Matt Shantz
@shantz.bsky.social
Raptors fan, basketball lover, tea drinker, cyclist. Former writer for Hoops Habit & Raptors Republic.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
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Particularly damning when you remember that the Kings said they needed cap space last summer to improve the team and that’s why they picked up Keon’s cheap option instead of making him an RFA. They then used that space to overpay Schroeder.
If SAC is using Ellis to get off the Schroeder deal, at the cost of taking back Hunter, man, that's pretty bad. Even if they get back a couple 2nds, that's rough. If they need forwards that bad, they can do better than letting Hunter play low stakes basketball again.
Sources: The Cavaliers and Kings have discussed a framework that would send De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento for Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder, and Dario Saric.
More on those trade talks, Lakers, Cam Thomas, Bucks, Mavs, Suns and Spurs on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
More on those trade talks, Lakers, Cam Thomas, Bucks, Mavs, Suns and Spurs on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Particularly damning when you remember that the Kings said they needed cap space last summer to improve the team and that’s why they picked up Keon’s cheap option instead of making him an RFA. They then used that space to overpay Schroeder.
Oh, the 76ers were starting to have some good vibes? Pretty sure it'll be smooth sailing fro....oh.
Just In: The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George for 25 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy.
January 31, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Oh, the 76ers were starting to have some good vibes? Pretty sure it'll be smooth sailing fro....oh.
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This Raptors team is kind of what I thought this Magic team was going to be. Happy for Toronto but damn Orlando.
January 31, 2026 at 2:42 AM
This Raptors team is kind of what I thought this Magic team was going to be. Happy for Toronto but damn Orlando.
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Watch this Scottie Barnes sequence—dude is All-NBA, and you’re not convincing me otherwise. Fookin’ animal tonight!
January 31, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Watch this Scottie Barnes sequence—dude is All-NBA, and you’re not convincing me otherwise. Fookin’ animal tonight!
Lot of good stuff (obviously) in here, but a snipper of one of my favourites:
January 30, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Lot of good stuff (obviously) in here, but a snipper of one of my favourites:
I might not know a ton about baseball, but I'm definitely qualified to spell "Atlanta Braves."
The Athletic is hiring an Atlanta Braves writer jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...
January 30, 2026 at 12:08 AM
I might not know a ton about baseball, but I'm definitely qualified to spell "Atlanta Braves."
The Knicks best player completely shifted the tide for them to get a lead. Heck of a performance by OG Anunoby.
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 AM
The Knicks best player completely shifted the tide for them to get a lead. Heck of a performance by OG Anunoby.
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toronto is so fun man i wish my team played defense
January 29, 2026 at 1:25 AM
toronto is so fun man i wish my team played defense
Murray-Boyles blocking the hell out of Towns.
I love him so much.
I love him so much.
January 29, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Murray-Boyles blocking the hell out of Towns.
I love him so much.
I love him so much.
It's only 2 minutes, but the Raptors' defense is making KAT miserable. Big sulks.
January 29, 2026 at 12:50 AM
It's only 2 minutes, but the Raptors' defense is making KAT miserable. Big sulks.
If they care about defense at all in this little tournament, Castle, Harper, Flagg, Murray-Boyles, and Clingan is a nasty line-up.
January 28, 2026 at 8:20 PM
If they care about defense at all in this little tournament, Castle, Harper, Flagg, Murray-Boyles, and Clingan is a nasty line-up.
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Just ask for a trade you big dork.
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home at the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline or in the offseason as several rival teams make aggressive offers to the Milwaukee Bucks for him, and the franchise is starting to listen, league sources tell ESPN.
January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Just ask for a trade you big dork.
I'm pretty proud of the new plow names in Winnipeg. Our city united with a purpose.
January 28, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I'm pretty proud of the new plow names in Winnipeg. Our city united with a purpose.
8-year vets like this don't play in the Rising Stars game.
Jamal Shead on the Rising Stars snub: “I think everybody that made it is having really good years and contributing to their teams. So, I’m not really worried about that. We got 2 guys that deserve to be in it also (CMB and Martin) and I’m really proud of them.”
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
8-year vets like this don't play in the Rising Stars game.
Congrats to the 76ers!!
