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WE are so close to the start of the highly anticipated 2026-27 Toronto Raptors season, our dear friends! Raptors Media Day 2026 has passed, and preseason action is officially underway! The Raps didn't get the result they were probably hoping for, and we're yet to see Kawhi Leonard suit up in his Raptors threads once again, but in that first affair... There were still a ton of key notes to consider. Amos and Daniel unpack their thoughts from the media day press conferences and insights from game one of the preseason... perhaps some overreactions here and there, haha, but spirited takes nonetheless!  So sit back, relax, and join us on this exciting edition of Bleav in Raptors! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our dear friends... the wait is FINALLY over! Kawhi Leonard is BACK, babyyy! And for real this time. After a long summer and offseason of waiting for this investigation to be resolved, the Raptors and Clippers finally came to terms on their originally agreed-upon trade from June 30. With that, we can now look ahead to the Raptors' 2026-27 season with clarity and confidence, knowing that the Klaw is back in TDot for a second run, and nothing can stand in their way now. Well, except for the other hungry East squads also gunning for that top spot, haha. On this edition of Bleav in Raptors, Amos and Daniel assess the Kawhi Leonard element with this finalized trade in mind, while also looking at the rest of the team and the major storylines expected ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Summer is winding down, and you know what that means. The 2026-27 NBA season is just around the corner... about two months out until our beloved Toronto Raptors are back on the hardwood. However, their big offseason move (trading for Kawhi Leonard) is still on hold and hasn't been made official yet. We've been hearing new updates, reports, and twists to this story/investigation all summer long, but the waiting game has dragged on quite a bit. On this edition of Bleav in Raptors, join your hosts Amos and Daniel as they share their thoughts on the Kawhi Leonard situation, dive into the juicy offseason move shaking up the East with LeBron James heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, assess what the Raptors can still do on their roster during the remaining offseason stretch, and offer some early projections on how Toronto might fare against an Eastern Conference that’s shaping up to be a bloodbath. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a time to be alive... After a whirlwind of trade rumors, the Raptors actually pulled off a blockbuster trade to reacquire Kawhi Leonard, their golden goose of the iconic 2019 title run.  Get ready for round two; it's Klaw Szn in Toronto once again! But the real question is, can the Toronto Raptors capture that same championship magic with Kawhi back in the fold? There is certainly a lot more work to be done, so we'll have to wait and see. Elsewhere in the Raptors world, a years-long extension was just announced for Coach Darko Rajakovic, a versatile veteran is set to join the team via free agency, while reports of the GROAT coming back one final time to call it a career add to the already feel-good vibes. Amos and Daniel are beyond hyped about the state of their beloved Toronto Raptors on this edition of Bleav in Raptors. So sit back, relax, grab your popcorn (it's a long but fun one), and enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Kawhi Leonard reunion in Toronto could be imminent... The trade rumors are heating up by the minute, and after a brief hiatus from the Bleav in Raptors loop, Amos and Daniel are back to bring you the latest scoop on all things Toronto Raptors! The Kawhi pursuit is dominating Raptors headlines, but since the last edition of Bleav in Raptors, a new champion was crowned (congrats, New York!), some big names around the league got dealt in major trades (literally one right before the pod hit record), and a new set of rookies were welcomed into the NBA! Amos and Daniel explore the multiple layers of a potential second Kawhi Leonard swing, along with other trending NBA topics as the league gears up for the official start of free agency. The pressure cooker of a hot NBA summer could be just about ready to pop off — you bet, Amos and Daniel are here for it! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this action-packed edition of Bleav in Raptors! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The battle for the NBA title may still be in progress between New York and San Antonio, but every other team in the league is gearing up for the draft and the offseason period that awaits. The Raptors are no different, and while there will be plenty of time this summer to ponder possible scenarios and buzzing rumors, Amos and Daniel jump the gun to discuss some of their early offseason predictions on this edition of Bleav in Raptors. From potential star trade targets to free agency favorites, Amos and Daniel go over all of this and so much more! So sit back, settle in, and enjoy this preview of the summer sizzler that hopefully awaits our beloved Toronto Raptors! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Barnes Brigade, stand up! As the Raptors' franchise player, Barnes is tasked with being both a key offensive driver and the backbone of their defense. His heavy workload was evident throughout the regular season and into the postseason, which begs the question: How would Scottie Barnes’ efforts be recognized when the All-NBA and All-Defense teams are revealed? Barnes did make the All-Defense team, but he landed on the Second Team and missed out on First Team honors. Meanwhile, he was completely absent from the All-NBA teams. Did the voters make a grave mistake? Or was Barnes recognized appropriately? Amos and Daniel dive into these hard-hitting questions on this edition of Bleav in Raptors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the end-of-season special on this edition of Bleav in Raptors. Unfortunately, Toronto was unable to topple Cleveland in a hard-fought seven-game playoff series. But that postseason journey revealed a lot about this team's competitive prospects. It was a season all about getting back into the beat of winning, and the Raptors did just that. They have a more than capable backbone in Scottie Barnes leading the charge, but figuring out the right pieces around him will be key moving forward. What to do with Brandon Ingram? RJ Barrett? Immanuel Quickley? The other youngsters up and down Toronto's roster totem pole? And especially, Jakob Poeltl. The season may be over, but the work is just beginning. Amos and Daniel examine the season that was, and the exciting vision that could come together nicely. Let’s get into it and much more, here on Bleav in Raptors! