That's A Rap: A Toronto Raptors Podcast

After a nail bitter of a game, the doppelganger Heat team delivered the Raptors their first home loss of the season. The Heat played physical D, got transition buckets and coached a great game *enter Spider-Man pointing meme*. The Raps face yet another test as they take on the the Beard and his 39.5pts per game; talk about changing the game! The boys from That's A Rap give you their take on how th...

With part 2 of this week's episode, the boys from That's A Rap talk more wide spread news across the NBA and the basketball world. They talk Team Canada commitments (players and fans), some shake up in the NBA Schedule, as well as some "Name That Team". Let us know how you feel about the new format, as well as the Raptors on Twitter @ThatsARapPod and @RaptorsHQ, and don't forget to rate/review us...

8-0 at home and a record setting 33rd consecutive home victory over a division opponent; if that's not a recipe for a playoff team, I don't know what is! The boys from That's A Rap start off their new podcast format with a recap on City Jersey Raptors vs. the lonesome Knicks, Joel's big O Donut, and a look ahead to some upcoming games. Stay tuned for part 2 coming your away on Sunday! Let us know...

The Raptors are finally back home and whether it's the home cooking, their beds or the comfy confines of the Scotiabank arena, the Raptors are playing their best basketball this season. The boys breakdown the Raps vs. Magic game, some interesting ring decisions, and some interesting City Edition Jerseys. Let us know your favorite city jersey on Twitter @ThatsARapPod and @RaptorsHQ, and don't forge...

The Raptors are finally closing out their impressive west coast road trip with a game against an equally impressive Dallas Mavericks team. Tobin Hodges from the Spread the floor podcast joins Jason to talk all things Mavericks and to break down the match-up against the Mavericks and Raptors. Make sure to follow Tobin @tohodges and their podcast @SpreadFloorNBA, give them a virtual high five for us...

Wasn't the prettiest win but the Raptors pulled out the W against a pesky Kings team. Some concerns (Klow 40 mins, 12 offensive boards given up), but some positives (Pascal & lowry) throughout the game; Jay, Jay and Dre give you their immediate reaction after the Raptors win. We also spill some Peptide tea and run through a new unnamed segment where we ask each other Hot take questions to spark so...

One week of basketball in the books and your Toronto Raptors are looking Spicy! With a convincing win over the Casey led Piston, the boys talk positive and negatives from week one, as well as some major story lines around the NBA. Jay gets invited to play fantasy, but not your normal fantasy league, nor one from this decade; and the boys pick out Halloween costume for the Raptors! Give us you most...

And there you have it ladies and gentlemen, the rings have been received and the Championship banner has been raised. Our Co-host Jay was at the game and gives us his first hand experience of the emotions in the arena. The boys also talk Pascal as the #1 option and what we expect for the upcoming double header. (Begins to sings. "We Are The Champions") What a time to be Raptors fan! Make sure to f...

The wait's almost over, your Toronto Raptors are ready to raise that banner and to defend their Championship; but before we do that, we got some roster moves to solidify. The boys from That's A Rap give you a run down on whose left from the training camp roster and who should be favorites to land a spot on the final roster. And of course, we give you our WAY to early predictions for this NBA Seaso...

If ya'll haven't noticed, the NBA and China are not in a good place; the NBA however is trying to rectify the situation but at what cost? The boys from That's A Rap dive deep into the NBA Vs. China situation, with some background on what's actually happening between Hong Kong and China that led to this mess. Oh yeah, and we talk some Raptor new too! It's almost time for the ring ceremony! Make sur...

The NBA never sleeps, especially during the off season. In this weeks episode of That's A Rap, the boys go over some comments made during Raptor's media Day, some injury news around the NBA, and we predict some Over/Under numbers for the upcoming Raptor season. Make sure to give us your over/under picks on twitter! It's almost time to raise that banner! Make sure to follow and interact with us on...

Media day is just around the corner, which means That's A Rap is back! Well, more importantly, your Toronto Raptors are just a few weeks away from raising that banner and defending their championship....God it's good to be back. Dre, Jay and Jay spill some tea around the NBA and get you acquainted with some new Raptors. We appreciate all the love and support we received in our first season with Th...

NBA nerds rejoice, it's time for NBA fantasy draft! The boys from That's A Rap bring you a Raptor-Centric fantasy draft focusing squarely on Toronto Raptors player who've suited up for the team *Cough No Alonzo Cough*. Ground rules: the draft is based upon the players entire career, not just during their stint as a Raptor. Make sure to download the entire list of Raptor players we've provided and...

