Raptors Podtable Podcast

NBA.com's Gil McGregor welcomes Toronto native and Raptors assistant coach Nathaniel Mitchell to the pod.

From early impressions of the young Raptors at the 2021 MGM Resorts NBA Summer league to player development ideologies and philosophies, Mitchell provides plenty of insight from his vantage point as a coach that has been hands-on with player development.

Mitchell, who has also worked with Canada Basketball for the last several years, also discussed the state of basketball in the country and the exciting prospect for basketball in Canada for the years to come.

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NBA.com's Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back to react to the 2021 NBA Draft, beginning with the Toronto Raptors' selection of Florida State forward Scottie Barnes.

From Barnes' versatility and potential in the league to his fit within Toronto's current roster and system, the two break down how he fits the bill of the prototypical Raptor and provides the team with flexibility ahead of the free agency period.

Additionally, the two speak on Toronto's two second-round picks, Dalano Banton and David Johnson, as well as the team's developing Summer League roster and Canadians to keep an eye on this offseason.

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NBA.com's Gil McGregor, Kyle Irving and Scott Rafferty are back to run a three-man weave in preparation for the 2021 NBA Draft and the start of free agency.

As each major date looms, the Toronto Raptors find themselves entrenched in a number of rumours, from draft-related trades to potential trades involving some of the top talents in the NBA.

Will the Raptors move up or down from the No. 4 pick? Is Jalen Suggs the guy? Has Kyle Lowry played his last game in a Raptors uniform? Is Pascal Siakam really available in trade talks? Can Toronto make a play for an All-Star calibre talent that's on the move this offseason?

The three delve into that in more to gear up for the draft, which is set for Thursday, July 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET, while free agency begins on Monday, Aug. 2 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

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NBA.com draft experts Kyle Irving and Eric Fawcett have their first discussion on the 2021 NBA Draft and the key names to know outside of the projected top five picks.

By now, you've likely heard all about prospects like Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Green and Jalen Suggs. But what about other promising talents like Arkansas' Moses Moody, Texas' Kai Jones or International star Alperen Sengun?

The two take a deep dive into the thick of the lottery, covering players they believe should fall in the Nos. 6-through-14 range. Who is being over-hyped? Who isn't being talked about enough? Which prospects could sneak into the lottery come draft night?

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NBA.com's Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are here to discuss the Toronto Raptors' options with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Should the Raptors stand pat and make a selection or trade the pick? Who are the prospects they could target if they select at No. 4?

The duo dissects which players would fit best with this current Raptors roster at pick No. 4, highlighted by Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green, Jonathan Kuminga and an outside chance at Evan Mobley.

In case Toronto elects to move back in the lottery, they also break down potential players that could be available beyond their current pick.

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NBA.com's Gil McGregor is back with a next-day reaction to the Toronto Raptors moving up in the NBA Draft Lottery to win the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

As the dust settles, even more questions arise. Who might they select? What will it mean for the short- and long-term future? Will it have an impact on Kyle Lowry? McGregor briefly discusses that and much more.

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NBA.com's Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving are back to discuss the next order of business for the Toronto Raptors: The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery.

With a 31.9 percent chance to land a top-four pick, McGregor and Irving dissect the ideal scenario for the Raptors at each potential landing spot in the lottery.

The two break down what each NBA Draft prospect could bring to Toronto's current roster, from projected No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham to top-10 selections like March Madness superstar Davion Mitchell.

The tandem also reacts to the recent breaking news around the NBA, as well as Pascal Siakam's shoulder surgery and some moves around the Raptors' coaching staff.

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After a brief hiatus, NBA.com's Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty are back with the first offseason edition of the Raptors Podtable.

In what could be a transformative few months for the franchise, the two discuss the future of franchise cornerstone Kyle Lowry and team President Masai Ujiri while discussing how the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery plays a role in the decisions that are to come.

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NBA.com's Gil McGregor is back with the second-to-last Next Day Rap of the 2020-21 NBA season. Friday night, the Toronto Raptors clawed from 19 down to suffer a 114-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

In his hometown, Jalen Harris set a new career-high with 31 points while his fellow rookie and backcourt mate Malachi Flynn added 26 points as Toronto was limited to a seven-man rotation. Go through some of the biggest takeaways from the game.

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NBA.com's Gil McGregor is back with a next-day recap of the Toronto Raptors' loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, May 13.

From the career-best performances of Stanley Johnson and Jalen Harris to the meaning of the Raptors having the No. 7 lottery odds in 2021, catch up on what you might have missed on Thursday before gearing up for the first of Toronto's final two games of the 2020-21 regular season.

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