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

August 21, 2021

Full Transcript of Masai Ujiri Press Conference

Below is the full transcript of Masai Ujiri's press conference held on August 18, 2021 where he speaks about the direction of the franchise.

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August 20, 2021

Toronto Raptors 2021-22 Preseason and Regular Season Schedule

The Raptors have released their 2021-22 schedule. Here are some key dates.

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August 19, 2021

Faux Contention Windows and Unorthodox Innovations – The Rapcast

From the perks of getting verified on Twitter to the fallacies of the contention window.

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August 16, 2021

RSVP: Raptors Republic 3-on-3 Tournament: Nov 29, 1pm – Mattamy Athletic Centre (Yonge/College)

Given the Covid situation we're gauging interest in this year's 3-on-3 Tournament. If interested, enter your info to get notified when registration opens.

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August 3, 2021

Reviewing the Scottie Barnes Pick with DeanOnDraft.com – The Rapcast

Did the Raptors just address their PG spot with Scottie Barnes? Dean Demakis from DeanOnDraft.com analyzes the Raptors excellent selection of Scottie Barnes.

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August 2, 2021

On the Reaction to the Scottie Barnes Pick

Why did people have the reaction they did? Let's examine three reasons: the reality of a rebuild kicking in, mock draft priming, and information asymmetry.

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July 26, 2021

Trading Places, Trading Fortunes – The Rapcast

There's moves to be made but many of them are for the sake of it and should be avoided.

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June 30, 2021

RR 2021 NBA Draft Raptors Big Board – Top 10 Options at #4

At the RR Home Office in Athabasca, Alberta, our writers have been huddled for days trying to figure out what to do with #4. Here's the Top 10.

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June 18, 2021

Go East, Young Man – Raptors Weekly Podcast with James Keast

Nova Scotia pizzas and Raptors basketball. Host Zarar Siddiqi is joined by former editor of Exclaim Magazine, James Keast.

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June 9, 2021

I can’t root for Kawhi Leonard to fail

It’s been a little hard for me to subscribe to the trend of wanting the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard to fail for two reasons: Leonard himself and the Clippers franchise at large.

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