Baltch
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I love people, working, reading, working out and watching the Toronto Raptors! I try to lovingly mock most things, with myself being the first target.
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What's Grange's band of choice to throw to? Maybe the Hip with 'Courage', maybe Rush 'Tom Sawyer'...
Raps-Bulls as men's league trap game: Bulls rolling with like eight guys playing fast & free. May not know names but know they can get up all the shots. Raptors coming off bad loss and on B2B, maybe a little post deadline let down. Could be on their back foot. That's my best Bill Simmons analysis
February 6, 2026 at 2:22 AM
What's Grange's band of choice to throw to? Maybe the Hip with 'Courage', maybe Rush 'Tom Sawyer'...
So #Raptors BlueSky, I've been a bit absent of late, but what's all the hubbub on this trade for Trayce Jackson Davis? Is he a promising back up center?
I still don't want RJ traded, but I'll always listen to ideas on why it makes sense.
I still don't want RJ traded, but I'll always listen to ideas on why it makes sense.
February 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
So #Raptors BlueSky, I've been a bit absent of late, but what's all the hubbub on this trade for Trayce Jackson Davis? Is he a promising back up center?
I still don't want RJ traded, but I'll always listen to ideas on why it makes sense.
I still don't want RJ traded, but I'll always listen to ideas on why it makes sense.
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The road to 61-21 continues ...
Updated Toronto Raptors record:
Raptors' record in 2024-25: 30-52
Toronto now has as many victories as it did all of last season.
31 games to go.
Updated Toronto Raptors record:
Raptors' record in 2024-25: 30-52
Toronto now has as many victories as it did all of last season.
31 games to go.
February 2, 2026 at 1:33 AM
The road to 61-21 continues ...
Updated Toronto Raptors record:
Raptors' record in 2024-25: 30-52
Toronto now has as many victories as it did all of last season.
31 games to go.
Updated Toronto Raptors record:
Raptors' record in 2024-25: 30-52
Toronto now has as many victories as it did all of last season.
31 games to go.
Hope Scottie's okay!
Scottie Barnes to the locker room here with the left foot issue
February 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Hope Scottie's okay!
I remember going to Toronto in early 93 to see Phantom of the Opera and went to the ROM to see the Egyptian display. I had a poster of the lady musician, Nefer Mut, that Clare is referencing, with the great line 'In her day she was bigger than Madonna'.
Another birthday means another trip to the @romtoronto.bsky.social to say a hello to my lady musician friend and a big ol' fuck you to Thutmose III. You know what you did, you jerk
January 31, 2026 at 3:42 AM
I remember going to Toronto in early 93 to see Phantom of the Opera and went to the ROM to see the Egyptian display. I had a poster of the lady musician, Nefer Mut, that Clare is referencing, with the great line 'In her day she was bigger than Madonna'.
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Another birthday means another trip to the @romtoronto.bsky.social to say a hello to my lady musician friend and a big ol' fuck you to Thutmose III. You know what you did, you jerk
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Another birthday means another trip to the @romtoronto.bsky.social to say a hello to my lady musician friend and a big ol' fuck you to Thutmose III. You know what you did, you jerk
This small l liberal, red Tory, says your money and action is what counts.
Cancel your Amazon account.
Delete Instagram and other Meta Properties.
Encourage your friends politely to do it as well.
Kick these bastards where it really hurts.
Fuck them since they want to and have fucked you.
Cancel your Amazon account.
Delete Instagram and other Meta Properties.
Encourage your friends politely to do it as well.
Kick these bastards where it really hurts.
Fuck them since they want to and have fucked you.
Thanks for all your messages and emails about an economic boycott. Now it’s time to head to resistandunsubscribe.com to learn more about @profgalloway.com's plan.
January 31, 2026 at 2:34 AM
This small l liberal, red Tory, says your money and action is what counts.
Cancel your Amazon account.
Delete Instagram and other Meta Properties.
Encourage your friends politely to do it as well.
Kick these bastards where it really hurts.
Fuck them since they want to and have fucked you.
Cancel your Amazon account.
Delete Instagram and other Meta Properties.
Encourage your friends politely to do it as well.
Kick these bastards where it really hurts.
Fuck them since they want to and have fucked you.
