Raptors Reasonabalists

Blake and Eric regroup and recap a wild week following the NBA's postponement of games, update what's going on around the Raptors after the team was connected to Rudy Gobert last week, and discuss how some of the Raptors players are filling the time while in self-isolation. With the NBA shut down, the guys lament the possibility of the Raptors chance to repeat being cut short, how it could affect Fred VanVleet's market value with next year's salary cap uncertain, and compare Pascal Siakam to Jayson Tatum in the conversation for 'best player in the Atlantic'. Plus, TV show recommendations for listeners in self-isolation, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is back from vacation and Blake returns from the Raptors west coast swing to recap the 4-1 trip, and look ahead to a meeting with Dwane Casey's Pistons this weekend. The guys discuss the altercation involving OG Anunoby and Rudy Gobert and OG continuing to showcase his development on the defensive end, if injuries will hurt the All-Defensive Team case for Fred Van Vleet or Marc Gasol, and Norman Powell continuing his impressive play on the offensive end, when healthy. Plus, breaking down Kyle Lowry's play this season and how it impacts the rest of the team, imagining a time when the Raptors could return to full health, and a look around the Eastern Conference as they battle with the Celtics for the #2 seed. Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Eric on vacation this week, Blake welcomes J.E. Skeets from No Dunks to chat about his level of concern about the Raptors current three-game slide, his thoughts on Pascal Siakam's transition into the offence's number-one option, as well as the Raptors chances of beating the Bucks if the two teams meet again in the playoffs. Plus, OG Anunoby making a case for the NBA's All-Defensive Team, Nick Nurse's trust in Patrick McCaw, and the guys create an exclusive 519 All-Star Team featuring Jamal Murray and Justin Bieber.  Fill out the listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ  Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blake and Eric reunite on the heels of a tough loss to the Bucks to chat about their takeaways from the meeting, how much the Raptors missed Marc Gasol on the defensive end, and the contrasting styles of Nick Nurse and Mike Budenholzer. The guys also discuss concerns about Pascal Siakam's aggressiveness against elite NBA defences, Matt Thomas picking up meaningful minutes and if it opens up a role for him come playoff time, as well as Chris Boucher inspiring the term 'irrational confidence'. Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming Western road trip, and updates on the Raptors injury situation.   Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription.  Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric is joined by Alex Wong (@steven_lebron) of GQ, Yahoo! Sports and the New York Times following his trip to Chicago for All-Star Weekend. The guys discuss their takeaways from the events, including the Elam Ending, Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam's play, Nick Nurse's opportunity to coach Giannis Antetokounmpo, as well as how the weekend compared to 2016 in Toronto. Plus, with All-Star Weekend behind us, Eric and Alex discuss how the Raptors have exceeded expectations this season, and what they're looking for over the final third of the season in a likely battle with the Celtics for the #2 seed in the East.   Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription.  Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/wethe6. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription.  Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeMurphyODC Follow Eric on Twitter: @ekoreen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen discuss one of the worst 10-day stretches in recent Raptors history. The returns of Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka have not gone smoothly, made worse by an injury to Fred VanVleet and a difficult stretch of schedule. What can the Raptors do to right the ship with their half-court offence and with their suddenly ill-fitting second unit? Plus, thoughts and feelings from Kawhi Leonard's championship ring ceremony and an update on Walter's dating life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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