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Today Buckets & Tea NBA show is launching on the Raptors Republic. Host Cathryn Naiker each week featuring a special guest will talk a bit about the NBA, then dive into her Raptors homer moment segment and then capping things off with her signature "Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week," don't worry, she explains. This week's episode is special guest comedian Freddie Rivas. They talk about the PortlandTrailblazers, firing Neil Olshley, and who they should trade. Then they talk about the Chicago Bulls and former Raptors Demar DeRozen exceeding expectations, should he make the all-star team this year? After OKC's embarrassing loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, we rant about Sam Presti and how we dislike their tanking plans. Then in our Raptors homer moment, we talk about Scottie Barns's love for Pascal Siakam, what would Freddie say if he got to meet Pascal at a 905 game? Fred Van Vleets all-star case, should the fans rally around him this year? Finally, in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse HIghlight of the week, we talk about Russell Peters hanging around the team and Cathryn speculates if they might now be friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CANADA WINS BRONZE!Follow Alex Adams on Twitter: @AlexAdamsBTP and the Behind the Play Podcast!Don't forget to like, comment and share the video.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/38IlV8URead our articles: https://bit.ly/38FCq5BInstagram: https://bit.ly/3jKJnsgTwitter: https://bit.ly/2WOyTiyTik Tok: https://bit.ly/38FDlTBFacebook: https://bit.ly/3kQXVG6LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2X15aDkBuy $RAPS: https://bit.ly/3naFrDr#raptors #wethenorth #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CANADA MAKES THE OLYMPICS, thanks to SGA and Brooks down the stretch. WHAT A WIN. FINALLY, after all the pain! They have made it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Expectations for Canada(7:00) RJ Barrett's play for Canada(17:00) Jordi Fernandez(26:00) Murray Pulling out(35:00) Does Canada make the Olympics?(43:00) Raptors talkDon't forget to like, comment and share the video.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/38IlV8URead our articles: https://bit.ly/38FCq5BInstagram: https://bit.ly/3jKJnsgTwitter: https://bit.ly/2WOyTiyTik Tok: https://bit.ly/38FDlTBFacebook: https://bit.ly/3kQXVG6LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2X15aDkBuy $RAPS: https://bit.ly/3naFrDr#raptors #wethenorth #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Host Cathryn Naiker sits down with prolific NBA journalist Katie Heindl to talk about Kyrie Irving and his latest anti-Semitic comments, Josh Primo being let go from the Spurs, the 76ers losing 2 second-round draft pick for tampering, and should the Lakers trade for Myles Turner?In our Raptors Homer moment we talk bout the highs and lows that existed this week. The embarrassing loss to the 76ers and the excellent bounce-back game against the Hawks. We do an early analysis of Siakam's MVP odds and debate which Raptor will be our 6th man come playoffs.In our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the week, it's all about Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Louis Zatzman detail the latest in the Raptors realm. 0:00 - The sky isn’t falling2:53 - The Raptors over reliance on Ingram 6:35 - The Raptors fragile ecosystem offense12:39 - Ja’Kobe has stepped up 15:19 - The Raptors defense is still in a good place21:35 - Gradey’s slump22:25 - The Raptors can still improve 24:38 - Scottie Barnes has been incredible33:15 - Still optimistic about this team 34:00 - Things Samson doesn’t like 36:05 - Should the Raptors make a big swing trade?41:15 - Louis loved CMB’s game 42:30 - Do the Raptors have any development wins?49:35 - We love the NBA Cup52:30 - Finally, things matter 58:19 - Impressions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Raptors were undermanned versus the Knicks, and despite a valiant effort, they lost. A losing weekend after a 9-game win streak. How do you rationalize it? 0:00 - Scottie Barnes 6:00 - Brandon Ingram 8:00 - Immanuel Quickley Don't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Raptors got outscored 30-11 in the final 11 minutes of the game versus the Hornets. Their offense, led by Brandon Ingram, stagnated and their defense was a shell of itself. 0:00 - Fourth Quarter Offense 10:00 - Scottie Barnes 15:00 - Lessons Don't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk is joined by Caitlin Cooper to deep dive on the Raptors beating expectations.Find Caitlin's patreon here: Basketball, She Wrote | Patreon0:00 - Brandon Ingram’s game winner2:33 - Siakam Past, Ingram Future 4:25 - How the Raptors have changed 7:55 - Film room with Caitlin 13:30 - Ingram is a halfcourt hack 14:30 - Why are the Raptors better than we thought?16:40 - More film breakdown20:10 - The Raptors are mixing new and old perfectly 23:58 - Scottie the All-Star 27:45 - Scottie All-Defense 31:00 - The Raptors have a top 5 defense38:35 - The Raptors pace of play 46:30 - The vibes are great 48:58 - Talking to NBA coaches50:22 - The NBA Cup is great 52:50 - Enjoy the winning 54:30 - Caitlin is disappointed in Mountain