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Sometimes CMB treats the rim on offense as if CMB is defending it
January 31, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Sometimes CMB treats the rim on offense as if CMB is defending it
Don't care about the result, our center is a rookie, we shouldn't be winning this game, the fact that we've led this much is awesome! #Raptors
January 29, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Don't care about the result, our center is a rookie, we shouldn't be winning this game, the fact that we've led this much is awesome! #Raptors
Dammit Josh Hart, why you gotta put your smelly ass fingers on the ball so much creating turnovers against my Raptors! 😭
January 29, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Dammit Josh Hart, why you gotta put your smelly ass fingers on the ball so much creating turnovers against my Raptors! 😭
I don't think we should be rushed to make any trades, we've got a good core. If Bobby could get us Cardwell without giving up much though that would be awesome! #Raptors
Dylan Cardwell with another 10-rebound game.
4 PTS | 10 REB | 2 BLK | 18 MIN
This is the fourth time in six games that the rookie has collected 10+ rebounds.
4 PTS | 10 REB | 2 BLK | 18 MIN
This is the fourth time in six games that the rookie has collected 10+ rebounds.
January 28, 2026 at 3:22 AM
I don't think we should be rushed to make any trades, we've got a good core. If Bobby could get us Cardwell without giving up much though that would be awesome! #Raptors
He's precious and if he needs a kidney I've got a spare! (I really hope he doesn't)
Jamal Shead is not concerned about being left off the Rising Stars roster. Instead, he expressed his support for his teammates that made it 🙌
(h/t: x/JLew1050)
(h/t: x/JLew1050)
January 27, 2026 at 11:12 PM
He's precious and if he needs a kidney I've got a spare! (I really hope he doesn't)
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Jamal Shead is not concerned about being left off the Rising Stars roster. Instead, he expressed his support for his teammates that made it 🙌
(h/t: x/JLew1050)
(h/t: x/JLew1050)
January 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Jamal Shead is not concerned about being left off the Rising Stars roster. Instead, he expressed his support for his teammates that made it 🙌
(h/t: x/JLew1050)
(h/t: x/JLew1050)
Way to go to CMB for being picked for the NBA rising stars, and for Alijah Martin for being selected as a G League rising star!
Don't worry about Shead, he's taking it in stride but he's the best! (And he knows he's a strong rotation player already!) #Raptors
youtu.be/5jPzWs-vTYc?...
Don't worry about Shead, he's taking it in stride but he's the best! (And he knows he's a strong rotation player already!) #Raptors
youtu.be/5jPzWs-vTYc?...
"I'm not really worried about that" Jamal Shead on being snubbed for Rising Stars Game
YouTube video by Hello and Welcome
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January 27, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Way to go to CMB for being picked for the NBA rising stars, and for Alijah Martin for being selected as a G League rising star!
Don't worry about Shead, he's taking it in stride but he's the best! (And he knows he's a strong rotation player already!) #Raptors
youtu.be/5jPzWs-vTYc?...
Don't worry about Shead, he's taking it in stride but he's the best! (And he knows he's a strong rotation player already!) #Raptors
youtu.be/5jPzWs-vTYc?...
So what's all your takeaways from that big victory over the league's best team? How is the BlueSky community feeling about this team close to trade deadline?
Please reply, quote post to get the conversation started!
Please reply, quote post to get the conversation started!
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 AM
So what's all your takeaways from that big victory over the league's best team? How is the BlueSky community feeling about this team close to trade deadline?
Please reply, quote post to get the conversation started!
Please reply, quote post to get the conversation started!
Great game Raptors! Feel bad for the nonsense that OKC will have to deal with tomorrow from media who don't realise the Raptors with 4 of their normal starters playing are above average and a really good team.
January 26, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Great game Raptors! Feel bad for the nonsense that OKC will have to deal with tomorrow from media who don't realise the Raptors with 4 of their normal starters playing are above average and a really good team.
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Announcement: Noor Zainab and I will be co-hosting a weekly show called "North of the Arc" where we talk Raptors basketball and the NBA as a whole with guests.
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North Of The Arc
A Toronto Raptors focused show with a mix of NBA banter hosted by Noor Zainab along with co-host Chris Walder and various Raptors plus NBA-centric guests. The show features basketball insights and deb...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Announcement: Noor Zainab and I will be co-hosting a weekly show called "North of the Arc" where we talk Raptors basketball and the NBA as a whole with guests.
