Raptors Podtable Podcast
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe NBA.com Global team brings you their unique take on everything to do with the Toronto Raptors. Check in for new episodes and keep it locked on this feed for bonus episodes, in-depth analytic deep dives, keeping up with the Canadians in the league and more. #RaptorsPodcast
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Post Game Pod: Siakam has All-Star performance in Game 3 win over the Nets
August 21, 2020 21:28 - 35 minutes - 64.5 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay, Alex Novick and Scott Rafferty recap the Raptors' Game 3 victory over the Nets. They also take a look at what the Nets can be next season with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Read: Pascal Siakam awakens as Toronto Raptors route Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay, @ANov_SN and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
Preview Pod: Did Nets expose a weakness in Raptors offence?
August 20, 2020 17:29 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty preview Game 3 of the first-round series between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Read: What to watch in Game 3 between Raptors and Nets Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Fred, Norm lead Raptors to Game 2 victory over Nets
August 19, 2020 22:30 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Toronto based national broadcaster, Ashley Docking, to recap the Raptors' Game 2 win over the Nets. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Read: Fred VanVleet's double-double powers Toronto Raptors over Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @SmrtAsh on Twitter.
Preview Pod: What to look for in Game 2 of Raptors/Nets series
August 18, 2020 20:47 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBNBA.com's Gil McGregor and Kyle Irving preview Game 2 of the first-round series between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Read: Three things to watch in Game 2 between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets Follow the hosts: @GMcGregor21 and @KyleIrv_ on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Is VanVleet the go-to Raptor? Toronto takes Game 1 over Nets
August 18, 2020 00:08 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Toronto based national broadcaster, Ashley Docking, to recap the Raptors' Game 1 win over the Nets. The two debate whether or not Fred VanVleet has become the Raptors' best player. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Read the recap: Fred VanVleet leads Raptors to record-breaking Game 1 win over Nets Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @SmrtAsh on Twitter.
NBA Playoffs 2020: Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets series preview
August 13, 2020 18:20 - 16 minutes - 31 MBNBA.com's Gil McGregor and Scott Rafferty preview the Toronto Raptors' first-round series vs. the Brooklyn Nets. Read the series preview Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @crabdribbles and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Stanimal FTW! Raps have fun beating 76ers, 125-121
August 13, 2020 02:30 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Gil McGregor break down the Stanimal game-winner! Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Read: Eight observations: Toronto Raptors reserves complete late comeback to edge Philadelphia 76ers Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Boucher, Thomas notch career-highs in win over Bucks
August 11, 2020 02:23 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Toronto based national broadcaster, Ashley Docking, to break down the Raptors' 114-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Did Chris Boucher, Matt Thomas or RHJ play themselves into the rotation? Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. READ: Toronto Raptors display 'next man up' mentality in win over Milwaukee Bucks Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @SmrtAsh on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Pretty jerseys, ugly win Raptors bounced back vs. Grizzlies
August 09, 2020 21:44 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Gil McGregor break down the Raptors' 108-99 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Eight observations: Pascal Siakam's bounce back leads the Toronto Raptors past the Memphis Grizzlies Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Did the Celtics exposed the Raptors?
August 08, 2020 04:56 - 27 minutes - 49.6 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay is joined by Toronto based national broadcaster, Ashley Docking, to break down the Raptors' 122-100 loss to the Boston Celtics. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Read: Eight observations: Toronto Raptors come crashing back down to earth with loss to Boston Celtics Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @SmrtAsh on Twitter.
CEBL Summer Series, broadcasting and retirement w/ Jevohn Shepherd
August 07, 2020 19:56 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay is joined by former National Team member Jevohn Shepherd to talk about his retirement, stepping into the broadcast world and the CEBL (Canadian Elite Basketball League). Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @J22Shep on Twitter.
Preview Pod: Raptors vs. Celtics - Aug 7
August 06, 2020 20:05 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty preview the Raptors' fourth game in the bubble against the Boston Celtics. Read the game preview. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Gasol sets tone as Raptors smother Magic
August 06, 2020 03:25 - 21 minutes - 40 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty recap the Raptors 109-99 win over the Orlando Magic. Marc Gasol looked great, Norman Powell had moments in the win. The guys also give a bit of a preview ahead of the Celtics game on Friday. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Raps, Fred VanVleet out grit the Heat
August 03, 2020 22:02 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay, Alex Novick and Gil McGregor break down the Raptors' 107-103 win over the Miami Heat. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay, @ANov_SN and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Post Game Pod: Raptors lockdown Lakers, 107-92
August 02, 2020 04:12 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Gil McGregor break down the Raptors' 107-92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Preview Pod: Raptors vs. Lakers — Aug. 1st
July 31, 2020 16:32 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty preview the Raptors' first game back against the Los Angeles Lakers. Read the game preview. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
What did we learn from the scrimmages?
