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Making the case: Scottie Barnes as Defensive Player of the Year - Raptors Republic DPOY him.

How legitimate is Scottie Barnes case to win DPOY?

Turns out… very.

Went through all the numbers + looked at the other candidates 👇🏼

www.raptorsrepublic.com/2026/01/27/m...

The Only NBA Team Better Without Their "Superstar"... YouTube video by The Athletic NBA Daily

We were always planning to release this @justesbaraheni.bsky.social video today. Chose the topic a couple weeks ago when it appeared Trae's days in ATL might be numbered by the trade deadline. Then, Es and our crew did all the work.

Then, we got lucky

Anyway, enjoy

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Will Giannis stay in Milwaukee?

The Athletic’s NBA podcast talks about Renee Good up top and before going to break tells listeners that we’re all in this together and we’re all we’ve got. Very nice to hear.

Immanuel Quickley GAME WINNER vs Hornets | RJ Barrett's HOT Fourth Quarter | Full Film Analysis YouTube video by Raptors Republic

BANG. BANG. BANG.

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How the Lakers Win With Only One (unstoppable) Play YouTube video by The Athletic NBA Daily

The Lakers score more efficiently in the pick-and-roll than any team in the NBA.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have made them impossible to guard.

My latest video for @theathletic.com:

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This game has been awesome. Enjoy it folks. It's playoff hoops.

Brandon Ingram
Scottie Barnes
Jakob Poeltl
Ochai Agbaji
Jamal Shead

^ Starters

Santa is here to respect the Cup

How did the Clippers get here? | Morning Shoot Around YouTube video by The Athletic NBA Daily

Going live with @andrewschlecht.bsky.social @zenakeita.bsky.social @justesbaraheni.bsky.social to talk about all the mess.

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I was told LeBron James couldn't pass

Jakob Poeltl Leads Raptors to BIG Victory Over Indiana Pacers YouTube video by Raptors Republic

The Raptors have more success with their transitional lineups than their starters.

Why? It’s a matter of spacing.

Recap + going in detail 👇🏼 youtu.be/poqU2HqFwuE?...

Scottie Barnes DOMINATES As Raptors Crush Cavs YouTube video by Raptors Republic

Scottie Barnes puts up another masterclass in the Raptors win over the Cavs.

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Play. Jamison. Battle.

Attacks the closeout... relocates... splashes a three.

Oh man I am ashamed of myself

If you had Ryan Rollins vs Ajay Mitchell for the Most Improved race this season — go buy a lottery ticket

Kind of a funny and ludicrous stat:

Victor Wembanyama currently has more total blocks to start the season than 10 teams in the NBA.

Can the Raptors defense ever deliver on it’s promise? - Raptors Republic The Raptors have not lived up to their promise of being an elite defensive team. Do they have to change their ways or proceed on the path they've laid out for themselves?

“At some point, we have to ask ourselves what we’re willing to give up on defense?” - Brandon Ingram

On the Raptors abysmal defensive start, the Green Knight, and delivering a promise:

www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/10/30/c...

The Raptors give up 139 points to the Rockets. Second time they've given up 139 in 5 games.

Their defense is allowing 127.8 points per game.

Atrocious defense.

The Rockets have 11 offensive rebounds, the Raptors have 13 TOTAL rebounds.

The only reason they're in this game is because they're shooting 12/21 from three.

Rockets put up 70 points at halftime. The Raptors have give up an average of 63 points at half to start the year.

Brandon Ingram is 7/7 from the field for 18 points -- just absolutely cooking on offense

This is what the Rockets do.

8 offensive rebounds leading to 10 second chance points.

They bludgeon you on the glass. Makes it harder to run in transition also.

Collin Murray-Boyles will make his first career start tonight vs the massive Rockets.

No Poeltl (back tightness)

Starters:

Immanuel Quickley
RJ Barrett
Brandon Ingram
Scottie Barnes
CMB

James Harden is absolutely frying the Warriors right now.

20 points at halftime, including this

Tyrese Maxey's 150 points through 4 games are the most to start a season by a Sixers player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1966.

5 Takeaways From Week 1 Of The NBA Season After a week of NBA action, Es Baraheni has five takeaways, including Paolo Banchero's struggles and Victor Wembanyama's dominance.

5 observations from week 1 of the NBA season…

Wrote about Paolo, Wemby, Giannis, Kyshawn George and the Blazers 👇🏼

www.sportscasting.com/news/5-takea...

Jakob Poeltl is DOUBTFUL for Wednesday’s Raptors game with lower back tightness.

He missed a few pre-season games with lower back soreness + left Spurs game early for that reason and hasn’t looked himself.

Collin Murray-Boyles BRILLIANT In Raptors Loss To Wembanyama's Spurs YouTube video by Raptors Republic

Broke down Collin Murray-Boyles highlights at 3am last night because I am a sick, sick man.

On an impressive rookie performance and why he’s important to everything 👇🏼

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