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Matt Shantz

@shantz.bsky.social

Raptors fan, basketball lover, tea drinker, cyclist. Former writer for Hoops Habit & Raptors Republic. I apologize in advance for my puns.

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Latest posts by shantz.bsky.social on Bluesky

Celebrity All-Star Game, but teams are comprised entirely of mascots.

You're welcome. I just saved All-Star Weekend.

14.02.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Forever a Raptor.

13.02.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Hell of a pass from Mitch Marner. Wow.

12.02.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In my heart I know that NHLers shouldn’t be allowed to compete in the Olympics, but in my little lizard brain I love it

12.02.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Silver for Kingsbury. 4 medals over 4 Olympics.

12.02.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

MikaΓ«l Kingsbury. UNREAL!

12.02.2026 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A Ja'Kobe breakout game would be very welcome.

12.02.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ja'Kobe drains a 3, follows it by battling Cade, and then closes the possession with a contested rebound.

12.02.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not a good first quarter for the Raptors, but they only need two things to get right back in this:

1. Defense
2. Offense

12.02.2026 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When a 6'8" forward that can't shoot becomes available:

11.02.2026 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

WHAT ABOUT DAVE TESH?!???

11.02.2026 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Finished book 4 of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Cracking open book 5 (The Butcher's Masquerade) this morning.

Fun reads if you are looking for something weird to dive into.

11.02.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm offended. Isaiah Stewart should have been rewarded for his actions in this instance.

11.02.2026 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to Ingram!!

Raptors will have their fingerprints all over All Star Weekend.

10.02.2026 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

going to punch miles bridges should come with a cash prize though

10.02.2026 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty sure these speed skaters have more muscle in their quads than I do in my entire body. It's truly amazing.

09.02.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Slopestyle is so fun. Congrats to Megan Oldham for bringing home the bronze!!

09.02.2026 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A warm evening at the Goldeyes is a great time. Glad you've enjoyed yourself.

08.02.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm located in Winnipeg, so unfortunately, that wouldn't be an option. But as I'm located in Winnipeg, there would be a lot of other options. πŸ˜„

Thanks for the suggestion, though!!

08.02.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Banton still got love for his bus route. You love to see it!

08.02.2026 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are introducing my 4.5yo to some Olympic sports, and they are very revealing of his personality.

Sports he hates so far: Downhill Skiing, and Big Air.

Sports he LOVES: Curling, and Cross-Country Skiing.

08.02.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Jokic is about yo do some mean things to the Bulls' 12 point guards.

08.02.2026 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Deletes "Raptors trade" search.

Adds "Raptors draft" search.

07.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

30 more minutes in my day and then I'm off from work until February 17th. I can taste it. The freedom.

06.02.2026 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have seen absolutely no news on him since he was waived.

06.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hollinger wonders if he might, but no rumblings. But he's someone I can't quit.

06.02.2026 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I wouldn't look at any potential vet buyouts. My preference would be interesting young guy (ex. if Leonard Miller or Josh Minot shake lose) or converting Alijah Martin.

06.02.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hate to see you setting yourself up for disappointment like this. Holding onto ghosts.

06.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What do the Raptors do once the Chris Paul buyout clears a roster spot? Do they play on the buyout market? Leave it empty? Or give a standard deal to Alijah Martin?

06.02.2026 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Daryl Morey is either lying through his teeth at today's post-deadline presser, and/or he is just very bad at his job.

Made a move to duck the tax.
But wanted to use those picks to add to current team.
Nothing came through, as he didn't plan ahead.
AND they were willing to go into the tax???

06.02.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

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