I think Flagg would be a TERRIBLE fit for the Raptors because you already got Barnes. Raptors need either a superstar in Point Guard or a 7-footer superstar

personally this slow roll of trading vets is stupid as the vast majority of raptors assets likely get you a 2nd round pick if any team willing to take em other than boucher and jakob poeltl. masai needs to bottom out and aim for a bottom 3 pick asap. this hopium of hanging onto jakob poeltl thinking raptors are some playin team next year is an erotic dream not based in reality. the raptors need talent infusion in the draft next 3 years. rj is likely not a long term fit as his defence is ass. i would trade him this year for a first if they got it. if gradey defence doesnt improve, he should be moved also as we dont need deangelo russels on the team hunted for easy baskets in the playoffs. also rj is gonna be looking for a max next contract so its probably better to trade him sooner than later, cuz he isnt worth a max with his defence. even IQ may not be a long term fit. but if he plays like he is, no one will take him with his contract unless you attach two first round picks.

@samson folk in terms of tradeable players, the raptors have boucher and jakob poeltl basically. kelly olynyk was over paid and is making 12.5 million playing like a vet min player. no team is gonna trade for him. brown is over paid as well and masai made a mistake taking up his option. bruce brown has little value other than an expiring at this point and making 23 million, its unlikely the raptors will find a taker for him unless they want to shed salary. davion mitchell has no value in a trade other than filler. so you looking at a 2nd or two 2nds for boucher. and a 10-15 first round pick for jakob poeltl. yes masai screwed up trading for jakob poeltl giving up a top 8 pick and two 2nds for him. no team is gonna fix masai's screw up. they need to trade jakob and just draft a center cuz the spacing is horrible and jakob playing doesnt win games. they get blown out with jakob so may as well clean the slate and draft a young center to develop while rebuilding for 2-3 years. in case you didnt notice, all teams have to do is plug the paint with jakob to beat the raptors. and paying jakob 34-38 million a year for 4 years in an early extension will be an exercise in stupidity for masai being in a rebuild. if he doesnt extend jakob to his asking price because masai has no leverage, then jakob is two 2nds as an expiring in 2026 or you lose him for nothing as he said publicly he wants to be competing for championships and didnt leave the spurs to come to another rebuild. yes there is two prices, the price for jakob to stay where raptors have to overpay, or jakob accepting less to play in a warm city in the us with less taxes on a contending team.

@samsonfolk and es you need to stop including bucks or any 2nd apron team in a trade where raptors are 3rd team. the reality is no team that is in 2nd apron can aggregate salaries so if bucks do a trade they have to move 1 player for 1 player and match dollar for dollar. so there is no portis coming to raptors in a 3 team trade with bucks. and if its suns, i doubt beal is gonna waive his no trade clause to come to raptors, and its not like raptors would want his salary being in a rebuild. suns and bucks simply dont have the draft picks like the nuggets.

If you don’t know what you have until you have it, then maybe we do have a Shai on our team. #GoScottieGo

Scottie Barnes will one day be the best point guard in the nba and he’s the best player in the 2021 draft class

In my mind, I think RJ as well as Scottie are the two certainties in Toronto. Gotta keep the home town player who is clearly motivated to be a Raptor.

RJ is 24 and growing…2 seasons away from his prime. Right now he’s been an absolute hub on offense. He’s a decent on ball defender, and has been playing pretty good defense recently. People have to recognize it though. I watch OG die on screens every night in NY, and Mikal get cooked on ball. But, their reputations proceed them. There are VERY FEW players who brings what RJ does offensively and is a stud defender. It isn’t hard to bring Dick off the bench and start a guy like Walters or upgrade THAT position. I think you guys in Toronto need to appreciate what you have in RJ. Knicks were a Julius Randle playing GM 1 vs Mia from the ECF, where they had a shot at beating Bos that year, with RJ as their 2nd best player that postseason at 22yrs old. These narratives surrounding him are unfounded IMO. He plays the wings of Boston as well, or better, than any wing in the league. He’s only getting better as he matures as well. Toronto people need to look more at what he brings to the game.

No leadership at all. Very disappointing season. Scottie looks lost at times.

Who do you got raptors taking if we get pick 2-5 not expecting raptors to get first pick if we do get pick 1 it’s a no brainer Cooper Flagg

Make any kind of comment that remotely resembles criticism about Scottie and you're a hater

Re 11:00 Nembhard discussion: there was an open gym episode where Nick was raving about Nembhard in the draft workouts. Said he had a near perfect workout. So no I don’t buy they wanted Koloko all along (respectfully)

The dynamic duo😊 Yes, very old school reference.

missed this live, but ya know your boy had to show up. always great convo's.