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And just like that, my friends, we got ourselves a series! From being down 0-2 to now 2-2, the Toronto Raptors are proving they are very much neck-and-neck against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's anyone's series for the taking now as we enter Game 5 and beyond. On this edition of Bleav in Raptors, Amos and Daniel tackle everything from the wacky Game 4 aftermath and key storylines on both sides of the affair. They ponder a very important Brandon Ingram question that needs to be addressed, while also looking at the possibility of playoff standout RJ Barrett sticking around with the Raptors long-term. They weigh in with their bold predictions for the rest of this series and look elsewhere in the East, where some crazy outcomes are quickly brewing up. The vibes are high in Raptors Nation, and you bet Amos and Daniel are all kinds of hyped too. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and we hope you enjoy this episode of Bleav in Raptors! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

RAPS WIN GAME 3... HOORAY!!! Amos and Daniel are all kinds of hyped on this edition of Bleav in Raptors, coming off the feel-good homecourt victory for the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. A monster game for both Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett, a duo that is proving to be Toronto's lifeline in this series. Fan-favorite young gun Collin Murray-Boyles continues his unorthodox rookie ascent in this playoff atmosphere. And oh man, Jamison Battle! Talk about an unsung hero rising to the occasion when his team needs him most... You absolutely love to see it. Meanwhile, Brandon Ingram has been relatively quiet in this series, with Raptors Nation still waiting to see a true breakout performance that would put a real 'Notorious B.I.3' stamp on the series. And a disappointing update regarding Immanuel Quickley has also set in for the remainder of this series. A win like this is great to see, but the job is far from finished. Famous Amos and Big Dan go over all this and much more on an action-packed episode of Bleav in Raptors... Settle in and enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Down 0-2 and missing their lead guard, Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors’ first-round series against the Cavaliers has quickly turned into a fight for survival. On this edition of Bleav in Raptors, Amos and Daniel dive into the fallout of the Game 1 and 2 losses in Cleveland. Key talking points include the uneasy Jakob Poeltl question, an assessment of Scottie Barnes' performance thus far, and Brandon Ingram’s disappointing Game 2 showcase. At the root of it all, Amos and Daniel wonder: Is there a tactical shift that can stop the Cavaliers' blitzing run? It’s Game 3 or bust back in the North. Can the Raptors find their winning edge before it's too late? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a much shorter episode than usual here on Bleav in Raptors. Due to technical difficulties, Amos and Daniel lost the first half of this recording, but on the bright side... the core segments and key discussions remain intact! Alas, we bring to you somewhat of an unorthodox episode of Bleav in Raptors, where the nutjob Amos presents a hot take that has been hidden in his back pocket for a while now. Amos and Daniel also discuss another hot and promising Eastern Conference squad, the Atlanta Hawks. They're a promising Eastern Conference team that may have cracked the code on building around their young star Jalen Johnson, as the Raptors continue to figure out that puzzle with Scottie Barnes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this edition of Bleav in Raptors, Amos and Daniel are very pleased to welcome a friendly face from the past... It's the former Bleav in Raptors host, Josh Elijah Nitsopoulos!!! Since leaving Bleav in Raptors, Josh has stayed busy with a myriad of projects and commitments, remaining active in the basketball content sphere. He talks all about his different ventures, while also chiming in on the Raptors and Orlando Magic discussions that Amos and Daniel recently tackled on a previous edition of the show. In particular, the trio unpacks Toronto's historic effort over Orlando and the implications of such an affair for both teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Amos and Daniel welcome a special guest to this episode of Bleav in Raptors! Joining them is FanSided colleague Phillip Rossman-Reich, a senior writer at Orlando Magic Daily and host of the Locked On Magic Podcast, who shares his insights on all things Orlando Magic — another promising team in the NBA's Eastern Conference with ambitions of making a deep playoff run in the near future. Doesn't that sound familiar, folks? The trio dives into the current landscape of East competition, exploring where the Magic and Raptors stand in the grand scheme of things. They also engage in a friendly (yet lively) debate over which franchise cornerstone holds more bragging rights in the race to become a premier NBA star in the long term: Will it be Scottie Barnes or Paolo Banchero? (*Previously recorded on March 19, 2026) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not that March Madness you're thinking of, but if there's a word to describe the month of March so far for our beloved Toronto Raptors, "madness" certainly isn't too far off. The Raps are back to turning up their play once again, after an especially grueling defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this month (a loss that deeply affected yours truly, Amos C. Mina). On the bright side, Toronto has picked up some huge wins recently, and a wave of Raptors player storylines has emerged. Some good, some bad, some old, some new — but lots to talk about nonetheless! And in the key segment of this edition of Bleav in Raptors, hosts Daniel O'Connor and Amos C. Mina jump right into Scottie Barnes' impressive defensive efforts. They discuss his chances in the Defensive Player of the Year race and explore his defensive potential for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.