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• Darko Rajakovic: 2023-24 Season in Review

  08-05-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.When the Toronto Raptors hired Darko Rajakovic in June 2023, Raptors Republic’s own Louis Zatzman wrote a piece trying to answer what Darko Rajakovic would be like as a head coach.His lede went like this: “The short answer, as with all coaches who have not been NBA head coaches, is that we simply don’t know.”F
  
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• 2024 NBA Draft: Devin Carter

  12-06-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  I'd like to welcome everyone back to yet another draft cycle! This year's class won't be as intriguing as the one prior, but I still think that it can be important for fans to recognize there are always going to be talented players coming into the league who are worth getting excited about. Unfortunately, the Raptors conveyed their lottery pick this year and are left with pick 19 and 31 in a particularly weak class.
  I would say this class' reputation as "weak" is a fair evaluation, and I've stru
  
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• The Raptors probably want to be bad next year, too

  11-06-2024 18:14 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The Boston Celtics are, in many ways, redefining success in the NBA. They have been head and shoulders above every team they’ve faced. Some of that is due to injury luck, of course. But most of it is simple talent. The Celtics were a historic regular-season NBA team, with the fifth-best margin of victory of any team in league history. And they’ve done just about the same in the playoffs so far, with the ninth-best margin of victory in league history. That’s what happens when yo
  
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• RR Draft Party 2024 – June 26 – 3 Brewers on Yonge/Dundas

  11-06-2024 15:12 via raptorsrepublic.com
  It’s binge and purge time. The draft party returns on June 26 at 3 Brewers near Yonge and Dundas. Bring your hopes and dreams with you.This year we’re making it a free event so it’s pretty simple: show up. No RSVP needed. First come, first serve.What: RR Draft PartyWhere: 3 Brewers on Yonge/Dundas – Upstairs – Google MapsWhen: June 26 at 7PMHow Much? Free.
  See you all there.The post RR Draft Party 2024 – June 26 – 3 Brewers on Yonge/Dundas first appeared
  
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• Raptors 2024 Draft Preview – Confederacy of Dunks

  11-06-2024 14:15 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  We take a look at the most likely candidates for the 19th and 31st spots in this years draft with bigtime draft-head Matt Mcready!https://youtu.be/F2Xs6cY1OMo
  Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Confederacy of Dunks episodes are available separately as well.The post Raptors 2024 Draft Preview – Confederacy of Dunks first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Canada Win Bronze At 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup

  10-06-2024 00:26 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Canada cruise to a 89-67 win over the Dominican Republic, finishing 3rd overall at the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup.
  Earlier in Group play, Canada had lost to the Dominican Republic 79-77 in OT. It was a game they had let frustratingly slip through their fingertips and it set up Canada for a Semi-Final matchup with the powerhouse USA, which they were soundly defeated 107-69.
  Tristan Beckford!!! pic.twitter.com/NF7eubftjM— Oren Weisfeld (@OrenWeisfeld) June 9, 2024
  Despite some early struggles in
  
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• Jordan Nwora: 2023-24 Season in Review

  08-06-2024 19:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.On January 18, 2024, Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kira Lewis Jr. (from the Pelicans), three first-round picks, and of course, Jordan Nwora. Two weeks prior, Toronto had also shipped out fan favourite OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks, in exchange for M
  
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• Celtics Mavs and Remembering the Sonics with JD Bunkis – Confederacy of Dunks

  08-06-2024 17:05 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  This week we have from Sportsnet and FAN 590, host of the JD Bunkis podcast, JD Bunkis! Would he still fold the Raptors for a few years of some hockey player and how many Seattle Supersonics posters does this guy have? Listen now!
  Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Confederacy of Dunks episodes are available separately as well.The post Celtics Mavs and Remembering the Sonics with JD Bunkis – Confederacy of Dunks first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Adding to the Core – Raptors Scouting w/ Samson & Tre

  08-06-2024 17:01 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Samson Folk & Trevon Heath talk about who the Raptors should pick in the draft.The post Adding to the Core – Raptors Scouting w/ Samson & Tre first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• NBA Finals Predictions, Caitlin Clark, Jontay Porter & More

