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Playlist by Basketball IslandFour basketball junkies who all think they know more than the other guy. Hein, Wes, Hambone & Fab meet up once a week at TSN to dissect the Raptors and all things NBA. Powered by FanDuel.59 clip(s) in playlist
DO YOU AGREE WITH THESE RAPTORS MID-SEASON GRADES?
It's report card time for the Raptors! With the second half of the NBA season about to begin, it's the perfect time to give out mid-season grades for each member of the team. Has Scottie Barnes exceeded expectations so far? How has Brandon Ingram looked in his first year in Toronto? How can Immanue…
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3 BURNING QUESTIONS FOR THE RAPTORS AT THE BREAK
It's been a good season overall for the Toronto Raptors... but they still can't seem to take down the best teams in the NBA, particularly in the Eastern Conference. Why do the Raps struggle against elite teams? Will they remain top-6 or fall back in the Play-In Tournament? What can they do to impro…
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NBA TRADE DEADLINE REACTION: DID THE RAPTORS DO ENOUGH TO REMAIN TOP-6?
THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE HAS OFFICIALLY PASSED! Did the Raptors do enough to boost their roster? Was passing on a big move the right approach? How will Trayce Jackson-Davis fit in? Which team won the deadline? Hein, Fab, Wes and Hambone discuss it all.
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SHOULD THE RAPTORS GO ALL-IN FOR GIANNIS?
GIANNIS TO THE TORONTO RAPTORS? Trade rumors are once again swirling as the Bucks are looking to potentially trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. Would the two-time MVP fit with Raptors? Who would Toronto have to give up in a trade? Does Domantas Sabonis make any sense? Why can't the Raps beat the Knicks? …
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DAVIS? SABONIS? MORANT? IS A MAJOR RAPTORS TRADE INCOMING?
Despite dealing with some injuries, the Toronto Raptors have strung together some wins on their western conference road trip. However, it's hard not to think big picture with the trade deadline approaching. Should the Raptors look to make a big move? Would Domantas Sabonis be a good fit? Time to bu…
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IS THERE ENOUGH KYLE LOWRY DNA IN THIS RAPTORS TEAM?
The Raptors showed fight in a comeback overtime win against the 76ers on Sunday, but they followed it up with a 13-point loss in Monday's rematch. Does this Raptors team have playoff level toughness? What's going on with Jakob Poeltl's injury? What's your favourite Kyle Lowry moment? Hein, Hambone,…
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SHOULD THE RAPTORS TRADE FOR TRAE YOUNG?
Trade winds are blowing again! Hawks point guard Trae Young is on the trading block and the Toronto Raptors have been rumored as a potential destination. But with the Raptors slowly finding their identity, is it a good idea to bring him into the mix? Hein, Hambone, Wes and Fab discuss why they're a…
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WHAT IS THE RAPTORS IDENTITY?
This Toronto Raptors season has been a roller coaster! After a blowout loss to the Wizards, the Raps bounced back with comeback wins against the Warriors and Magic. Have they discovered a new identity as of late? How can Immanuel Quickley be deployed better? Should we be concerned with Jakob Poeltl…
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RAPTORS REALITY CHECK: HAS THIS SEASON BEEN FOOL'S GOLD?
Remember that winning streak? This season started off so promising for the Toronto Raptors... but after tough losses to the Celtics and Nets, things are looking bleak again. What's the Raptors biggest issue at the moment? Should the team regret trading OG Anunoby? Which NBA Christmas Day game are y…
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THE RAPTORS NEED TO MAKE A TRADE
THE LOSING STREAK IS FINALLY OVER! However, that doesn't mean the Toronto Raptors shouldn't look to improve. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis have been rumored as potential trade options, but who are the more realistic targets? Hein, Wes, Fab and Hambone explore hypothetical trades for a bac…
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