Balling In The 6ix

10 games to go. Can the Raptors pull off a miracle and make the NBA Play-offs?! We talk through the last few games, including finally having two mobile centres. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

We may have called for the Toronto Raptors to embrace the competitive tank, but the whole idea of not performing to win is unsportsmanlike. In a special episode (in light of the failed European Super League), we talk: - The difference between European leagues and American competition - Whether the G-League can be used as a competitive second tier - Why teams should always play to win Follow us on...

Can the Toronto Raptors even tank right? They're just half a game behind 10th place in the Eastern Conference, having won three of their last five. In a solo episode, KJ talks: :: Khem Birch and Freddie Gillespie :: Valuable minutes for Malachi Flynn and Yuta Watanabe :: Why Nick Nurse should keep unleashing the fringe players Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

It's a fitting goodbye to a Raptors cult hero. We look at Norman Powell's upbringing, high school, college, D-League and NBA journey. Norman Powell at Toronto (2015-2021).  NBA Champion x 1 (2019). In our hearts x 1 (2021- ) Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

Two wins in a month? Unheard of. We talk: :: Siakam's improvement after recovering from Covid-19. :: Gary Trent 'The Clutch' Jr :: Why are Boston so bad? :: Four crucial games for Toronto coming up Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

It's fine if the Toronto Raptors keep losing - as long as OG, Siakam and Gary Trent develop along the way. It's a forgotten season for the 6ix - but we'll still be here. Samuel Jeffries joins Vural and KJ to talk Portland, the Raptors' final third of the season and what is a beautifully executed competitive tank. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

As if the Joker, Jamal Murray and a crazy amount of bench depth wasn't enough, Aaron Gordon and Javale McGee have now joined the Denver Nuggets. Vural analyses how the Colorado outfit - who are similar to the Toronto Raptors in many ways - can go far this year. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

KJ and Samuel break down the Norman Powell trade. We got Gary Trent Jr and Rodney Hood - a solid return for an expiring contract. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

As Pascal Siakam misses his fourth clutch buzzer beater of the season, the Raptors remain on an EIGHT-GAME losing streak. Is it time for Masai Ujiri and the Front Office to rebuild? We talk: :: The lack of a serviceable big finally catching up to Nick Nurse. :: Trading Lowry and Norman Powell - for their sakes :: Which Toronto Raptor do you trust most in the clutch? Follow us on Twitter @BallingIn...

L after L after L (two more than that, actually). Vural is back to dissect an abysmal run from the Toronto Raptors. Surely there's some positives to talk about? Tune in and see. Plus we look at the Phoenix Suns going under the radar and the possibility of trading Lowry and signing LaMarcus Aldridge. Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

Could this be the start of a potentially disastrous period for the Raptors? There are potentially multiple positive tests within the franchise, and many may have to quarantine. It comes just as Toronto were starting to show their grit and determination circa 2019 on the court itself. In another solo episode, KJ talks: :: Why encouragement should be taken from the losses against Miami and the 76ers...

SOLO episode from KJ this week as the Raptors go 4-1. I talk: :: Small ball against the Bucks. :: Baynes shutting down Joel Embiid. :: Norman Powell and Terence Davis showing the Front Office why Lowry CAN be traded. :: Demarcus Cousins to Toronto? Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

KJ has Boston Celtics analyst Mickey on to discuss the recent Toronto Raptors-Boston Celtics affair. It was 120-106 to Boston, with Payton Pritchard and Semi Okeleye combining for TWELVE made threes. Nick Nurse's system of shutting down the stars didn't work - so what will against a formidable outfit? We also talk: - Whether the Nets really need a big man - The Warriors 'free hit' season turning i...

KJ and Vural discuss the first third of the 2020-21 pandemic NBA season. We talk: :: FVV's 54 point game, and Siakam turning it up. :: Lowry to Miami? :: Getting bullied by Valanciunas :: Why did Derrick Rose go back to the Knicks? Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

The Japanese 'Chosen One' has graced the Toronto Raptors with energy, concentration and a loveable playstyle. We've been big advocates of Yuta on this podcast - and no better time to dedicate an episode to him than after a wonderful performance against the Orlando Magic. Follow us on Twitter: @BallingInThe6ix

The big Australian finally showed up! Aron Baynes had his best game in a Toronto jersey as the Raptors went 2-1 over the week. We break down the double header against Miami, as well as: :: Analysing Baynes' role within the team :: Looking at the importance of the traditional big man this season :: Jokic's MVP calibre season :: Terence Davis, Norman Powell and the Brooklyn Nets Follow us on Twitter...

KJ, Vural and special guest Samuel talk all things Toronto Raptors after a 2-2 week. We break down: :: Siakam's struggles as a closer, but his overall resurgence. :: Stanley Johnson at the 5! :: Lowry and VanVleet running with the bench :: Portland's quiet bulldozing season - how far can they go? :: The James Harden trade - who really won?

A huge win against the Sacramento Kings - in more ways than one - means the Toronto Raptors improved to a 2-6 record. It's not much, but it's honest work from Nick Nurse's boys. We talk: :: The revival of Siakam and VanVleet :: Yuta Watanabe and Norman Powell's important roles :: Why the Raptors SHOULDN'T tank :: How Steph Curry is succeeding in a bare bones team

Toronto Raptors start the season 0-3. Should we be worried? KJ and Vural dissect the losses to the Pelicans, Spurs and 76ers, while also looking at: - How smooth the Brooklyn Nets are looking - The Bucks being even better this year - Paul George's continuing struggles - Can Siakam be a franchise player? Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

Nick Nurse will have to work his magic to propel the Tampa Bay - I mean Toronto - Raptors to the deep playoff rounds this time around. We break down Toronto's chances by analysing their roster amid a stronger Eastern Conference. Vural then chips in with a breakdown of the wider NBA. Happy Holidays! Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

KJ and Vural talk through a lively off-season - one which the Raptors' Front Office played very carefully. We talk: :: Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris making the roster? :: Can Len and Baynes really replace Gasol and Ibaka? :: Who had the worst offseason in the NBA - and who had the best? Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

We promised off-season content, and we delivered. Main talking points: :: Masai should get rid of Gasol, re-sign Ibaka (no-brainer) :: Toronto should be careful how much they pay FVV if they want a star in the 2021 off-season :: Why Jrue Holiday is likely to be the biggest trade of the 2020 off-season This should be the Raptors roster next season, per KJ: BC: Lowry, FVV, Powell, Thomas, T-Davis FC...

Balling in the 6ix looks back on our start-of-season predictions and gives our own alternative awards. This is the last episode of the 2019-20 season (sad face). Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix.

The Boston Celtics slash the deficit with the Miami Heat in half to 2-1, while the Lakers - thanks to Dwight and AD - down the Denver Nuggets. We talk: :: How Dwight Howard on Nikola Jokic is a fantastic move from Frank Vogel :: Miami's zone defence getting figured out :: London Lions' first foray into Europe  Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix

Toronto are out - but we're still here. KJ and Vural discuss -  :: The Raptors falling in Game 7 to a formidable Boston Celtics outfit :: Bam Adebayo's clutch block to down that same Celtics side :: Kawhi paying tribute to Toronto by going out at the same stage :: There will be no Nikola Jokic slander anymore, all hail The Joker! Follow us on Twitter @BallingInThe6ix Credit to MLG Highlights...