Arsenalist

Long-time Raptors blogger and Arsenal supporter. Arse also happens to know a lot about how to make things work on the web which worked out well for the site. He likes loves hates despises follows the Raptors closer than he does his mutual funds. He's a lethal 3-point shooter when he's wide open and knows nothing about cars, Canadian politics, hockey, interest rates or how money works. He's from Kashmir and he happens to be terrified of fish. His favorite show is The Wire and his favorite movie is Fargo. He also happens to rock the mic like El Presidente... Email: arsenalist at raptorsrepublic.com

February 27, 2023

Rundown: Turns out Nick Nurse can coach

Nigel Nicholas joins Zarar Siddiqi to talk some ball. Let the good times roll. This was recorded after the Pelicans game. Below is the video. Topics are:

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January 5, 2023

Over-Helping and Iso Ball on Full Display

We look at the last two plays against the Bucks since they serve as a microcosm of some of the issues with this team.

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January 4, 2023

Raptors hitting their limits, what’s next?

The Raptors are teetering and questions are beginning to arise whether the team's unwavering commitment to an unproven philosophy is warranted.

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December 12, 2022

Trade Deadline Live Podcast: Tuesday, Feb 7 @ Rivoli Toronto | Tickets on Sale

With the trade deadline two days away, join us for a night of Raptors talk and Q&A discussing where the Raptors are headed, and what Masai Ujiri's next move is.

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November 21, 2022

Available Now: Nick Nurse Happy and Angry at Referees 2023 Calendar

The Christmas gift you didn't know you needed - introducing Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse in his finest form: happy and angry at referees.

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November 13, 2022

Live Raptors Talk: Tuesday, Nov 29 @ Rivoli Toronto

Come hang out at Rivoli for live Raptors talk and a special recording of The Rapcast with Louis, Katie, Samson, Oren, Andrew and more.

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November 12, 2022

SOLD OUT!!!! Republic Rumble: RR’s 3on3 Tournament is Back! Jan 29

RR"s 3on3 Tournament returns on Jan 29. Team registration is now open!

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October 18, 2022

Roundtable of One: The Interlocutor’s Questionnaire

They say you need more than one person to do a roundtable. I say they don't know what they're talking about.

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October 12, 2022

Why is Raptors basketball so hard to watch?

Early returns on these Raptors suggest that the 121-foot screen is over-compensating for a lack of offensive creativity.

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October 11, 2022

The Best Enforcers in Raptors History

We look back at some strongmen that endeared themselves to the city because of their hard-nosed style of play, which you know Toronto fans of all sports love.

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