Raptors Review

Raptors Review - Toronto Raptors NBA Show

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Two brothers (Ben and Aaron) discuss, debate, and usually disagree about all things Toronto Raptors basketball. Strap yourself in and hold on tight while we break down all the important questions, games, and rumors circling Canada's team.

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Jan 21, 2024

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Episodes

Spicy All-Star Selections + Crazy Trade Ideas = One Juicy Episode 24.01.2022

As teased last week we go through our All-Star selections and discuss whether Freddie All-Star and/or Spicy P are worthy of selection. One crazy listener also sent us our longest email yet with many ridiculous trade proposals. It's another mammoth episode of Raptor's Review!

Raptors Devour the Bucks but get Pumped by the Pistons in this Nonsensical Season 17.01.2022

Nothing makes sense in this topsy turvy world. Good thing Ben and Aaron are here to figure out what is going on in this rollercoaster of a season. Game recaps, our likes and dislikes so far this season, 2 Emails!!!!, and trade rumors galore. It's a giant episode. Thanks for tuning in :)

Freddie All-Star 09.01.2022

Steady Freddy is ready to be an All-Star. Aaron and Ben discuss his scorching hot streak and how sustainable the Raptor's success is. We take stock of the Raptor's position in the standings and talk about a great email we received about the Atlanta Hawks' struggles this season. 

Holiday Gifts to Help the Merry Raptors 02.01.2022

Aaron and Ben recap the 1-1 week from the Raptors. Aaron puts on his Santa hat and gives all the Raptors presents that may (or may not) be helpful.  After that, we discuss which team has the worst best player, a very confusing idea.

Mid-Season Raptors Report Card 28.12.2021

All we want for Christmas is for the real Raptors to come back. While COVID causes chaos for the Raptor's roster and schedule, Ben and Aaron decide it's a great opportunity to give every Raptor a grade on how they've done so far this season.

Scottie the Superstar 20.12.2021

Ben and Aaron discuss the Raptors 2-1 week, the ascendency of Scottie Barnes the Superstar, the postponed game against the Chicago Bulls and how COVID is affecting the NBA. Inspired by the return of Isaiah Thomas to the Lakers, they also discuss the rare instances of NBA players that haven't been paid. Stay safe everyone!

Raptors Consistent Inconsistency Continues... 12.12.2021

A topsy turvy week for the Raptors leaves us confused about what to make of this Raptors team/season. We discuss some of the latest NBA news including potential Pacers trades and recap some Raptors history for how the franchise ended up in this position with a lack of talent on the roster.

Raptors continue to clumsily stumble down the standings into the NBA basement 06.12.2021

Gavin re-joins Ben and Aaron to discuss the Raptors 1-2 week, say goodbye to Goran Dragic, argue about the ethics of tanking and whether Freddie is going to be an All-Star this year. 

Life is Precious. Precious is Life (for at least one quarter) 29.11.2021

The Raptor's struggles this season continue. But there are a few bright spots amidst the rubbish. Precious! The return of Yuta! Aaron and Ben break it all down and discuss whether this team is headed for the playoff or ping pong balls.

Is the Raptors D a kebab? Because they are getting skewered 21.11.2021

Ben and Aaron review the Raptors rough road trip and Aaron finds new ways to trigger Ben with absolutely awful takes on Scottie Barnes.

Did Fred's Big (three) Balls Lead to a Groin Injury?!? - Week of Nov 14 15.11.2021

Ben and Aaron discuss Fred's celebration of a clutch three and a coincidental injury along with the rest of the Raptor's week, the return of Pascal Siakam and other NBA news.

Are the Raptors good? - Week of Nov 6 06.11.2021

On this week's episode, Aaron and Ben dive into the Raptors surprisingly good start to the season. We give out grades for every rotation player and discuss some Spicy(!!!!) breaking news. We also discuss news around the league including reporting of a toxic ownership situation in Phoenix and front office issues in Portland.