BoomShakalaka! He's Heating Up! He's On Fire! So many good memories while playing NBA JAM during the summer time, waiting for the real NBA season to begin. This week on That's A Rap, Jay, Jay & Dre give you their input on Kyle Lowry's extension talk, their most anticipated games of the season (outside the obvious), and dive deep in NBA JAM scenarios! Make sure to follow us on twitter @ThatsARapPod...

In this weeks episode, Jay, Jay & Dre finally get together in one room to record a special edition of That's A Rap. In an undisclosed location *wink*, the boys get together and talk Raptor news, Kawhi Leonard, Jeremy Lin, Nav Superfan Bhatai, Christmas Day game, and some Raptor themed truth or dare. Lots of laughs were shared and we look forward to doing this again in season 2 of That's A Rap. Mak...

There you have it Raptor fans, Kawhi is a Clipper; and even with his half-assed thank you to Toronto, could this be the closure we all need? The boys from That's A Rap are joined by esteemed guest Chris Walder to talk all things Raptors and some NBA pre-season awards; Sorry Carmelo :/. The Off Season is just another season, so make sure to follow us on twitter @ThatsARapPod and @RaptorsHQ. Make su...

Even in the off season, the boys have plenty to talk about on their latest episode of That's A Rap: Kawhi deal, Raptors running it back, final roster spots, and thoughts on best of either conference. Plus Dre puts his Hip-Hop knowledge on display, don't miss out! The Off Season is just another season, so make sure to follow us on twitter @ThatsARapPod and @RaptorsHQ. Heads up Raptor fans, good thi...

And there you have it, the watch is over; Kawhi Leonard is heading to the LA Clippers along with All-Star Paul George. It was only fitting to hear the news in the wee hours of the morning (Demar Trade), but with all that's said and done, we want to thank Kawhi and Danny for helping us bring the Larry OB to Toronto. Raptor fans, this will sting for a few days, but just remember, we still the champs...

Yup, it wasn't a dream; the Toronto Raptors are still NBA Champions and we have the Larry O-B to prove it! The boys from That's A Rap are joined by none other then Sean Woodley from Raptors HQ / Locked on Raptors...AND Co-writer of the new book "We The Champs" to commemorate the championship run of the Toronto Raptors.  As always, follow us @ThatsARapPod & @RaptorsHQ throughout these NBA off Seaso...

Mike Prada, Ben Epstein and Ricky O’Donnell host a recap of this year’s SB Nation NBA Bloggers’ Mock Draft. In addition to going through the picks that were made and discussing fits of certain prospects on certain teams, the guys also talked with Sabreena Merchant (18:20) about the Lakers’ trade for Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ free agent aspirations. Later, they welcome Joe Mullinax (29:00) to...

Your Toronto Raptors...are NBA CHAMPIONS! THIS IS NOT A DREAM! Enjoy this Raptor fans, you deserve this! Thank you to the Toronto Raptors for giving us this amazing ride, and thank you That's A Rap fans for sticking with us through this season and these amazing playoffs...WE'RE CHAMPIONS!!!! Make sure to follow us @ThatsARapPod & @RaptorsHQ throughout these NBA Playoffs. #NBACHAMPIONS #ThatsARap #...

The drama continues as the Warriors sneak away with a win against the Raptors to force a Game 6. Kevin Durant appeared to have suffered an achilles injury which will side line him for the foreseeable future; Prayers for KD but there is still a championship to be won. The Raptors look to claim their first ever championship on Thursday night at the Oracle; bring on Game 6! Make sure to follow us @Th...

The Toronto Raptors are 1 Game, 48 minutes, 2880 seconds, however you put it, are one win away from the Larry O'Brien trophy and their first ever Championship in franchise history; but lets not get too ahead of ourselves, there is still work to be done. The boys from That's A Rap (and Jay with the eyes and ears on Jurassic Park) give you their take/reaction to game 4's massive win. Make sure to fo...

With an all around team effort, the Toronto Raptors are two wins away from lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy! Yes, Steph Curry was a triple away from 50 but the Raptors, with all four quarters on the plus side, pulled away with the win; earning back home court advantage. The boys from That's A Rap give you the story in numbers, the immense amount of positives, and of course what to clean up for Gam...

A tale of two halves; the Golden State Warriors steal home court advantage and tie this series 1 game a piece. Third Quarter drought, questionable referring, dagger threes, despite all the negatives there were still some positives to take away from this game. The boys from That's A Rap give you their take in numbers, some positives and what to clean up as we head West to Oakland for Games 3 & 4. ...