The Rapcast

On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry assemble their thoughts in a somewhat coherent manner and attempt to convey what a happy time it is to be a Toronto Raptor fan.

This week the guys discuss:

- Staying put at the trade deadline.

- Demar most winning player in franchise history.

- Vince Carter's return and his every changing reception.

- The loudness and intrusiveness of the In game Ops.

- Kyle, Demar and Masai on Ellen.

- Chuck Hayes will NOT DIE.

All this and so much more. They also take a quick look around the league at some of the more interesting stories happening.

As always thanks so much for listening and we hope you enjoy.

Zarar, Will, and Sam get together post-Grizzlies to dissect the two games of the week, All-Star weekend, the reason Patrick Ewing's not coaching, a big week ahead, and whether this is the last we've seen of Andrea Bargnani. And tons more.

The Extra (Extra) podcast talks about the trade deadline activity, or relative lack thereof.

On this week’s episode, hosts Blake Murphy and William Lou discuss the following:

The Raptors didn't make a move at the deadline.

This kinda sucks.

Are the Pistons and Hornets a bigger 2-7 matchup threat now?

Is it really worth being upset about, though?

The Raptors remain the second-best team in the East.

No trade would have made them No. 1.

The road is tougher now, but the window to the conference finals is still ajar.

The teams around them made only marginal improvements.

By not making a deal, the Raptors are well-positioned for the near future.

How can the Raptors improve from here?

Start Patrick Patterson.

Cut Anthony Bennett for a buyout candidate.

This isn't last year's team.

This team is in a much better spot than the one with a similar record from a year ago.

A reminder: Check back Friday for the regularly scheduled Extra pod, when we'll break down the Raptors' deadline activities and those of the teams around them.

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The Extra (Extra) podcast talks about all things trade deadline.

On this week’s episode, hosts Blake Murphy and William Lou discuss the following:

The Pistons acquired Tobias Harris, the Hornets acquired Courtney Lee.

Are these good moves? What gives, Magic?

Are the Pistons and Hornets a bigger 2-7 matchup threat now?

The Raptors have been tied to some names.

Is Thad Young a fit?

The Markieff Morris fever dream ends.

What say you, Taj Gibson?

Are the Bulls still scary?

Let's talk about Al Horford...

Can the Raptors land him?

What would it cost?

Is it worth sacrificing Jonas Valanciunas?

What if he goes to the Celtics?

No seriously...what if he goes to the Celtics?

A reminder: Check back Friday for the regularly scheduled Extra pod, when we'll break down the Raptors' deadline activities and those of the teams around them.

Mentioned: Our Patreon page. If you appreciate the content we produce, want to support RR, and have the means to do so, we've started a Patreon page at patreon.com/RaptorsRepublic. Any contribution is greatly appreciated and will help us continue to do what we do, and try to do even more

#391 - Talking Raptors Podcast, Feb 16 - All Star recap with guest James Keast by raptorsrepublic.com

Part 1 features Zarar and Blake live at the All-Star game late in the fourth. Zarar's dad makes his podcast debut in part 2, and finally in part 3, Steve Gennaro and Zarar discuss being at All-Star weekend with a press pass.

Part 1 - Blake and Zarar live at the All-Star game

Atmosphere at the arena

Surprising dunk contest, and not just the NBA players dunking

Stuff the Magic Dragon

Who's the MVP?

Kobe talk

Part 2- With Zarar's dad

Favorite Raptor

Hiatus from following the team

Key bench players

Tips for Dwane Casey from a seasoned observer

Part 3 - With Steve Gennaro

Talking All-Star activities

The Raptors enter the break following a loss to Minnesota

- Is that an issue?

- Maybe it's a good thing?

- The Wolves are terrifying and fun.

It's All-Star Weekend in Toronto!

- Will Blake fight someone at the ACC?

- Making our picks for each event.

A day late but here nonetheless. Zarar and Blake rescue the pod from its tardiness and talk a host of topics including the Detroit game, Armon Gilliam, Terrence Ross, Dwane Casey v George Karl, and also, Morris vs Patterson.

#387 - Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Feb 5 – Chips on the Table by raptorsrepublic.com

Too giddy to discuss matters of any real seriousness, we talk about the 3-0 week and check out how far the Raptors can take this thing, as a 6-game road trip looms. Shout out to our sponsor, Goldfinger Personal Injury Law.

Topics:

11 game win streak

Look back to Detroit, New York, and Washington

Lowry playing heavy minutes

JV's double-doubles

All-Star coaching

Ross and Johnson filling in for Carroll

Upcoming six-game swing

Drake's interview

All-Star activiites

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