Buckets & Tea NBA Show

Today Buckets & Tea NBA show is launching on the Raptors Republic. Host Cathryn Naiker each week featuring a special guest will talk a bit about the NBA, then dive into her Raptors homer moment segment and then capping things off with her signature "Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week," don't worry, she explains.

This week's episode is special guest comedian Freddie Rivas. They talk about the PortlandTrailblazers, firing Neil Olshley, and who they should trade. Then they talk about the Chicago Bulls and former Raptors Demar DeRozen exceeding expectations, should he make the all-star team this year? After OKC's embarrassing loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, we rant about Sam Presti and how we dislike their tanking plans. Then in our Raptors homer moment, we talk about Scottie Barns's love for Pascal Siakam, what would Freddie say if he got to meet Pascal at a 905 game? Fred Van Vleet's all-star case, should the fans rally around him this year? Finally, in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse HIghlight of the week, we talk about Russell Peters hanging around the team and Cathryn speculates if they might now be friends.

With Special Guest Matt McCreedy we discuss Kemba Walker, Blake Griffin, and some of our favorite Veteran players now past their prime. Then we talk Christmas day game schedule, who are we most excited to watch. Getting excited about Kay Thompson's return. In our Raptors homer moment reflect on our post-draft thoughts and how wrong we were and bring in some Raptors optimism. In our Nick Nurse highlight of the week we go to the movies! 

With Special Guest Katie Heindl we dive into the LeBron James & Isiah Stewart altercation and ask ourselves if the new officiating has meant an increase in physicality in the NBA. Plus Luke Walton is FINALLY fired from the Kings, are there any other coaches on the hot seat. Then we talk about the Golden State Warriors and early title favourites, who else should be considered and are we in the midst of watching the greatest comeback in sports history? Then in our Raptors Homer moment, we talk about Pascal Siakam and Raptors expectations and our Hot GIrl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week is once again all about the pinky ring. 

With Special Guest Kris Myers we discuss "Fight Night" the classic Markiff Morris and Nikola Jokic fight and have opinions we haven't heard anywhere else! Then we talk about the Robert Sarver allegations in Phoenix and Neil Olsey Allegations in Portland and how this signifies a shift in NBA & sports culture. Then we bean with pride in our Raptors homer moment for Scottie Barnes and the whole team. Finally our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week and there are two juicy highlights that can't be ignored! Enjoy. 

Journalist and Producer/ Co-Host of Sportsnet's "The Raptors Show" Alex Wong joins the podcast to discuss his new book Cover Story: The NBA and Modern Basketball told through its Most Iconic Magazine Covers. We dive into the history of these covers, talk about the state of sports journalism today and what has changed. We dive into our strategies for keeping up with stars like Dennis Rodman, practicing patience with Allen Iverson.. see what I did there? What we would name a WNBA team in Toronto, Raptors legacy talks, and so so so much more. Enjoy this epic 2-hour interview which I'm sure is already an instant classic. 

It's our season 2 premiere of the podcast! This week special guest Yaw Attuah joins the show to discuss all the Ben Simmons drama to date. Who's to blame and what side are we on, if any? (spoiler, everyone is to blame, ha!) Then we talk about the NBA 75 and who our snubs are. I also make some bold predictions about the next 25. We select our sneaky favourite teams to make some noise this season. In our Raptors homer moment, we celebrate how excited we are for this new young squad and of course, the hot girl summer Nick Nurse highlight of the week is back! 

In this jam-packed season finale episode, we talk about Kyle's farewell, what the Miami Heat's chances are next season. Plus Scotties Barnes and how we feel about this controversial draft pick. Plus the new looks Bulls, Lakers and so much more. It's a Raptors fan therapy session and it is sorely needed. 

This Week Special Guest From Superheros' Andrew Ivimey discusses the Bucks as NBA Champs. All the new narratives around Giannis and why he's NBA's most likable Superstar. Plus why does Mark Jackson and JVG need to be replaced our hopes for Kyle Lowry's future and so much more! 

This week with guest Freddie Rivas break down the NBA finals with Phoenix Sun up 2-1 over the Bucks. Plus Masai and Kyle Lowry speculations and so much more. 

On this episode special guest Bo Makri and I go off the rails and into our basketball feelings, it's a must-listen.  

With Special Guest Kris Myers we discuss the Western & Eastern Finals. Plus our thoughts on the latest coaching hires, Raptors with the #4 pick and so much more.

Going through the ALL NBA Play-off Breakdowns of the Semi-finals, Previewing the next round, heart picks vs mind picks. A Nick Nurse sighting and a shout-out to Randy Jackson, it's a yes for us, dog. Plus so much more. 

With special guest Alan Shane Lewis we're recapping the first round of the NBA playoffs, and a preview of the Semi's. Clipper's shade, Utah love, all of our predictions. Should the Lakers fire Vogel? What are the trailblazers gonna go next, referring to coach Terry Stotts as Tater Tots and so much more!

Recapping a thrilling start to the NBA playoffs. Reveling in the Clippers down 0-2 Trae Young Love, Predicting the winner of Lakers / Sun is in the finals  Utah looking strong. Super happy for Memphis. So much more. Plus in our Raptors, homer moment, who are we hoping will take a leap this summer. Some Masai love and our hot girl summer Nick Nurse throwback of the week.  

Special guest Blindspots Ennis Esmer and life long Raptors fan joins the podcast. We discuss Play-in recaps and Playoff preview episode. Huge Kyrie debate. Masai the chosen one and so much more. 

Sports Illustrated's Raptors Reporter Aaron Rose joins the Podcast to discuss Nate Bjorkgren and all this wrong with the Pacers this year, will he re-join the Raptors, or has his reputation taken too big of a hit? Plus Zion out for the season will the Pelican ever get it together? Lakers sliding into the Play-in can the reigning chams bounce back. Raptors officially eliminated from the playoffs what are our concerns and our best 'wins' this season. Plus our quote of the week was in size 12 font.

Special guest, Washington Posts Ben Golliver discusses his new book BubbleBall: Inside The NBA's Fight To Save A Season, we discuss what it was like inside the 3-month bubble, the NBA's political stance, LeBron James, Jimmy Butler and so much more. Plus several deep dives into Nick Nurse, Raptor Statues, the OG Anunobuy Shot, the Kyle Lowry pass, I'm way too harsh on Tako Fall, and an overall great time with the G.O.A.T. host himself. 

With special Guest Freddie Rivas we dive into Knicks vs Nets plus a closer look into the playoff picture and potential play-in matchups. We get philosophical about the conferences, number of games per season, and how the league should handle resting players going forward. Then in our Raptors Homer moment, we talk about Siakam and what our long-term hopes are for the team. Plus Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse highlight of the week is back. 

Today Actor & Comedian Matt McCready joins the show to discuss the NBA injury blues, plus several tangents about the Nets, Does Kevin Durant have 'real' friends?  Who are we rooting for to come out of the west. Why am I indifferent to Kawhi Leonard. Are the Raptors' new pick-ups giving us life? The low bar Toronto has for statues, a real Nick Nurse hot girl summer moment and so much more. 

With special guest comedian Yaw Attuah. We talk about KDs return and should we be believers in the Nets. Plus who we want coming out of the east, who are the front runners in the MVP race so far. As well, we're winding down the Raptors season with some positivity, and did Paul Pierce do that video on purpose? 

With special guest, national sports broadcaster Ashley Docking we get into the Kevin Durant Michael Rappoport saga plus should we discounting Russell Westbrooks historic numbers because he keeps losing? Who in the west are we most excited to make some noise in the playoffs? Plus first thoughts on the Space Jam Trailer. Then our Raptors deep dive, Norm Powells Players Tribune goodbye letter, Gary Trent Jr fitting in right away, Do we think the Raptors can turn things around and as usual our hot girl summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the week is back. 

With Special Guest Mikey Kolberg we break down the saga that was the NBA Trade Deadline. Tour around the NBA and select our best pick-ups, who moved the needle forward towards a championship. LaMarcus Aldridge, to the Nets, Andre Drummond to the Lakers. Plus why haven't New York locals embraced the Nets? Then we deep dive into our Raptor woes. The emotional highs and lows of the week. How we feel about the Raptors and where do we go from here. How concerned are we about the Siakam/Nurse feud? Plus Boucher's Mary Browns Chicken commercial, who is the next Osmows spokesperson and some Terrence Ross love in our Quote of the week. 

With Special Guest Dan Galea we get into what is a very biased Raptors episode as we discuss the trade deadline, running through Tampa with our woes, midseason awards, and more! 

With superstar guest Freddie Rivas we recap All-Star weekend, we rant about the NBA's COVID-19 protocols or lack thereof. Plus giving the love the Utah Jazz deserve, Blake Griffin to the Nets, Feeling optimistic about the Raptors going into the second half of the season. Quote of the Week. 

This week special guest Leonard Chan joins to discuss ALL Star reserve snubs, NBA Top Shot, Jeremy Lin, and racism in the NBA plus Raptors COVID-19 issues, continuing Lowry trade speculation, and our quote of the week. 

With Special Guest Alan Shane Lewis, we discuss NBA Refs being replaced with A.I., THe firing of Ryan Saunders and the Hiring of Chris Finch, Draymond Green on double standards, the gentrification of the Warriors, DeMarcus Cousins, where does he go next? Our All-Star Reserve picks and do we believe in the Raptors?

With Special Guest Kris Myers we discuss the Mavs not playing the national anthem and its role in sports. James Harden "dilutional" over how things ended in Houston. Is Devin Booker cursed now that he's dating a Jenner? Plus Kyle selling his house in Toronto, is this the end? and finally the hot girl summer Nick Nurse highlight of the week comes out of retirement.

This week featuring Alan Shane Lewis and Kris Myers Discussing Giannis supermax & player empowerment. James Harden Saga continues, excitement for Malachi Flynn and more.

Featuring Matthew G Brown we discuss the James Harden saga, Kyrie calling the media pawns, and Masai's biggest mistake to date.

It's our first-ever Holiday special. RuPaul's Drag Race / NBA Mashup. Taking 10 NBA players and matching them with Queens from Ru Paul's Drag Race for the ultimate makeover challenge teammate. With special guest JP Larocque.

Comedian Leonard Chan joins to Podcast to discuss Russell Westbrook asking out of Houston and where he should go next. Plus revisiting Fred Van Vleet's Free Agency and possible sign-trade possibilities. Plus The NBA draft and why host Cathryn thinks NCAA athletes should get paid.

Nick Nurse book review part one featuring special guest Kris Myers. Finally answering the elusive question; why I find him attractive. Plus Kawhi Leonard/Clippers drama and Daryl Morey stepping down.