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Every Toronto Raptors conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NBA podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Raptors, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Raptors talk

The shows spent the week hyping Toronto's potential with Kawhi Leonard back in the fold. Talk centered on the Raptors' elite defense anchored by Scottie Barnes, their surprising power rankings placement, and predictions from multiple hosts that they'll make the Eastern Conference Finals. A lot of focus also went to role players like Collin Murray-Boyles and the team's opening blowout win, plus Kyle Lowry's retirement ceremony getting praise as a classy franchise moment.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

10 clips · 32 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard, Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl.

How it works

Only the Raptors talk. Every morning.

1We listen to the NBA's biggest podcasts
The Athletic NBA DailyThe Hoop CollectiveDunc'd OnThe Ringer NBA ShowThe Zach Lowe ShowBill Simmons PodcastThe Ryen Russillo ShowMind the GamePardon My TakeThe Old Man and the ThreeThe Pat McAfee ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Raptors conversations
CelticsPistons stun Celtics in season opener
RaptorsKyle Lowry's retirement ceremony in Toronto
RaptorsKawhi Leonard's rusty Toronto return
RaptorsRaptors open season with 43-point win as Kawhi returns

Everything that isn't Raptors talk gets cut. Sorry, Celtics.

3We create one Raptors playlist for you every morning
Your Raptors Feed
Sunday, October 25
32 min
this week
  • Kyle Lowry's retirement ceremony in TorontoThe Hoop Collective · 1 min
  • Kawhi Leonard's rusty Toronto returnThe Athletic NBA Daily · 1 min
  • Raptors open season with 43-point win as Kawhi returnsDunc'd On · 3 min
  • Raptors ceiling and early power rankingsThe Athletic NBA Daily · 4 min
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12 NBA shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Raptors most this week: The Athletic NBA Daily (3), The Hoop Collective (2), Dunc'd On (2).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Raptors conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Hoop Collective, The Zach Lowe Show, The Ryen Russillo Show, Dunc'd On, Mind the Game, Pardon My Take, The Old Man and the Three, The Athletic NBA Daily, The Pat McAfee Show, The Ringer NBA Show, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Raptors conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Raptors podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Raptors this week: The Athletic NBA Daily (3), The Hoop Collective (2), Dunc'd On (2). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Raptors parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Raptors today?

Lately: Kyle Lowry's retirement ceremony in Toronto, Kawhi Leonard's rusty Toronto return, Raptors open season with 43-point win as Kawhi returns. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Toronto Raptors app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Toronto Raptors or the NBA. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and credits the show, with a link to the full episode when we have one. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NFL and college football included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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