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On the pod, Mike Bossetti is joined by Johnathan Tjarks of the Ringer podcast network to discuss the NBA draft, including how it relates to the Toronto Raptors.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Bossetti is joined by Brian Boake and Jordan Skuse to discuss the Toronto Raptors season, as well as, where the Raptors will go from here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Bossetti of Raptors Rapture is joined by Joshua Howe of Raptors Republic and Trey Flynn of Bullets Forever to discuss the Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards series through three games and what they expect moving forward. Over the course of the pod they discuss:Their overall impressions of the series so far and what changed from the first two gamesHow turnovers killed Toronto in the third game.What Jonas Valanciunas can change on the defensive end.What went wrong for the Washington Wizards during the first two games.What was different for the Wizards in game three.Marcin Gortat's improved play during game three and what to expect from him moving forward.Otto Porter's poor play this series and what might be the underlying cause.Mike Scott's great play during the series and how he is playing over Markieff MorrisThe Wizards bench outplaying the Raptors significantly over the past three gamesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the podcast, Mike Bossetti is joined by Brian Boake where the two discuss the Toronto Raptors game one against the Washington Wizards and discuss topics such as:The sense of relief now that the Toronto Raptors have broken their game one losing streakSerge Ibaka's excellent play and his turnaround this seasonHow important the changes in the offense were to the Raptors in this victory and how Toronto won despite poor efforts from the starting backcourtHow DeMar DeRozan will need to play better if the Raptors want to continue to advanceHow the big run came with DeMar on the benchKyle Lowry's second half defenseThe Raptors advantage in the frontcourt against the WizardsThe great performances from OG Anunoby and C.J. Miles played great and outplayed Otto Porter Jr.Norman Powell's playing time and if he will receive any more in future games of the seriesLucas Nogeuria's surprise debut and how he changed the entire game with his defensive presenceHow shocking a team with different looks can help o

Host Mike Bossetti is joined by Washington Wizards Contributor Trey Flynn to discuss the Toronto Raptors first round series against the Washington Wizards.Over the course of the podcast they discuss a range of topics including:Overall thoughts heading into the seriesThe Wizards recent slide and poor play of lateDrama that exists within the Washington Wizards locker-roomThe emergence of Tomas SatoranskyOG Anunoby and what he has brought to the Raptors during his rookie season and if he is the only flaw in Toronto's starting lineupHow much will the Washington Wizards play small and will the Raptors try their own small lineup in an attempt to match them?The impact of Toronto's depth at the center and power forward positionA breakdown of Otto Porter Jr. and his improvement as a player and different NBA compsDid the Wizards underachieve based upon their talent level?What are the chances of a Wizards win?Potential Wizards off-season moves after a potential first-round playoff lossThe bench matchup that coul

Site co-expert Mike Bossetti is joined by contributor Jordan Skuse to discuss a wide range of topics including:The Toronto Raptors clinching the number one overall seedHow the Raptors' results of late have not necessarily matched their playThe importance of the number one seed and how a late season collapse might impact the team's mindsetBreakdown the team's recent loss to the CelticsBreakdown the team's recent loss to ClevelandBreakdown the team's recent win against the CelticsThe Celtics zone defense & huge lineupsShould the Raptors start to experiment with different lineups and lineup sizes?Jonas Valanciunas and how much he should be playingWill the team's rotation shrink once the playoffs come?Possible rotation pieces that will be left out if the rotation does shrinkWill Casey consider starting C.J. Miles once the playoffs start? Particularly against the Cavs in order to impact LeBron defensivelyThe Raptors loss to the Cavaliers and the matchup problems that the Cavaliers prese

In the latest episode of Raptors Rapture podcast Joshua Eberly stops by to talk give his opinions on the Raptors season. Over the course of the Podcast he and Co-Expert Mike Bossetti discuss:The Raptors change in playing style. Coach Casey’s ability to change a team that was so successful entire mentality and DeMar DeRozan’s willingness to change.The Raptors chance to win the Eastern Conference and if they are indeed the favorite to get out of the East.Who is the third ranked team in the conference right now? Are the 76ers trending upward fast enough to surpass the Boston Celtics?The Celtics are surpassing everyone’s expectations and seem to be one game ahead of schedule to really contend.What team is the ideal first round matchup and who is the reasonable opponent you would want to avoid?Are the Washington Wizards the scariest possible eight seed? The Bucks inability to put a reasonable roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.The Raptors seemingly inability to win game 1 and the possibility of ANOTHER Raptors NB

