GT#46 RAPTORS @ KINGS on Wed, Jan 21, 2026 @ 10 PM EST on TSN4/1050

[LoveMyRaps]

Knicks, Celtics, Cavs all won.

This now becomes a must win game. Don't lose ground.

[Tha Cynic]

West coast trips used to be a harbinger in a bad sense. Now it’s just old and slow teams in only worried about the OKC game.

Yeah I feel like you used to get:

Jokic Nuggets
Lebron AD Lakers
Kawhi Clippers
Curry Warriors

and then probably the Sabonis/Fox Kings on a B2B or something

Oh, and end it with a "gimme" game vs a horrible Blazers teams that was the biggest damn trap game of all time.

When we weren’t a bad team I felt like the Raptors usually went on a run during the West Coast trips and then took off for the second half of the season. I used to love them as the Raptors always surprised teams by beating them on their own home court. Also the commentating in the west is way better.

[Tripod]

Depends on what we're evaluating. They are definitely better rebounders. All guys who are limited in many ways, obviously. Not guys you want playing 15+ mpg.

As someone who has been advocating for another C all year, this is as clear as I/we can make it.

It's about having options. Mamu has been a fantastic signing. But with Yak out and against bigger lineups, he can be overmatched inside. Barnes too. Like last night vs GSW, Barnes and Mamu have no issues. Vs certain other teams, they're struggle more inside.

And to help keep them healthy, having 1 more big body to bang against opponents bigs would help.

We have so many roster spots tied up into the guard position, removing 1 to add 1 more big just gives better balance and options when injuries occur. EXPECTING Yak to be healthy all season was unrealistic.

CMB hurt...we have Mamu to play small C.
If Mamu and CMB get hurt, Barnes can play small C.
But with Yak's hurt it means we CAN'T play big at C because we have no options. That puts us at a disadvantage of ONLY being able to play small. I want an option. Removing Ochai doesn't impact the SG depth at all with RJ, Walter, Dick, Battle, Martin still around. Extra mins for them is good. Having an extra big around could help us vs certain teams. Better than having 3 guards getting DNP'S/mop up minutes.

But let’s be honest, even if we had this magic big 3rd C, they weren’t playing because they aren’t better than what we got.

Like a bad C instead of Agbai doesn’t help us at all lol. This board just seems to ignore the benefits of going smaller, and only focus on the negatives. If we get a bigger **** 3rd C, there’s other negatives we seem to be ignoring.

A “good” C is fine. A 7 footer just for the sake of it makes no sense.

Sigh....no one wants an unplayable C. We want more balanced roster so when Yak misses games, we don't HAVE to play small.

As Tsh pointed out...we have 9 guards. We can get by with 8...lol. Having a Ochai/Gradey/Walter/Battle, etc...level extra C where yeah, he is likely inconsistent but also has good games to go with bad ones.

Asking for 2 playable big C's out of 18 roster spots shouldn't be a crazy ask yet for you it seems unfathomable. It's just odd.

[NinjaBro]

Think IQ gives us another efficient 20 point or 30 point performance.

Start Shead and have IQ play off ball like last night.

[YogurtProducer]

As someone who has been advocating for another C all year, this is as clear as I/we can make it.

It's about having options. Mamu has been a fantastic signing. But with Yak out and against bigger lineups, he can be overmatched inside. Barnes too. Like last night vs GSW, Barnes and Mamu have no issues. Vs certain other teams, they're struggle more inside.

And to help keep them healthy, having 1 more big body to bang against opponents bigs would help.

We have so many roster spots tied up into the guard position, removing 1 to add 1 more big just gives better balance and options when injuries occur. EXPECTING Yak to be healthy all season was unrealistic.

CMB hurt...we have Mamu to play small C.
If Mamu and CMB get hurt, Barnes can play small C.
But with Yak's hurt it means we CAN'T play big at C because we have no options. That puts us at a disadvantage of ONLY being able to play small. I want an option. Removing Ochai doesn't impact the SG depth at all with RJ, Walter, Dick, Battle, Martin still around. Extra mins for them is good. Having an extra big around could help us vs certain teams. Better than having 3 guards getting DNP'S/mop up minutes.

But let’s be honest, even if we had this magic big 3rd C, they weren’t playing because they aren’t better than what we got.

Like a bad C instead of Agbai doesn’t help us at all lol. This board just seems to ignore the benefits of going smaller, and only focus on the negatives. If we get a bigger **** 3rd C, there’s other negatives we seem to be ignoring.

A “good” C is fine. A 7 footer just for the sake of it makes no sense.

Sigh....no one wants an unplayable C. We want more balanced roster so when Yak misses games, we don't HAVE to play small.

As Tsh pointed out...we have 9 guards. We can get by with 8...lol. Having a Ochai/Gradey/Walter/Battle, etc...level extra C where yeah, he is likely inconsistent but also has good games to go with bad ones.

A Ochai/Gradey/Walter/Battle level center isn't winning us games any more than Mamu and CMB are though, is my point.

It also completely ignores that there are a ton more bench level guards than there is bench level centers. It is just the reality of how few people out there are 6'9"+

Asking for 2 playable big C's out of 18 roster spots shouldn't be a crazy ask yet for you it seems unfathomable. It's just odd.

Look around the league. Most teams dont have two. Most backup C's are flawed in some way and are glorified PFs (like Mamu) or are completely garbage loafers.

[everdiso]

Praise sweet baby jesus NO DICK OR OCHAI IN THE STARTING LINEUP!!!!!!

Mamu and Shead get the start instead, as they should.

[Tripod]

But let’s be honest, even if we had this magic big 3rd C, they weren’t playing because they aren’t better than what we got.

Like a bad C instead of Agbai doesn’t help us at all lol. This board just seems to ignore the benefits of going smaller, and only focus on the negatives. If we get a bigger **** 3rd C, there’s other negatives we seem to be ignoring.

A “good” C is fine. A 7 footer just for the sake of it makes no sense.

Sigh....no one wants an unplayable C. We want more balanced roster so when Yak misses games, we don't HAVE to play small.

As Tsh pointed out...we have 9 guards. We can get by with 8...lol. Having a Ochai/Gradey/Walter/Battle, etc...level extra C where yeah, he is likely inconsistent but also has good games to go with bad ones.

A Ochai/Gradey/Walter/Battle level center isn't winning us games any more than Mamu and CMB are though, is my point.

It also completely ignores that there are a ton more bench level guards than there is bench level centers. It is just the reality of how few people out there are 6'9"+

Asking for 2 playable big C's out of 18 roster spots shouldn't be a crazy ask yet for you it seems unfathomable. It's just odd.

Look around the league. Most teams dont have two. Most backup C's are flawed in some way and are glorified PFs (like Mamu) or are completely garbage loafers.

Ok, you are right. Should even try to have another big C. Just use those minutes on more guards instead...lol.

[johanliebert]

Quickly killed those slow warriors 3 weeks ago without Shead. Not a fan of a midget backcourt.

[Tripod]

LaVine got benched for a bit last game. Watch him go off vs us tonight.

[BCbudraptorfan]

dude wtf its not showing the game on my tv guide this is crazy i only got the pre game show on nba tv

[WiggOuts]

Why is tsn so negligent with their broadcast. I have Rogers and I'm trying to pvr the game but it looks like they made a mistake thinking the game was at 7 and there's nothing on the guide to record...this isnt the first time this happened

[MiamiSPX]

LaVine got benched for a bit last game. Watch him go off vs us tonight.

We know how painful it is having DeRozan on your team. I can only imagine what it feels like having LaVine. What I can't fathom though, is having BOTH lol. I feel bad for Kings fans, they are a good bunch and deserve better.

[Tripod]

dude wtf its not showing the game on my tv guide this is crazy i only got the pre game show on nba tv

Showing on mine on TSN 4 if that helps.

Game that is...not pregame. Pregame only on NBAtv

[WiggOuts]

dude wtf its not showing the game on my tv guide this is crazy i only got the pre game show on nba tv

Showing on mine on TSN 4 if that helps.

Game that is...not pregame. Pregame only on NBAtv

It actually shows on the guide? What provider? I have rogers and its not there

[greekman]

is anyone back ?

[C_Money]

Yeah well Gradey Dick got benched yesterday too and he is ALSO going off.

[MiamiSPX]

Mamu starting

[drew1981]

dude wtf its not showing the game on my tv guide this is crazy i only got the pre game show on nba tv

Me too. What the f is going on

[NinjaBro]

Fak, I got the Mark Jones feed

[tsherkin]

Here we go!