Scottie the Hottie leads the Raps to a winning record - Week of Oct 31 31.10.2021

Ben and Aaron break down all the action from the Raptors surprising 3-1 week and dive into what is making Scottie Barnes succeed so far as a rookie. We sift through what stats are "facts" and which are "fiction" so far in this young season. We also discuss how the change in refereeing is impacting the Raptors and the league as a whole. 

SCOTTIE BARNES HYPE POD - Week of Oct 24 26.10.2021

Ben, Aaron, and Gavin talk about the ups (Scottie Barnes) and downs of opening week for the Raptors. We discuss each game and talk about what else has been happening around the league. 

Mega NBA Season Preview/Predictions 14.10.2021

Ben and Aaron look ahead to what they are most excited for in the upcoming season. We pull out the crystal ball to make predictions for all the awards and some of our own imaginary ones.

The Scottie Barnes Era - Raptor's Season Preview 08.10.2021

Aaron, Ben, and Gavin kick off a brand new season of the Raptors Review with a giant season preview episode of this exciting new era in Raptors basketball! We break down every player's role on the team and what our expectations are for the season. 

Ranking teams post free agency: Sept 3rd. 03.09.2021

This week on the pod the teams discusses how the raptors looked in summer league and talk about other notable stand out players. Then we do an exercise where we rank every team in the league based on their rosters post free agency. Finally Aaron comes through in the clutch with some hypothetical rule changes he's like to see the NBA enact. Its a good one. Give it a listen.

Free Agency Recap - Raps rebuild has begun 10.08.2021

With Gavin on vacation Ben and Aaron recap all the biggest free agency moves and discuss how the NBA pecking order has changed this offseason. This will probably be the last pod until next season. Thanks for tuning in!!!

Suggs Who? Draft Review and Free Agency Conjecture 03.08.2021

This week on the Pod the boys discuss Scottie Barnes and the future of the Raptors. They Then make fun of the Lakers for a bit before turning an eye to free agency. Either way they have all your Raptors news covered and they even throw in a few of the spiciest takes for free. Please Enjoy.

Season Finale - All Hail Giannis - Raptors Draft/Offseason Predictions 22.07.2021

The cursed season is finally over. Giannis has won a ring and CP3 has blown another 2-0 lead. Balance has been restored to the basketball universe. Gavin, Aaron, and Ben break down the finals, Giannis GOAT talk, and plenty of arguments about what we think will happen in the offseason.

Mid Finals check in and the Jalen debate! July 15th 16.07.2021

Gavin's back and joins Aaron for a mid finals update and analysis. The boys chat about what adjustments have led to the bucks coming back in this series and what we can all expect moving forward. Gavin claps back after some "truly awful" takes in the previous episode and then gives his 2 cents on the draft. Aaron follows up with his own strong draft takes. Who should the Raptors draft at 4? 

Worst Playoffs Ever? NBA Finals Preview and problematic coaching hires 06.07.2021

Aaron and Ben lament what could have been in an injury-infested playoff slog. We also discuss some problematic coaching hires. 

B$T ON YOURSELF - Raptors Draft Magic + Playoff Analysis 24.06.2021

God is real and his name is Fred Van Vleet, the NBA Finals MVP vote-getter brought his magic to the Draft Lottery to secure us a top 4 pick. We rejoice and also spend time talking about the playoffs.

Who isn't injured at this point! Week of June 13th 15.06.2021

This week on the Raptors review the team takes an in depth look into each of the 4 round 2 playoffs series. They argue about the biggest surprises and frauds, Ben finally tells us all how he really feels about Giannis Antetokounmpo, and finally the team wraps up the episode by going over who's fantasty draft teams have dodged the injury bug.

LeFraud? Lame Time? Poozingis? First Round Post-Mortem + Bonus Spectacular Fan Email 08.06.2021

Ben, Aaron, and Gavin break down the takeaways from the first round and look ahead to the conference semifinal matchups. Stay tuned for the best email we've ever received at the end of the pod!

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