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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

It’s time for Immanuel Quickley to become the Raptors’ X-factor

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It’s time for Immanuel Quickley to become the Raptors’ X-factor

The combo guard could be the difference between a lottery finish and a playoff appearance.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

The Jakob Poeltl conundrum

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The Jakob Poeltl conundrum

The Raptors centre isn’t perfect, but he might be worth fitting in this year’s mystery-box lineup.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

Brandon Ingram, ‘a hooper’s hooper’ enters the Raptors lineup

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Brandon Ingram, ‘a hooper’s hooper’ enters the Raptors lineup

Ingram is poised to be the team’s best pure scorer. But how will he fit alongside the existing core?

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

The time to deliver is now for Darko Rajakovic

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The time to deliver is now for Darko Rajakovic

Darko Rajakovic enters his 3rd season with all the pieces for a successful season. The pressure is on to deliver.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

RJ Barrett, the Toronto Raptors difference maker

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RJ Barrett, the Toronto Raptors difference maker

Barrett is poised to be a pivotal part of the Raptors this season

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

This year could be Scottie Barnes’s first ‘real’ NBA season:

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This year could be Scottie Barnes’s first ‘real’ NBA season

The Toronto Raptors forward will define team success in 2024-25 with humility and self-belief in equal measure.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

Season previews are in full swing over on Raptors HQ. Here is a thread of the plethora of reading material you have this week as the Raptors start their preseason schedule:

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 2d

Not often do I get to unplug but I made a commitment this past weekend: no scrolling, no replying to messages (unless they were from my mom lol), no work. Not even checking scores.

Gonna pay for it today when I attempt to catch up but… worth it 🥹🫶🏻

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 7d

Yeah that’s the common result. Super dangerous!

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Frankie de la Cretaz @thefrankiedlc.news · 7d

This was also my first thought. Rhabdo happens when muscles are under such systemic duress that the body can’t handle to the point the muscle fibers die and infiltrate the bloodstream. It can be fatal. Combined with the number of other injuries in Indiana this season, it raises a lot of questions.

Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 7d

Kelsey Mitchell confirms she developed Rhabdomylosis.

The level of over-exertion/dehydration you need to get to in order to develop this is extreme. Getting to that point while under the supervision of a professional sports team staff is pretty blatant malpractice on the team’s part.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 7d

I’m not a health professional, just a neurotic half-marathon runner who went down a huge rabbit hole of research to make sure I didn’t get it. Tik toks from runners scared me. It’s super serious.

It can be fatal if not treated soon enough.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 7d

Kelsey Mitchell confirms she developed Rhabdomylosis.

The level of over-exertion/dehydration you need to get to in order to develop this is extreme. Getting to that point while under the supervision of a professional sports team staff is pretty blatant malpractice on the team’s part.

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Sean Woodley @woodleysean.bsky.social · 7d

New @lockedonraptors.bsky.social where @chelsealeite.bsky.social joins me to try and rank the Raptors bench guys from most to least likely to play heavy rotation minutes.

🏀Gradey the clear 6th man?
🏀Where does Ochai fit in?
🏀Internal competition: it's really good to have!

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The Toronto Raptors bench will feature HEAVY competition -- who has the INSIDE TRACK on minutes?

YouTube video by Locked On Raptors

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 8d

-Engelbert told Collier players should be “on their knees” thanking her for the media rights deal “she got them”

-Collier said the WNBA has “the worst leadership in the world”

-called the WNBA out for consistent lack of accountability

-said Engelbert told her “only
Losers complain about refs”

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 8d

Napheesa Collier started her exit interview with a 2-page statement calling out WNBA leadership. A few of her statements:

-Cathy Engelbert told her this year that Caitlin Clark should be grateful she had the WNBA bc that’s where her sponsors come from

Cont:

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Myles @mylesehrlich.bsky.social · 8d

Episode 65 of Pull Up is one of our best. Natasha Cloud joined us for a conversation that had relationships as a through line: with Liberty fans, with media, and with our communities. Her compassion vibrates and, in this clip, Tash opens up about her why. Links below. 🔗👇

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 8d

New for Bleacher Report this morning, there is growing concern about officiating in the WNBA:

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The 2025 WNBA Playoffs Are Exposing a Growing Officiating Crisis

One of the biggest differences between the WNBA and NBA is the level of physicality on the women's side. Those in the W play through a lot more contact than their male counterparts, which has led to f...

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 12d

Here is a breakdown of some of the themes of what Bobby was speaking on today:

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Toronto Raptors GM reveals how team will operate in first post-Masai season

Bobby Webster officially takes the helm of the Toronto Raptors as team expects to perform better this year.

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 12d

Second question from me today!

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 12d

First Raptors media of the season was today, Bobby Webster (who will not be at media day)

Below are two videos of questions I asked Bobby:

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 13d

@faignews.bsky.social things look great here

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 13d

🎥 So far, the WNBA Playoffs have been unpredictable.

Full Episode:
🍎 bit.ly/4h0YaeB
📺 youtu.be/9RfW7OEgynM

Clip from The @herhoopstats.com Podcast
Hosts: @chelsealeite.bsky.social and @acoach4thecoach.bsky.social

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Her Hoop Stats @herhoopstats.com · 13d

What are the X-Factors for each team as we move forward in the @wnba.com Playoffs? @marchmadnesswbb.bsky.social begins official practice, and much more with @chelsealeite.bsky.social and @acoach4thecoach.bsky.social.

🍎 bit.ly/4h0YaeB
📺 youtu.be/9RfW7OEgynM

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 13d

Me listening to House Tour by Sabrina Carpenter on repeat this week

a man in a suit and tie is reaching up to a box that is hanging from the ceiling on global hd

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is reaching up to a box that is hanging from the ceiling on global hd

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Chelsea Leite @chelsealeite.bsky.social · 13d

The women who work in Toronto sports are genuinely the best. It’s such a special sisterhood to be a part of. Some of us got together for dinner tonight and I’m always reminded that this city is filled with the greatest people.

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