In this weeks' podcast the guys are joined by Cleveland Cavaliers expert, Nathan Beighle, as they breakdown how the Toronto Raptors matchup with the Cavs.The New York Knicks gameThe Brooklyn Nets game, and the Raptors tendency for slow startsThe Indiana Pacers game, the poor shooting night and the raptors coming up clutchThe Dallas Mavericks game and how poorly the Raptors played even in a victorySerge Ibaka problems?The Oklahoma City Thunder game and an amazing game ruined with technicalDid Casey handle the center position correctly against the Thunder?Next Nathan helps Mike and Brian discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers.What seed are the Cavaliers expected to get? How does the Cavaliers schedule line-up the rest of the way? What potential first-round opponent do you want to see the least?Do the Cavaliers have enough time for everyone to gel? How much weight should you put into the Raptors and Cavaliers remaining games? How much does Kevin Loves' return help the CavaliersCan the Cavaliers defense improve

Co-Experts Mike Bossetti and Brian Boake welcome James Holas to discuss Boston Celtics and how they compare to the Toronto Raptors. During the podcast they answer important questions like:Bruno Cabocolo and Jeff Green of all players and how potential does not always lead to success.Who has a better chance of making the finals, the Boston Celtics or the Toronto Raptors?Why DeMar DeRozan has been underrated? How much more efficient is DeRozan this season? How improved is DeMar's defense?How will the Raptors lowered minutes impact them come playoff time?What is the Celtics biggest strength? What is their biggest flaw? How deep is Boston and how will their young age impact them come playoff time, can they make shots when it really matters? The Celtics team is extreme switchable and extremely long, how does their roster composition matchup with teams like the Golden State Warriors?How has Aaron Baynes played so far this season? What about Greg Monroe, how has his defense limited him, how has his passing helped

In this week's podcast Mike and Brian breakdown the Toronto Raptors win-streak, Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, and provide a Washington Wizards breakdown.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Bossetti and Brian Boake discuss the Toronto Raptors game against the Milwaukee Bucks, and give their thoughts on the each Eastern Conference team.The Milwaukee Bucks game: What went wrong for the Bucks? How badly did the refs botch the end of the game? Are the Bucks a team to be afraid of come post-season time?Breakdown of the Eastern Conference, first Detroit Pistons: The two big-men playing style, Detroit's lack of guard play, how will Blake Griffin's contract age?Miami Heat: Team's odd group of effective starters. The Heat's depth and a bench that can matchup with the Raptors. Philadelphia 76ers: The scariest potential first round opponent? Joel Embiid's impact on the game. Ben Simmon's weaknesses. Philly's size and defensive impact. Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo's greatness. A team filled with extreme length. How greatly the defense has improved since Jason Kidd was replaced. The Bucks are perhaps the sleeper in the entire Eastern Conference.Indiana Pacers: S

Mike Bossetti and Brian Boake are joined by Koby Palimaka and Raejohn Johnson to discuss the All-Star game, how the game has been improved, including the rejoining of old teammates and what went wrong in Cleveland. Next, they discuss what players have surprised them most both positively and negatively. Also the guys discuss their expectations for the season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Raptors Rapture Co-Experts Brian Boake and Mike Bossetti discuss the Raptors move into first place, the trade deadline, potential buyout candidates and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Bossetti and Brian Boake are joined by Raptors Rapture contributor Raejhon Johnson to talk about the Raptors most recent week, including a heartbreaking loss to the Wizards, a blowout win against the Blazers, Valnciunas spectacular play of late, Norman Powell's resurgance, how the East's recent injuries impact the Raptors, and Raptors buy-out candidates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian Boake, Mike Bossetti and guest Koby Palimaka discuss the Raptors win over the Hawks,disappointing loss to the Jazz, Raptors All-Star Bids, and trade targets for the team.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy