The Rapcast

Samson & Tre have gone on the road to Vegas to cover the Raptors and the league at large.

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The last episode of Buckets & Tea this season brings back one of our favourite guests, Casey Bannerman! And no one is better suited to take a look at the NBA and all the free agent madness we've seen so far.

How will the Toronto Raptors integrate their new pieces? Will Fred live up to his new deal in Houston?

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Samson Folk and Trevon Heath discuss the Raptors free agency, the latest rumors, and their looming trip to Vegas.

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0:00 - Introductions

0:35 - Grading Free Agency

13:15 - Latest Rumors and Drama

23:25 - Summer League Expectations

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Samson and Tre, talking about all the stuff!

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The Dick Dynasty is upon us! An entertaining draft gave the Raptors an athletic shooter, something they desperately needed. But with free agency looming there are more questions than answers.

And much of the Association can relate. Which name will come off the board first? And do we have another blockbuster trade coming?

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Samson Folk is joined by William Lou to discuss Fred VanVleet's future, confidence in the front office, hopeful progressions, and more.

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0:00 - Introductions

3:45 - Does Fred stay or go?

13:20 - Run it back?

16:40 - Scottie's Development + future point guard

28:15 - Fred replacements

34:20 - Parasocial Relationships

38:18 - Does Fred's decision force the Raptors hand?

41:30 - What happens with Pascal?

46:40 - MLE targets

50:55 - Confidence in the front office

1:04:20 - Development on the roster

1:11:20 - Origin of hello and welcome

1:13:20 - Podcasting is weird

1:18:00 - Idolatry & Religion

1:19:30 - RR is the best

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Off-season Funhouse, Episode 290

Joining us this week, it's John Rallis from George’s Deli & B.B.Q. He's an improviser and comedian, it's Matt McCready!

(00:00) - Intro with our guests and groovy music

(05:48) Raptors: They drafted Gradey Dick 13th overall and signed undrafted player Markquis Nowell. How did the Raps perform at the draft and where do these guys fit in the rotation?

(18:46) Raptors: Many a bad joke is on the way with Gradey Dick. Which Raptor personality will push it too far?

(28:37) NBA: Which team won the draft and which team lost it?

(44:08) NBA: The draft has come and gone. What are some big-picture takeaways heading into the summer?

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Samson Folk & RR Draft Guru Brendan Stewart breakdown Gradey Dick's game and his fit with the Raptors.

Here's Brendan's written piece on Gradey: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2023/06/12/2023-nba-draft-prospects-gradey-dick-and-jordan-hawkins/

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0:00 - Introductions

1:00 - Gradey is the pick!!

2:40 - The Elevator Pitch on Gradey

5:00 - Samson's League Intel

5:35 - Gradey's secondary skills

9:55 - Gradey's stats, measurements, and accolades

14:00 - Fit with the Raptors + Scottie

20:15 - Gradey's Defense

27:30 - Gradey's future as a creator

37:00 - Brendan's response to the pick

40:00 - Gradey is a well liked prospect

42:18 - Final Thoughts

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Samson & Tre are joined by their good pal Goose to talk about the draft.

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0:00 - Introductions

0:47 - Tre and I raced

4:35 - Trading up in the draft for Scoot

16:50 - Trading up for Brandon Miller

18:55 - Big Boards

19:50 - Bilal Coulibaly

22:45 - Gradey Dick

27:15 - Kobe Bufkin

31:00 - Cason Wallace

33:33 - Keyonte George

36:35 - Brice Sensabaugh

41:15 - What do you want from the 13th pick?

42:35 - Jordan Hawkins

46:35 - Will #13 be better than Amir Johnson?

47:15 - Does #13 impact next szn winning?

49:05 - The Atlanta Trade

53:50 - Run it Back?

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This week host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Chelsea Leite to give the Denver Nuggets their flowers. The dominance was obvious, but can they repeat? Is this the start of the NBA's latest dynasty?

And the Raptors have a new coach! What changes might be coming in Toronto?

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