Drake joined the broadcast after dropping his new album, and talked Raptors.

The Extra podcast talks about DeMar DeRozan making the All-Star Game, All-Star festivities, the WINNING STREAK (!) and more.

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

DeMar DeRozan will join Kyle Lowry in the All-Star Game, just the second time the Raptors have had two players in the showcase.

Was DeRozan DeServing?

What does having two All-Stars mean for the Raptors?

The Toronto Raptors have won 10 games in a row.

Is this the best stretch of play in franchise history?

Does it move the needle on overall outlook?

Lowry is dealing with an injured wrist.

Should he have played Thursday?

Is Dwane Casey liable for the injury, given Lowry's workload and his presence on the floor late Tuesday?

Charles Barkley wants to get his All-Star freak on.

Recommendations for where he should go?

More All-Star weekend stuff!

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#384, Talking Raptors Podcast, Jan 26 - Good Times by raptorsrepublic.com

Gavin MacPherson has his podcast virginity ripped to shreds, the Raptors extend their winning streak to 8 games, and Patrick Patterson's taking down Jamaal Crawford's name and game. Enjoy life, Raptors fans, enjoy life.

Part 1:

- This streak compared to the last one years ago

- Bench play and putting the Clippers away

- Jonas Valanciunas's very strong play since coming back

- The unreasonable standards JV sometimes is held to

- DeMar DeRozan taking a different approach depending on defenders

- DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry's bromance

- DeRozan's revenge tour

- Terrence Ross and the long-term consistency

- How far can the streak go?

- Can the Raptors catch the Cavs and make Dwane Casey the East head coach?

Part 2:

- Raptors offense and unnecessary passes - Gavin's article

- Amir Johnson's return - regret swapping him from Scola?

- Patrick Patterson's shooting 40% from three during the streak

- Jamaal Crawford vs Patrick Patterson

- NBA rules relating to clear path fouls and flagrant fouls

- More rules talk - assists and one-shot FTs

- Which teams in the East can't the Raptors beat in the playoffs?

- This week's schedule: Washington, New York, and Detroit

- Raps on US national TV

The Extra podcast talks about Kyle Lowry getting a starting nod in the All-Star Game, the team's six-game winning streak, Terrence Ross' defense, and more.

Kyle Lowry will start the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, a well-deserved honor.

A love-in for Lowry.

Our favorite Lowry moments.

Terrence Ross has been much better on defense of late, it seems.

Are we buying in?

If he sustains this, is he worth $10M? How does it change the team's outlook?

The Raptors have won six consecutive games.

Have we learned anything from the streak?

Is DeMar DeRozan actually Kobe Bryant?

It's a solo pod with just Zarar to guide you through a slow week which ramps up into a 7-game home stand.

Nick and Barry welcome Peter Stauskas to the podcast and discuss all things Raptors, jersey etiquette and more!

The Extra podcast talks the Raptors' revamped defense, All-Star Game, and Blake has a brilliant idea for acquiring Nic Batum.

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

The Raptors fixed their defensive problems

10th DefRtg, 5th DREB%, 3rd in Opp Points off Turnovers, 4th in Opp FTA

Lowry and DeRozan still trail in third returns of All-Star balloting

Who you sleeping on, Drake?

Shoutout to Antonio Davis

Sneaky trade ideas

It's hard to find a trade that works

Scheming for Nic Batum

Shoutout to The Basketball Jones/The Starters for 10 proud years

Blake Sportsnet Tonight Jan 14 by raptorsrepublic.com

The Raptors beat some minnows, lose to the supreme and defeat Washington, which earns them a trip to London. We trash Tim and Sid, and bid goodbye to Andrew as he starts his travels.

Topics include:

Cleveland loss

Brooklyn, Philly and Washington wins

Andrea Bargnani's last year in the league

Wizards this season

Cheap fouls

Tim and Sid = Terrible

Raps defense - better than last year

Raps offense - worse than last year but better

Trades to make

Playoff chances

Lots more than I'm too lazy to list