Sleep On The Toronto Raptors At Your Own Risk
Dan is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) of @raptorsrepublic and Basketball, She Wrote for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. SUBSCRIBE TO RAPTORS REPUBLIC HERE: https://www.youtube.com/raptorsrepublic. CHAPTERS BELOW.
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CHAPTERS⤵️
0:00 – INTRO
2:32 – Masai Ujiri’s exit
4:46 – Raptors pressure index
8:14 – Expectations for Scottie Barnes
17:22 – Brandon Ingram’s fit
23:32 – How RJ Barrett’s game will change
29:43 -Future of Immanuel Quickley
34:02 – How valuable is Jakob Poeltl
42:17 – Importance of Sandro Mamukelashvili
44:23 – The defensive ceiling
46:58 – Most important reserves
48:42 – Collin Murray-Boyles’ role
51:28 – Gradey Dick’s next steps
53:53 – Ja’Kobe Walter’s development
1:01:33 – Two-way lineups
1:04:41 – Biggest needs and strengths
1:07:42 – National view of the Raptors
1:10:32 – Top-10 rotation
1:12:06 – Wackadoodle lineups
1:13:07 – PREDICTIONS
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the jakob poeltl talk turning into an existential discussion on big men is soooo on-brand
They were trying to tank last year. Also as a rep for the Raptors. Doesn’t sound like you like anything about the team or by how they are being coached. If Americans are watching, they probably think the team sucks.
Because one was invited and one was an invader.
Hope that solves the riddle for you.
Raptors Republic is elite coverage for the fandom. I sometimes see other teams coverage and think wtf is this? Lol. Sampson leads the pack by far.
Tbh I clicked on the video because of Samson, but Dan had great questions and insight. Great video you two! 👍
Great questions, great insight from Samson, great interview.
Personally, the one thing i think people are missing about the Raptors is the impact CMB is going to have. I’d say most outside commentators don’t mention him or have him outside the rotation but this guy is going to be a big, big problem for opposing teams. I think he’ll be pushing for starter minutes by 20 games in.
i think im getting nic sick, i cant consume anymore zyns
Jacob is a career 9 points 7 rebounds center. He is a great this and that is a lie.
IQ is 14 pts 3 ass pg
That about 60 million for average players
RJ will lead the team in scoring this year. I believe Scottie will be exposed and Gradey will decline