  07-06-2024 16:35 via raptorsrepublic.com
  Mike Zakarian joins Host Cahtyrn Naiker to discuss the NBA Finals, the Jontay Porter scandal, and more.
  Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Buckets & Tea episodes are available separately as well.The post NBA Finals Predictions, Caitlin Clark, Jontay Porter & More first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Finals Open Thread

  07-06-2024 15:55 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  So, the Celtics. Damn. What a performance. When I saw Sam Hauser locking up Luka Doncic, I spat out my cheerios. Figuratively. Fine. Literally.
  The offseason continues for the Raptors. The post Finals Open Thread first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• MORE Raptor Mascot Photoshops 😅

  05-06-2024 17:39 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Javon Freeman-Liberty: 2023-24 Season in Review

  05-06-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.In a Raptors season that saw lawsuits, trades, injuries, a gambling scandal, and pizza, most Raptors fans would view the 2023-2024 season as eventful, but not in a good way.Toronto finished with a 25-57 record — the seventh-worst mark in franchise history — which included a 15-game losing streak — the second-worst m
  
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• Canada’s U18 AmeriCup Roster Announced

  02-06-2024 17:49 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  With the tournament starting tomorrow, Canada Basketball has finally released the final U18 AmeriCup roster.
  Olivier RiouxJalen RoaneEfeosa OlioguMarial AkuentokTristan BeckfordTyrus Rathan-MayesTorian LeeRamogi NyagudiJaion PittSpencer Ahrens
  Mathew DannJustus Haseley
  The most notable omission is 6’9″ G/F Will Riley (The Phelps School), who is currently ranked 24th in ESPN’s Class of 2025 rankings. Riley is reportedly taking his official visit to Kentucky this week, while mull
  
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• Canada U18 AmeriCup Roster Announced

  02-06-2024 17:49 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  With the tournament starting tomorrow, Canada Basketball has finally released the final U18 AmeriCup roster.
  Olivier RiouxJalen RoaneEfeosa OlioguMarial AkuentokTristan BeckfordTyrus Rathan-MayesTorian LeeRamogi NyagudiJaion PittSpencer Ahrens
  Mathew DannJustus Haseley
  The most notable omission is 6’9″ G/F Will Riley (The Phelps School), who is currently ranked 24th in ESPN’s Class of 2025 rankings. Riley is reportedly taking his official visit to Kentucky this week, while mull
  
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• The NBA Finals and Team Canada – Confederacy of Dunks

  31-05-2024 22:10 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  This week we welcome back Team Canada Basketball expert Oren Weisfeld and talk about the upcoming NBA finals matchup as well as the upcoming Summer Olympics!
  Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Confederacy of Dunks episodes are available separately as well.The post The NBA Finals and Team Canada – Confederacy of Dunks first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Immanuel Quickley: 2023-24 Season in Review

  31-05-2024 18:19 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.Well Raptors fans, it’s been a rollercoaster of a season. However, one of the best parts of this ride was six-foot-three guard, Immanuel Quickley.Do you remember, Immanuel’s first game in Toronto? He captured our hearts, catching a beautiful pass from RJ Barrett, and hitting his first three of the game. Or when he hit tha
  
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• Why does everyone hate Rudy Gobert? NBA Playoffs & more w/ Katie Heindl

  31-05-2024 16:37 via raptorsrepublic.com
  Katie Heindl joins host Cathryn Naiker to discuss the playoffs, Rudy Gobert and more.
  Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Buckets & Tea episodes are available separately as well.The post Why does everyone hate Rudy Gobert? NBA Playoffs & more w/ Katie Heindl first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Real or Photoshopped with The Raptor 🦖

  30-05-2024 15:20 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Immanuel Quickley will be a Raptor, but for how much?

