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Esfandiar Baraheni

Most people just call me ‘Es’. Trying to be the Arsenio Hall of sports, one show at a time. Athletes are like real life superheroes, if you really think about it.
February 22, 2025

RJ Barrett erupts for 29 Points against Heat in overtime thriller

RJ Barrett was electric. He's been an incredible scorer since becoming a Toronto Raptor.

Esfandiar Baraheni
Raptors Rookie Reports
February 16, 2025

One goal for each Raptors rookie to finish the season

It's development season for the Raptors. How will the rookies make the most of the added opportunity?

Esfandiar Baraheni
February 13, 2025

What will the post All-Star Raptors look like?

So, the Raptors are 17-38. How do they finish the season?

Esfandiar Baraheni
February 12, 2025

Motivated Scottie Barnes puts on a masterclass versus the Sixers

Scottie Barnes was motivated to get this win and play the right way.

Esfandiar Baraheni
February 5, 2025

Jamal Shead ignites a comeback in Raptors loss to Knicks

Jamal Shead put on his best Kyle Lowry impersonation tonight. And for a moment, it was all good again.

Esfandiar Baraheni
February 3, 2025

The Raptors are developing their ‘Vision’

The Raptors wing trio of Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Ja'Kobe Walter and becoming quite the group.

Esfandiar Baraheni
February 1, 2025

Why did Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk not play versus Bulls?

Solving a mystery.

Esfandiar Baraheni
January 30, 2025

Scottie Barnes is back to his All-Star ways

The Raptors are winning, thanks in large part to their All-Star returning to form.

Esfandiar Baraheni
January 28, 2025

Davion Mitchell provides the recipe for the Raptors to win on defense

Davion Mitchell is trying his best to be the 'MIG' for the Raptors, and right now, it's working.

Esfandiar Baraheni
January 26, 2025

Scottie Barnes dominates defensively versus the Atlanta Hawks

Scottie is back to playing all-world defense and the Raptors have suddenly, turned into a good defensive team.

Esfandiar Baraheni
January 24, 2025

Scottie Barnes puts on masterclass versus Hawks

Scottie Barnes put on a show as the Raptors won another game against the Hawks.

Esfandiar Baraheni
Raptors Defense
January 20, 2025

The Raptors’ ‘Most Important Guy’ on defense is failing

Should the Raptors change the way they approach defense?

Esfandiar Baraheni
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