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The Toronto Raptors haven’t looked particularly hot during this recent stretch without Kawhi Leonard. They haven’t been playing their best brand of basketball; buckets have been hard to come by, and their trademark defensive identity hasn’t been up to par. As a result, Toronto has taken some tough losses in its last few matchups, prompting Amos and Daniel to unpack whether this team is in the midst of an identity crisis — and whether growing concerns about the Raptors’ ability to reach the upper echelon of Eastern Conference contenders are justified. All that and much more 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.

The injury bug has plagued much of the NBA early in the 2026–27 campaign, and the Toronto Raptors are no exception. Unfortunately, they’ll have to navigate an extended absence from Kawhi Leonard as he deals with a knee setback. That puts the spotlight on the rest of Toronto’s roster. Can the Raptors stay competitive without their star, and who needs to step up in his absence? Amos and Daniel break down the biggest questions facing the team, what Kawhi’s injury means for Toronto’s upcoming stretch, and what to watch for in the games ahead. All that and much more 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.

A special guest joins the show as Amos and Daniel welcome Kahlil McCuller, host of Bleav in Bulls and a writer for the Atlanta Hawks on SI (Sports Illustrated). The guys talk all things NBA and dive into some bold conversations about the Eastern Conference landscape — including the Raptors, Bulls, Hawks, Knicks, and more. Who’s rising, who’s falling, and what could be next? So sit back, relax, and enjoy this lively, league-wide hoops discussion 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.

The wait is over, dear friends. The 2026–27 NBA regular season is finally here! Before the season begins against Chicago, your hosts Amos C. Mina and Daniel O'Connor take one last important look at the preseason. They break down the key takeaways, spotlight a few sneaky risers, and discuss why some members of the Raptors’ core left them with questions. So, get set for tip-off on this edition of Bleav in Raptors! We hope you enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.