Episode 1 is out. Subscribe. Like. Leave a comment. Help the show out. We appreciate you.
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#Snowblower
If anyone on this site has or has tried the new Benchmark 30" track snowblower from Home Hardware, please let me know your thoughts on it. I have a sloped driveway which can fit about 9 cars, so I need tracks and something that can go. I have a 3x 30" tracked Cub Cadet currently.
If anyone on this site has or has tried the new Benchmark 30" track snowblower from Home Hardware, please let me know your thoughts on it. I have a sloped driveway which can fit about 9 cars, so I need tracks and something that can go. I have a 3x 30" tracked Cub Cadet currently.
January 26, 2026 at 2:22 AM
#Snowblower
If anyone on this site has or has tried the new Benchmark 30" track snowblower from Home Hardware, please let me know your thoughts on it. I have a sloped driveway which can fit about 9 cars, so I need tracks and something that can go. I have a 3x 30" tracked Cub Cadet currently.
If anyone on this site has or has tried the new Benchmark 30" track snowblower from Home Hardware, please let me know your thoughts on it. I have a sloped driveway which can fit about 9 cars, so I need tracks and something that can go. I have a 3x 30" tracked Cub Cadet currently.
@jodystevens.bsky.social JODY, what's your thoughts on trading RJ?
January 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM
@jodystevens.bsky.social JODY, what's your thoughts on trading RJ?
Case in point, you want to open up space, you need a bull dog who's a threat at the perimeter, in the post and any open lanes. RJ is a major catalyst for this team and not easy to replicate. He can't be traded, and should be part of the next 3 to 4 years building wise. #Raptors
Has taken Barrett some time to get loose in each of his 2 games back, but even in shorter shifts and (presumably) at less than 100%, his knack for attacking the rim adds another dynamic to the Raptors O. They really missed it. 11 points in 13 minutes. All but 1 of his shots have come at the rim.
January 26, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Case in point, you want to open up space, you need a bull dog who's a threat at the perimeter, in the post and any open lanes. RJ is a major catalyst for this team and not easy to replicate. He can't be traded, and should be part of the next 3 to 4 years building wise. #Raptors
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Why? IQ's value couldn't be lower, but his contract will age better. The recent stretch without RJ has shown how well IQ responds to playing next to Shead.
I'm not as desperate to rid the cap sheet of IQ's contract. Including RJ should reduce the outgoing draft equity
I am a YES on this
I'm not as desperate to rid the cap sheet of IQ's contract. Including RJ should reduce the outgoing draft equity
I am a YES on this
January 26, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Why? IQ's value couldn't be lower, but his contract will age better. The recent stretch without RJ has shown how well IQ responds to playing next to Shead.
I'm not as desperate to rid the cap sheet of IQ's contract. Including RJ should reduce the outgoing draft equity
I am a YES on this
I'm not as desperate to rid the cap sheet of IQ's contract. Including RJ should reduce the outgoing draft equity
I am a YES on this
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Taken together, I really like this move for the Raptors.
I would try to make the deal around Jakob+IQ. However, SAC might insist on RJ. Ultimately, I think I can live with that, and I say that as a HUGE RJ supporter.
I would try to make the deal around Jakob+IQ. However, SAC might insist on RJ. Ultimately, I think I can live with that, and I say that as a HUGE RJ supporter.
January 26, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Taken together, I really like this move for the Raptors.
I would try to make the deal around Jakob+IQ. However, SAC might insist on RJ. Ultimately, I think I can live with that, and I say that as a HUGE RJ supporter.
I would try to make the deal around Jakob+IQ. However, SAC might insist on RJ. Ultimately, I think I can live with that, and I say that as a HUGE RJ supporter.
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Lastly, while this represents trading Jakob at his lowest value, I am not optimistic that his value is going to change anytime soon. SAC can afford to rest him until next year, and if healthy, they could recoup real value in future trade.
January 26, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Lastly, while this represents trading Jakob at his lowest value, I am not optimistic that his value is going to change anytime soon. SAC can afford to rest him until next year, and if healthy, they could recoup real value in future trade.