Ooh the goat analysis pair

Jerome Moiso was on an episode of Pimp my Bench which was a reality TV show from the early 2000s.

Always love your insightful recaps of the games Es.

Appreciate you ✌💯

Appreciate you ✌💯

Why do you have a Pistons shirt man? Why are Americans/Canadians so weird with the teams they support? You can't support two teams :(

00:00 Raptors lose their 32nd game of the season against the Bucks. 01:40 Scotty Barnes struggles offensively with poor shooting stats. 02:40 Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk contribute significantly off the bench, scoring a combined 30 points. 04:20 Discussion on Scotty Barnes' need for alternative offensive strategies when his shots aren't falling. 05:59 RJ Barrett is highlighted for a well-rounded performance, contributing through passing and rim pressure. 08:50 Concerns raised about the Raptors' defensive strategies and efficiency. 10:30 Commentary on the team's prospects as they approach the trade deadline with several players being showcased. 14:00 Raptors discuss upcoming games against lower-ranked teams, hinting at a focus on player development amid struggles. Q: What were Scottie Barnes' shooting stats in the game? A: Scottie Barnes shot 4-of-16 overall and was 0-for-6 from three-point range. Q: Who were the standout contributors for the Raptors in this game? A: Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown combined for 30 points off the bench, helping to keep the Raptors competitive. Q: What broader issues are affecting the Raptors this season? A: The Raptors have struggled with defense and are facing challenges in their overall performance, leading to speculation about potential trades before the deadline. By TalkTube Chrome Extension (talktube.app)

Raps are bottom 2. Mr Burns says, "Excellent".

Barnes, our number 1 option, sucks.

Raptors really need him take dick out for flag pls 🙏 dick cant shoot 3s anymore

Scotti is not consistent

We are 'just sayin' jerome....

Yoh! We love jerome!

Thank you for this video. I am a new subscriber. I took my son to see Raptors vs. Golden State. Great game !!!!! And I was living the fact Raptors won again against another good team, Boston. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you

Cooper play the same position as barnes

Good content If I may, just a few observations You have a good voice, lower the music a little so it only stays as background The camera stare isn't it, I don't know where is the correct point for you to focus on, maybe mess around and compare to on camera personalities you like Keep up the good work

There’s a ladder in the NBA the NBA has money and where players with big names go in the NBA draft they will not let Cooper flag come to Toronto

Playing mathsketball in pick up is crazy work.

It's the arse.

This podcast is dumb, peanut punch is fine, but sorel soda's where it's at, I won't like and subscribe until someone agrees with me.

RJ’s the actual Boston killer. Lost in OT w/o Scottie 1st game. RJ had 25 pts, 15 assists, 10 rebounds. Tatum traveled on the buzzer beater. Lost by 54 with Scottie w/o RJ. Why wasn’t he the Boston killer that game? RJ’s back this game, 2 assists shy of another triple double, leads the team in scoring and rebounds, Tor wins.

Samson, you got to hit the "L" a little more when saying "floorplay" :P Also I like MLB free agency. If the rules still stand if a team signs a player of a certain salary range they forfeit a "compensation" draft pick to team the player is departing. Imagine the Clippers giving up a 1st rounder to the Raptors for signing Kawhi

Dumbass? Messiah. Beware the power.

You are so funny! I was laughing quite a bit. The best part of your show is your chemistry.

This was a team win. Is Scottie stepping up to be the team leader game in and game out is the real question. It looks like the team is learning to hate losing though. Tank for what? Is this not the team right here??

First! 😊

Harper past 3 games have not been great and Bailey is coming on as well. Illinois pg is interesting too

Do we bench our struggling sophomore or our second option raptor fan are not real people

Great pod samson and tre

Tre has that gothic Nosferstu lighting

negativity influences winning apparently

I looked for the peanut punch at my grocery store that has « exotic ailes » and couldn’t find any ☹️

i know we are going for a top five draft pick but a win against the celtics and the warriors just feels so good😊

Does DeMar count as a free agency win? Or was that too similar to an extension (I don't remember if he was a restricted or unrestricted free agent)

Raptors play better without Quickley. Gradey and RJ gel better and Scottie is great at setting the table for his mates. Quickley holds the ball too long. He is not a PG. he should get open to shoot

Raptors play better without Quickley. Gradey and RJ gel better and Scottie is great at setting the table for his mates. Quickley holds the ball too long. He is not a PG. he should get open to shoot