Runnin' Off The Screen

The man they call Mac is joined by Samson and Tre to discuss how reality has lined up with their expectations, Immanuel Quickley's fit with the Raptors roster long term, how the roster stacks up in the East when at full strength, draft prospect thoughts, and more!

The man they call Mac introduces you to the prospects with the highest odds of becoming a Toronto Raptor in the 2025 NBA Draft. 

The man they call Mac returns to discuss the Brandon Ingram era in Toronto and what he adds to this current roster, as well as what needs to be done to build the Raptors into championship contention.

The man they call Mac discusses Gradey Dick's most lethal weapon to start the season, similarities to the Toronto Raptors rebuilding teams in the past, and the defensive impact (or lack there of) of the roster.

The man they call Mac is joined by Curly from the Live By The 3 podcast to discuss which player deserves the final roster spot, who's more likely to take another step in production between RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, whether Ochai Agbaji can finally realize his potential, and more! 

The man they call Mac takes a quick look into the origins of Toronto Raptors rookie Ulrich Chomche's rise to the NBA and then provides his five takeaways from the Raptors' first preseason game versus the Washington Wizards.

The man they call Mac returns for the season premiere to discuss the franchise's connection with the fanbase through the years, whether the 2024-2025 Toronto Raptors core players are overlooked or overhyped, and takes a quick look at the training camp roster.

The man they call Mac provides a follow up on his Toronto Raptors offseason checklist and evaluates each of the prospects on the 2024 Summer League roster.

The man they call Mac breaks down the reasons why the Toronto Raptors selected Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, and Ulrich Chomche in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The man they call Mac presents his annual mock draft and provides a detailed look into what direction the Toronto Raptors could take with the 19th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. 

The man they call Mac discusses the beauty of the NBA Draft and provides breakdowns of 7 prospects the Toronto Raptors should consider drafting with the 19th pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft.

The man they call Mac discusses the Toronto Raptors' place amongst the NBA's rebuilding teams, and provides an NBA draft prospect preview for one of his favorite players in the 2024 March Madness tournament, Creighton guard Trey Alexander.

The man they call Mac discusses the Toronto Raptors' search for help in the backcourt, how the Pacers' first round pick could play out, and the NBA draft prospect preview introductions of Hunter Sallis and Ulrich Chomche.

The man they call Mac discusses how the Toronto Raptors managed to shift swiftly into a promising rebuild, what needs to be added around the core pieces, NBA draft prospect preview introductions of Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and Virginia's Ryan Dunn, and more!

The man they call Mac discusses some salary cap implications behind the Toronto Raptors' trade deadline moves, fans understanding how to approach a rebuild, player profile for Ochai Agbaji, thoughts on Kelly Olynyk, and more! Enjoy! https://twitter.com/ManTheyCallMac

The man they call Mac discusses the importance of trades for small market teams, the Raptors' history of choosing a direction, and provides a couple trade scenarios the Raptors should consider. https://twitter.com/ManTheyCallMac

The man they call Mac discusses the new way to look at positions in the NBA, the new era of Toronto Raptors basketball, and provides thoughts on what positives RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley have brought to the team so far and areas of improvement.

The man they call Mac is joined by Curly to discuss the Toronto Raptors' recent six-game road trip, honest thoughts on Gradey Dick, Pascal Siakam's trade situation, and more! Enjoy! https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac discusses how the Raptors handled their asset management in recent years, Darko's minute distribution, a potential trade target that aligns with the relationships of the past which also fills a subtle roster need, and more! https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac discusses the parallels between the shooting slumps Gradey Dick & an NBA all-time great shooter experienced early in their NBA careers, Darko's stubborn rotation, and if the Raptors should consider tanking soon. https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac explains how the Raptors front office measures winning, the impact of Darko's coaching philosophy, a new breed of player in the NBA, and more! Enjoy!

The man they call Mac is joined by Curly (Live By The 3 podcast) and Nigel (Raptors Republic/PSF App) to discuss their views on Gradey's shooting slump, bench production concerns, the importance of the upcoming games, and many more! Enjoy!  https://twitter.com/ManTheyCallMac

The man they call Mac discusses a trend that cycles throughout the history of the Raptors organization, Scottie Barnes' recent improvements, two potential trades the Raptors should consider, and more! Enjoy!

The man they call Mac provides his early thoughts on the first three games of the Toronto Raptors season, as he rants about what has worked and not worked and what can be done going forward.

The man they call Mac breaks down what makes the NBA preseason important and highlights a couple of role auditions he has a close eye on entering this upcoming season. https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac is joined by Nigel Nicholas (Raptors Republic) and Curly (Live By The 3 Podcast) as they discuss the Raptors' hesitancy to make big moves, how crucial this upcoming season will be, media day questions, and more! Enjoy!

