dig into why he's growing inc…

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Toronto Raptors disrespected in bottom of the Eastern Conference conversation | NBA Season Preview 36:02

15d ago36:02

36:02

Do the Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets all deserve to be in the race for Cooper Flagg this season? Are the Toronto Raptors the odd man out in the conversation for the bottom of the Eastern Conference? Which team from this group has the brightest future and where would Cooper Flagg fit in best? S…

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Raptors drop a pair of preseason tilts to Wizards & Celtics; Scottie Barnes' debuts & position battles w/ Vivek Jacob 39:02

27d ago39:02

39:02

The Toronto Raptors dropped a pair of preseason games over the Thanksgiving long weekend to the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics, and they very much looked like preseason basketball games, though we did get to see our first glimpse of Scottie Barnes since March, which was nice! In Episode 1726, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in…

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The Basketball HOF & More Preseason Thoughts - Confederacy of Dunks 1:06:52

15d ago1:06:52

1:06:52

On this week of Confederacy of Dunks, Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull welcome guest Anthony Hall from Toronto's Second City. They of course riff on the insane new theme song that Andy has created, and move on to talk a little bit about the Toronto raptors pre-season. The guys talk about IQ, Jamaal Shead, Chris Boucher and Peyton Prichard somehow always…

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As Scottie Barnes embarks on Year 4 with the Raptors, his shot creation is the thing to watch 34:19

19d ago34:19

34:19

Scottie Barnes has the keys to the Toronto Raptors now, shot creation is the single most important area of development to watch with him this season as he attempts to ascend the ranks and be considered one of the league's true foundational players. In Episode 1725, Sean Woodley digs into what's at stake for Scottie as a shot creator entering year f…

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Raptors or Hornets? Scottie Barnes or LaMelo Ball? WHO YA GOT?! w/ Walker Mehl of Locked On Hornets 30:22

20d ago30:22

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Are the Toronto Raptors or Charlotte Hornets better set up to snag the final Eastern Conference play-in spot? In Episode 1724, Sean Woodley and Walker Mehl of Locked On Hornets link up for a crossover episode digging into the Raptors and Hornets' outlook for this season, compare both team's stars in Scottie Barnes and LaMelo Ball, size up both team…

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Training Camp, Ending the React Pod, Gradey's Ceiling and More - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson 54:31

30d ago54:31

54:31

Samson Folk is joined by dear friend and co-host Trevon Heath to discuss the state of the Raptors. 0:00 - Introductions 2:08 - Addressing the lack of podcasts 2:40 - Is Scottie a better leader now? 6:40 - Scottie's role on defense 8:33 - Update on RJ & Ja'Kobe's injuries 10:00 - Gradey as the 5th starter 10:45 - What Tre liked from camp 12:35 - End…

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RJ Barrett has a sprained AC joint; the prognosis, and who replaces him in the starting five? 32:05

26d ago32:05

32:05

The Toronto Raptors announced on Tuesday that RJ Barrett is out for the rest of the preseason with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder; how much time is he likely to miss, and who should see an uptick in minutes with Barrett out the lineup? In Episode 1723, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down what Barrett's injury means for the Raptors, when…

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Raps Preseason Game 1 and The Best NBA PGs - Confederacy of Dunks 1:06:52

21d ago1:06:52

1:06:52

This week our boy Adon Moss hops on the pod to talk about PRESEASON! But also NBA point guards and Andy tells a story of how he ruined Kraft Hockeyville for everyone! Workin on a NIGHT SHED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Raptors Republic

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How scary is the Toronto Raptors' early-season schedule? w/ Vivek Jacob 35:03

22d ago35:03

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How much will the Toronto Raptors difficult start to the schedule affect the course of the year to come? In Episode 1722, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about a grab bag of Toronto Raptors-related topics as training camp presses on, including how much the difficult schedule will or will not affect the course…

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Jamal Shead looks NBA-ready, RJ Barrett explodes as Raptors blow out Wizards in preseason opener 32:14

25d ago32:14

32:14

Toronto Raptors Jamal Shead looked ready for the big show, while Mississauga's own RJ Barrett picked up where he left off last season and with Team Canada in the summer as the Raptors handled the Washington Wizards 125-98 to open up the preseason in Montreal on Sunday night. In Episode 1721, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap the Raptors' return to th…

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Are the Raptors better than the Bulls? Plus, Vince Carter thoughts & 'I Remember That Game!' w/ Kelly Dwyer 33:57

1M ago33:57

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The Toronto Raptors aren't going to be any great shakes this year, but they'll surely be better than the depressing Chicago Bulls, right? In Episode 1720, Sean Woodley is joined by basketball internet writing legend Kelly Dwyer to talk about the Raptors' place among the East's bottom feeders, why this season has a chance to be pretty joyful, being …

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Do the Toronto Raptors have the ingredients to make a big defensive improvement this season? 34:27

1M ago34:27

34:27

The Toronto Raptors are making defensive improvement a focus of this season, but do they have the ingredients on hand to put together a good NBA defense? In Episode 1719, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a look at the defensive building blocks the Raptors have on hand, the schemes they can run to optimize their strength and mitigate their weaknesses,…

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The Toronto Raptors will probably be bad, but they can absolutely be Fun Bad w/ Katie Heindl 35:34

1M ago35:34

35:34

The Toronto Raptors probably aren't going to be a very good team in 2024-25, but they absolutely have the capacity to be a Fun Bad team. In Episode 1718, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) link up to talk about the almost unprecedented circumstances Toronto Raptors fans finding themselves facing this season, as they team for the fi…

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Raptors Presser Reactions and Jersey Talk - Confederacy of Dunks 1:13:11

28d ago1:13:11

1:13:11

This week it's just Andy and Freddie and we talk all about the Raptors 2024-25 presser, the expectations and how open everyone was about a rebuild. We also go deep on some jersey talk and then finally pay our last respects to the legend Dikembe Mutombo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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