Ahead of the trade deadline, I built a salary model to find the 11 worst contracts in the NBA. Here's what it said, and how several contracts for good players are going to look very rough down the line:
www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/...
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11 worst contracts in the NBA: My salary model pegs Joel Embiid, Paul George, Zach Lavine among worst deals | Sporting News
Availability, age and on-court production determine what teams are getting their money's worth.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Congrats to the 76ers!!
Fun fact: 100% of Raptors 2025 Draft Picks are going to All-Star Weekend.
January 27, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Fun fact: 100% of Raptors 2025 Draft Picks are going to All-Star Weekend.
Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin to the All-Star Weekend!
Jamal Shead not voted in by assistant coaches because he's clearly an 8-year vet in disguise.
Jamal Shead not voted in by assistant coaches because he's clearly an 8-year vet in disguise.
January 27, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin to the All-Star Weekend!
Jamal Shead not voted in by assistant coaches because he's clearly an 8-year vet in disguise.
Jamal Shead not voted in by assistant coaches because he's clearly an 8-year vet in disguise.
I never want Collin Murray-Boyles or Jamal Shead to play for another team. With them and Scottie Barnes the Raptors could have their identity/character set for the next decade plus.
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I never want Collin Murray-Boyles or Jamal Shead to play for another team. With them and Scottie Barnes the Raptors could have their identity/character set for the next decade plus.
The NBA belt comes home to Toronto!!
The Toronto Raptors have beaten the Oklahoma City Thunder to retain the belt (1 game).
January 26, 2026 at 3:23 AM
The NBA belt comes home to Toronto!!
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Scottie Barnes has signed sealed and delivered on everything the franchise billed him to be so far this season
Full On Super-Bam
All Star
All NBA
Get the man to the playoffs and make a name
Full On Super-Bam
All Star
All NBA
Get the man to the playoffs and make a name
January 26, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Scottie Barnes has signed sealed and delivered on everything the franchise billed him to be so far this season
Full On Super-Bam
All Star
All NBA
Get the man to the playoffs and make a name
Full On Super-Bam
All Star
All NBA
Get the man to the playoffs and make a name
In looking back, the Raptors' preseason odds to make playoffs was around 31-42%, depending on the book.
2025-2026 NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Odds:
DET - 100%
BOS - 99%
NYK - 98%
CLE - 96%
TOR - 94%
MIA - 91%
PHI - 82%
ORL - 63%
ATL - 35%
CHI - 24%
CHO - 9.7%
MIL - 3.1%
BRK - 0.0%
IND - 0.0%
WAS - 0.0%
All Playoff Odds: https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/playoff_prob.html
DET - 100%
BOS - 99%
NYK - 98%
CLE - 96%
TOR - 94%
MIA - 91%
PHI - 82%
ORL - 63%
ATL - 35%
CHI - 24%
CHO - 9.7%
MIL - 3.1%
BRK - 0.0%
IND - 0.0%
WAS - 0.0%
All Playoff Odds: https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/playoff_prob.html
January 25, 2026 at 4:06 PM
In looking back, the Raptors' preseason odds to make playoffs was around 31-42%, depending on the book.
He's going yo be such a nice addition to the Raptors' young core.
Cam Carr closes from hoop to 3p line and blocks jumper in two steps (multiple angles).
Not the best technique, since any NBA player would pump and drive past, physical talent is physical talent.
If you don’t see an NBA athlete (and scorer) with Cam, idk what to tell you.
Not the best technique, since any NBA player would pump and drive past, physical talent is physical talent.
If you don’t see an NBA athlete (and scorer) with Cam, idk what to tell you.
January 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
He's going yo be such a nice addition to the Raptors' young core.
Scottie Barnes is such a good defender that he blocked 17,440 people in under 4 seconds.
On the last possession of the game, Scottie Barnes blocks both Yang and Love and stops the Blazers from scoring 100 points. 17,438 fans go home without a free McDonald's. 😂
#NBA
#NBA
January 24, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Scottie Barnes is such a good defender that he blocked 17,440 people in under 4 seconds.
Is my 4.5yo particularly gifted? Or do I just suck at The Memory Game?
January 24, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Is my 4.5yo particularly gifted? Or do I just suck at The Memory Game?
I love Sacramento Kings fans so much.
January 23, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I love Sacramento Kings fans so much.