July 29, 2020 13:53 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss their biggest takeaways from the Toronto Raptors' three scrimmages. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
What should we expect from the Scrimmages?
July 22, 2020 16:14 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Gil McGregor talk about what Raptors fans should expect heading into the three scrimmage games this week. They also debate who should get more minutes in the regular rotation — Chris Boucher, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson or Patrick McCaw. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Challenges of being a Black play-by-play announcer in the NBA with Meghan McPeak
July 15, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 137 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay is joined by the play-by-play voice of the WNBA champion Washington Mystics and G-League's Captial City Go-Go, Meghan McPeak. McPeak discusses her journey as a Black play-by-play announcer, calling championship seasons for the Raptors 905 and Mystics, the growth of Pascal Siakam and more. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors, NBA and WNBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @meghanmcpeak on Twitter.
The Bubble, the Raptors and the CEBL with Sean Woodley
July 08, 2020 18:09 - 57 minutes - 105 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay is joined by Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley to discuss the Orlando bubble, the Raptors potential playoff storylines and the CEBL's Summer Series 2020. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @WoodleySean on Twitter.
Breaking down Raptors schedule in season return
July 01, 2020 19:56 - 28 minutes - 46.8 MBNow that the schedule has been released for the eight seeding games before the playoffs, NBA.com's Micah Adams and Scott Rafferty break down what the Raptors still have to play for ahead of the playoffs. Can the Raptors hold on to the No. 2 seed? Who will be in the rotation? Should Fred VanVleet or Norman Powell start? Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @MicahAdams13 and @crabdribbles.
Where does each Raptors starter rank at their position?
June 24, 2020 18:03 - 38 minutes - 71 MBNBA.com's Scott Rafferty and Alex Novick join Micah Adams to critique his recent article where he ranked each starter for the Raptors at their position. Is VanVleet the 22nd-best shooting guard? Are there 14 small forwards better than Anunoby? Is Zion really better than Siakam? Read the full article on NBA.com. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @MicahAdams13, @ANov_SN and @crabdribbles.
The Great Debate: Are the Raptors getting disrespected...again?
June 17, 2020 19:54 - 32 minutes - 60.4 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams are joined by Rick Mele a freelance writer for Complex Canada to answer the question: are the Raptors getting disrespected, again? Adams and Mele debate that among other Raptors topics heading into the resume to the season in Orlando. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @MicahAdams13 on Twitter.
How important is Marc Gasol?
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBMarc Gasol was one of the most important pieces to the Raptors title run last season, but how important will he be this year? NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss what Gasol means to Toronto's championship hopes. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
The most clutch team in Toronto Raptors history
June 02, 2020 20:42 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MBThe 2019-20 version of the Toronto Raptors is the most clutch in team history. Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss whether or not that will hold up in the playoffs, who should be the go-to clutch performer Pascal Siakam or Kyle Lowry and what Nick Nurse's role is in all of this. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
Would the Raptors benefit from the Sweet 16 playoffs?
May 27, 2020 19:36 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBThe potential return of the NBA is heating up and it may feature a new playoff format. Would it help or hurt the Raptors' chances of repeating as champions? Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
The Raptors, playoffs, Brooklyn and beyond
May 20, 2020 15:37 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBShould the season return, what are the biggest factors for the defending champs? How do they match up with the Brooklyn Nets? And how realistic is a repeat? Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @MicahAdams13 and @crabdribbles.
What if Kawhi's shot four-bounced out?
May 12, 2020 22:22 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MBIt's the one year anniversary of Kawhi Leonard's game-winning shot in Game 7 to beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals. NBA.com's Micah Adams, Alex Novick and Scott Rafferty explore the alternate world in which Kawhi misses the game-winning bucket. Who wins in overtime? Who wins the NBA title? Would Masai have blown it up? The guys dive deep into all that and more on the Raptors Podtable Podcast. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Fol...
Bonus: Drake albums as NBA All-Stars
May 12, 2020 21:33 - 58 minutes - 106 MBOn the heels of Drake releasing another project (Dark Lane Demo Tapes), NBA.com's Gilbert McGregor and Kyle Irving go through the Canadian hip hop legend's entire catalogue and compare it to different stars in the NBA. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @GMcGregor21 and @KyleIrv_ on Twitter.
