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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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• 2024 NBA Draft: Kyle Filipowski

  15-06-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Another Duke prospect who fills a position of need for Toronto, but is he ready for the transition to the NBA? Be sure to also check out the previous scouting report on Filipowski's teammate Jared McCain.
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• NBA Finals Woes, Lakers Coaching Search, Scottie Barnes Dating Advice & more

  14-06-2024 16:17 via raptorsrepublic.com
  Chelsea Leite joins host Cathryn Naiker to discuss the Celtics vs. Mavericks in the NBA Finals, the search for a new Lakers coach, and more.
  Make sure to check all our Raptors podcasts; all Buckets & Tea episodes are available separately as well.The post NBA Finals Woes, Lakers Coaching Search, Scottie Barnes Dating Advice & more first appeared on Raptors Republic.
  
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• 2024 NBA Draft: Jared McCain

  14-06-2024 15:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Today's piece is on the lethal sharpshooting guard for the Blue Devils who's stock has been on fire as of late, Jared McCain. Be sure to also check out the previous piece on Devin Carter here.
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• Mouhamadou Gueye: 2023-24 Season in Review

  13-06-2024 21:00 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.Ahead of the 2022 NBA draft, the Toronto Raptors worked out a lanky forward out of Pittsburgh named Mouhamadou Gueye. Canada’s team wouldn’t draft or even sign the former Panther, but two years later, that would come to fruition.“Mo G” as he is commonly referred to initially joined the Raptors organization in
  
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• Canada Announce Training Camp Invite List for 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup

  13-06-2024 17:00 via raptorsrepublic.com
  
  Canada Basketball has announced a 23 man training camp invite list for the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup, which runs from June 28th to July 7th in Turkey.
  Headlined by #3 ranked Class of 2027 F Paul Osaruyi, 10 players from last year’s silver medal winning U16 squad return, along with HC Chris Cheng.
  I’m also happy to see Class of 2026 G Miles Sadler back in the fold, who has been dominating on the EYBL 16U circuit.He's dominating against his age group right now on the Nike EYBL AAU circui
  
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• Which Toronto Raptor had the LONGEST and SHORTEST name? ✍️

  12-06-2024 15:20 via youtube.com
  
  
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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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