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Raptors Rising

Raptors Rising

By: Richard Pietro & Keith Loo
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The Raptors Rising Podcast is a basketball podcast that offers thoughtful analysis and discussion about the Toronto Raptors.

Hosted by Richard Pietro and Keith Loo, each episode examines team performances, strategy, and player development through a clear and balanced lens. The podcast emphasizes substance over speculation, providing informed conversation about the Raptors and their evolving identity. No fuss. No muss. And no stinkin' music.

Raptors Rising 2025
Basketball
Episodes
  • Are the Raptors too Fast or too Reckless?
    Oct 27 2025

    Richard and Keith return to break down the first full week of Raptors basketball and the early trends that might be defining the season.

    They talk about the promise of the bench unit, the chaos of the fast pace, and the team’s uneasy relationship with three-point shooting. Plus, we can't forget about Coach Darko's locker room intensity.

    The hosts explore what’s working, what’s worrisome, and what might come next.

    Segments:

    • Toronto’s second unit is ______.
    • The Raptors are playing ______.
    • The Raptors’ three-point scoring is ______.
    • Darko’s reaction after the Game 1 win was ______.
    • ______ surprised me the most this week.

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    38 mins
  • What is the Bar for the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors?
    Oct 20 2025

    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 season

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    38 mins
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