Breaking down the 2020 NBA Draft big board
May 05, 2020 16:13 - 42 minutes - 77.9 MBEven though the ball isn't hitting the hardwood it's still draft season in the NBA and draft expert Eric Fawcett stops by to breakdown his big board on Raptors Podtable. Where does LaMelo Ball land? Can Obi Toppin be serviceable in the NBA? Who's the biggest sleeper with a second-round grade? All that and more on this edition of the Raptors Podtable Podcast. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @Efawcett7 on Twitter.
Canadian draft hopefuls with Elias Sbiet of North Pole Hoops
April 27, 2020 23:09 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBMore Canadians in the NBA? Six Canadian Underclassmen have entered the 2020 NBA Draft and Director of Recruiting for North Pole Hoops Elias Sbiet stops by to talk about the prospects. Will we see another record number of Canadians drafted this year? How much potential is in this year's draft class and who's up next? All that and more on this edition of the Raptors Podtable Podcast. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @Elias_NPH on ...
Grading the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors
April 22, 2020 14:52 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBClass is in session on this edition of the Raptors Podtable Podcast as NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Kyle Irving grade the Toronto Raptors' season. Did Pascal Siakam get a passing mark? Is an A+ enough for Nick Nurse? Find out what the guys give the entire 2019-20 roster and front office. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @KyleIrv_ on Twitter.
It happened...it's real.
April 14, 2020 19:41 - 45 minutes - 82.7 MBOn this edition of the Raptors Podtable Podcast, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty recap the 2019 NBA Finals series between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. The two share their experiences covering the series and more as the Raptors claim their first-ever NBA title. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
What if Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady stayed together?
April 10, 2020 17:57 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBWould Tracy McGrady have become the Hall of Famer we know him as today? Would they have been Toronto’s version of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen? Would they have won a championship? NBA.com's Gilbert McGregor and Scott Rafferty look at what one of greatest “what ifs” in Toronto Raptors history. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @GMcGregor21 and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
Look at this, we created this.
April 07, 2020 15:24 - 56 minutes - 104 MBOn this edition of the Raptors Podtable Podcast, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and special guest and host of Locked On Bucks Kane Pitman recap the historic six-game series between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks. The two share their experiences covering the series and more as the Raptors reach the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @KanePitman on Twitter.
Four bounces changed everything
March 31, 2020 14:10 - 57 minutes - 106 MBOn this edition of the Raptors Podtable Podcast, NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Gil McGregor recap the classic game seven battle between the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers. The guys talk about how they were feeling at the time of the series and what they learned coming out of it. They'll also answer the question of who would win in a playoff series today. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Kyle Lowry — the basketball chameleon
March 26, 2020 17:06 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty take a look at one of the greatest Raptors of all-time — Kyle Lowry and how he's changed his game over the last four years. From an iso and pick and roll scorer to one of the better playmakers in the league, Lowry's done it all in just four short years. The guys dive deep into the numbers and more on this episode dedicate to Lowry. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @crabdribbles on Twitte...
They have beaten Michael, they have beaten the Bulls!
March 25, 2020 15:02 - 1 hour - 167 MBNBA.com's Carlan Gay and Gil McGregor rewatch and breakdown one of the Toronto Raptors' most iconic victories — the day they beat Michael Jordan and the 72-win Chicago Bulls. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @TheCarlanGay and @GMcGregor21 on Twitter.
Pascal, Pascal and more Pascal
March 25, 2020 14:36 - 45 minutes - 82.6 MBNBA.com's Micah Adams and Scott Rafferty take a look at where Pascal Siakam has improved the most this season, whether or not he'll make an All-NBA team and whether he or Kyle Lowry is the team MVP for the 2019-20 season. Check out NBA.com for more daily Raptors and NBA coverage. Follow the hosts: @MicahAdams13 and @crabdribbles on Twitter.
Reliving and recapping the Raptors 2019 1st round series with Orlando Magic
March 23, 2020 22:36 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBOn the debut edition of the Raptors Podtable Podcast, NBA.com Global's Carlan Gay and Gil McGregor recap the Raptors' 4-1 series win over the Orlando Magic — AGAIN! They discuss Kyle Lowry's Game 1 performance, they talk about what they thought at the time of watching the series unfold and their confidence in the Raptors eventually winning the series. They also discuss their biggest takeaways from the series in hindsight. That and more on the debut episode of the Raptors Podtable Podcast...