Bleav In Raptors
Bleav In Raptors podcast is your go-to source for all your Toronto Raptors coverage and news from across the NBA. Host Amos Mina and Daniel O'Connor deliver your Raptors fix with game recaps, interviews, analysis, press conferences, on-site reporting and coverage of all things Toronto Raptors. Bleav In Raptors takes you behind the scenes for an inside look at the association as Josh travels to cover games on the road.
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It's a much shorter episode than usual here on Bleav in Raptors.
Due to technical difficulties, Amos and Daniel lost the first half of this recording, but on the bright side... the core segments and key discussions remain intact!
Alas, we bring to you somewhat of an unorthodox episode of Bleav in Raptors, where the nutjob Amos presents a hot take that has been hidden in his back pocket for a while now.
Amos and Daniel also discuss ...
On this edition of Bleav in Raptors, Amos and Daniel are very pleased to welcome a friendly face from the past...
It's the former Bleav in Raptors host, Josh Elijah Nitsopoulos!!!
Since leaving Bleav in Raptors, Josh has stayed busy with a myriad of projects and commitments, remaining active in the basketball content sphere. He talks all about his different ventures, while also chiming in on the Raptors and Orlando Magic discussion...
Amos and Daniel welcome a special guest to this episode of Bleav in Raptors!
Joining them is FanSided colleague Phillip Rossman-Reich, a senior writer at Orlando Magic Daily and host of the Locked On Magic Podcast, who shares his insights on all things Orlando Magic — another promising team in the NBA's Eastern Conference with ambitions of making a deep playoff run in the near future. Doesn't that sound familiar, folks?
The trio di...
Not that March Madness you're thinking of, but if there's a word to describe the month of March so far for our beloved Toronto Raptors, "madness" certainly isn't too far off.
The Raps are back to turning up their play once again, after an especially grueling defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this month (a loss that deeply affected yours truly, Amos C. Mina). On the bright side, Toronto has picked up some huge win...
On this edition of Bleav in Raptors, hosts Amos C. Mina and Daniel O'Connor delve into why the Toronto Raptors have experienced a tough fall from grace in their recent March sample.
They explore the crucial steps needed for a comeback, not just for this season but for the future.
Whether you're a fellow die-hard Raptors fan or just a general basketball enthusiast, join us as we analyze what's going wrong in Toronto and outline the ...
Daniel and Amos were delighted to welcome Eamon Cassels, the Site Expert for Dunking With Wolves and a familiar face from the FanSided Network, as their special guest on this episode of Bleav in Raptors!
After the Raptors vs. Wolves game, in which Toronto fell short (115-107), Daniel and Amos shared their personal thoughts on the Raptors' performance. Eamon chimed in from a Wolves-centric perspective, offering his own insights into...
It's official, folks!
Your NEW co-hosts of Bleav in Raptors — Amos C. Mina here, still on board, and Daniel O'Connor joining the ride!
And we had a ton to unpack regarding the Raptors in this first edition of the co-host era, as Toronto had multiple bright spots emerge in their February campaign ... while also revealing some key concerns as they push towards this critical stretch of late-season play in March.
From the always belove...
Another year, another NBA trade deadline in the books!
Our beloved Toronto Raptors took a more cost-efficient route, making two small moves aimed at saving money, with one of those adding a depth piece to bolster the frontcourt.
Across the league, many trades could have lasting implications for the NBA landscape, and the Raptors will be watching closely. Also, with All-Star Weekend just around the corner, the North will be well-rep...
Who doesn’t love a good NBA trade? Daniel O’Connor and I definitely do!
With the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline just around the corner, the excitement is at a fever pitch.
On this episode of Bleav in Raptors, Daniel and I dive into our top trade ideas and potential scenarios. We break down moves that could shape the team’s future, share our thoughts on the top rumored targets, and reveal a ton of our personal favorites.
Injuries may be a thorn in the side of the Toronto Raptors this season, but that hasn't stopped them from playing their signature brand of basketball and still churning out winning results.
One particular starter — who's been a longstanding subject of criticism — just delivered a career-defining performance, while other notable Raptors stars are gunning to make the 2026 NBA All-Star reserves. Elsewhere, the window of opportunity r...
Out with 2025, in with 2026! The Toronto Raptors kick off the new year undefeated, and while there's plenty to be excited about with this core, they're also dealing with some concerning injuries. Trade talks are heating up, adding a layer of intrigue, and the future of their young talents remains uncertain. Join host Amos C. Mina and guest Daniel O'Connor as they dive into all the latest buzz surrounding the Raptors in this episode...
December has been a mixed bag for the Toronto Raptors, but in the true spirit of holiday cheer, it looks like the team is on the upswing once again. Along with that momentum, several Raptors players are elevating their games to new heights, while others are unfortunately on the decline. Meanwhile, Raptors Nation is abuzz with a flurry of trade rumors, sparking fans to imagine their favorite players in new uniforms.
Host Amos C. Min...
November was a glorious month for the Toronto Raptors. They went on a nine-game win streak, making a bold statement that they aren’t here to mess around — the hype is real. Or at least it was for some, because that sizzling streak has now come to an end, and an action-packed December lies ahead for the Raptors.
How will the Raptors bounce back from the aftershock of their dominant November run as they head into December, where a se...
It's been a wild start to the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors season. From a crazy season opener victory to a gloomy losing streak, they are now climbing the Eastern Conference ranks on the tails of their impressive winning ways. Needless to say, the Raps have everyone strapped into this rollercoaster ride!
Join your host, Amos C. Mina, and guest Daniel O'Connor of Raptors Rapture as they discuss key notes from the turbulent 2025-26 Raptor...
Join your new host, Amos C. Mina, on this episode of the Bleav in Raptors Podcast, as he dives into the latest buzz surrounding the Toronto Raptors. With the 2025-26 season fast approaching, Amos breaks down his key takeaways from Raptors Media Day and highlights some exciting moments from the early preseason games. Whether you're curious about Toronto's new roster members, team dynamics, or everything in between, this episode has ...
Fellow stand-up comic Efthimios Nasiopoulos joins Josh to discuss the crazy second round of the NBA playoffs. The two discuss the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether or not there's a chance of him landing on the Toronto Raptors
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For the first time on the show, Josh welcomes an in-studio guest to chop up some brief Raptors talk with producer and hockey/basketball writer Josh MacDonald on the show. They break down their on-site Raptors coverage this season, season standouts and what to look forward to next season.
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Josh welcomes the first ever guest on Bleav In Raptors! Brad Aldworth, a part of the 'Down By Two' crew and contributor to Crier Media gives his positive takeaways from this Raptors season. They break down the contributions from the rookies, the addition of Brandon Ingram and what to look forward to next season.
For all your Toronto Raptors coverage and content from the world of sports, give Josh and Down By Two a follow on socials...
Another road trip in the books for Josh as he returns from his coverage in Dayton, Ohio for March Madness. Whiel down there, he got a close look at potential Raptors' draft target from Texas, Tre Johnson. He breaks down his pros, cons and how he could potentially fit with this Raptors squad. Josh includes pressers from the tournament with Tre Johnson and now former Longhorns Head Coach Rodney Terry.
For all your Toronto Raptors cov...
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