Dew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE NOTORIOUS B.I.3. Ingram continues to prove why he's a Toronto Raptor. An ugly game ended in sweet victory for the good team as they win 9 in a row. Scottie Barnes and Ja'Kobe Walter were also stand outs. 0:00 - Brandon Ingram 10:00 - Scottie 14:00 - Ja'Kobe 20:00 - Ingram vs SiakamDon't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the latest in the Raptors realm + they bring on artist Aidan Lising to discuss his viral Raptors posters.Find Aidan here: https://x.com/aidanlisingAnd here: https://aidanlising.com/about0:00 - The Raptors seem unstoppable2:40 - The defense has really turned a corner 5:57 - Ingram & Scottie led the offense7:00 - The Ingram trade looks good 11:27 - How has Scottie been affected?14:05 - Giving flowers to Jamal Shead 18:35 - You have to hit shots 19:15 - The Raptors finally make shots 21:00 - The Raptors are set up to be healthy22:20 - Nonsense 23:10 - Do we want Ja’Kobe in the starting lineup long term?26:40 - What do we want Scottie to develop?29:28 - Aidan joins to talk about his art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Masterclass from the Notorious B.I.3 -- Brandon Ingram. A good defensive performance by the team on Donovan Mitchell. And Jamal Shead's steady hand provided a calming presence. 0:00 - Brandon Ingram 8:00 - Defense 13:00 - Jamal SheadDon't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RJ Barrett left the Raptors win on Sunday versus the Nets with a right knee sprain. Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey were awesome. Could one of them start? 0:00 - RJ Barrett injured 1:00 - Ja'Kobe and Gradey 9:00 - Jamal Shead Don't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk brings on Joe Wolfond to discuss the changing NBA landscape and how the Raptors fit in.0:00 - Catching up with Joe since being laid off 3:00 - The Raptors are exceeding expectations6:53 - We really wanna see Raptors v Pistons8:25 - Trying to copy Champions 16:38 - The Raptors have been a trendy team for years24:35 - How the Raptors escape their limitations30:33 - Raptors pressure defense37:57 - The changing NBA39:30 - The Raptors use of the dunker spot42:10 - Defense is different now45:03 - Is Darko coaching to his talent?58:33 - RJ deserves a lot of credit 1:03:35 - there’s some red flags 1:06:30 - Samson wants to tweak the defense1:12:20 - NBA teams are constantly changing1:14:00 - GoodbyesJoe's piece: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/11/20/how-the-raptors-are-building-towards-and-away-from-the-2025-playoff-zeitgeist/The cited poem: https://the-american-poetry-review.myshopify.com/products/vol-53-no-4-jul-aug-2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Raptors are IN. After routing the Wizards, the Raptors have clinched a spot in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Mamu, Scottie, Ingram and IQ dominated. 0:00 - Mamu 7:00 - IQ 14:00 - Ja'KobeDon't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath detail the latest in the Raptors realm.0:00 - The 2 seed Raptors 4:05 - The Raptors are halfcourt wizards 5:40 - Darko is coaching his tail off 11:00 - Jakob has been fantastic18:03 - Ja’Kobe had a great game 24:25 - Gradey’s passing and defense29:15 - Sandro has serious buzz31:45 - The Raptors guards don’t turn it over35:49 - Scottie’s adjustments 37:05 - Coming for the Pistons 38:33 - It’s way better covering a good team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immanuel Quickley celebrated as the Raptors scored in the clutch to beat the Sixers and win 5 in a row. Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett all were massive as well. 0:00 - Clutch offense 9:00 - Jakob Poeltl 15:00 - Gradey & Ja'KobeDon't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samson Folk & Trevon Heath are joined by Nekias Duncan to discuss the Raptors hot streak. Listen to the Dunker spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yKDYYC2E64&list=PLtAg01865jDdH-60a0b_j0bhBAS85QSwI0:00 - Nekias likes the Raptors 2:30 - Brandon Ingram the closer 7:10 - Nekias likes the simple concepts the Raptors use 7:45 - Scottie Barnes All-Defense9:40 - Scottie’s offensive process13:25 - The Raptors defensive pressure 17:18 - The Raptors are winning as a slow team18:40 - Nekias’ thoughts on Immanuel Quickley21:10 - Poeltl is in a much better place health wise22:35 - The Raptors ideal pace25:30 - The Raptors need to funnel shots to major players26:20 - The Raptors have a great bench 32:10 - Is Jakob starter level?33:42 - Gradey Dick 38:20 - Nekias is excited for the Raptors41:35 - Jamison Battle needs more minutes45:00 - More propaganda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Ingram was clutch, he dunked all over a Hornet, and blocked a clutch shot to help the Raptors win the game. Scottie Barnes came up clutch as well. 0:00 - Brandon Ingram 5:50 - Clutch Defense 11:00 - Gradey Don't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jakob Poeltl plays his best game of the season as the Raptors win another game. They've now won seven of their last eight and are 3 games above .500 for the first time since 2022. 0:00 - Jakob Poeltl 3:20 - Recap 8:00 - Starters vs Bench Don't forget to like, comment and share the video. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.