Raptor Queens Podcast

We're joined by the brilliant Imman Adan from the Dishes and Dimes podcast for a playoff preview. Analysis of where the Raptors will struggle and where they will excel vs presumptive EC contenders--the Cavs. We identify their firepower and hopefully their Achilles heel/s. Do the Raptors have a chance? And individually, what is the one thing that every guy in the rotation needs to do give the...

We're back! Better late than never. Careers and circumstances can change but what doesn't change is our love of the game. And talking about a winning team is FUN! What do we make of this new look team? The overall improvements and the players driving these improvements. There are many! A salute to Scottie's brilliance, Brandon Ingram's scoring genius and effective lineup combos...

A perfect season finale - our Annual Paul Jones episode! With the man who has brought the game to millions with his broadcasting over the years, we got history, we got context, and we have got TEAM AWARDS - MIP, MVP, DPOY, ROTY, and Fan Favorite! Some agreements, some runners-up and acknowledgments all around. The future's so bright, we gotta wear shades. Highlights from 30th anniversary comm...

It's the final round of the tankathon tournament and seven teams are competing HARD for the bottom five spots in the league. Should the Raptors compete harder? What's the game play man?  Opinions are divided.  A hard left turn into a next season forecast: Will Ja'Kobe Walter leap frog Gradey Dick in the rotation? Special Guest Zulfi Sheikh weighs in, and also gives us some insider s...

**JOINED BY SPECIAL GUEST IMMAN ADAN** Craving Raptors content during this AS break? We've got you covered with analysis of the Brandon Ingram trade, stats that highlight his game and his fit with the Raptors. How will the offense look?  Can he co-exist with Scottie in the mid-range? Then we look at the controversies of All Star weekend. It's a weekend for players and fans but somehow th...

We're back! January was an unexpectedly fun month in Raptors Land and we identify some of the factors leading to TOR being one of the hottest teams in the league ATM. Can't NOT talk about the bombshell trade on the weekend: Luka for AD. Who won? Who lost? Our feature segment--King of the North/Joker. Sure is fun to talk about something other than existential crises and politics! 

It's a WINNING STREAK and if you need a excellent pairing with your holiday season hot chocolate, we got you. After a fun week of close and exciting games, we analyze some key contributors--the rookies. In depth looks at Shead, Walter, Mogbo and Battle, their development to this point and what the future might hold. After Scottie's masterpiece against the Pacers, we have The Conversation...

**Incoming*  The latest Raptors Queens pod has dropped. After RJ Barrett's triple double performance and his 39-piece, we look at the nitty gritty of his transformation from "toxic asset" to offensive centerpiece, how he has developed, how the eventual return of Scottie and IQ will affect RJ and his ceiling. And a simmering debate breaks out between Sarah and Alison about Jakob Poel...

Never in a million years did we imagine the team would start 2-6 and we'd be talking about this team in positive terms, but this young Raptors team is a fresh, energized group playing competitive developmental basketball that is FUN to watch!  Let us introduce you to our new players: Jamal Shead, Jonathon Mogbo Davion Mitchell and Ja'Kobe Walter! A look at trends and early returns. Our f...

THE ANNUAL PAUL JONES EPISODE! We're joined by legendary Raptors play-by-play broadcaster Paul Jones. Paul has been with the team from its inception and knows a thing or two about franchise history. Who better than Paul than to provide some perspective on the way forward?  On the ferris wheel of the NBA, where are the Raptors now? Lowlights of the season. Highlights of the season. Sports fand...

****Special Guest Tre Heath @Pullup_Tre**** Join us for our post deadline episode and our wide ranging discussion about who's in, who's out and what the rest of the year will look like. Why isn't Chris Boucher getting playing time? Why is RJ thriving with the Raptors where he struggled with the Knicks? Will Darko be the Raptors Coach next year? How will the new CBA impact the league...

**Special Guest Zulfi Sheikh @zulfi_sheikh** After 2 years of rumours, Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Emotions are high: sadness, betrayal, anticipation, relief...all post-break-up emotions are valid and possible in the biggest Raptors break-up since Demar Derozan. How did it all go wrong? Did the Raptors receive fair returns for an All-NBA player? How are the Raptors positioned?...

