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Raptors mailbag: The key to success for Canadian basketball and Bruno Caboclo's impressive Olympics

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: The key to success for Canadian basketball and Bruno Caboclo’s impressive Olympics

In this week's mailbag, Doug Smith answers questions about Olympic basketball, FIBA referees, two Brunos, and more.

Aug 11, 2024
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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Thoughts on RJ Barrett’s impressive play, the Paris Olympics and the Blue Jays

Aug 10, 2024
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Raptors mailbag: Christian Koloko's NBA future and best memories from covering the Olympics

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Christian Koloko’s NBA future and best memories from covering the Olympics

Jul 28, 2024
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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: On the art of the three-pointer, Gary Trent’s time here and Julius Randle

Jul 21, 2024
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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Why Toronto sat on the sidelines in NBA free agency, and who’s the backup centre?

Jul 14, 2024
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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Where will Gary Trent sign? Will Zach Edey regret his Olympics decision?

Jul 7, 2024
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Raptors mailbag: My list of top five Canadian players of all time

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: My list of top five Canadian players of all time

Jun 30, 2024
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More Basketball News

Lynx beat the Mystics

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Lynx beat the Mystics

5 hrs ago
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Napheesa Collier returns from the Olympic break to help the Lynx beat the Mystics, 79-68

6 hrs ago
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Raptors schedule reveal: highlights (SGA!), lowlights (Sag for Flagg!) and a little mystery

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Raptors schedule reveal: highlights (SGA!), lowlights (Sag for Flagg!) and a little mystery

11 hrs ago
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Basketball

Raptors open 2024-25 NBA season at home to Cleveland Cavaliers

13 hrs ago
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Indianapolis to host 2025 WNBA All-Star Game with Fever leading league’s surge in popularity

17 hrs ago
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Canada jumps two spots to No. 5 in FIBA men’s basketball rankings

18 hrs ago
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Raptors mailbag: Canada mainstay Cory Joseph wasn't invited to Paris Olympics training camp. Is that a mistake?

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Raptors mailbag: Canada mainstay Cory Joseph wasn’t invited to Paris Olympics training camp. Is that a mistake?

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Raptors mailbag: Will Toronto trade up in NBA draft for Zach Edey?

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Will Toronto trade up in NBA draft for Zach Edey?

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Raptors mailbag: NBA Finals insights, the Caitlin Clark commentary and Toronto trade activity

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Should Toronto bring back Jonas Valanciunas?

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Raptors mailbag: Should Toronto trade Jakob Poeltl? Are Zach Edey or Bronny James NBA draft targets?

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Should Toronto trade Jakob Poeltl? Are Zach Edey or Bronny James NBA draft targets?

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Raptors mailbag: Masai Ujiri's status, the NBA playoffs and what's up with the Blue Jays?

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Raptors mailbag: Masai Ujiri’s status, the NBA playoffs and what’s up with the Blue Jays?

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