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The Ave Podcast – State of The Raptors Address 2025

The Ave Podcast – State of The Raptors Address ’24

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 254: State of The Raptors Address ’24

Today on The Ave Podcast; we present the 2024 State of the Raptors Address, the 8th annual podcast episode that breaks down the Raptors journey during their current NBA season. We break down the new additions of R.J. Barrett & Immanuel Quickley to the squad; plus IQ’s upcoming contract extension; & our honest thoughts on Scottie Barnes as The Franchise Face. Plus we pour out a little libation for Pascal Siakam & OG Anunoby; is it still “Masai We Trust” or has mistrust materialized; + a lot more.

*Check out all the past #SOTRA episodes from 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 254

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The Ave Podcast – 2023 Raptors Wrap Up, Lakers Destination & The NBA Playoffs

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 229: 2023 Raptors Wrap Up, Lakers Destination & The NBA Playoffs

Today on The Ave Podcast, we wrap up the 2022-23 Toronto Raptors, plain & simple. We discuss all the ebbs & flows of this season which includes the uninspiring Play-In Performance; break down Nick Nurse’s firing & what he meant to the Raptors overall; & what exactly happened to Scottie Barnes. Plus we discuss whether Toronto should retool or rebuild; & we break down our storylines of the NBA Playoffs; Dillon Brooks; if the new Lakers can make an unlikely ride to the NBA Finals; & a lot more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 229

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The Ave Podcast – 2023 State of The Raptors Address

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 219: 2023 State of The Raptors Address

Today on The Ave Podcast, we present the 2023 State of the Raptors Address, the annual podcast episode that breaks down the Raptors current journey during this NBA season. We break down whether the Raps need to trade or keep Fred VanVleet; the future direction of the franchise and who the team should be built around; has Nick Nurse started to lose the locker room; is it still “Masai We Trust” season in the GTA; plus if we believe in Jacob Poetl; how far/close the Raps are from having their fans partying at Nathan Phillips Square again; and literally everything else Raptors. Of course, we end the podcast with our thoughts on Ja Morant. This is the Raptors conversation that you need. Please enjoy.

*Check out all the past #SOTRA episodes from 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 219

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2022 State of The Raptors Address

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 193: 2022 State of The Raptors Address

Today on The Ave Podcast, we present the 2022 State of the Raptors Address, the 6th annual podcast episode that breaks down the surprising Raptors journey during this NBA season. I invite SSA Family Members Julian aka Jules Da Commish & Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we discuss the highs and lows of the Raptors first half of the NBA Season. We break down’s Fred VanVleet’s emergence; the happy & unexpectedly super impressive Scottie Barnes rookie year; if Pascal Siakam is back; and we dissect if the Raps Front Office has done enough for the home stretch of the season. Plus Nurse vs. Casey; some Raptors history deep diving (including which former Raps are dead to us); and everything else from the We The North squad. Buckle up, you’re about to get all the Raps talk you never knew you needed.

*For past SOTR episodes, check out last year’s, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017.

**This episode was originally recorded on March 10, 2022, right before the Raptors started their 3-game winning streak. Of course.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 193

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The Ave Podcast – Young Bulls Comin’ + Scottie Trippen

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 176: Young Bulls Comin’ & Scottie Trippen

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined joined by O’Neil Kamaka (HC of Vaughan Panthers AAU Basketball & Co-Founder of Skills Refinement Group) as we talk about this year’s NBA Rookie class; our favorite and most surprising rookies so far; discuss the Jokic/Morris dustup; plus we share our thoughts on Scottie Pippen’s Scorched Earth Book Tour.

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The Ave Podcast – The Present & Future of AAU

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 165: The Present & Future of AAU

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by O’Neil Kamaka (HC of Vaughan Panthers AAU Basketball & Co-Founder of Skills Refinement Group), & Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we dive deep into the discussion of AAU Basketball. We break down the 2021 summer season and how things have changed Post-Covid; we discuss the ripple effects of HS Seniors/student-athletes missing out of a year of sports; & how it affects programs with recruiting going forward. Plus this podcast was recorded during the NBA Draft, so we have to discuss Toronto’s own Joshua Primo being selected in the lottery; the Raptors selection of Scottie Barnes; discuss of under-the-radar stars of this draft; the Laker’s Westbrook trade; plus a lot more.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 165

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