****Special Guest Jamar Hinds****  When all appeared most gloomy, a NY (New Years) miracle happened...a trade. Now the Raptors have a winning streak along with fresh optimism and dare we say it - a balanced roster??  We analyze initial impressions of the trade, impact on the floor and which players will benefit...how we see this roster come together and who might be on the outside looking in. Our...

The quarter mark the seasons, and the Raptors are decidedly mediocre. The Front Office is evaluating but what questions are they asking? What questions should they be asking? And what answers are they finding? The Raptors Queens discuss what is ailing the team, the lack of identity, primary issues and where the organization goes from here. Some frustration, some hope, and some musings. This is a s...

We back!  In our 5th year of covering the Toronto Raptors! We've got analysis. We've got fun AND we've got love for the game. First up, our observations as credentialed media for a Raptors home game, behind the scenes. Then a detailed breakdown of early season trends and issues, some worrisome and some positive. Our King of the North and Joker of the Week, where in an unlikely turn...

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Nick Nurse fired - where did it all go wrong? How to fix it? We discuss roster construction, chemistry, short leashes and long goodbyes. And what's to be gleaned from Masai's post season comments? We've got that too,  along with a look back at Nick's best moments and we give tribute to a bold creative coach.  Thanks to our listeners for all your su...

It's here! End of the season awards for the Raptors and the NBA as handed out by the Raptor Queens. Hard to believe 82 games have been played but now we're focused on the play-in. The 3 keys to a Raptors W and we expect our analysis will age well. Feeling melancholy about what could have been for our team this year? Well, do we have some snarky perspective from around the league for you!...

Play-in with our special guest Adon Moss aka "37-year-old Kyle Lowry" from Raptors Republic! We examine potential play-in matchups - which teams are more favorable/less favorable for the Raptors to get into the play-offs? Are season series records with IND, CHI, BKN ATL viable indicators of post-season success? What is the ONE thing the Raptors must do to improve their D.  And of course...

Incoming! New episode with special guest Imman Adan from Yahoo Sports/Dishes and Dimes. We look at the recent 5 game road trip and what went wrong....some fixable, some roster driven and some intangible. Fair criticism with a dash of hope for the future. If you're in a funk over the Raptors season, this segment will lighten the burden of a losing record. Our feature segment, King of the North...

New episode alert: with special guest Jamar Hinds. 20 games left and we've got analysis on the Raptors D and O since the trade deadline.  We diverge into analysis of other favorite teams around the league and revisit our preseason predictions: what we got right, wrong and which predictions we are waiting to play out! Some Philly slander - can't help it - and our King of the North segment...

Incoming Post Trade Deadline Special. We assess the impact of Jakob Poeltl on  the Raptors offence, what he brings and how the schemes might change. How does this trade stack up against the expectations of the fanbase? Is there a grand plan? Did the trades of KD and Kyrie diminish opportunities available for the Raptors to make further moves? We have thoughts. A deep dive into the highlights of Ma...

The Raptor Queens latest episode, unscripted as we weigh in on the topic everyone's talking about - The Raptors...Slump. We look at the reasons and yes, we had a lot to choose from, but our answers may surprise you. Trade talk is heating up - Do Bobby and Masai jump on roster moves? History may be the teacher here. Of course, our King of the North segment; disclaimer: Our Court Jester segment...

Raptor Queens coming your way to kick-off a slower Raptors schedule for the next 2 weeks. Think the Raptors have been bitten bad by the injury bug? Some surprising context...as bad as you imagined or better than you thought? What happens with OG when Pascal returns? Does his usage return to "normal" or will OG be a featured option in the offence? King of The North and Court Jester of the...

Raptors Queens incoming with early-seasons trends and analysis. Some positive surprises, and some glaring weaknesses. Who is the Raptors most-impactful player to start the season? There are at least 2 right answers. How has the Raptors offence changed from last season? How is Scottie's role shifting? Also, the first in a periodic series of player tributes - a heartfelt shout-out to Canada&apo...

Holla! Celebrating our 4th season of Toronto Raptors coverage, ad-free. No lawn care or mattress sales, just good vibe coverage of your favorite team.  We kick off the season with an in-depth look at the Raptors first week in action, with a special focus on the young guys - Scottie, Dalano, Precious, Malachi, and rookie Christian Koloko. What do we like and what on earth does Malachi gotta do to g...