That's A Rap: A Toronto Raptors Podcast

For fans of the Toronto Raptors.

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That's A Rap: All-Star
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Jay talk NBA All-Star Starters, All-Star reserve predictions, and how this recent Raptors road trip might be nightmare for tank nation.
59 min
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That's A Rap: Low Point?
Is this the lowest point of the season, dare say, since 2019 Championship? The boys from That's A Rap try to give their glass half full (or half empty) perspective. Also, don't mind us as we nerd out on the new HBO Show, The Last of US.
62 min
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That's A Rap: Back on Track
The Raptors are on their first 3 game winning streak but can they continue the good vibes leading up to the trade deadline. Jay and Jay talk positives and what a trade might look like for the #Raptors.
58 min
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That's A Rap: Turning Point
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay and Dre try to breakdown the most outrageous game the Raptors have played in recent memory, and if the front office needs to make some changes before things get any worse.
57 min
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That's A Rap: Droughts
On this episode of That's a Rap, the Raptors are in a bit of a drought lately, dropping two straight against the Magic and a heart breaker against the Kings; the upcoming schedule isn't friendly either. Do the Raptors just simply need to make shots or is this a them chemistry thing? Also, have to ask the hard question, Argentina or France?
49 min
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That's A Rap: Should I Start or Should I Bench?
On this episode of That's A Rap, we end the life long debate: Skittles or Sour Patch Kids? And we also talk OG All-Star appearance potential and if Gary should be a started or stay coming off the bench.
58 min
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That's A Rap: Injuries
On this episode of That's A Rap, what's easier, talking about whose available to play or who isn't? The Raptors are facing a slew of injuries and non-covid illnesses, I'm about to strap up my laces to be the next man up! We also talk Team Canada as they take on their group stage at the world cup. Last time they made the world cup was in 1986, how will they fair this time in Qatar.
64 min
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That's A Rap: DPOY
On this episode of That's a Rap, the Raptors have take a big lose as both Siakam (Adductor Strain) and Precious (Partial Tear) our out for the time being. This also means more opportunities for the likes of Koloko and Boucher, as well as the Vets in Otto and Thad. OG is playing for the DPOY, screw all defensive team! And some big surprises and disappointments in the early stages of the season.
56 min
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That's A Rap: SPACED OUT
The NBA has evolved from Pace-and-Space to the Spaced Out era. SB Nation alum and current NBA Editor at The Athletic, Mike Prada, has a new book titled, "Spaced Out: How the NBA's Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball." Mike sat down with Jay to discuss how the Raptors are leading the defensive charge in this new age of basketball, the importance of Giannis and the dunker's spot, and the Holy War that was Warriors-Rockets. This episode is a tiny sliver of the illuminating information contained in Mike's book, which is available to purchase now.
33 min
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That's A Rap: Raptors are boring; Thank God!
On this week's episode of That's A Rap, NBA headlines are lighting up, but not about basketball. Jay, Jay and Dre try to breakdown what's going on in Brooklyn and in San Antonio; and we finally get some basketball talk with the NBA's most boring team, the Raptors.
51 min
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That's A Rap: Top 5
On this episode of That's A Rap, it's a small sample size but Pascal Siakam is taking that Top 5 to heart. Dre and Jay talk Spicy playing himself from good to great player, Raptor's as a 3pt shooting team, and which team should be sweating after a slow start?
41 min
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That's A Rap: Predictions
On this episode of That's A Rap, with the season just a few days away, Jay, Jay and Dre make their annual NBA predictions. From East & West Standings, Finalists to the eventual NBA Champs, along with some individual awards, we got some few hot takes to say the least. Also, let us know your predictions in the comments; we'll see who comes out looking crazy or the next Zach Lowe!
65 min
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That's A Rap: Real Comebacks
On this episode of That's A Rap, Jay, Jay and Dre breakdown the "altercation" between Draymond Green and Jordon Poole; how someone may have lost a job but got payed handsomely from TMZ, and how the final roster spot is looking for the Raptors. Oh and also...LET'S GO BLUEJAYS!
49 min
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That's A Rap: Tea Has Spilt
Well the NBA soap opera continues. Allegations, speculations and a whole lot of tea being spilt with the NBA Season just around the corner, Jay, Jay and Dre try to find out wtf is going on in Phoenix and Boston!
36 min
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That's A Rap: Southeast Division
We continue our NBA division previews and this week, Jay and Jay breakdown the Southeast Division. Can Atlanta final take that step it needs to play with the big dogs? Can Miami run it back with relatively the same roster, and will the 1st overall pick help the Orlando Magic? Let's us know about your thoughts on the Southeast Division.
47 min
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That's A Rap: Central Division
The biggest trade of the summer goes down and it's not Kevin Durant? Donovan "Spider" Mitchell has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers! Does Spida make the Cavs instant contenders in the East? Our Division previews continue as we look into the new look Central Division.
43 min
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That's A Rap: Atlantic Division
The NBA season might not be around the corner just yet, but Jay, Jay and Dre get ready for the season with NBA Division previews. First stop: Atlantic Division. Does Brooklyn trust KD now; do they have a choice? Full year of Embiid and Harden make them true contenders? Can Boston retain the magic they claimed last season? Can the Knicks stop taking L's, and where do we stand on the Raptors?
62 min
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That's A Rap: Anticipation Begins
It's been a minute but we back with another episode of That's A Rap. With the Raptors Schedule and Christmas Day Games announced, Jay and Jay talk about their most antipcated Raptors games and fond over Rico Hines scrimmages.
55 min
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That's A Rap: Back Down South
We got the legendary Adam Corsair from South of the 6ix podcast joining us talk Realistic and Outrages trade packages, a non Celtic fan in Boston during the finals, and how the Jay's may or may not have a Nick Nurse scenario in their ball club.
52 min
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That's A Rap: Now vs. Future
With all the trade rumours surrounding KD, the boys try to decide if it's even a good idea to go all in for the 34 year old All-Star. The Raptors have also made their own moves, re-signing vets, signing a champion and adding an All-Star in his own right as an assistance coach.
58 min
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That's A Rap: With the 33rd Pick
With the 33rd pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors select Christian Koloko from Douala Cameroonian; and if that City and Country sounds familiar, that's because it's the same hometown as Pascal Siakam! Jay and Jay break down the Raptors most recent draft pick, as well as some drama brewing in Brooklyn.
44 min
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That's A Rap: Dynasty
On this episode of That's A Rap, the boys talk about the second coming of Air Canada, what makes a Dynasty and congratulate the 2021-2022 NBA Champions Golden State Warriors.
43 min
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That's A Rap: Finals
The NBA finals are here but that doesn't stop the press for giving us ridiculous trade rumours and story lines about the Raptors. Both Nick Nurse and OG are both rumoured to be out the door; Jay and Jay de-bunk both rumours and also ask the important question; what if your children had their heart set on another team? Also, who started the "Too Small" taunt? Seriously though, we should start a origin taunt podcast!
54 min
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That's A Rap: Cole World
While the NBA finals are set to begin, Jay and Dre congratulate Pascal on his 2nd 3rd All NBA Team selection, debunk Ayton rumours and dive into a Cole Wolrd/CEBL.
53 min
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That's A Rap: Next
Jay and Jay breakdown their thoughts on some free agency decisions for the Raptors, where the Sixers go from here, and how they wished the Bucks vs. Celtics were the NBA Finals. Playoffs are the best!
54 min