The man they call Mac is joined by Curly (host of the Live By The 3 podcast) to discuss what they would prefer to witness between an Olympic Gold medal for Canada's national team and a championship dynasty run for the Raptors, Pascal Siakam to the Hawks trade falling through, the Kevin Porter Jr. situation, NBA resting players rules, and many more! Enjoy! 

The man they call Mac is joined by NBATV Canada's Akil Augustine as they discuss manifesting goals, which Raptor is more likely to solidify a secondary leadership role behind Siakam, predictions for the upcoming season, and many more! Enjoy!

The man they call Mac briefly discusses the Knicks' lawsuit against the Raptors and the skills rookie Point Guard Markquis Nowell possesses that should help him earn a full-time spot in the NBA as he tries to carry the torch for sub 5'9” players that had success in the league over the past decades. 

The man they call Mac briefly discusses the Toronto Raptors 2023-2024 schedule projecting a timeline for change, the value of Pascal Siakam, highlighting how to utilize him alongside Jakob Poeltl, and the most important area of improvement for Christian Koloko. https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac is joined by Curly (host of the Live By The 3 podcast) and Nigel (host of the Forgetful Curator podcast) to discuss what Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby could add to their game this upcoming season, if there's still hope for Malachi Flynn's career with the Raptors, and can a 0.5 offensive system work with this current roster.

The man they call Mac breaks down how Toronto Raptors Guard Gary Trent Jr. could seize the opportunity presented by the lack of proven guard play on the current roster by expanding a key area of his game.

The man they call Mac is joined by Curly and Nigel as they discuss their likes and dislikes of the Raptors offseason, where the Raptors stack up against the rest of the Eastern Conference, a heated Gary Trent Jr. debate, and more! Enjoy!  Follow on Twitter: @ManTheyCallMac

The man they call Mac provides his thoughts on Jakob Poeltl re-signing and breaks down the signings of Dennis Schroder and Jalen McDaniels, and also details what impact Fred VanVleet signing with the Houston Rockets will have for the remaining starters on the Raptors.

The man they call Mac breaks down the reasons why Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick checks all the boxes for what the Raptors are looking for in a player, as they try to revitalize their identity. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac is joined by Curly & Nigel to discuss what new Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic's hire could mean for the direction of the team, the Brad Beal trade rumours, thoughts on some 2023 NBA draft prospects, and more! Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac discusses the potential thought process behind the Toronto Raptors' everlasting coaching search, the Bilal Coulibaly draft hype, and provides a breakdown of the prospects who reportedly had a draft workout with the Toronto Raptors. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac highlights a few NCAA shooters ranked outside the draft lottery that could light up the NBA for years to come in draft prospects Michigan's Jett Howard, Duke's Dariq Whitehead, Houston's Marcus Sasser and Santa Clara's Brandin Podziemski. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac provides another installment of NBA draft-focused content this offseason, breaking down potential Toronto Raptors 2023 NBA draft prospects Pepperdine's Maxwell Lewis, GLeague Ignite's Leonard Miller, and Baylor's Keyonte George. Also, Mac briefly discusses how timely adjustments helped teams win in this year's conference finals. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac is joined by Samson Folk and Tre, co-hosts of the Pull-Up Tre podcast on Raptors Republic to conduct a 2023 NBA Mock Draft. They also discuss a few prospects the Raptors could potentially draft at pick 13, what moves they hope will get done this offseason and many more! Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac is joined by Kenyon (from the Basketball Rewind on YouTube), as they discuss what direction each lottery team could go in the draft, the options the Raptors have at pick 13, what separates Keyonte George and Kobe Bufkin as prospects, and many more! Please be sure to check out the Basketball Rewind: https://www.youtube.com/@BasketballRewind Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac provides his first installment of NBA draft-focused content this offseason, breaking down potential Toronto Raptors 2023 NBA draft prospects Kansas' Gradey Dick, Kentucky's Cason Wallace, Michigan's Kobe Bufkin, and UCONN's Jordan Hawkins. Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac discusses how the parity around the NBA mixed with minor adjustments can quickly bring the Raptors back into contention and the approach the Raptors can take to maximize their starting lineup if they choose to run it back. Follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac provides the characteristics needed to coach the Toronto Raptors to the next level, continues his endorsement for Jerry Stackhouse taking over as head coach, and provides a quick breakdown of all the coaching candidates named in Woj's ESPN article detailing the Toronto Raptors' coaching search. Follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac goes on a rant about Masai's message through the years, how the Raptors could time their retool, team's buy-in and accepting culture, and provides a mini-coaching profile on Clippers assistant coach Jay Larranaga. Follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac breaks down Nick Nurse/Raptors relationship status, previews the strengths of our potential play-in matchups, and ways to maximize some of the Toronto Raptors' abilities. Follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/mantheycallmac

The man they call Mac dives into the rollercoaster feeling the Toronto Raptors season provides on a yearly basis, the anatomy of a basketball lineup, and potential salary cap numbers for next season.