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Big news for the pod! This is our last one at the Sonar Network. We’re moving to Raptors Republic and joining the Rapcast! Some bittersweet news, but yes, we are leaving the Sonar Network to  go to Raptors Republic. We’ve had a fantastic time at Sonar and can’t  say enough good things about them. So many great podcasts on this  network, and Michael and Marianna work their butts off. Freddie will  still be coming at you with Sonar’s The Pickup WNBA podcast, so make sure you subscribe and listen. RAPTORS: Kyle Lowry returns and gets his tribute. What was your  favourite moment from the return and overall favourite Kyle moment? Do  the Raptors have a Pat Beverley type of player? NBA: What’s underappreciated in the NBA? What kind of award should such a thing be given? With Darren Menezes and Yaw Attuah! Again, thanks so much, Sonar. We love you. Raptors Republic? Let’s go.

The season is winding down and the playoffs are coming soon. We talking teams we want in the play-in, mid-game honors, players who need rescuing and teams being slept on in the playoffs! RAPTORS: If the Raps manage to avoid the play in, which team do you want/not want to face? The Canadian men's soccer team was celebrated at the Boston game. Who else would you like to see celebrated at a Raptors game? NBA: The Thunder shut down Shai again. What other player most needs rescuing from their bad team/bad situation? What playoff/play-in team are people sleeping on? With Matt Henry and Cathryn Naiker!

We're back after a week off and we're talking that Raps style in the play-in, favourite signature moves, playoff format changes and missed injured players! RAPTORS: As the team gears up for the playoffs/play in, what about their style is going to benefit or hurt them? Siakam has the spin and FVV has the deep 3. Who else has a signature move on the Raptors and what is it? NBA: Do we like the NBA playoff format? What changes would you make if you could? Injuries are a s****y but consistent part of the NBA. Which injured player have you missed the most this season? With Vivek Jacob and Antony Hall!

We got some Scottie and Nurse heat, thoughts on the Raptors experiment, recasting Winning Time and picking the legit contenders! RAPTORS: Scottie and Nurse were getting a little bit heated in the Cleveland loss. Does Nurse have the right approach with a young superstar like Scottie? This Raptors team is very experimental. What is there to like/not like about the approach? NBA: Winning Time has started airing on HBO, the story of the Buss family buying the Lakers and drafting Magic Johnson. Cast is good, but we're gonna recast it for you because we can. How many legit contenders are there right now and who are they? With Sheldon Alexander and Graham Kay! We're off next week, so make sure to check out the most recent League Pass Report for some extra content to tide you over!

Another bonus episode of our segment League Pass Report! It’s the segment where Freddie and Matt assign each other non-Raptor teams and watch a game on League Pass and report back! Freddie watched an actual Kyrie game with the Brooklyn Nets, as well  as Dragic’s first game with the team. Matt watched the Ja 52/Poeltl  slammer game against the Spurs and it did not disappoint. We break down the games from the broadcasting to the on-court play,  and give our playoff predictions for each team. Check it out! If you  like, head on over to our Patreon to support.

We've got some Precious progress, some Yuta slammers, basketball-based games and ranking some exciting storylines! RAPTORS: Precious + progress. What's working for Achiuwa? Was the Yuta dunk the play of the year for the Raptors? What has been your favourite highlight so far? NBA: The word game (Poeltl) is taking the NBA by storm. What basketball-based game are you going to introduce to the masses? Rank these storylines 1-4 in order of your own excitement: Ja taking over, Denver getting back Jamal and KPJ, Harden and Embiid clicking and G-State is back! With Alan Shane Lewis and Patrick Ronan Stewart!

We've got the end of the Goran Dragic Saga, how the Raps finish the season, All-Star game changes and weird happenings over the All-Star Weekend! RAPTORS: The Goran Dragic saga is over with a heel turn to the Brooklyn Nets. Is Goran in villain territory for Raptors fans? Who is your top Raptors villain? The Raptors are 5 up of .500 and headed into the stretch run. With 25 games remaining, how are they finishing up this season? NBA: The All-Star Weekend was a hot mess. What Saturday night event needs to be reworked? What was the weirdest thing that happened over the All-Star Weekend? With Filipe Dimas and Matt McCready!

We talking the Thad move, Silver picking Allen over Siakam, Harden contract technicalities and the big Harden/Simmons trade! Raptors: The Dragic era is over (ha) and the Thaddeus Young one has begun. How does he fit and how we feeling about the move? Adam Silver chose Jarrett Allen as the All-Star sub instead of Siakam. Was this warranted? And where does Pascal rank right now across the league? NBA: Harden didn't opt into his deal before the trade, which might be a technicality but could also be a problem. What are some other sports technicalities that messed things up? We're looking at you, Jonas Hoglund! Simmons was finally traded. We talk about the big Harden/Simmons trade. Special guest this week is Ms. Cathryn Naiker!

We've got Raptor rumour mill, hashtagging duos, wild trades happening and all-star snubs! RAPTORS: What is your fav Raptors rumour right now? Friend of the pod Ennis Esmer created the wonderful nickname of Spice and Dice for Pascal and FVV as a duo. Who is another Raptor or Raptor duo in need of a nickname and what is it? NBA: Major trades going down with some sad franchises. What is going on with Sacramento, New Orleans, Indiana and Portland? Besides Pascal Siakam, who is the biggest All Star snub? With Sean Woodley and Jay Rosales!

Another bonus episode of our segment League Pass Report! It's the segment where Freddie and Matt assign each other non-Raptor teams and watch a game on League Pass and report back! This week, Freddie was assigned the New Orleans Pelicans and Matt was assigned the Golden State Warriors. Our goal is to cycle through all the teams! We talking King Cake Baby sightings, sad franchise vibes, New Orleans potentially being a play-in underdog, player analysis, broadcast critiques, Maple Jordan, Klay is back, G-State to the Finals and lots more fun! Check it out and if you like it, head to our Patreon to support!

We've got good-luck charms, Dragic trades, win-win deadline deals and the most undervalued NBA skill! RAPTORS: The Raptors starting five has really started to click. Gary has his headband to thank. What is a good-luck charm for the other starters? Doug Smith thinks the Raptors will find a Dragic deal. What is the best deal Masai/Bobby can get? NBA: What is a win-win deadline deal? What is the most undervalued NBA skill? With Katie Heindl & Tristan Douglas!

We've got zone talk, deadline moves to make, NFTs and Top Shot and the best role player! RAPTORS: The Raptors are .500 and it's halfway through the season. As the league starts to scout the squad more, it seems like "zoning the Raptors" is going to happen a lot. What is the in-house, long-term solution to teams zoning us? What should the team do a the trade deadline? NBA: NFT's and Top Shot are still here! If you had to create an NFT, what would it be? (See episode artwork). Who is the best role player in the league? With Steven Mann and Dylan Gott!