Raptors Rising

Richard and Keith look back at the first quarter of the Raptors season and try to pin down what this team actually is after 25 games.They dig into the identity taking shape, the questions that still linger, and the surprising standouts rising from both the bench and the 905. They also spotlight the small details they’ve grown to love, debate what the front office should do next, and wrestle with what it would mean if the Raptors fall short in the NBA Cup.Please rate, review, and share Raptors Rising.

Richard and Keith look at a big week for the Raptors, from a surprise climb up the standings to the bench players who keep changing games. They talk roster stability, possible trade paths, and how far this group can really go.Then they dive into the new video where Raptors players chose the NBA's GOAT. Some choices made sense. Some were pure chaos. The hosts break down who impressed them, who confused them, and which picks are guaranteed to spark locker room jokes.They wrap with a quick debate on what greatness even means and why certain legends get forgotten.Please rate, review, and share Raptors Rising.

Richard and Keith dig into the strange start to the Raptors’ season — where the defense looks broken, but the offense is quietly one of the league’s best.They break down how Toronto can rank near the bottom defensively while still limiting shot attempts, why the offense is humming in almost every metric, and what to make of the growing pains around Immanuel Quickley.The hosts also spotlight Collin Murray-Boyles’ fearless trial by fire and take a small victory lap on their earlier read of Coach Darko’s comments.Finally, they look ahead to a tough week against Milwaukee, Atlanta, and Philadelphia, and debate whether the Raptors can surprise us again!Segments:The Raptors’ offense is ______.______ has been ______.______ Quickley.Darko’s defense comments were ______.I expect ______ next week.Please rate, review, and share!

Richard and Keith open the season by breaking down the new expectations for the Raptors under Coach Darko.They debate what success and failure should look like, how roster stability could shape the team’s identity, and whether this is finally the year the pieces fit.The discussion spans rotation battles, key players to watch, RJ Barrett’s role, the luxury tax dilemma, and Masai Ujiri’s departure. And it is all capped off with each host’s reasonable wish for the season.Segments:What are you most curious about this season?Don’t forget about…Free throws (Masai Leaving)What is your starting five (Dick?!)One reasonable wish for this seasonPlease rate, review, and share!