  30-05-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Ahh yes, the economics of basketball. Competing conceptions of value. Seeing through the numbers, seeing past them, looking at them deeply – all of that stuff. Moneyball etc. etc.
  As we all know, the Raptors made a huge decision to trade OG Anunoby (and Precious Achiuwa & Malachi Flynn) and jumpstarted their rebuild with that decision. RJ Barrett came back in that trade and he’s comfortably under contract so we don’t have to consider much there — unless you’re d
  
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• Chris Boucher: 2023-24 Season in Review

  29-05-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.The best toy my son ever owned (so far) was a pink helium balloon we, I think, stole from another child’s party. He was in his wagon with me, out walking the dog, when a pink helium balloon floated into the road from someone’s house. We were on the other side of the street watching it. My son said, “look look!&rdquo
  
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• Gradey Dick is the NBA’s next great movement shooter (Video Essay)

  28-05-2024 17:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The video version of my deep dive into Gradey Dick’s shooting. You can find the written piece here.
  The post Gradey Dick is the NBA’s next great movement shooter (Video Essay) first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Pre-Finals Open Thread

  28-05-2024 15:19 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  7-0 so far in the Conference Finals. Let’s just assume Dallas-Boston. Pretty fun matchup.Whatcha think? Who ya got?
  Things remain quiet in Raptors land. Not much is going to happen until trades open up when the season ends, and even then, we’re probably waiting until draft night for much of anything real to happen. But that will come. The post Pre-Finals Open Thread first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Freddie Met the Prime Minister!? – Confederacy of Dunks

  25-05-2024 17:45 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  This week we talk more playoffs, we look at the NBA Awards and Freddie tells us all about meeting Justin Trudeau at the Toronto WNBA event!
  Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Confederacy of Dunks episodes are available separately as well.The post Freddie Met the Prime Minister!? – Confederacy of Dunks first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Scottie Barnes: 2023-24 Season in Review

  25-05-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.It’s November, 2023. It’s warm and sunny in Toronto, but warm and sunny for the winter. Maybe, a spring coat instead of a winter coat. But Scottie Barnes is sweltering. He’s burning. Doused in sweat. Not because he’s in San Antonio, where it’s over 20 degrees. No. Because he’s hitting one of his sh
  
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• Toronto gets a WNBA Team, NBA Playoffs & more with Es! 

  24-05-2024 21:30 via raptorsrepublic.com
  Es Baraheni joins host Cathryn Naiker to discuss Toronto’s WNBA team, the playoffs and more.Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Buckets & Tea episodes are available separately as well.The post Toronto gets a WNBA Team, NBA Playoffs & more with Es!  first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• Open Thread: Conference Finals

  24-05-2024 18:25 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Boston, despite winning over and over, just doesn’t seem to frighten fans like dominant teams often do. Are they going to just stumble their way to a championship? Is Luka Doncic going to snatch it from them? What’s the deal? Siakam has played so, so well. I’m happy for him.The draft, by the way, is juuuust over a month away. Toronto might use all its picks, but Masai Ujiri seemed doubtful when he spoke at the trade deadline. (Although, that was before Toronto’s own pick
  
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• RJ Barrett: 2023-24 Season in Review

  23-05-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  The following is part of Raptors Republic’s series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors. You can find all the pieces in the series here.“From the Sauga to the Six, he’s home, RJ Barrett.” Those words of Raptors in-game host Mark Strong rang through Scotiabank Arena when RJ Barrett first took the court in front of nearly 20,000 fans in his Raptors debut.
  It was fitting, it was the first day of the new year on January 1, in what was a new era for the
  
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• Gradey Dick is the NBA’s next great movement shooter

  21-05-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  I love wide-open threes. We all do. We know players shoot much better when they’re unguarded, and the goal of virtually every offense in the NBA is to create layups by any means necessary, and to create wide-open, high value jumpers for good shooters. Sometimes coaches can concoct (say that three times fast) structure for offenses that rely on well timed sequences by the players to create wide-open looks, but mostly teams are relying on players to get to dangerous spots on the floor to ben
  
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• Finding Winning Players in Round 2 w/ Samson & Jack

  19-05-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Samson Folk is joined by Jack Quantrill to discuss who the Raptors should select with their 2nd round pick.The post Finding Winning Players in Round 2 w/ Samson & Jack first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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