The SIXth Man

Rection to the Raptors moves this year and how they will impact the present and future - PLUS - why isn't anyone else considering my point about our pick in the upcoming draft?  What is the Raptors ultimate plan with this rebuild?  Is free agency viable?   All that and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Raptors have officially clinched a play-in spot this year, Fred makes Raptors history and how different will the Raptors look on the court AND on the bench next season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode I take a look at what the Raptors would have to do just to break even and sneak into the playoffs but also ask the question "Is it worth it"?  with a loaded draft coming up this offseason, who might the Raptors have a shot at and I give my name of a player I'd like to see them get. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are we all hoping for now that the all-star break is over in these last batch of games? Wins or losses? Breaking down the Raptors chances in the playoffs or the alternative of playing for a better chance at the draft lottery this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WOW!  With all that hype, what a snooze fest of a trade deadline, I have some serious thoughts about this team and the lack of moves and vision by the front office. should we as fans be worried? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The entire league is in a holding pattern for the trade deadline next week waiting to see what the Raptors do first. I break down what they should do and why in this latest episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This entire episode is devoted to the roster and blowing it up! Check out the breakdown, what pieces I would label "untouchable" and what pieces "expendable".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covering this past week's games and has the Raptors roster ever had this many injured players at once? Breaking down golden states interest in GTJ and what I would ask for in a trade... PLUS our "NBA 2K 23 Game of the Week Prediction".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Raptors injury woes continue, who will step up, Scottie’s sophomore slump and the SGA acquisition debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Checking out this past week in Raptorland, diving into the decisions that could and should be made on the roster "big picture" and another WIN for the NBA 2K 23 Game of the Week" last week, I'll tell you this weeks pick and break it down. Also the Josh Primo debate... we know the Raptors will be interested but will they even attempt to bring him on the roster. I’ll give you my prediction. See omny...

Breaking down the Raps first week of the season against Cleveland, Brooklyn and Miami.  Who has impressed and who hasn't? Koloko gets fined, Scottie's ankle an issue already and what to do about OG and GTJ (big picture). This week's NBA 2K23 "Game of the Week" prediction features the Raps first game against the 76ers this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dave breaks down the Raptors final roster decisions, previews the upcoming week and season plus gives predictions on their record for both. Could we see a big trade by the deadline this year? They are certainly setup for one! Also the new NBA 2K23 "Game of the Week" prediction kicks off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking a look at the Raptors roster now that the KD rumours have stopped, position battles and my pick for a player to keep an eye on that nobody is really talking about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covering all the latest rumours about the team lately including Donovan Mitchell to the Raps... are NBA trades quickly getting out of hand? And who will take the bigger leap this season in their development and play... Scottie or Precious? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the kickoff to The SIXth Man Season 3 we cover the Raptors additions so far this year and the elephant in the room... should the Raptors trade for Kevin Durant and I give my opinion on the ONLY offer the Raps should make to do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Raptors have made it a series as they take care of business in Philly without their all-star, also, Scottie Barnes takes home the ROTY hardware and gets a surprise guest at practice letting him know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down the Raptors best game of the playoffs so far in game #3 which still resulted in another lossWhat were the reasons? The refs missing a HUGE call on Doc Rivers which could've sealed the game and can the Raptors make history being down 3-0?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the first game against the 76ers where Joel Embiid has certainly made a case for dirtiest player in the league. Thad, GTJ and Scottie all go down and did you know Barnes almost made Raptor playoff history? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The regular season has come to a close and the playoffs are set!  Toronto will take on Philadelphia in round #1.Check out my prediction and breakdown for the series, which 76ers player can't play in Toronto and hear the mad disrespect Shaq is giving us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the Raptors recent 5 game win streak and the special return of the G.R.O.A.T. Kyle Lowry!  Toronto mayor John Tory declares April 3 "Kyle Lowry Day" Also, Lowry's thoughts on Toronto, the fans, Scottie Barnes and what jersey he thought was "trash"?   Lastly my playoff prediction with one week left in the regular season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio....

The Raptors are winning more than they are losing while the Heat and Bulls free fall, evacuation at Scotiabank Saturday night and what did Jack Armstrong say to make Matt Devlin laugh like Mickey Mouse? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the Raptors 3 game losing streak and then 3 game win streak, Demar Derozan talks about coming back to Toronto, Doris Burke shows the Raps love and what could the Play-In look like with only 15 games to go in the regular season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recapping the All-Star game/break. The Raptors had two of their worst losses of the season in a row last week and a big reunion coming up with back to back games against Goran Dragic's new team the Brooklyn Nets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking down what the Raptors gave up and got in return this year, was it a win or a loss for the Raps and talking about a couple other big trades that happened including the Harden/Simmons blockbuster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a week for Fred VanVleet, discussing who on the Raptors is most likely to be traded within the next 3 days and the one player I think the team needs to be ALL-IN on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.