Russell and Dan return with a new format! In a newer, tighter episode of We the RapsCast, the guys discuss the big off-season moves of DeMarre Carroll and Cory Joseph (3:47), the team as it stands right now (7:00) the addition of CJ Miles (15:43), the teams potential rotation next season (17:48) and whether or not Masai Ujiri regrets using the words 'culture reset' (28:11). Enjoy, and please take the time to leave a review at iTunes, Podcast Addict, Stitcher or wherever you listen. We love to hear from the listeners.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball Fans! Russell and Dan welcome cap guru Daniel Hackett back to the show this week to discuss the Raptors signings of Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka (2:55). Then, Hackett takes everyone to CBA school, illustrating what position the signings put the Raptors in financially (13:50), discussing what they can do to alleviate their potential luxury tax burden and why they'd want to (20:05). The guys then talk players the Raptors could/should target with the Mid-Level Exception (44:10), and finally, they take a look around the league and discuss their favourite and least favourite deals of free agency so far (56:17). It's a free agency bonanza! Included within are digs at Jason Kapono, Dan still refusing to forgive Vince Carter, a debate on whether or not Patrick Patterson comes back now that PJ Tucker is gone, and three separate stories about falling down the stairs. Enjoy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Russell get back to basics after audio and scheduling snafus cost them the past two weeks of podcasts. They discuss the Raptors draft day strategy, including potential trades that fizzled (3:45) and the pick of OG Anunoby (21:08). A discussion of the Jimmy Butler trade leads into Dan's latest Grant Rant (30:07), the longest in the history of the segment. The guys discuss the NBA's all defensive selections, including the Raptors who received votes (42:33) and pick their all-time Raptors all-defensive team (49:19). Finally, they make their choices for the NBA Awards (58:38), so that they'll be preserved for history.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Russell off on vacation at the Basketball Hall of Fame this week, Dan welcomes Sean Woodley of Raptors HQ and Locked On Raptors. The guys talk about the NBA Finals and the state of the league (3:50), and break down the Raptors immediate opponents, the four other teams in the Atlantic Division. They discuss what Boston will do with its horde of assets (10:04), a path for the Nets to recover (22:38), the 76ers being a little further away than people think (35:29), and the train-wreck inside an erupting volcano that is the New York Knicks (55:09). Finally, they finish with possibly the best falling down story to date, as Woodley shares a real doozy -- with video evidence available! (1:08:10).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Back! The boys welcome Captain Woobly O'Balls of 'The Starters' fame, and discuss his real name, the current NBA Finals, the origin of "Woobly O'Balls" and who he roots for (2:59), how his relationship with the Starters began (17:08), his thoughts on the Raptors as an outsider (30:00), and play a fun game about the NBA's most unbreakable records (49:35). Finally, as with every guest, they discuss a time that Woobly fell down (1:21:40). Happy offseason, everyone!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Grant was out this week due to illness, but Daniel Hackett of Raptors HQ graciously played the role of "Next Dan Up" as he joined Russell to discuss the Raptors' salary cap situation. Russell and Substitute Dan discussed how Dan managed to become so knowledgable in all things cap (3:18), took a deep dive into the various scenarios that could play out this summer with regards to all the Raptors' free agents (5:28), tackled some rapid-fire listener questions (1:15:45), and "capped" it all off with a quick story about a time Dan fell down (1:25:35).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Russell and Dan are joined by huge Raptors fan Steve Sladkowski, lead guitarist of the band PUP! The three go on a philosophical basketball journey that includes eulogizing the latest Raptors season (1:47), Steve's Raptors fandom and music career (5:25), and answer Listener Questions about what the Raptors are going to do about Kyle Lowry's free agency (17:30), whether or not Dwane Casey should be fired (27:01), whether the Raptors should retain some/all of their key guys, or tear it down (36:14), whether Masai Ujiri has a surprise major move in him this off-season (53:10), PUP's upcoming schedule (1:08:25) and they finish the whole delicious sundae off with a debate about the Raptors versus Huskies, and somehow, Vince Carter (1:13:40).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Russell lament the Raptors punishing Game 1 loss to the Cavaliers. Spurred on by frustrated listener questions, they discuss the Raptors reliance on Patrick Patterson and his streaky three-point shot, P.J.Tucker's excellent play, the disappointing starting lineup, and a worrying lack of urgency from the Raptors. They also tee up Game 2, look for silver linings in Game 1, beg for more Norm Powell, and chide Jonas Valanciunas to just do what he does best. Hey, it only counts as one loss!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell and Dan welcome Justin Rowan of The Chase Down Podcast and Fear the Sword to preview Raptors-Cavaliers in the conference semifinals. The guys talk about the differences between this year's matchup and last year's, the role that Serge Ibaka and PJ Tucker will play in the series, Dwane Casey's strengths and weaknesses, and the most important role players for each team. Finally, Justin tells a great story about a time that he fell down.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Russell lead off by breaking down the Raptors impressive Game 5 victory over Milwaukee, and then backtrack to discuss the rollercoaster that has been this first round series. They then discuss their choices for most interesting players for each team (17:33), before Dan goes on a fizzled out Grant Rant (53:11) that gains steam towards the end. They cap things off by taking Listener Questions (59:26) and celebrating the birth of the Raptors franchise in This Day in Raptors History (1:20:03).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices