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Raptors control own playoff destiny after forcing Heat into team meeting

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:18:09 GMT

Will and Alex check in on the Raptors as they fight to hold onto a top-6 spot. They also discuss the Chicago Bulls cleaning house and Doc Rivers hinting at retirement.

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram carry Raptors to huge win over Miami

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:28:38 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-96 win over the Miami Heat. He discusses the strong performances of Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram as the two best players in the game, and the overall level of focus from the entire team as the Raptors crushed the Heat in the first of a double-header.

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Can Raptors save their season + Worst teammate of the year award + Jays Corner

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:40:42 GMT

Will and Alex head into the final week of the NBA regular season asking if the Raptors can finish top 6 and avoid the play-in. They then award the reverse Twyman-Stokes worst teammates in the NBA, least valuable players and take a visit to Jays corner.

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React Pod: The Raptors simply aren't good enough for the playoffs

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:43:15 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-101 loss against the Boston Celtics. He explains that the Raptors simply aren't playoff level, and details exactly why from their top players to the coaching and management.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Neemias Queta

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React Pod: Raptors smack Grizzlies to keep pace in playoff race

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:11:32 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 128-96 win over the tanking Memphis Grizzlies. He praises RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles for being locked in for this game and then takes listener questions.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: GG Jackson

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March Banter Pod: Toronto East End guide, The Will Lou Quiz, and Chaotic Listener Questions

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:03:24 GMT

It's everyone's favourite time of the month, the banter pod! Will and Alex answer your questions, invite friend of the show Evy Kwong to list things to do in the Toronto East end, take incredibly chaotic questions from the chat & the Will Lou quiz.

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React Pod: Raptors choke must-win game to Precious and DeRozan

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:04:09 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 123-115 loss to the Sacramento Kings. He breaks down a simply unacceptable performance by the Raptors, critiques Scottie Barnes for his lacklustre game, and takes a slew of dreary listener questions about this disaster of a game.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Precious Achiuwa really had 29 18 lmao

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Keith Pelley praises Bobby and Darko, Masai joins Tempo, Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:42:54 GMT

Will and Alex check in middle of the week to talk about the Raptors getting spanked by the Pistons, Masai Ujiri joining the Toronto Tempo as a principal owner, Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year + more!

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React Pod: Raptors no match for Pistons' physicality

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:15:47 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 129-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He covers the lack of synergy between Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Brandon Ingram in this game, then praises the bench for having the will to make a comeback.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili, AJ Lawson

Gerald Henderson award: Daniss Jenkins

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Point Scottie will clinch Top-6 for Raptors + Blue Jays start perfect

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:39:28 GMT

Will and Alex kick off the week the morning after the Raptors blow out the Magic and get closer to securing their top 6 NBA playoff spot. They then discuss which Raptors franchise record would be hardest to break and then make a stop in Blue Jays corner.

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SLANDER Pod: Raptors slapped the Magic by 52 lmao

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:15:04 GMT

Will Lou is joined by the slander expert Asad Alvi to slander the Orlando Magic after the Toronto Raptors' 52-point win lmao. They go in on Paolo Banchero and the general incompetence by the Magic as a whole.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Tristan da Silva

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes shines at point as Raptors collect chill win over Pelicans

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:41:06 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 119-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He shows love to Scottie Barnes running point and then takes a quick spin around Jays Corner as the Toronto Blue Jays open up with a 3-2 win in the bottom of the ninth.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Derik Queen

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NBA Banter: What are Raptors playing for? Will and Alex fight over 65-game rule

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:12:13 GMT

Will and Alex come with another NBA Banter! The Raptors close their road trip with a tough loss to the LA Clippers, happy birthday 40th Kyle Lowry, Alex shares his thoughts on the eastern and western conference, Adam Silver defends the 65-game rule, and the return of Blue Jays corner!

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React Pod: Raptors get clapped by Clippers + revisiting vintage 2013-14 wins

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:20:14 GMT

Will Lou goes live early to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 119-94 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He finally comes to the acceptance that the Raptors simply don't have the level of talent to truly elevate in a playoff setting, before settling in to watch some vintage Raptors moments.

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Are you confident in the Raptors’ future?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:40:08 GMT

Will Lou talks with Joe Wolfond and Vivek Jacob of Raptors in 7 about the state of the Raptors and whether they feel encouraged about the future of the team. They discuss recent results in their western conference road trip, and look at if this team has another step they can take moving forward.

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React Pod: Markelle Fultz debuts, CMB returns, Ja'Kobe Walter cooks in Raptors win

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:11:14 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 142-127 win over the Utah Jazz. He also reacts to the debut of Markelle Fultz and the return of Collin Murray-Boyles.

Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Bez Mbeng

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React Pod: Suns run Raptors out of the gym in nasty blowout

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:41:28 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 120-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The game was so bad that we started the recap live during the fourth quarter. He critiques Jamal Shead and Brandon Ingram's poor games and then finishes it with watching old Raptors videos from 20 years ago.

Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Rasheer Fleming

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React Pod: Raptors make too many errors in 4th and lose in Denver

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:00:14 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He praises the effort from Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl, then laments the errors made by the team and coaching staff in the fourth quarter that cost them the game.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Tim Hardaway Jr.

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Toronto Tempo have 6 weeks to launch, and are you buying Raptors turnaround?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:57:22 GMT

Will Lou talks to Chelsea Leite of SB Nation about the insane 6 weeks ahead for the Toronto Tempo after the WNBA reached a new CBA to preserve the 2026 season. Then, he talks to Joseph Casciaro of theScore about the Toronto Raptors’ turnaround and how they fit into the East playoff picture, before finishing with a trip through the top spots in Scarborough.

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React Pod: Raptors crush Bulls from start to end, Mamu says Pelicans woke them up

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:51:31 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 139-109 win over the Chicago Bulls. He praises the team for a total team effort, then relays the message from Sandro Mamukelashvili that the embarrassing loss to the Pelicans woke up the team.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: MLSE president Keith Pelley

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Raptors lock in for playoff chase + Scottie head-tapped by random kid at Fan Day

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:37:51 GMT

Will and Alex answer your Raptors questions and recap Fan Day this past Monday. Kid slaps Scottie Barnes in the head and issues apology. All that and more!

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Raptors bounce back with two signature wins! NBA expansion is finally coming

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:33:22 GMT

Will and Alex kick off the week recapping two much needed wins from the Raptors. They then look at the schedule ahead and ask who has the best Kawhi laugh.

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React Pod: Raptors respond with their best win of the year over Pistons

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:48:50 GMT

Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 119-108 win over the Detroit Pistons. He celebrates the massive performance from Jakob Poeltl and how the team overcame their three biggest weakesses.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram

Gerald Henderson award: Tobias Harris

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram leads the offense, Scottie Barnes wins it with defense

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:26:50 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 122-115 win over the Phoenix Suns. He shows love to Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and the entire team for how they pulled out a comeback win at a crucial part of the season.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Green

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NBA Banter: Raptors vibes hit new lows, Shai breaks Wilt's record, early 2000s Markham spots

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:56:40 GMT

Will and Alex wrap the week with another NBA Banter. What are the most disrespectful plays in NBA history after Dejounte Murray punks Jamal Shead? Also, Bam Adebayo pushes back on the slander, SGA breaks Wilt's record and Dwight Howard retires. Finally, a tour of Markham!

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React Pod: Raptors are giving up on the season, and now they're in the play-in

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:38:50 GMT

Will Lou takes everyone's complaints after a bottom-three loss of the season. This one was terrible from start to finish. Jamal Shead, someone should have come to your defense.

Three stars: C-Mac ($400 donation), Kerem, Immanuel Quickley

Gerald Henderson award: Danielle Michaud

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Raptors cannot beat good teams, Bam Adebayo goes for 83 and the 10 worst contracts in the league

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:36:23 GMT

Will and Alex take a look at yet another loss for the Raptors against an above .500 team. They then talk about the most unlikely 83-point game from Bam Adebayo and list the top 10 worst contracts in the league.

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React Pod: Raptors losing control on the season, and Bam passes Kobe???

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:16:07 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 113-99 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Amen Thompson

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Will the Raptors stay in Top-6 and The Annual Media Game Recap

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:46:35 GMT

Will and Alex kick off the week discussing yesterday's win and what the playoff picture looks like. Then, they recap their dub at the annual Raptors media game.

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React Pod: RJ Barrett leads the way as Raptors smack Mavericks

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:47:19 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 122-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks. He breaks down the Raptors' return to their identity as a pressure defense and ball-movement team, and he praises RJ Barrett for his strong play.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson: Daniel Gafford

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NBA Banter: Can Hornets win the East, Jayson Tatum returns, and Raptors media game

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:03:00 GMT

Will and Alex close out the week with an NBA Banter. Are the Charlotte Hornets championship contenders? How will Jayson Tatum's return affect the Celtics? Are these Joe Mazzulla quotes? And the guys have the annual Raptors media game this weekend!

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React Pod: Raptors straight-up can't beat any good teams

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:03:23 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 115-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He discusses how the Raptors have become so predictable and boring, and then takes a wide variety of questions from a very agitated fanbase.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Ayo Dosumnu

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Are the Raptors destined for a first-round exit? And what is holding them back?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:38:33 GMT

The Toronto Raptors lost to the New York Knicks for the 12th time in a row. Is their ceiling a first-round exit? Will and Alex discuss.

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React Pod: Raptors fight back but get owned by Knicks yet again

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:36:46 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 111-95 loss to the New York Knicks. He shows love to Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett's strong scoring games, and then details how the team struggles every time in crunch time.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley

Gerald Henderson award: Josh Hart

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Raptors to-do list before playoffs and who would you protect in expansion draft?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:40:43 GMT

Will and Alex run through the remaining regular season schedule to assess Toronto’s chances at remaining in the top six, and discuss how Darko might handle the playoff rotation in round one. Later, they answer a few more mailbag questions related to a potential expansion draft, what a Raptors 3-on-3 team would look like, and more.

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React Pod: Darko yells at Raptors during halftime to reverse slow start vs. Wizards

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:14:40 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-125 win over the Washington Wizards. He gives props to Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl for their strong performances, and commends Darko Rajakovic for his fiery halftime speech to wake up the team after a slow start.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, Brandon Ingram

Gerald Henderson award: Will Riley

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The February Banter Pod: All-Star Weekend stories, and live H&W lore trivia

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:49:01 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their favorite moments from All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, including behind-the-scenes stories from the Klutch Party, and Will meeting Draymond Green in person. Later, they open up the mailbag and answer questions about all-time Asian household items, building the ideal podcaster, their whitest quality, and more. Finally, Alex shares his toonie thoughts of the month on bagels, horses, and other things before we debut the first Hello & Welcome lore quiz live on air with our listeners.

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What’s keeping the Raptors from becoming contenders?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:02:37 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the Raptors' late game struggles and what it will take to get them to the next level. Also, they are joined by Amar Wala, a long-time Raptors season ticket holder, but more importantly, the director and producer of “Shook,” a Canadian drama film that is now available for streaming on Crave.

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React Pod: Raptors choke AGAIN as Darko and Barrett make costly errors

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:33:02 GMT

Will Lou crashes out over the Toronto Raptors' 110-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He goes into the mistakes made by Darko Rajakovic and RJ Barrett in crunch time, and then gives Jakob Poeltl credit for his strong play off the back injury.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley

Gerald Henderson award: Dylan Harper

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React Pod: Raptors stage comeback but can't close the deal in sloppy loss to OKC

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:24:50 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 116-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He discusses the Raptors' incredible 27-2 comeback, and also why the team was undone by early and late errors in concentration.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Cason Wallace

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3 Raptors trending at the right time, and making sense of Team Canada's loss

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:38:59 GMT

Will and Alex are back! They talk what's trending upward for the Raptors and discuss some Olympics, Pat Riley and Kawhi.

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React Pod: Raptors use total team effort without Scottie in smackdown over Bucks

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:44:23 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 122-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He shows love to Immanuel Quickley's excellent outing, the promising signs from Jakob Poeltl, and Brandon Ingram handling the pressure well on both ends as the go-to guy with Scottie Barnes missing in action.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Ryan Rollins

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NBA Banter: The KD Files, CP3’s retirement, new anti-tanking rules

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:16:54 GMT

Alex is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to discuss the KD Files, Chris Paul’s final days with the Clippers, who the face of the league will be in five years, whether there are any useful anti-tanking rules, the worst pro sports franchises in North America, and an appreciation for traffic lights.

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram goes All-Star mode to save Raptors from another collapse

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:50:07 GMT

APOLOGIES FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES - We're aware that the production quality of this episode is far below our standard. We promise it's a one-time thing as Will was in a different location outside of the studio. Please bear with us this time.

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 110-101 win over the Chicago Bulls. He details the heroics by Brandon Ingram to secure the win, and the questionable health of Jakob Poeltl.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Tre Jones

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NBA Vibe Check: Can Raptors win a playoff series? Is this Harden’s year?

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:22:08 GMT

Alex Wong and Joe Wolfond go around the league for a full 30-team vibe check. They discuss Toronto’s chances in the first round, debate whether the Pistons can make the Finals, and ask if James Harden or Joel Embiid can finally flip their playoff narratives. Plus: Did the Bucks miss their window by not moving Giannis at the deadline? How might the NBA punish Kawhi and the Clippers? And which rebuilding team is poised to make the biggest leap next season?

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React Pod: Kawhi Leonard goes 2019 mode but Scottie Barnes' team wins riveting All-Star Game

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:25:18 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2026 All-Star Sunday Night. They react to a mesmeric performance by Kawhi Leonard in the round robin games, recap Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram's moments, and reflects on what worked and what didn't with the NBA's latest All-Star tweak.

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React Pod: Kawhi Leonard's weird answer on 2019 plus a pretty fun All-Star Saturday

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:17:02 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from All-Star Saturday Night 2026 to recap a decently entertaining All-Star Saturday and then react to Kawhi Leonard's strangely off-putting comments about the 2019 championship Toronto Raptors team.

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Raptors legend Chris Paul officially retires, behind the scenes at Rising Stars and Celeb Game

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:13:43 GMT

Will and Alex come live from Intuit Dome after the first night of NBA All-Star Weekend. They discuss how Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin performed at the Rising Stars Game, and the issues behind how the players are covered. They are then joined by Lindsay Dunn who was at the Celebrity Classic with Brandon Ingram and Glorilla. They also react to the news of Toronto Raptors legend Chris Paul retiring. Finally, they look ahead to All-Star Saturday and Sunday.

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React Pod: Raptors get bullied off their home court by Pistons

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:14:23 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 113-95 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He details the Raptors' lack of ability to handle physicality, and why the Pistons were so impressive in how they approach games.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Gillette (for sending us to this game)

Gerald Henderson award: Paul Reed

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5 biggest Raptors questions for the rest of the season

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:29:53 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the biggest questions surrounding the Raptors for the final 28 games of the regular season as they focus on: Jakob Poeltl’s health, the team’s record against top teams in the league, crunchtime offence concerns, and more. Later, they look at this year’s All-Star Saturday participants and review the Super Bowl.

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React Pod: Raptors sweeps Pacers behind Scottie Barnes' dominance and TJD's great debut

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:54:11 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 122-104 win over the Indiana Pacers game. He breaks down the takeover performance by Scottie Barnes in the third quarter, the adjustment to start Ja'Kobe Walter in the second half, and the energetic debut of Trayce Jackson-Davis in his Raptors debut.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter, Trayce Jackson-Davis

Gerald Henderson award: Jarace Walker

#nba #raptors #pacers

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram drops 33 on Bulls + Takeaways from Bobby Webster's deadline

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:38:48 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 123-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. Then he shares takeaways from general manager Bobby Webster's press conference following the 2026 NBA trade deadline.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Guerschon Yabusele

#nba #raptors #tradedeadline

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Reaction: Raptors add center depth but nothing more in anti-climactic trade deadline

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:35:47 GMT

Will and Alex come to you live to hang out as we wind down to the 3pm ET NBA trade deadline. We react to the Ivica Zubac trade on an otherwise quiet trade deadline day. They discuss why the Raptors had such a quiet trade deadline and debate if Bobby Webster has done a good job in his first year as lead decision maker.

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React Pod: Raptors choke AGAIN in meltdown to Timberwolves

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:25:15 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 128-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He details why the Raptors keep choking away leads, and then takes listener questions about the trade deadline.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Bones Hyland

#nba #raptors #timberwolves

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BREAKING: Raptors land Chris Paul (for now) after dumping Ochai Agbaji

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:44:36 GMT

We sort of got Chris Paul!

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Raptors still want Sabonis + Raptors SLAM shoot behind the scenes + Harden trade react

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:10:03 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong check in with the latest transactions and reports during NBA trade deadline week. They live react to the James Harden trade, walk through the other deals from the day, then pivot to the Raptors topics around Domantas Sabonis and Jakob Poeltl's health.

Then, Alex takes you behind-the-scenes on writing the SLAM cover story on Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and gives a shocking revelation about the Raptors' locker room.

Timestaps:

- James Harden live trade reaction (1:10)

- Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah (15:40)

- Minnesota emerges as Giannis destination (28:10)

- Raptors still pursuing Domantas Sabonis (42:00)

- Behind the scenes on Raptors' SLAM shoot (1:08:00)

- Raptors locker room smells like fish???? (1:36:00)

- Immanuel Quickley does a super nice thing for a random kid (1:39:30)

#nbatrade #raptors #torontoraptors

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What will the Toronto Raptors do at the trade deadline?

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:11:31 GMT

Will Lou is joined by TSN's Josh Lewenberg to discuss what the Toronto Raptors will do ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. They discuss the Raptors' links to Domantas Sabonis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and other minor center targets.

#nba #raptors #tradedeadline

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React Pod: Raptors overcome Jazz despite many mistakes, and Scottie Barnes named All-Star

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:14:47 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 107-100 win over the Utah Jazz. He breaks down the unorthodox tactics by the Jazz who played a one-man zone with Jusuf Nurkic in the paint, and the full-court trapping. He then discusses Scottie Barnes making the All-Star game along with former Raptors Norman Powell and Pascal Siakam, and Brandon Ingram not making the cut.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Isaiah Collier

#nba #raptors #jazz

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React Pod: Raptors fold every time to physical teams and it's going to kill them

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:33:09 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 130-120 loss to the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the mistakes from the disastrous fourth quarter in which the Raptors got outscored 44-21 and wonders why there was such a lack of organization and leadership from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram when the game was sliding away.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Wendell Carter Jr.

#nba #magic #raptors

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The January Banter Pod: Sopranos character draft + All-NBA Free Thinker Team

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:19:18 GMT

Will, Alex and Jerome are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to answer mailbag questions about the most overrated sports moments, favorite podcast guests, most influential hoopers and more. Later, they draft their top-10 Sopranos characters (2:30:30) before answering e-mails (3:10:00) about Evan Mobley, Bill Simmons, how to use NBA lingo to skip work, and more.

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React Pod: Raptors fold AGAIN in unacceptable loss to Knicks

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:18:48 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks. He holds the team accountable for their lack of response to New York's physicality, and then is joined by Alex Wong for more Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges

#nba #raptors #knicks

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Get to know the real Gradey Dick both on and off the court

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

We’re joined by Gradey Dick and Gillette's barber partner Joshua Diamante for a special Hello and Welcome episode in collaboration with Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Gradey talks goal-setting in the NBA, his friendship with Josh, breaking down Gen Z concepts for Will and Alex, and his evolving personal style. Later, he reviews his most iconic off-court fits and revisits his viral TikTok moments.

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#raptors #torontoraptors #gradeydick #gillette

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Can Scottie Barnes win DPOY + Was Dillon Brooks right about DeMar?

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:13:07 GMT

Will and Alex come to you on this snow filled Monday to talk some Raptors new and old. Fresh from his clutch block on Chet Holmgren, we ask can Scottie Barnes win DPOY? We then chat about Dillon Brooks' comments on DeMar DeRozan.

#raptors #torontoraptors #scottiebarnes #demarderozan

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley come up clutch to beat OKC

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:20:21 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 103-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder matchup. He details the clutch plays by Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes an extra amount of fan questions after their biggest win of the year.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Lu Dort

#nba #raptors #okc

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React Pod: Raptors use total team effort to collect another great road win

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:54:23 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He details how impressive it was to see the entire team contribute towards yet another difficult road win, and how Sandro Mamukelashvili was key in winning his matchup against Donovan Clingan.

Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday

#nba #raptors #blazers

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Why are the Raptors so willing to ship RJ? Domantas Sabonis trade interest + NBA scapegoats

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:16:40 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the pros and cons of trading for Domantas Sabonis before diving into the NBA All-Scapegoat Team, LeBron’s drama with Lakers ownership and Alex’s one-on-one tournament idea for All-Star Saturday. Finally, Will takes a 2016 quiz to see how much he remembers about NBA award winners and the Raptors summer league squad from a decade ago.

Shout out Virage Sonore studios for hosting Alex while he is in Montreal (https://viragesonore.com/)

#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #nbaallstar #lebronjames

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React Pod: Raptors finally solve zone defense to beat hopeless Kings

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:51:54 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings. He discusses how the Raptors finally responded against zone coverage in the second half, and praises the maturity of the group in closing out a scrappy opponent.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram

Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook

#nba #raptors #kings

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Let’s have a fair discussion about Immanuel Quickley and Bobby Webster

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:46:17 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond for a two-part discussion. First, they try to have a fair and objective conversation about Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley, who has become a lightning rod for criticism this season. Then, they discuss Michael Grange’s report at Sportsnet over the future of Raptors general manager Bobby Webster.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Immanuel Quickley delivers 40-ball in dominant win over Warriors

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:53:50 GMT

Will Lou goes live late-night to break down the Toronto Raptors' 145-127 win over the Golden State Warriors. Immanuel Quickley explodes for one of the most efficient games in NBA history, Scottie Barnes flirts with a triple-double and the Raptors nail 21 threes.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Jonathan Kuminga

#nba #raptors #warriors

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Why are the Raptors LAST in threes and what's the future of Jamal Shead and CMB?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:50:33 GMT

Will and Alex break down the start of the Raptors’ West Coast road trip, how Collin Murray-Boyles could make it into the starting lineup, and assess Jamal Shead’s long-term upside. Will puts Alex to the test with a franchise-by-franchise quiz on all-time three-point leaders. Later, the two debate the possibility of a Giannis trade, react to Kawhi showing up at a Scarborough basketball camp, reflect on the 20th anniversary of No Dunks, and discuss Alex’s side quest to land a spot on the upcoming season of Traitors Canada.

#raptors #torontoraptors #giannis #kawhi

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React Pod: Raptors have to address their lack of shooting and size

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:16:11 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers matchup. He vents about the complete lack of shooting and size on the Raptors roster and takes listener questions on how to upgrade the roster.

Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram

Gerald Henderson award: Deandre Ayton

#nba #raptors #lakers

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React Pod: Raptors lose in OT despite brilliant Jamal Shead performance

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 04:38:01 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-117 OT loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He laments Darko Rajakovic's decision to guard James Harden 1-on-1 in crunch time, and then praises Jamal Shead's great two-way game.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Kris Dunn

#nba #raptors #clippers

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NBA Banter: Do the Raptors still want AD? Luka vs Dennis, Spurs vs Thunder + more

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:53:43 GMT

Will and Alex debate whether the Raptors should have any interest in trading for Anthony Davis (and Domantas Sabonis and Zion Williamson??) before diving into a pair of heated rivalries: Luka Dončić vs. Dennis Schröder and the Spurs vs. the Thunder. They wrap up with Alex once again trying (and failing) to sell Will on the Clippers, a discussion on the worst NBA players ever by plus-minus, and destination wedding etiquette.

#raptors #torontoraptors #anthonydavis #lukadoncic #spurs #thunder #clippers

#nba

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React Pod: Raptors dominate Pacers again as Gradey Dick finally breaks out

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:49:07 GMT

Will Lou goes live to react to the Toronto Raptors' 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the excellent start led by Scottie Barnes, lauds the clutch shot making by Brandon Ingram, then shows love to Gradey Dick for his long-awaited breakout game.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Quentin Jackson

#nba #raptors #pacers

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Is Kyle Lowry the most unlikely “greatest player of all time for a franchise” in NBA history?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:26:48 GMT

Will and Alex recap Kyle Lowry’s weekend in Toronto, debate who are must-invites to his eventual jersey retirement ceremony, and then ask the question: is Kyle the most unlikely greatest player of all-time for an NBA team?

#raptors #torontoraptors #kylelowry

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React Pod: Sixers get revenge but Raptors fans get Kyle Lowry cameo

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:17:38 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 115-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. There's not a lot to say except for Kyle Lowry's last moments on the court in Toronto.

Three stars: AJ Lawson, Collin Murray-Boyles, KYLE LOWRY!

Gerald Henderson award: Nick Nurse

#nba #raptors #sixers

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Hello & Welcome Film Club reviews 'Marty Supreme'

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

As promised, Alex and Will come to you with their first of movie review episodes with Hello & Welcome. They are kicking things off with their review of 'Marty Supreme'.

#martysupreme #letterboxd

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React Pod: SCOTTIE BARNES WINS EPIC OT BATTLE WITH A GENIUS PLAY

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:36:59 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 116-115 OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers matchup. He raves about Scottie Barnes' clutch and smart plays to win the game, the gritty performances of rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, and Darko Rajakovic's clutch decision making.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Oubre

#nba #raptors #sixers

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React Pod: Raptors reserves put up a good fight, but RJ Barrett sprains ankle

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:45:55 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-117 loss against the Boston Celtics. They have fought very well without Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram but could not contain the Celtics.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jamal Shead, Alijah Martin

Payton Pritchard award: Payton Pritchard

#nba #raptors #celtics

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1-on-1 w/ Raptors' Alijah Martin: "I won't be satisfied until I look back on multiple championships"

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Alijah Martin joins us again to talk about league leading success with the Raptors 905, how he's developed his game for the NBA, head coach Drew Jones and the Raptors' team culture and team photos.

#raptors #torontoraptors #gleague

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React Pod: IMMANUEL QUICKLEY DAGGER 3 FOR THE WIN IN A CRAZY FRUSTRATING GAME

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:09:03 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the dreaded Toronto Raptors' 97-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He gives full credit to Immanuel Quickley for the game-winning three, and to RJ Barrett for his stubborn fourth-quarter buckets.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: PJ Hall

#nba #raptors

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Which East tier do the Raptors belong in? + Scottie rising in All-Star votes

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:54:59 GMT

Will and Alex come to you on a Wednesday to ask which east tier do the Raptors belong in? Are they better than a play-in team? They also look at the next round of NBA All-Star voting returns and react to the Raptors waiving Mo Bamba.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles flirts with triple-double as Raptors sweep Hawks

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:36:15 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the rematch between the Toronto Raptors' 118-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He praises most of the team starting with Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and several key bench players.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Onyeka Ogkongwu

#nba #raptors #hawks

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Does it make sense for Raptors to make a big trade? + 25 Raptors 'Sliding Doors' moments

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:42:51 GMT

We are 30 days from the NBA trade deadline and Will and Alex ask if the Raptors should make a big move. Also, they go through 25 sliding door moments from the past 25 years for the Toronto Raptors. Thanks, Bill.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbatrade

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React Pod: Raptors torch Hawks as Ingram-RJ-Scottie combine for 78 points

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:26:15 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He breaks down the impressive scoring from Brandon Ingram, the importance of RJ Barrett, and the fourth quarter push that set up the win.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Keaton Wallace

#nba #raptors #torontoraptors

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NBA Banter: Why aren't Raptors fans voting for All-Star, does anyone want Trae Young?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:13:10 GMT

Will and Alex break down the early NBA All-Star voting returns, debating whether LeBron still deserves an honorary spot, before diving into potential trade destinations for Trae Young. Later, Alex quizzes Will on his corporate slang fluency, they react to Joe Mazzulla admitting he wants a pet wolf, and wrap things up by sharing their most rewatchable movies.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaallstar #traeyoung

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram's miracle 3 ruled out as Raptors blow it against Nuggets

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:31:54 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on New Year's Eve. He details the Raptors' issues in crunch time, the struggles of the bench unit against zone coverages, and wishes everyone a happy 2026.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Peyton Watson

#nba #raptors #nuggets

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React Pod: Raptors pull 21-point comeback over Magic with another elite defensive effort

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:03:10 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 107-106 comeback win over the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the brave decisions by Darko Rajakovic to keep his best defenders in the game, and the incredible defensive effort by the second unit to fuel the comeback.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Anthony Black

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December Banter Pod: New Year's Resolutions + What are we leaving in 2025?

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:05:23 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome open up the listener's mailbag and answer questions about who is the best at giving gifts, whether Will has upgraded his wardrobe, current favorite snacks, what they love and hate about the holidays, and more. Later, Alex shares his $5 thoughts on the most interesting people in the world, food items with the greatest diminishing return per bite, and more. Finally, it’s the year-end in/out list featuring social climbers, egg nog, and pickleball.

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React Pod: Raptors EPIC OT comeback over Warriors in win of the year

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:48:48 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' thrilling 141-127 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors matchup on a Sunday afternoon from Scotiabank Arena. He gushes over the dominant performance from Scottie Barnes, and details how the Toronto Raptors pulled off a 43-17 stretch in the fourth quarter and overtime to snatch the victory.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram

Gerald Henderson award: Draymond Green

#nba #raptors #warriors #stephcurry

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React Pod: Raptors play zero defense and get cooked in Washington

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:53:55 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 138-117 loss to the Washington Wizards. He details the complete lack of defensive intensity and discusses the issues with the Raptors' team building framework in addition to taking questions from the live chat.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: The entire Washington Wizards roster

#nba #raptors #wizards

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What are realistic expectations for the Toronto Raptors?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:24:17 GMT

Will and Alex discuss what the realistic expectations are for the Raptors this season and whether they’ve met them so far, and also if Immanuel Quickley is miscast as a starting point guard and the case for more Jamison Battle minutes. Later, they preview the Christmas Day schedule and chat about the struggling Cavs, the Spurs-Thunder rivalry, and Minnesota as a dark horse team in the West.

#nba #raptors

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React Pod: Scottie, CMB, and Mamu feast as Raptors bounce back in Miami

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:33:33 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 112-91 win over the Miami Heat. He highlights the strong play by Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili and what the Raptors should do with their rotating cast of inconsistent shooting guards.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Jaime Jaquez Jr.

#nba #raptors #heat

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React Pod: Raptors offense hits new low in blowout loss to Brooklyn

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:42:41 GMT

Will Lou discusses the Toronto Raptors' 96-81 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He talks about why the Raptors have struggled so much on offense, and takes some listener questions.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Egor Demin

#raptors #nba #nets

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React Pod: Raptors play so SOFT in loss to shorthanded Celtics

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:56:32 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 112-96 loss to the Boston Celtics. He calls out the team for not having the mentality to win physical matchups before giving Sandro Mamukelashvili and Brandon Ingram their dues for their strong performances.

Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Hugo Gonzalez

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NBA Banter: FVV obsesses about 2019, KD's weird habits, nobody comes to CP3's party

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:24:46 GMT

Will and Alex come back for another NBA banter. They discuss Fred and KD's episode of Unguarded, nobody going to Chris Paul's Halloween, which LA Clippers "legends" would make the HOF, some Alex free thinking & more!

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React Pod: Raptors win ugly in Milwaukee thanks to strong clutch finish

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:37 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 111-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He breaks down the early-game mistakes that kept the game tight, the strong showings from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and the strong finish from the two-point guard lineup.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Myles Turner

#nba #raptors #torontoraptors

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Raptors "highly likely" to make a trade + Victor Wembanyama is cool + Toronto Tempo jerseys

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:53:01 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the latest rumours from Jake Fischer that the Toronto Raptors are "likely" to make a trade. Also, they recap the NBA Cup finals, talk about how Victor Wembanyama is cool now and new Toronto Tempo jerseys!

#raptors #torontoraptors #victorwembanyama #torontotempo #wnba

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Reaction: Raptors snap losing streak with clutch win over Heat

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:34:00 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-96 win over the Miami Heat. He talks about the heroic efforts made by Jamal Shead and Scottie Barnes in crunch time, the hot shooting of Brandon Ingram, and why the Raptors need to rethink their late-game offense.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Davion Mitchell

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Fred VanVleet gets real on how it ended in Toronto, behind the scenes in 2019, and Houston's rise

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:24:54 GMT

Fred VanVleet joins the podcast to discuss his potential return this season, stepping into the role of NBPA president, why he left Toronto for Houston, what went wrong in his final year with the Raptors, his favorite memories from the championship run, whether he holds any resentment toward Kawhi Leonard for leaving, and more.

Check out Fred's new show Unguarded: https://www.youtube.com/@FVVTV815

#raptors #torontoraptors #houstonrockets #fredvanvleet

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NBA Banter: Scottie does ballet, John Cena retires, Ant plays ping pong + Marty Supreme review

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:32:06 GMT

After a few false starts, Will and Alex chat about Anthony Edwards’ ping-pong skills, debate which sport is most disrespected by the general public, and give a spoiler-free review of Marty Supreme. They break down how they’d spend $500K in Las Vegas, make their predictions for John Cena’s final match, and run through GQ’s “44 Things To Do With Your Boys.” Plus, intern Kerem makes his on-air debut. This one goes off the rails in an incredible way.

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Lessons from losing NBA Cup Quarterfinals + Should we trade for AD?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:09:15 GMT

Will and Alex recap the good, bad and ugly of the Toronto Raptors' loss in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Also, they discuss trading for Anthony Davis.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Raptors identity crisis exposed by Knicks in NBA Cup quarterfinals

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:50:21 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the quarterfinals matchup of the NBA Cup between the Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks. The final was 117-101 and Toronto is eliminated. He breaks down the identity crisis at the heart of the team -- are the Raptors trying to win, or are they trying to develop -- and highlights some of the positives in the win.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Josh Hart

#raptors #nba #knicks

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Why are the Raptors slumping + Raps-Knicks NBA Cup preview

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:06:19 GMT

Will and Alex break down what’s gone wrong with the slumping Raptors from the missing defensive urgency to whether a tough schedule and mounting fatigue are fair excuses. They dive into the ongoing search for reliable shooting-guard production and more. Later, they preview tomorrow’s NBA Cup matchup against the Knicks, discuss the rise of Pat Spencer, and share their thoughts on the World Cup landing in Liberty Village.

#raptors #torontraptors

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React Pod: Raptors come back only to be buried by the same mistakes

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:12:43 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-113 loss to the Boston Celtics. He describes what worked in their 30-8 comeback push in the second half, what didn't work to begin with in the first half, and the mistakes of putting struggling players back in to close the game.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Jordan Walsh

#raptors #nba #celtics

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React Pod: Raptors embarrass themselves in blowout loss to Hornets

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:11:27 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 111-86 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He goes through the entire roster tonight and details how they struggled.

Three stars from the 905 game this morning: Alijah Martin, AJ Lawson, Tyreke Key

Gerald Henderson award: Tidjane Salaun

#raptors #nba

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NBA Banter: Where will Giannis go? New details on CP3's exit, and which retirement tour is next?

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:10:44 GMT

Will and Alex share their day-after thoughts on Lakers–Raptors before running through hypothetical Giannis trade proposals. They revisit the CP3–Clippers saga, look ahead to which stars might get the next big NBA retirement tours, break down their Spotify Wrapped results, and debate whether the Irish exit is actually socially acceptable.

#giannis #laclippers #nba

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React Pod: Raptors snap LeBron's streak, but lose at the buzzer in classic battle

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:27:23 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 123-120 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in what was an instant classic at Scotiabank Arena. He breaks down the mistakes made in crunch time, the masterful performance by Austin Reaves, and Scottie Barnes' effort to snap LeBron James' 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: LeBron James lmao

#raptors #torontoraptors #lakers

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Raptors Mailbag: How should Darko balance Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram?

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:54:58 GMT

Vivek Jacob to join us to answer your Raptors questions! Raptors bounce back from their weekend losses and Scottie Barnes is an Eastern Conference Defensive. Lots to talk about.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Raptors bounce back with clutch win thanks to incredible game by Scottie Barnes

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:30:57 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He praises Scottie Barnes for his outstanding effort, the crunch time execution by the team, and is then joined by Alex Wong for his experience attending the game and assorted banter topics.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Toumani Camara

#raptors #torontoraptors

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How do Raptors bounce back after winless weekend + NBA Cup quarterfinals preview

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:01:02 GMT

Will and Alex dissect Toronto’s back-to-back weekend losses, from the offence stalling without RJ to the lack of bench contributions. Later, they look ahead to the NBA Cup quarterfinals and discuss Giannis’s future in Milwaukee.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Shorthanded Raptors fold easily against the Knicks in MSG

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:37:44 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 116-94 loss to the New York Knicks on a Sunday night. He details the biggest issue with the Raptors, which is their general lack of physicality, and then takes listener questions.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Josh Hart

#raptors #torontoraptors #nba

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React Pod: Raptors choke away 9-game win streak in OT vs. Hornets

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:00:26 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 118-111 OT loss to the Charlotte Hornets to snap their nine-game win streak. He breaks down the misses plays in crunch time and the otherwise exceptional game by Scottie Barnes.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Moussa Diabate

#raptors #torontoraptors #nba

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NBA 6-Pack: Raptors learning from Blue Jays, Ingram loves Timmy's, Lindsay Dunn launches new show

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:42:14 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Lindsay Dunn to talk about her next career chapter and what listeners can expect from her new show “Off The Roster.” They also get into Brandon Ingram’s love for Tim Hortons, share the most Canadian things about themselves, debate Kenyon Martin vs. Draymond Green, revisit Kobe’s 81-point game vs. his final game, and explain why Christmas gift-giving might be overrated.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nba

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React Pod: BRANDON INGRAM HITS THE GAME-WINNER, RAPTORS STREAK UP TO 9

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:34:08 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. He celebrates the Brandon Ingram game-winning jumper with 0.6 seconds left, breaks down the 25-3 run that swung the game between the second and third quarters, and explains why difficult games like this are good for the development of the team.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Ben Sheppard

#raptors #torontoraptors #brandoningram

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Raptors First Quarter Grades: How would you grade Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram?

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:56:39 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to deliver first-quarter Raptors grades, breaking down Scottie Barnes’ two-way brilliance, why Jakob Poeltl has become irreplaceable, how Jamal Shead and Sandro Mamukelashvili are powering the second unit, and envisioning the peak version of Collin Murray-Boyles, and more.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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SLANDER Pod: Brandon Ingram explodes for 37 points, Raptors clamp Cavs for 8th-straight win

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:11:52 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Asad Alvi of Prose and Claws for the return of the slander pod after the Toronto Raptors' 110-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's half-basketball, half-jokes as always. Try to enjoy the good times because these times are very, very good.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Nae'Qwan Tomlin

#raptors #torontoraptors

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How Good are the Toronto Raptors? And should the Raptors make a win-now move?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:45:50 GMT

Will and Alex welcome Joe Wolfond to dissect the Raptors’ 12–5 start, what’s real on both ends of the floor, and how “going for it” could shape their trade-deadline plans. Then they tackle Michael Porter Jr.’s take on tipping and find out whether Wolfond has moved on from the Jays’ World Series loss.

Read Joe's work here: https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/11/20/how-the-raptors-are-building-towards-and-away-from-the-2025-playoff-zeitgeist/

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Raptors make every clutch play vs. Nets to extend win streak to 7 games

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:59:50 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He breaks down the Raptors' impressive execution in crunch time, RJ Barrett's injury, and the contributions of the bench. Then, Alex Wong updates his promise of getting a faux-hawk if the Raptors win the NBA Cup and reviews the rejected names for the "Hello and Welcome Podcast".

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Immanuel Quickley

Gerald Henderson award: Tyrese Martin

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Raptors clinch NBA Cup quarterfinals berth with blowout win over Wizards

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:21:12 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 140-110 win over the Washington Wizards matchup in the NBA Cup. He discusses the four Raptors who scored 20-plus, and the Raptors' trend of exploding in third quarters as they score 48 points in the frame against Washington en route to winning Group A in the NBA Cup.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Will Riley

#raptors #torontoraptors

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NBA Banter: Darko's motivational speeches, Jak likes Jay-Z like that? + Forehead game

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:24:32 GMT

Will and Alex break down Jakob Poeltl’s surprising love for Jay-Z, Mamu’s iconic Sopranos jacket, and Darko’s latest motivational gems—plus an important debate: is it socially acceptable to brush your teeth in public? Then they dive into Toronto Life’s “50 Most Influential People” list before wrapping up with another edition of “Guess the Foreheads.”

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Raptors improve to 9-1 after Immanuel Quickley comes up clutch

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:52:24 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Will breaks down the joy of watching the Raptors execute in crunch time, and the contributions of the entire roster.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Quentin Grimes

#raptors #torontoraptors #sixers

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4 reasons why the Toronto Raptors are winning again

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:49:27 GMT

Will Lou gives four of the main reasons behind the Toronto Raptors' 8-1 record in their last nine games.

1. Darko Rajakovic reset the culture

2. Front office improved the talent

3. Scottie Barnes is putting it together

4. They're not tanking anymore

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React Pod: SCOTTIE AND BRANDON CLINCH IT WITH GAME-SAVING BLOCKS, RJ BARRETT WITH THE WINNER

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:03:07 GMT

Will Lou is still buzzing as he reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He breaks down the strong performances by Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, and generally gushes over the strong performances of late. Later, Alex Wong joins the show (40:00) to discuss the in-person experience of seeing the Raptors' new city edition uniforms and the renewed excitement around the team.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Kon Knueppel

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Raptors improve to 7-1 in last 8 games after crushing the Pacers

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:14:08 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 129-111 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the strong performances across the board by the team, before being joined by birthday boy Jerome Cheng as they take listener questions.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: commenter "herbopotamus" for his "CMB is Carmela Soprano" comp

#raptors #torontoraptors #pacers

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NBA Banter: Alex finally in on Raptors + Worst NBA franchises + "guess the forehead" game

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:04:46 GMT

Will and Alex dive into the Mavericks’ decision to fire Nico Harrison and debate whether Masai Ujiri could be a fit in Dallas. Alex then unveils his latest NBA in/out list, touching on Derik Queen, OKC’s chase for 73 wins, the state of the Brooklyn Nets, and why he’s officially out on the Clippers. Later, Will, Alex, and Jerome break down a new list of “peak male experiences,” revisit classic Doc Rivers footage, and wrap things up by guessing the foreheads of well-known NBA media personalities.

#nba #dallasmavericks #laclippers #nicoharrison

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes SHINES in Raptors' statement win over Cavaliers

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:12:34 GMT

Will Lou handles slander pod duties solo as the Toronto Raptors defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 to improve to 7-5. Will breaks down the dominant performance of Scottie Barnes, the importance of Jamal Shead, and Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley rounding into form.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poellt (sorry, Jamal!)

Gerald Henderson award: Nae'Qwan Tomlin

#nba #raptors

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1-on-1 with Immanuel Quickley: How the trade from New York to Toronto changed his life

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will Lou speaks with Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley ahead of the release of Call of Duty 7 on Nov. 14. They discuss IQ's new signature celebration, reflect on the trade that brought Quickley from New York to Toronto, discuss his two signature moves -- the pull-up 3 and the floater -- and then discuss video game culture in the NBA.

#raptors #torontoraptors #immanuelquickley #newyorkknicks #knicks

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React Pod: IQ and Ingram help Raptors take care of business in Brooklyn

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:21:55 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets to improve to 6-5 on the season. Will discusses the strong showings by Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram in the second half and then takes listener questions.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Egor Demin

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Are people overreacting to these Raptors moments?

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:55:13 GMT

Will and Alex dive into the most pressing Raptors topics, including Brandon Ingram’s water bottle incident, the four-way battle for bench minutes at shooting guard, whether the team needs to add another big, and why fans should be excited about the NBA Cup. Plus: can the Raptors become an above-average three-point shooting team this season? Later, they share first impressions of the new City Edition jerseys, reflect on Lenny Wilkens’ legacy in Toronto, and revisit Darvin Ham’s underrated 1997 Dunk Contest showing.

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React Pod: Raptors run out of gas in hard-fought battle against Philly

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:19:49 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 130-120 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He discusses the lineup decision to start Ochai Agbaji to fill in for a resting Jakob Poeltl, the continued excitement over Collin Murray-Boyles, and the difficulties of playing small against a very large team.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Trendon Watford

#nba #raptors

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React Pod: Quickley bounces back as Raptors fight for scrappy and impressive win over Hawks

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:46:09 GMT

Will Lou goes live from his dear friend Jeremy's 30th birthday to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 109-97 win over the Atlanta Hawks in NBA Cup action. It was a shorter than usual reaction podcast because Will wants to be a good friend.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

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November Banter Pod: Blue Jays crashouts and IN/OUT lists for 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:05:17 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome tackle life’s most important questions: would you take $5 million if it meant not showering for a year, give up Asian food in exchange for unlimited travel, or stop buying new clothes if it meant you could still get haircuts? Later, Alex drops his latest Five Dollar Thoughts on the death of social etiquette, swearing on TV, and why marathons should be shorter. Finally, he unveils his newest “In List,” featuring hash browns, Dakota Johnson, Big Sean’s Mercy verse, and more, before the trio dives into listener questions.

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What's true or false about these early Raptors season narratives?

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:53:58 GMT

Will and Alex break down the biggest storylines of the Raptors’ season so far, debating whether the defence is truly a concern, if Immanuel Quickley has become the team’s scapegoat, whether Toronto actually has a “big three,” and if Collin Murray-Boyles is ahead of schedule. They also discuss the Raptors’ chances of cracking the East’s top six before wrapping up with a game where they try to identify NBA players by their foreheads.

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React Pod: Raptors get revenge on Bucks in their best performance of the year

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:45:08 GMT

Will Lou goes live to recap the Toronto Raptors' 128-100 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He gives props to Scottie Barnes for winning his matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo, then shares praise for how Gradey Dick and others bounced back in this win. Later on, Jerome Cheng joins the show to discuss the announcement of Sandy Brondello as the first ever Toronto Tempo head coach.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Kuzma

#nba #torontoraptors

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Blue Jays Game 7 Pain Pie: Processing the aftermath of that historic loss

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:02:04 GMT

Will and Alex walk through the painful ending to the 2025 World Series and discuss: Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominance, the improbable series of events in the ninth inning of Game 7, a frame-by-frame breakdown of IKF’s slide home, Andy Pages’ ridiculous catch, where this game ranks on Bill Simmons’ “Level of Losing,” and their personal takeaways from this postseason run.

#torontobluejays #bluejays

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React Pod: CMB shines, RJ Barrett dominates, Ingram and Scottie closes win over Grizzlies

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 02:51:25 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-104 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He discusses the strong performances from RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, then takes questions from the live chat.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram

Gerald Henderson award: Vince Williams Jr.

#nba #torontoraptors #bluejays

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Double React Pod: Jamison Battle comes up CLUTCH, but Blue Jays do not in Game 6

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:20:17 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down the important contributions from Jamison Battle off the bench and the improvements on defense. He then turns his attention to the Toronto Blue Jays (46:35) who catch a run of spectacularly bad breaks with Addison Barger's ground rule double and then Barger caught in a double-play at second.

Three stars: Jamison Battle, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: DeAndre Hunter

#nba #torontoraptors #bluejays

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Double react pod: How to fix the Raptors, Blue Jays win Game 5, and bonus banter pod

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:57:46 GMT

Will Lou goes live to first discuss the Toronto Raptors' 139-121 loss to the Houston Rockets. He offers solutions for how to fix the Raptors' current problems. He then turns his attention to live-reacting to the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Game 5 of the World Series. He is joined afterwards by Alex Wong (2:10:10) to react to the Jays win and general banter pod topics.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles

Gerald Henderson award: Tari Eason

#nba #raptors #bluejays

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Raptors Blame Pie + Oren Weisfeld on “The Golden Generation” + Is Vladdy the greatest TO athlete?

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:09:05 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by author Oren Weisfeld to build a blame pie for the Raptors’ 1-3 start to the season as they discuss Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl’s slow starts, whether Darko is on the hot seat, how much blame the front office should take, and more.

Later, Oren takes us behind the scenes and shares stories from his upcoming book “The Golden Generation.”

And finally, it’s another edition of Jays Corner as Toronto is two wins from their first World Series victory in 32 years.

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React pod: Collin Murray-Boyles was great but Raptors have big issues defensively

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:32:57 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He then sticks around until the bottom of the 18th inning in a historic Game 3 World Series battle between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers but we have cut it from the audio podcast. For the full 4 hour experience check out the YouTube stream:

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Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Harrison Barnes

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React Pod: Raptors need to fix their defense in sloppy loss to Mavericks + Blue Jays corner

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:59:54 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 139-129 loss to the Dallas Mavericks game on Sunday night. He breaks down the Raptors' unacceptable effort on defense and then brings on Alex to talk about the Blue Jays and answer fan questions.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram's offense

Gerald Henderson award: PJ Washington

#nba #raptors #mavs

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React Pod: Raptors collapse in crunch time + LIVE REACTION TO BLUE JAYS' 9-RUN INNING

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 02:54:17 GMT

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He also reacts to some key moments in Game 1 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers including a delirious 9-running inning by the Jays in the sixth (1:09:43)

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Cole Anthony

#nba #mlb #bluejays

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NBA 6-Pack: What should the NBA do about gambling + Wemby for MVP?

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:07:25 GMT

Will and Alex unpack the latest gambling scandal to hit the NBA, debate whether Wemby and the Spurs are ready to take a massive leap in the West, give their first impressions on NBC’s coverage of the league, discuss LeBron’s future with the Lakers, review the best Doc Rivers impersonations, and finally: a special World Series edition of Jays Corner.

#nba #victorwembanyama

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React pod: Raptors look AMAZING in season opening blowout against Hawks

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:47:59 GMT

Will Lou and Samson Folk from Raptors Republic recap the Toronto Raptors' 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the season opener. They break down the dominant performances by the entire starting five and the strong showings from Gradey Dick and Jamal Shead off the bench.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Onyeka Okongwu

#raptors #torontoraptors

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10 stats to be improved for the Raptors this season w/ Keerthika Uthayakumar

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:35:22 GMT

Friend of the show Keerthika Uthayakumar (Keeks!) joins Will to share some "Fun Facts" going into the Toronto Raptors 2025-26 season. They agree halfway through that the word fun was being disingenuous and so they rebranded it to 10 stats to be improved by the Raptors this season.

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React Pod: THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES LFGGGGGG

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:11:04 GMT

Daaaaaaaa Mariners lose! Will Lou and Alex Wong celebrate a delirious Game 7 victory as the Toronto Blue Jays advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993.

Three stars: George Springer, Jeff Hoffman, Chris Bassett

Gerald Henderson award: Bryan Woo's lethal face card

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10 Predictions for the 2025-26 Raptors season with Josh Lewenberg

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:44:31 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by TSN’s Josh Lewenberg to make predictions for the upcoming season including: what will the conversation around Scottie Barnes be about this year, Brandon Ingram’s upside, most surprising player, which Raptor is most likely to be traded, the team’s win total, and more. Later, they discuss the Raptors Halloween party, the proper etiquette for tipping, and look ahead to Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners.

#raptors #torontoraptors #scottiebarnes #brandoningram

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes MASTERCLASS and Brandon Ingram delivers the game-winner

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 02:54:57 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' final preseason game in their 119-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He discusses the tremendous showing from Scottie Barnes who had 31 points, the point guard mastery from Immanuel Quickley, and Brandon Ingram's impressive playmaking in crunch time to seal the win.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: First impressions of Raptors starting 5 in preseason debut vs. Celtics

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:45:01 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 loss to the Boston Celtics in preseason. He looks at how the Raptors starting five performed, the off-nights from Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes music recommendations from the live chat.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji

Gerald Henderson award: Xavier Tillman

#nba #raptors #celtics

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NBA Award Predictions, Most Interesting Players & Who He Coach For?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:29:42 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to make their annual NBA awards predictions. They debate the MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, discuss whether Nico Harrison could take home Executive of the Year, and share their picks for Best Teammate and other awards. Later, they choose their most intriguing players for the season and debut the inaugural edition of “Who He Coach For.”

#nba #nbaawards

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3 takeaways from Raptors preseason + Who He Play For? + Blue Jays Corner

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:09:33 GMT

Will and Alex share their takeaways from the Raptors’ preseason so far, including thoughts on the team’s emerging defensive identity, Brandon Ingram’s potential as a true number one option, and whether the roster might be overloaded with shooting guards. Later, they dive into the most obscure NBA player references in rap lyrics and play a preseason edition of “Who He Play For.” Finally, it’s Jays Corner, as they react to Toronto’s disappointing Game 1 loss to the Seattle Mariners.

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React Pod: Raptors win again on last-second layup, and let's talk about Scottie

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:55:43 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 113-112 win over the Washington Wizards in preseason action. He gives credit to Darko Rajakovic for drawing up yet another game-winning play, and then touches on the conversation on Scottie Barnes' approach on offense.

Three stars: Chucky Hepburn, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Will Riley's two free throws

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Jonathan Mogbo hits game-winner to cap incredible 18-2 run by Raptors bench

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 03:28:27 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 107-105 win over the Boston Celtics in preseason. He breaks down Chris Boucher's return to Toronto, the great effort by the third stringers to come back in dramatic fashion, and shows love to Gradey Dick's continued improvements.

Three stars: Gradey Dick, Chucky Hepburn, Jonathan Mogbo

Gerald Henderson award: Chris Boucher

#raptors #torontoraptors #celtics

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October Banter Pod: Raptors training camp stories and listener questions

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:16:06 GMT

It’s the October Banter Pod! Will, Alex, and Jerome debate whether it’s ever acceptable to wear a Yankees cap in Toronto, recap their celebration dinner with Bobby Webster, and share the highs and lows from their trip to Calgary for Raptors training camp. Later, Alex delivers his latest takes on why guys should hype up guys more, imitation crab, the comeback of business cards, and his decision to retire as a glizzy guy. Finally, the crew dives into listener questions and highlight the best fan emails from the inbox.

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram gets on a heater vs. Kings and DAAA YANKEES LOSE

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:11:03 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 130-122 win over the Sacramento Kings in preseason. He discusses the heater that Brandon Ingram continues to be on, the impressive showing by rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, and the strong performances of Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick. To close, he reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays beating the New York Yankees 6-2 to advance into the ALCS.

Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Nique Clifford

#raptors #torontoraptors

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NBA Over/Unders: Can Raptors Reach 40 Wins?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to draft their locks for this season’s NBA over/unders. They debate whether the Raptors can crack the top six in the East, if it’s finally safe to trust the Clippers again, whether Denver can challenge OKC for the West’s top seed, who the true favorite is in the East, if Detroit can build on last year’s success, and whether Wemby and the Spurs are ready to make the leap.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #victorwembanyama #knicks

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram and Sandro Mamukelashvili shine in Raptors preseason debut

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:56:21 GMT

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of 2025 NBA preaseason.

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1-on-1 with Ja'Kobe Walter: "We're a young team, and we love each other"

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Ja'Kobe Walter sits down with Will Lou to discuss his memorable rookie season and what he expects heading into Year 2. Walter opens up on watching Kawhi Leonard in 2019, his game-winning shot in Orlando, his bond with Jamal Shead, how he can earn minutes at a heavily contested position this season.

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React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles shines, Brandon Ingram scores easily at Raptors Open Practice

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:11:30 GMT

Will and Alex recap the Raptors open practice and scrimmage live from the University of Calgary and discuss Collin Murray-Boyles’ impressive debut, Brandon Ingram’s fit with the starters, standouts from the second unit, and more.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Sandro Mamukelashvili

Gerald Henderson award: Chucky Hepburn

#raptors #torontoraptors

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The Annual Matt Devlin interview: Are the Raptors ready to win this year?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:13:56 GMT

Will and Alex sit down with Matt Devlin to discuss whether the Raptors are ready to win this season, Bobby Webster’s new role leading the team, and the challenges of covering a rebuild. They also get into Kyle Lowry’s potential future as a TV analyst, Devlin’s favorite Asian athletes, his top four movies, career advice, and more.

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Who should be the Raptors' first option? Key questions from Raptors training camp

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:00:57 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to break down the three biggest storylines coming out of Toronto Raptors training camp. They discuss who will be the first option will be this season, a new role for Scottie Barnes, and expectations for Immanuel Quickley.

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Raptors Media Day takeaways: Raptors expect playoffs, unselfishness, and a lot from Brandon Ingram

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:13:22 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Hotel X after the Toronto Raptors' media day for 2025-26. They discuss the team's excitement for Brandon Ingram, defense as a main priority heading into pre-season, playoff expectations, RJ Barrett winning media day, and Bruce Brown confirming he never wanted to be in Toronto.

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Raptors GM Bobby Webster lays out expectations for 2025-26, Brandon Ingram, and Scottie Barnes

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:55:35 GMT

Will and Alex react to Bobby Webster’s season-opening presser, covering his expectations for the year, Brandon Ingram’s fit, and the urgency for the Raptors to win now. Later, they dive into Sam Presti’s headline-making media day quote, Kyle Lowry working two jobs, and Draymond Green sampling baijiu in China.

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Redrafting the Toronto Raptors & The Basketball Reference game w JE Skeets

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:52:20 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by JE Skeets of No Dunks to re-draft the Raptors’ starters and debate Scottie Barnes’ next leap, Immanuel Quickley’s future as a full-time starter, and more. Later, Skeets takes on the Basketball Reference game.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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10 (or more!) reasons to be excited about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:51:09 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to break down what excites them about the upcoming Raptors season. They get into Brandon Ingram’s impact on offence, RJ Barrett’s long-term future, a full year of Immanuel Quickley, and whether Gradey Dick can make a leap. Plus: potential rivalries in the East, Matt Devlin calling meaningful games again, a pivotal year for Darko Rajaković, and more.

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Andrew Nembhard teaches us his signature move, and how Pacers will bounce back after Finals run

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:05:00 GMT

Indiana Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard sits down with Will Lou for the second summer to discuss another very eventful season. Andrew opens up about losing in Game 7 of the Finals, how his role will change with Tyrese Haliburton's injury, and Team Canada's run at the 2024 Olympics. Then, Andrew breaks down his signature moves, and answers spicy questions about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Brunson, Chet Holmgren and Myles Turner.

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Kawhi Leonard scandal continues + 5 ways the NBA can punish Steve Ballmer

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:08:55 GMT

Will and Alex continue to follow the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (2:39), debating whether it signals a larger trend of cap circumvention across the league, if Kawhi should take the same blame as Uncle Dennis, and revisiting past and present other potential cases of tampering (22:10). Later, Alex lays out five ways the league could actually punish Steve Ballmer and the Clippers (35:31).

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Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis’s crazy demands from 2019, does it affects his Raptors legacy?

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:06:58 GMT

Will is joined by the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur to discuss his article on the attempted dealings for Kawhi Leonard through his uncle Dennis in the summer of 2019 following the Toronto Raptors championship. (read here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/inside-kawhi-leonard-s-bizarre-list-of-secret-demands-from-raptors-and-how-they-line/article_9f1b0398-0ebd-4193-bc06-798efda95023.html) How crazy were the demands? Does this affect Kawhi's legacy with the Raptors?

#raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #losangelesclippers

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AJ Lawson picks his greatest Raptor, defends Brampton slander, and getting scammed at CNE

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Toronto Raptors guard and Brampton's very own AJ Lawson joins the Hello and Welcome podcast for an in-depth interview. AJ gives us a look behind the scenes on the Toronto Raptors' offseason, reviews his inspiring journey to the NBA, revels in pride of his Canadian roots and coming up through Brampton, and shares his stories about playing with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Along the way, the boys share some laughs about common life experiences growing up in the GTA.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nba

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Wongstradamus predicts all 82 Raptors games, and a farewell to Jeremy Lin

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:31:47 GMT

It’s the annual Hello and Welcome off-season tradition as Alex predicts all 82 games of the upcoming Raptors season, diving into career-high performances, surprise twists, a new rivalry with the Washington Wizards, and more. Later, Will and Alex discuss Jeremy Lin’s retirement (1:13:23) and share personal stories from the 2019 championship run.

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The 2025 August Banter Pod

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:52:38 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer travels to Europe (6:00), sharing their favorite moments, the Oasis concert in Edinburgh, and Will’s first trip to Anfield to watch a Liverpool game in person. Later, they discuss behind-the-scenes stories from the Serge Ibaka interview and attending the Skechers Canada event with Norman Powell, as well as seeing Oasis again in Toronto (2:00:18). After that, Alex presents a new set of five-dollar ideas (2:36:04) before they wrap up with listener questions and emails (2:59:36).

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Why the Raptors gave Bobby Webster the keys, and 5 things on his to-do list for 2025

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:59:24 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong return to discuss Bobby Webster's new position leading basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors. They discuss why MLSE decided to give Bobby the reigns, the underwhelming list of external candidates, and 5 things that should be on Bobby's to-do list for 2025.

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Serge Ibaka on friendship with OG and Kawhi, and his fondest moments with Raptors

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Serge Ibaka finally joins the podcast to reflect on the Raptors’ 2019 championship run. He opens up about the pain of getting swept by Cleveland the year before (1:40), Nick Nurse’s impact, and adjusting to fewer minutes after the Marc Gasol trade (8:53). Serge shares his memory of Kawhi’s iconic Game 7 shot (15:00), thoughts on Kevin Durant’s Finals return (20:42), and why he believes Toronto could have won two more titles if Kawhi had stayed (27:17). He also revisits his favorite How Hungry Are You? moments (4:18), the magic of the 2019–20 Raptors, the story behind his legendary scarf (30:07), and gives his take on OG Anunoby’s newfound stardom in New York.

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Championship react pod: The unforgettable moments in Game 6 when the Toronto Raptors won it all

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:01:00 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors to secure the 2019 NBA title. They break down Kyle Lowry's exhilarating start, Fred VanVleet's courageous fourth quarter, and the devastation of Klay Thompson's ACL injury.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam

DJ Augustin award: Draymond Green

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals

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Championship react pod: The Infamous game when Kevin Durant tore his Achilles

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:26:32 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors, which includes the harrowing Achilles injury to Kevin Durant and reflect on how big of a "what if" moment this was for the entire NBA.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka

DJ Augustin award: DeMarcus Cousins

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1-on-1 with Chucky Hepburn: Studying Jamal Shead's game, training with Fred VanVleet

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will Lou interviews Toronto Raptors rookie Chucky Hepburn at Las Vegas Summer League 2025. Chucky discusses studying Jamal Shead and training with Fred VanVleet in college, and how he approaches the game on defense. Chucky also details his upbringing in Omaha and also being home-schooled until Grade 8.

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Who will be the next Raptors president, and the 3 biggest questions facing this team

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:15:30 GMT

Will Lou discusses the latest round of reported candidates for the president of the Toronto Raptors, makes the case for why Bobby Webster is the right choice, and the three biggest questions facing the Raptors beyond who will be president.

He discusses reports of Dwane Casey, Chad Buchanan, Marc Eversley, Monte McNair, and Kevin Pritchard (19:00).

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1-on-1 with Jamal Shead: "I'm Canadian now. I'm applying for my real citizenship soon"

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead sits down with Will Lou of the Hello and Welcome podcast to discuss how the Raptors can get back to the playoffs, who taught Jamal how to play defense, his close bond with teammate Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamal's love for Toronto and Canada.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague

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Raptors Summer League report card and one thing to improve

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:51:01 GMT

Will Lou hands out player grades for the key Toronto Raptors players from 2025 Las Vegas Summer League and discusses one area of improvement for each of them.

He discusses:

1:39 - Jamal Shead

6:15 - Ja’Kobe Walter

12:28 - Jonathan Mogbo

16:44 - Ulrich Chomche

24:23 - Jamison Battle

27:43 - Collin Murray-Boyles

36:40- Alijah Martin

42:35 - Chucky Hepburn

47:28 - AJ Lawson

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague

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React Pod: Raptors lose to Kings in semifinals despite masterful game from Jamal Shead

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:51:40 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 98-88 loss to the Sacramento Kings semifinals matchup in Las Vegas Summer League. He breaks down the slow starts in the first and third quarters, the difficulties in defensive matchups against Sacramento, and the fantastic effort by Jamal Shead.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Alijah Martin

Gerald Henderson award: Isaac Jones

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague

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React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles carries Raptors to 4-0 finish and advance to semifinals

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:46:29 GMT

Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 81-69 win over the Golden State Warriors game in Las Vegas Summer League. They advance into the semifinals and will play on Saturday at 4pm ET.

Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Alijah Martin, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Isaiah Mobley begging for a review

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The 2025 NBA Summer League Banter Pod

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:43:09 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer league trip to Las Vegas, including how Alex finally got unbanned from the Wynn, unexpected run-ins, and catching the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere. Later, Alex pitches a new batch of five-dollar ideas—including the happiness tax and climax popcorn. Finally, Will attempts to name 10 WWE wrestlers.

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React Pod: Recapping a wildly entertaining, physical, and eventful win by the Raptors in LVSL

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 04:16:59 GMT

Will Lou goes live from Las Vegas Summer League to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 101-97 win over the Denver Nuggets. He discusses the strong performances from Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and AJ Lawson. Then he breaks down the many flagrant plays that lead up to an ejection, and then breaks down the awkward scenes of MLSE president Keith Pelley and minority owner Larry Tanenbaum pulling up to two different spots courtside.

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Alijah Martin on his dominant draft workout with Raptors, and his player comps

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Toronto Raptors rookies guard Alijah Martin discusses the dominant workout that landed him with the Raptors at the 39th pick, his progression from unremarkable freshman to national champion, and his heartwarming story fo playing for his mother.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague #nbadraft

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Reaction: Collin Murray-Boyles debut, Ulrich Chomche's growth, and Adam Silver crashes the show???

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:27:48 GMT

Will and Alex come live from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to recap the Toronto Raptors' 89-86 win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Collin Murray-Boyles' debut, the continued defensive intensity of team, Ulrich Chomche's growth and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver randomly crashes the show.

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HW x RR roundtable: Which Raptors prospect do you believe in most? Who is the best defender?

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:47:15 GMT

Hello and Welcome is joined by Raptors Republic at Summer League all our early thoughts on the Raptors here in Las Vegas! Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined on the roundtable by Samson Folk, Trevon Heath and other surprise guests.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague

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Reaction: Raptors bully Bulls into 34 turnovers in dominant opening win at Summer League

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:58:39 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League after the Toronto Raptors' 116-72 win over the Chicago Bulls. They discuss the overwhelming defensive performance by the entire team, Alijah Martin's poster dunk, details behind the Collin Murray-Boyles injury, and many more scoops from behind the scenes.

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What to watch for from each Raptors rookie and sophomore in Summer League

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will Lou talks to Libaan Osman of the Toronto Star about what to watch for from the Toronto Raptors in Las Vegas Summer League. They cover Collin Murray-Boyes (2:56), Alijah Martin (8:59), Chucky Hepburn (12:49), Jamal Shead (18:13), Ja’Kobe Walter (21:45), Jonathan Mogbo (24:30), Ulrich Chomche (27:55) and Jamison Battle (33:17).

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Masai Ujiri's incredible farewell and do you feel good about the Raptors after the draft and free agency?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:42:50 GMT

Will and Alex recap the Raptors’ quiet offseason and debate whether the team is actually better than it was a year ago. Will debuts a new segment called “Will or Bill,” dissecting Bill Simmons’ latest Raptors takes—and his thoughts on gift cards. They also discuss the Norman Powell trade, Masai Ujiri’s emotional farewell video, Alex’s Uncut Gems rewatch, the Blue Jays’ impact on the city’s summer vibe, and their upcoming Summer League plans.

Timecodes:

- Do you feel better about the Raptors after the draft and free agency (5:40)

- Will vs Bill? Do you agree with these Bill Simmons Raptors takes? (24:00)

- Norman Powell traded to Miami (58:21)

- Masai Ujiri's touching farewell video (1:13:10)

- LET'S GO BLUE JAYS (1:42:10)

#raptor #torontoraptors

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"A super high IQ player": Collin Murray-Boyles' brother gives scouting report on Raptors 9th pick

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will Lou speaks with James Murray-Boyles, the older brother of Collin Murray-Boyles to get to know the Toronto Raptors' newest 9th overall pick. James shares some insight on the family affair that helped Collin reach the NBA, gives an account of how Collin has improved dramatically, a scouting report of his time at South Carolina, and also a behind-the-scenes account of what it was like to be at the NBA Draft.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft

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One (fake) trade the Raptors should make this summer, and who improved the most this offseason

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:05:58 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joe Wolfond to propose one trade the Toronto Raptors should make this summer. Then, they try to make sense of the Milwaukee Bucks' shocking move to waive Damian Lillard, and also ask which team in the East is actually poised to make a jump.

Timecodes:

3:40 - Reacting to Mamu/Jak

15:59 - Chris Boucher is done

21:38 - Fake trades

57:35 - What did the Bucks do?

1:12:42 - Are the Nuggets back to contention?

1:24:36 - Weakened eastern conference

1:31:20 - Alex’s top-10

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Raptors extend Jakob Poeltl for 4/$104M and sign Sandro Mamukelashvili

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:24:40 GMT

Will Lou goes solo to discuss the Toronto Raptors signing Georgian forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili to a 2-year, $5.5M contract to likely complete their roster for next season, and also the news of Jakob Poeltl signing a 4-year, $104M extension.

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NBA Free Agency begins! Will the Toronto Raptors make any significant changes?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:41:17 GMT

Will and Alex pick up the pieces from Masai Ujiri’s departure and break down a quiet start to free agency for the Raptors. They explore how front office changes could shape the weeks ahead, potential replacements for Masai, and early intel on Toronto’s incoming rookies. Later, they react to the biggest free agency moves so far—including Michael Porter Jr. landing in Brooklyn and Houston’s bold push toward contention—and debate what actually qualifies as breaking NBA news. Finally, Alex shares highlights from his four-hour guided tour of iconic Sopranos locations in New York.

Timecodes:

- Are the Raptors standing pat in free agency? (1:00)

- Who will be the next Raptors president? (29:47)

- Intel on Raptors rookies (41:36)

- Reaction to new signings around the league (46:15)

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft

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Why did MLSE push out Masai Ujiri? What's next for the Raptors and a heartfelt thank you to Masai

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:37:00 GMT

Will Lou recaps the wild day that was the Toronto Raptors firing President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri. He discusses the opaque and uninspiring press conference by MLSE President Keith Pelley, the lack of clarity on what's next for the team, and the general lack of assurances provided by Pelley. He then tries to answer the question of why Masai was let go, who will be his replacement, and what's next for the team. Finally, he gives his thanks to Masai for what he provided in his time in Toronto.

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BREAKING: Masai Ujiri out as Raptors president, what's next for Toronto?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:45:12 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live on an emergency podcast basis to react to the news of MLSE parting ways with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. They discuss the succession plan, what went wrong with Masai and MLSE, and then give Masai his flowers for a legendary run in Toronto.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft

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Film room: Why the Raptors see something special in No. 9 pick Collin Murray-Boyes

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:03:18 GMT

Will's note: Apologies for the lagging issues. Not sure why it happened but will try to fix it for next time. Hope this is still watchable/listenable.

Will Lou watches tape of the Toronto Raptors' No. 9 pick Collin Murray-Boyles to see what his strengths and weaknesses are, and why the Raptors chose to draft CMB over several other options in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Credit to YouTube/ @cashiggy3219 for the CMB videos. Please go to his account for the best draft prospect compilations.

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NBA Draft watch party: Raptors skip Queen and Maluach to select Collin Murray-Boyles

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:21:04 GMT

LIVE REACTION TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES SELECTION AT NO. 9 (57:36)

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from the Hello and Welcome watch party at NBA Courtside Restaurant at 15 Queens Quay E. They react to the 2025 Draft results and discuss who the Toronto Raptors will select with the No. 9 pick.

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The June Banter Pod

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:22:19 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome take you behind the scenes of their Holt Renfrew live event with Raptors GM Bobby Webster and running into Kyle Lowry (2:00). Alex pitches a fresh batch of five-dollar ideas (1:01:00) —featuring hologram dogs, reverse chess, and diet water. Later, they answer listener questions (1:39:20), share the origin story of the podcast, and put Jerome’s Sopranos knowledge to the test.

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NBA Finals Game 7 reaction + Kevin Durant traded to Houston + Should Haliburton have played?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:39:56 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning Game 7 over the Indiana Pacers for their first ever championship. They give praise to OKC and to Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, debate whether Tyrese Haliburton's should have been allowed to play before tearing his Achilles, the sobering comments from Pascal Siakam in reflecting on Toronto (1:36:00), and discuss Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets (45:44).

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Pacers stun Thunder to force Game 7 + Raptors workout Hansen Yang and Egor Demin

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:46:07 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the conclusion of Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers (0:00). Then, they discuss the latest reports of the Raptors working out prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft (43:29) and a detailed review of Alex's health check.

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Raptors GM Bobby Webster talks 2025 Draft, full Kawhi Leonard trade details, and life in Toronto

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster sits down with Alex Wong and Will Lou at Holt Renfrew Bloor in downtown Toronto. They discuss a wide range of topics from how Bobby got his start in Toronto, how the Raptors were one lottery ball away from Cooper Flagg, never before heard details on the Kawhi Leonard trade and his subsequent free agency chase, and also what it’s like to be the GM of the Raptors.

Special thanks to Holt Renfrew, The Nation Network and our crew for the day

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#raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #nbadraft

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React Pod: Jalen Williams masterclass puts OKC one win away + Raptors trade rumors

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:50:33 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jalen Williams’ breakout performance, and what defines a truly memorable champion. They also dive into the Desmond Bane trade, the Raptors reportedly shopping multiple starters, speculation around Kevin Durant’s next destination, their most “old head” habits, and more.

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NBA Mock Draft roundup: Who should the Raptors draft at #9?

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:34:10 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Libaan Osman of The Canadian Basketball Show to review what various mock drafts have picked for the Toronto Raptors at #9. They discuss Derik Queen, Khaman Maluach, Carter Bryant, Kon Knueppel, Ace Bailey and Noa Essengue.

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Reaction: Pacers storm back to stun OKC in brilliant Game 3 + Is Giannis Watch over?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 05:47:57 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap Indiana’s Game 3 win over the Thunder, rate Reggie Miller’s courtside fit, put an end to Giannis Watch (?), debate who will end up being the next Knicks head coach, celebrate the one-year anniversary of Hello & Welcome, and preview their outfits for this weekend’s Holt Renfrew event.

Timestamps:

Game 3 reaction: 0:37

Is Giannis Watch over? 31:37

Who will coach the Knicks? 49:40

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder #pascalsiakam #shaigilgeousalexander

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC to Game 2 win + Raptors reportedly want Kevin Durant?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:14:14 GMT

Will is joined by theScore’s Joe Wolfond to break down OKC’s Game 2 win and what it means for the series. Later, Will, Alex, and Jerome dive into the Kevin Durant-to-Toronto rumors, rank where the Pacers’ playoff run stands in NBA history, chat about the NBA’s half-hearted attempt at adding a Finals decal to the court, try to figure out when we started caring about NBA ratings, and look into Victor Wembanyama’s latest side quest.

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React pod: Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers pull off another miraculous comeback in Game 1

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:32:22 GMT

Will and Alex recap Indiana’s Game 1 comeback win against OKC in the Finals, discuss Tom Thibodeau’s firing, get to know the Pacers better, and answer listener questions.

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Championship React Pod: Raptors reverse sweep Bucks behind legendary 26-3 run in Game 6

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:40:27 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 6 win over the Bucks, relive the unforgettable 26–3 run, and share personal memories from one of the most iconic nights in Raptors history.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam

DJ Augustin award: Ersan Ilyasova

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals

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Raptors and Giannis reported have mutual interest? Pascal wins ECF MVP + NBA Finals preview

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:39:40 GMT

Will and Alex break down reports of mutual interest between Giannis and the Raptors, and examine Masai Ujiri’s ambition to reel in a “big fish” this summer. They serve up a generous slice of blame pie for the Knicks’ playoff exit, dissecting Tom Thibodeau’s rigid coaching, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns’ shortcomings, Timothée Chalamet’s dream life, and Michael Imperioli (??). Then, they preview the unlikely NBA Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers before welcoming multi-time CSA winner Ennis Esmer for a conversation about male friendship and what movies to watch this summer.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder #pascalsiakam #shaigilgeousalexander

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The inside story of how Jontay Porter threw Toronto Raptors games

Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will Lou speaks with Anthony Milton, author of this month's Toronto Life feature story on former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter and how he ended up placing illicit bets on his own performance. Milton shares details from court filings that show a pattern of how Porter worked with co-conspirators that ultimately resulted in his expulsion from the NBA and potential criminal sentencing down the line.

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Pascal Siakam finally getting his due, should fouling up 3 be banned, craziest offseason coming?

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:48:25 GMT

Will and Alex break down Indiana’s Game 4 win and what’s missing from the Knicks’ starting lineup, before diving into Pascal Siakam’s Hall of Fame case, the debate over banning the foul-up-three strategy, and a fix for excessive coach’s challenge requests. They also speculate: are we heading toward the wildest offseason ever? Later, Will, Alex, and Jerome close out Asian Heritage Month with a deep dive into the origins of Chinese food variety, favorite buffets, and more.

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#nbaplayoffs #pacers #knicks #raptors

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React: OKC wins instant classic in Game 4, Is Shai over-HATED? Raptors shopping RJ Barrett?

Tue, 27 May 2025 05:27:25 GMT

Will and Alex break down OKC’s nail-biting Game 4 win over Minnesota and debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the most over-hated star in the league. They revisit the Knicks’ gutsy Game 3 comeback against Indiana and ask: is Rick Carlisle trolling New York’s bench? Later, they explore RJ Barrett’s trade value this summer and how MLSE’s ownership shakeup could have ripple effects on the Raptors. Plus, thoughts on the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams, and answers to listener questions.

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Knicks-Pacers delivers all-time classic, Shai rightfully named MVP, and is NBA parity good?

Fri, 23 May 2025 18:31:45 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob for a Friday Six-Pack, diving into: Indiana’s stunning Game 1 comeback, whether John Haliburton should be allowed back in the arena, their favorite playoff games of the 2020s, how the 2019 Raptors should be honored across Toronto, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP thank-you baskets, the odds of an American winning MVP in the next three years, whether NBA parity is actually good, Tottenham’s historic Europa Cup triumph, and a few listener questions.

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Are the Raptors legitimately in the chase for Giannis, and what's a realistic trade package?

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:32:05 GMT

It’s the All-Giannis Episode! Will and Alex dive deep into the idea of a Giannis-to-Toronto trade, exploring it from every angle: Masai Ujiri’s long-standing pursuit, what a realistic starting offer looks like, the Raptors’ best possible package, and how the roster would shake out post-trade. They also survey the landscape of other potential destinations—including Houston, OKC, San Antonio, and… Brooklyn? Plus, highlights and takeaways from Giannis’s recent Twitter AMA.

#raptors #torontoraptors #giannisantetokounmpo #giannis

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Conference Finals predictions, Nuggets flame out in 7, and a Blame Pie for the Leafs???

Tue, 20 May 2025 19:01:04 GMT

Will and Alex dish out blame pies for the Nuggets’ and Celtics’ season-ending losses, breaking down OKC’s Game 7 performance, whether the Nuggets are heading down a Giannis-Bucks path, and what Tatum’s injury means for Boston’s future. They also question the overuse of the term “emergency pod,” make their conference finals picks, and cap things off with a Leafs blame pie to close the show’s playoff hockey arc (1:44:00).

#nbaplayoffs #shaigilgeousalexander #anthonyedwards #wwe #leafsforever

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ATL calling for Masai Ujiri, Blame Pies for Cavs and Warriors eliminations, assorted banter

Thu, 15 May 2025 18:25:51 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down OKC’s impressive Game 5 win, debate whether the Celtics can survive the Knicks without Jayson Tatum, and serve up blame pies for the Warriors’ and Cavs’ season-ending exits. They also weigh in on Atlanta’s reported interest in Masai Ujiri and answer listener questions.

#nbaplayoffs #warriors #raptors

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What do Raptors fans want to do with the 9th pick? Here are the top 10 names to watch.

Wed, 14 May 2025 18:36:15 GMT

Will Lou shares the results of a poll of who Toronto Raptors fans want at the 9th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. He then discusses broadly the 10 names involved: Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Carter Bryant, Collin Murray-Boyles, Noa Essengue, Kasparas Jakuciounas, Rasheer Fleming, Thomas Sorber, Egor Demin.

#nba #raptors #nbadraft

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Reaction: Raptors drop to 9th in lottery, Mavs win Cooper Flagg, Giannis Sweepstakes begin

Tue, 13 May 2025 01:26:35 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the result of the 2025 NBA draft, where the Toronto Raptors slid to the ninth pick. They go through the live emotions of not winning the lottery, and settle with the strange feelings of the Dallas Mavericks winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes with 1.8 percent odds. They also discuss where Giannis Antetokounmpo could potentially end up.

Then, Libaan Osman of The Canadian Basketball Show calls (41:38) in from the NBA draft combine in Chicago to share what Raptors president Masai Ujiri said of the result, and who he and Will like as options for the 9th pick.

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Bigger collapse: Celtics or Cavaliers, biggest playoff risers and droppers, 100 men vs. 1 gorilla

Fri, 09 May 2025 15:59:28 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro for a playoff six-pack, debating which team — the Cavs or Celtics — is in more trouble, whether Golden State has a path to an upset, and the top playoff risers and fallers so far. They also pick who they’d bring to a 100 men vs. 1 gorilla battle. Later, Will and Alex dive into James Harden vs. Russell Westbrook, the most intriguing off-season teams, and more absurd animal battle scenarios. Alex also commits to a marathon walk from downtown to Markham if the Raptors win the 1st overall pick in the NBA lottery.

#nba #nbaplayoffs

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Is OKC in trouble, Warriors shock Wolves without Steph Curry, and the Pat Spencer All-Stars

Wed, 07 May 2025 18:09:51 GMT

Will and Alex debate which second-round team concerns them most, then break down the Wolves’ puzzling Game 1 performance, the impact of Steph Curry’s injury, Boston’s streaky three-point shooting, OKC’s late-game fouling strategy, and Indiana’s surprising playoff run. Later, Will introduces "The Pat Spencer All-Stars" for two-sport white NBA hoopers, and gives a review of his first Leafs playoff game (Sam Bennett is a RAT).

#nba #nbaplayoffs #indianapacers #tyresehaliburton #goldenstatewarriors

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Who's to blame for Clippers, Steph owns Houston AGAIN, and respect to Gregg Popovich

Mon, 05 May 2025 18:38:38 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome hand out blame pies after the Clippers and Rockets crash out in Game 7, breaking down James Harden’s latest playoff no-show, whether Kawhi Leonard can still be a postseason difference-maker, Steve Ballmer’s bold move to fly fans to Denver, and what’s next for Jalen Green in Houston. Later, they make their second-round predictions and reflect on Gregg Popovich’s legendary coaching career, plus Team Canada’s hiring of Gordie Herbert as the new men’s national team head coach.

#nba #nbaplayoffs

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Chris Boucher on future with Raptors, growing up in Montreal, and NBA Social Justice Award nomination

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will Lou catches up with Chris Boucher to discuss his involvement with the Make-A-Wish foundation, being a finalist for the 2025 NBA Social Justice Champion Award, his upbringing in Montreal, and his future with the Raptors.

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Who is most to blame for the Lakers and Bucks eliminations? It's time for more Blame Pie

Thu, 01 May 2025 17:48:39 GMT

Will and Alex dish out blame pies for the Lakers and Bucks, and dive into: JJ Redick’s first playoff series as a head coach, LeBron entering the final stage of his career, Luka’s struggles, Austin Reaves’ disappearing act, Bobby Webster vs. Rob Pelinka, Giannis vs. John Haliburton, Kyle Kuzma’s case as the worst trade deadline upgrade ever, and much more.

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Raptors report cards: What grade would you give Scottie, RJ, and IQ?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:44:53 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Raptors Republic's Samson Folk to give some grades to the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors. Grades were assessed in three categories in offense, defense, and intangibles. They also share what the next steps of improvement are for each player in the rotation.

Player (grade)

Scottie Barnes (B)

RJ Barrett (B)

Ochai Agbaji (B)

Jakob Poeltl (A-)

Gradey Dick (C+)

Jamal Shead (B+)

Jonathan Mogbo (C+)

Ja'Kobe Walter (B+)

Jamison Battle (C)

Immanuel Quickley (C)

Chris Boucher (B-)

#raptors #torontoraptors

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10 playoff takeaways: What would you give up for Giannis? Is Ant the best player in LAL/MIN

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:24:44 GMT

Will and Alex recap a thrilling second weekend of the playoffs, breaking down the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, what a potential Raptors trade package could look like, Anthony Edwards’ rise as the best player in the Lakers-Wolves series, and Julius Randle’s redemption arc. Later, they serve up a blame pie for the Grizzlies’ first-round sweep, debate who has more at stake in the Clippers-Nuggets matchup, explain how Steph Curry is carrying the Warriors, rank the best first-round beefs, and dive into why the playoffs are so much better than the regular season.

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NBA playoff takeaways: Are we rooting for the Clippers? Will the Grizzlies blow it up?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:06:25 GMT

Will and Alex break down the Clippers’ dominant Game 3 win over the Nuggets, the Grizzlies’ collapse after leading by 29 at home, and how Jimmy Butler’s injury could shift the Warriors-Rockets series. Then, they crack open a playoff six-pack and discuss: Nico Harrison’s end-of-season presser, The Athletic’s anonymous player poll, viral Asian NBA fans, and a debate on Mad Men vs. Succession. Finally, Jerome introduces a new BADBADNOTGOOD segment, gauging first-round panic levels around the league.

#nba #nbaplayoffs #jamorant #goldenstatewarriors

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Drafting the 15 Funniest and Most Memorable Raptors Moments of the 2024-25 Season

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:50:50 GMT

Will, Alex and Jerome are joined by Mr. Raptor Moments to draft their favorite moments from the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors season as they reminisce about: Ja’Kobe Walter’s game-winner in Orlando, hot mics, Matt Devlin’s most iconic on-air call, their favorite 30th anniversary moments, the team dancing their way through a rebuilding year, and much more.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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10 things from wild first weekend of 2025 NBA playoffs + Should Raptors buy-low on these stars?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:51:22 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs (1:00), diving into Pascal Siakam’s role in Indiana, Kyle Kuzma’s unforgettable box score, and early impressions of Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook. They break down Detroit’s fourth quarter no-show at Madison Square Garden, the Lakers’ growing concerns, Orlando’s offensive struggles, Cleveland’s G1 Big Three, and Golden State’s blueprint against the Rockets.

Later, they take fan questions including trade proposals for Jonathan Kuminga (1:21:30), crack open a six-pack of WrestleMania takeaways (1:30:37) before debating whether the Raptors should target stars like Trae Young, Zion Williamson, or Devin Booker this off-season (1:48:00).

#nba #nbaplayoffs #lebronjames #lalakers #lukadoncic

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First Round Playoff Predictions + Most intriguing player in each series

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:09:47 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome make their first round picks and discuss most intriguing players and storylines heading into the postseason including: James Harden’s playoff resume, the history of “Steph Stoppers,” Giannis’s supporting cast in Milwaukee, the Pacer having the best team hashtag in the NBA, Cade Cunningham’s post-season debut, which former Raptor to root for, and more. Finally, we unveil Hello and Welcome’s official induction into the Law & Order cinematic universe courtesy of Ennis Esmer.

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Masai Ujiri and Darko Rajakovic praise Raptors' progress this year, and lay out plans for future

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:50:40 GMT

Will and Alex recap Masai Ujiri and Darko Rajakovic’s end of season pressers and discuss: whether the Brandon Ingram trade impacted the team’s rebuilding plans, Masai giving a high grade for the team’s culture, whether the Raptors should add a young big, if Chris Boucher’s tenure in Toronto is coming to an end, and Masai reflecting on his inability to enjoy the 2019 championship run.

#raptors #torontoraptors

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Takeaways from Raptors Exit Interviews: Scottie Barnes sets playoff expectations for 2025-26

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:22:07 GMT

Will and Alex recap today’s end-of-season interviews from Raptors players and discuss: Scottie’s comments on playoff expectations for next season, Brandon Ingram’s plan to return to an All-Star level, RJ Barrett’s future with the team, and more.

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes goes for 35-11-8 in finale + H/W fan appreciation episode

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:29:24 GMT

Will Lou, Alex Wong, and Jerome Cheng discuss the Toronto Raptors' 125-118 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 82. They discuss Scottie Barnes' dominant 35-11-8 outing in the final game of the season, the unfortunate injury to Garrett Temple, and Jamison Battle's hot shooting.

Then, they say thank you and show appreciation for show listeners. This is the last Raptors reaction podcast of the season, but the show will continue in the offseason. In the meantime, we take lots of fan questions.

They also hand out free Hello and Welcome merch and a pair of RJ Barrett personal edition Puma sneakers. Email info@stevenlebron.com for contest entries.

Three stars: Will Lou, Jerome Cheng, Alex Wong

Gerald Henderson award: Mandy Mayhem

We'll have giveaways throughout the show, and a big surprise courtesy of Alex.

#raptors #nba #mavericks

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React Pod: Raptors ready to say "1-2-3 Cancun!" in Dallas, so this episode become a banter pod

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:22:03 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live during the Toronto Raptors' 124-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss the continued benching of Chris Boucher, Bobby Webster's comments on Brandon Ingram, and then devolve into banter podcast topics.

Three stars: Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple's stops, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Brandon Williams

raptors #nba #mavericks

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NBA Letterboxd Ratings: OKC, Lakers, Cavs enjoy 5 star seasons, while Mavericks come in at 0

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:53:18 GMT

Will and Alex provide Letterboxd ratings to all 30 NBA teams and discuss: Luka’s return to Dallas, potential trade destinations for Kevin Durant, Pat Riley’s aura, Michael Malone and Calvin Booth’s firing, the upside of the Knicks roster, if the Rockets are the most underrated 2-seed ever, if the Cavs can beat the Celtics in the playoffs, and who can possibly challenge OKC in a seven-game series

#nba #letterboxd

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React Pod: Jonathan Mogbo records triple-double as Raptors thank fans in last home game

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:51:58 GMT

Will Lou shares what he saw from the Toronto Raptors' 126-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses the triple-double performance of Jonathan Mogbo, the continued absence of Chris Boucher, various tributes and other observations from the last home game of the 2024-25 season.

Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jared Rhoden, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Nick Smith Jr.

#raptors #nba #hornets

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6 Takeaways from the 2024-25 Raptors Season

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:33:57 GMT

Will and Alex discuss big picture takeaways from the 2024-25 season including: the Raptors failing at tanking, another year of not seeing the Barnes-Barrett-Quickley trio, the end of the rebuilding era, expectations for Scottie and Darko next season, appreciation for Jakob Poeltl, the team’s 30th anniversary celebration, and Alex’s new (unproven) theory that this isn’t in fact the 30th anniversary season.

Timestamps:

9:00 The Raptors didn't tank hard enough

19:00 What did you learn about the BBQ trio?

26:00 Raptors' rebuild was cut short with Brandon Ingram trade

37:00 Was this a step forward for Scottie Barnes?

48:00 Jakob Poeltl is officially underrated

51:00 Raptors did a great job of celebrating the 30th anniversary

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React Pod: Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead lead the way, NCAA tournament takeaways

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:46:32 GMT

Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 120-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss the standout efforts of Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead, and then share takeaways from the NCAA Finals for both the men's and women's tournament.

Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Cole Swider

Gerald Henderson award: Maxwell Lewis

#raptors #nba #nets

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React Pod: Ja'Kobe Walter continues to break out, while Raptors hint at Brandon Ingram return

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:51:22 GMT

Will Lou and Jerome Cheng goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 117-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

They discuss the continued promise of Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead, the concerns with Immanuel Quickley in physical games, and rip open a fresh NBA six-pack.

Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Cole Swider

Gerald Henderson award: Tim Hardaway Jr.

#raptors #nba #pistons

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React Pod: Raptors lose to Blazers, and Darko says Scottie Barnes playing with injured hand

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:39:19 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors 112-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers game. He discusses the Raptors' lose-lose decision to play Scottie Barnes through a hand injury, the impressive defense of Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter, and then takes listener questions.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Jonathan Mogbo

Gerald Henderson award: Shaedon Sharpe

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5 prospects who fit the Toronto Raptors from the 2025 NBA draft

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:56:40 GMT

Will Lou takes a look at 5 NCAA prospects (+bonuses!) that he thinks will be great fits for the Toronto Raptors in the upcoming 2025 NBA draft. Is Maluach or Queen our next big? Should we add VJ to our pool of guards? What is our best fit and talent?

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React Pod: Raptors officially eliminated and how concerned are you about Scottie Barnes?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:05:16 GMT

Will Lou and Jerome Cheng react to the Toronto Raptors' 137-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Will discusses the continued struggles of Scottie Barnes on offense, the numerous defenses lapses against the Bulls, and then they share a fresh six-pack of topics and take listener questions.

Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Immanuel Quickley, Orlando Robinson

Gerald Henderson award: Talen Horton-Tucker

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React Pod: RJ Barrett drops 31, all 4 rookies shine, as Raptors sweep shameless Sixers

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:37:37 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong hang out after the Toronto Raptors' 127-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss RJ Barrett's excellent outing, the success of Toronto's four rookies in Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, and Jamison Battle, before getting into their usual banter topics.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Hood-Schifino

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React Pod: Why the Raptors keep winning, and appreciation for Jakob Poeltl and Jamal Shead

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:47:02 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors 108-97 win over the Charlotte Hornets. They discuss the importance of Jakob Poeltl, the emergence of rookie guard Jamal Shead, the Memphis Grizzlies firing their coach, are the LA Clippers for real, Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James, and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley

Gerald Henderson award: Tidjaun Salaun

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React Pod: Raptors rookies show great development in first 30-point win of the season

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:52:11 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 116-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Will discusses the development success stories for Raptors rookies Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamison Battle. Then, Alex Wong joins with a fresh NBA 6-pack.

Three stars: Orlando Robinson, Jonathan Mogbo, Cole Swider

Gerald Henderson award: Trendon Watford

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Raptors Mailbag! Draft Prospects, Optimism for Next Season, Biggest What-Ifs

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:45:03 GMT

Will, Alex, and Vivek Jacob answer listener questions on the Raptors’ future, including optimism for the 2025-26 season, potential roster additions, and key areas for the starters to improve over the summer. They also discuss their top draft prospects, the biggest what-ifs in franchise history, and more.

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React Pod: Raptors try to tank, but promising 2024 rookie class take over in the 4th

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:01:05 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 112-104 win over the Washington Wizards. They discuss the absurdities of tanking, the strong performances by Jamison Battle, Jamal Shead, and Jonthan Mogbo, and then somehow end up shopping for Raptors hats.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: AJ Johnson

#raptors #nba #wizards

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React Pod: Raptors can't completely no-show at home even if it's a tank + assorted banter

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:44:57 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong come to you live after the Toronto Raptors' 123-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss the total lack of competitiveness in this loss, the struggles of Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett with turnovers, and finish with plenty of banter.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, Kelly Rowland

Gerald Henderson award: Devin Vassell

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley shine as Raptors push Warriors to final buzzer

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:18:35 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors' 117-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors. They discuss Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley's strong performances, the interesting tactical wrinkles on matchups, and then go around the NBA for a fresh 6-pack.

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Raptors Roundtable! Is Scottie a Number One Option, Brandon Ingram’s Fit, and more

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:29:18 GMT

Will is joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond to discuss the five biggest questions on the state of the Raptors’ rebuild, including: whether Scottie is a number one option, how Brandon Ingram will fit with this roster, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley’s role with the team, who is the Raptors’ shooting guard of the future, and expectations for next season.

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Championship React Pod: Kawhi and Pascal Lead Raptors To Double OT Win Over Bucks

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex recap Toronto’s Game 3 win at home over the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals and discuss: Serge’s motivational speech to the team after falling down 2-0, Nick Nurse’s defensive adjustments against Giannis, Kawhi’s career-high 51 minutes in the double overtime victory, Marc Gasol’s bounce-back, the importance of Pascal Siakam during the title run, and more.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol

DJ Augustin award: George Hill

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React Pod: Raptors blown out by 40, so let's just banter and check in on the rest of the NBA

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:17:02 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the Toronto Raptors' 129-89 loss to the Phoenix Suns. They go live during the fourth quarter because this game was a complete blowout. Will and Alex also each deliver an NBA six-pack of topics from around the league. They also riff on who their favorite The Wire characters are, and debate NCAA vs NBA basketball.

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React Pod: Raptors finally tank right, while Jakob Poeltl SHOWS OFF 3-point shot

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 02:10:02 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 105-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Jakob Poeltl's expanded offensive arsenal, Scottie Barnes being aggressive, and Jamal Shead's two-way contributions.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Toumani Camara

#raptors #nba #trailblazers

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React Pod: Scottie and IQ developing chemistry, Temple and Shead's defense denies tank

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:44:26 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down Toronto Raptors 126-118 win over the Utah Jazz. They discuss Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley's increased chemistry, Jamal and Garrett Temple's defense, and wrap up with an exposition of Alex Wong's Letterboxd page (@stevenlebron).

#raptors #nba #jazz

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NBA 6-pack: The only solution to tanking, Shai vs Jokic, and Scottie Barnes struggling to score

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:41:32 GMT

On the latest NBA six-pack, Will and Alex discuss whether flattening lottery odds could help eliminate tanking, the all-time MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, and how Jokić’s historic season compares to past MVPs. They also break down the most game-changing players of the past two decades, why expectations for Scottie Barnes should be adjusted, and the three key areas where he has improved this season.

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React Pod: Raptors tank hits a new level of shameless in ultimate tank-off vs. Sixers

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:31:58 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the ultimate tank game between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss the sheer shamelessness of the tank, give credit to Jared Rhoden, Orlando Robinson, and Colin Castleton for setting new career-highs, and then get straight to bantering for the last 40 minutes.

Three stars: Orlando Robinson, Jared Rhoden, Garrett Temple

Gerald Henderson award: Jeff Dowtin Jr.

#raptors #nba #sixers

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John Bitove Jr. on the origin story of the Raptors

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:18:37 GMT

Alex sits down with former Raptors owner John Bitove Jr. to discuss the franchise’s early days, from securing an NBA team for Toronto to shaping its identity. They dive into the original branding process—including how close the team came to a lime-green Raptor logo—the challenges of hosting games at the SkyDome, and his biggest argument with David Stern. Bitove also shares stories about launching the Dance Pak, the opening-night “thunderstick” fiasco, and the lasting influence of the first-year Raptors.

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React Pod: AJ Lawson drops 32, Jamal Shead poster dunk, as Raptors 905 beat Wizards

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 03:50:55 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors win 119-104 against the Washington Wizards. They discuss AJ Lawson's 32-point effort, Jamal Shead's improbable dunk, and share their favorite movies.

Three stars: AJ Lawson, Jamal Shead, Orlando Robinson

Gerald Henderson award: Kyshawn George

#raptors #nba #wizards

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React Pod: Jamal Shead's game-winning layup ruled out by 0.1 seconds as Raptors fall to Wizards

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:23:06 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 118-117 loss to the Washington Wizards. They discuss Jamal Shead's game-winning moment that was off by 0.1 seconds, the return of the tank, and debate who should win the MVP between Shai Gilegous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Richaun Holmes

#raptors #nba #wizards

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React Pod: Immanuel Quickley goes off for 34 points, but are the Raptors tanking or not?

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:25:34 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the tank-off between the Toronto Raptors' 118-109 win over the Utah Jazz. They discuss Immanuel Quickley's season-high effort, the confusing state of the Raptors' tank, and share some unbelievable stats from Wilt Chamberlain.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Walker Kessler

#raptors #nba #magic

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NBA 6 pack: Is there a "right" way to tank, and why the Raptors shouldn't trade RJ

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:13:51 GMT

Will shares his latest six-pack of NBA ideas with Alex, including: the Luka Doncic trade saving the NBA season, if there’s a “right” way to tank, if the East is wide open for the Raptors next season, why Toronto shouldn’t trade RJ Barrett this summer, if NBA teams should market teams over players, and more.

#raptors #torontoraptors #lukadoncic #lakers

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The February Banter Pod

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:26:31 GMT

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Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their recent work trips, including trying wings at Magic City, debating the best Philly cheesesteak, and navigating the clout-chasing scene at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Later, they tackle listener questions on John Cena’s heel turn, wrestling’s resurgence, their ideal Toronto day, and more. Plus, Alex attempts to sing The Weeknd.

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React Pod: Ja'Kobe Walter hits the game-winner, while Raptors tank hits new absurd heights

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:26:20 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors' 114-113 win over the Orlando Magic in the hilariously exciting rematch. They break down Ja'Kobe Walter's first career game winner, discuss the new and absurd ways the Raptors tried to tank by pulling every starter in a close game, before coming up with brand new nicknames for the players.

Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, AJ Lawson, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Darko Rajakovic's tanking tactics

#raptors #nba #magic

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React Pod: Immanuel Quickley is a huge difference maker, Raptors' tank becoming obvious

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:22:18 GMT

Will Lou is joined by producer Jerome Cheng after the Toronto Raptors win 104-102 over the Orlando Magic. They discuss the importance of Immauel Quickley, why the Raptors struggle in crunch time, and how the tanking moves are becoming too obvious.

#raptors #nba #magic

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React Pod: Raptors' clutch issues on full display in epic choke against Chicago

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:09:45 GMT

Will Lou goes live after the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' 125-115 OT loss to the Chicago Bulls. He discusses the Raptors' crunch-time issues, why Brandon Ingram would really help, and has a little fun at the end by showing highlights of the Raptors media game to lighten the mood.

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Chuck Swirsky on the Vince Carter era & the toughest broadcast of his career

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:46:35 GMT

Will sits down with legendary Raptors announcer Chuck Swirsky to discuss being honored for the team’s 30th-anniversary season, his early days with the franchise, and his first impressions of Jack Armstrong. Chuck also shares why calling Vince Carter’s first game in Toronto as a New Jersey Net was the toughest broadcast of his career, along with other Raptors memories from the past three decades.

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React Pod: Raptors rookies struggle vs. Pacers, Lakers-Mavs, and where is PJ Tucker?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:37:00 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live at the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' 111-91 loss against the Indiana Pacers. They discuss the Raptors' rookie struggles against the Pacers, then discuss the Lakers-Mavs game, and finally, they unveil the surprising name behind PJ Tucker.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jonathan Mogbo, Orlando Robinson

Gerald Henderson award: RayJ Dennis (???)

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes setting tone with defensive intensity, but Raptors can't hit 3's vs. C's

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:29:44 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors' 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics. They discuss Scottie Barnes' two-way intensity in leading the team, but the Raptors don't have answers for Boston's 3-point shooting. They also share tidbits from the Raptors' annual media run.

Here is Will's feature on Chris Boucher's longevity with the Raptors:

https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/02/24/after-topping-carter-boucher-reflects-on-his-raptors-journey/

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Payton Pritchard

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React Pod: Raptors stun Suns with 7-straight threes in thrilling crunch-time performance

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:13:58 GMT

Will Lou goes solo after the conclusion of Toronto Raptors' 127-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. He breaks down the Raptors' sudden avalanche of threes in crunch time from Chris Boucher, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett. Then, he credits Scottie Barnes for his defensive work against Kevin Durant, and discusses the maturation of Barnes as a leader this season.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes (sorry, RJ)

Gerald Henderson award: Bradley Beal

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React Pod: Don't take RJ Barrett for granted, and can the NBA could copy the NHL's all-star format?

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:51:28 GMT

Host Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 120-111 OT loss to the Miami Heat. He breaks down RJ Barrett's clutch scoring, and why this was a perfect tank loss that will set the tone for the rest of the season.

Then, Alex Wong and Jerome Cheng join the show to discuss the NHL's 4 Nation's Face-Off format, and banter about their favorite hockey moments.

#nba #raptors #nhl

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Orlando Robinson

Gerald Henderson award: Davion Mitchell

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What the NBA needs to change after underwhelming 2025 All-Star Weekend

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:09:28 GMT

Will and Alex go live from San Francisco to break down what the NBA needs to change after a thoroughly underwhelming 2025 All-Star Weekend. They explain that the entire All-Star Weekend process is not focused on basketball, and that there are simply too many distractions to make the actual game and events meaningful.

They also offer changes that they want to see in future All-Star Weekends, and then take you behind the scenes of what it's like to be at an invite-only NBA party.

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ASW Day 2: Mac McClung Rescues the Dunk Contest (again), Pascal revisits 2019 at Oracle

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:52:04 GMT

Will and Alex break down All-Star Saturday Night from Chase Center, highlighting Mac McClung’s jaw-dropping dunk contest performance and why NBA stars continue to avoid challenging him. They also discuss Steph Curry’s absence from the three-point shootout, Gelo’s live performance, Chris Paul’s questionable tactics in the Skills Challenge, and Will’s first trip back to Oracle Arena since the 2019 championship run.

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ASW day 1: Gradey Dick gets no help, hanging with Masai, Zach Edey’s favorite dim sum item

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 06:03:03 GMT

Will and Alex are live from Chase Center in San Francisco, breaking down Gradey Dick’s standout Rising Stars performance, rooting for Team G-League, Red Panda’s legendary act, hanging out with Masai, chatting with Zach Edey about Yao Ming and dim sum, and behind-the-scenes stories from All-Star Weekend.

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Why Did Vince Carter Wear AND1 at the 2000 Dunk Contest

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

25 years ago, Vince Carter delivered the greatest performance in NBA dunk contest history. But one question remains: why did he wear AND1 sneakers that night? Alex and Jerome search for answers, speaking with former AND1 marketing director Jeff Roth, sneaker experts Russ Bengtson and Nick DePaula, Josh Roter of In Vintage We Trust, and GQ’s Yang-Yi Goh. They reveal the behind-the-scene story of the 2000 dunk contest, Carter’s sneaker legacy, and more.

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Norman Powell reacts to his iconic Toronto Raptors moments: "I wanted to be there my whole career"

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:56:28 GMT

THE FAMED NORMAN POWELL INTERVIEW IS FINALLY HERE. Will Lou catches up with the beloved former Toronto Raptors guard to get the story behind some of the most iconic plays of his time with the Raptors.

From unforgettably clutch dunks to hilarious team chemistry moments, Norman Powell fondly looks back at his time in Toronto, a place where he thought he would spend his entire career.

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React Pod: Tristan Thompson sparks needless scuffle in Cavaliers' blowout over Raptors

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:31:52 GMT

An exhausted Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 131-108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down RJ Barrett's encouraging return to the lineup, the continued emergence of the 2024 Raptors rookie class, and then breaks down Tristan Thompson being needlessly extra, again. Then, he shares takeaways from Bobby Webster and Brandon Ingram's introductory press conference.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Tristan Thompson

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes silences doubters in win vs. 76ers, Brandon Ingram extends at 3/$120M

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:06:13 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong provide live coverage of the Toronto Raptors' 106-103 win over the lifeless Philadelphia 76ers, then discuss the 3-year, $120M extension for Brandon Ingram. Will breaks down the dominant showing by Scottie Barnes, his post-game response to Matt Bonner's criticism, and the continued re-emergence of Immanuel Quickley.

Then, Alex joins the show to break down Brandon Ingram signing a 3-year, $120-million extension, and wonders if the Sixers have two of the worst contracts in the league between Paul George and Joel Embiid.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Jared Butler

#raptors #torontoraptors #sixers #nba

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React Pod: IQ finds his offense, but Scottie Barnes continues to struggle from 3 in loss to Rockets

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:31:41 GMT

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 94-87 loss to the Houston Rockets. He breaks down the level of physicality in this game, Scottie Barnes' continued struggles on offense, and Immanuel Quickley finding his shot.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley, Ochai Agbaji

Gerald Henderson award: Jeff Green

#raptors #torontoraptors #jimmybutler #goldenstatewarriors

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React Pod: Raptors overwhelmed by OKC, Bobby Webster explains Ingram trade, Battle gets new deal

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:09:32 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 121-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, then discuss what Raptors GM Bobby Webster had to say about the Brandon Ingram trade. We also workshop nickname ideas for Ingram, and Teddy Long makes a surprise entrance.

Three stars: Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Alex Caruso

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Trade deadline: Raptors trade Davion Mitchell, Chris Boucher remains, and Brandon Ingram's fit

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:04:11 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react live to the last hour of the NBA trade deadline from NBA Courtside Restaurant. They discuss the Toronto Raptors trading Davion Mitchell to Miami Heat, Chris Boucher surviving another trade deadline, and grade minor trades.

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BREAKING: Brandon Ingram traded to Raptors

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:16:02 GMT

Will Lou goes live to react to the news of Brandon Ingram getting traded to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a future 2nd and the 2026 IND 1st round pick.

Will discusses the merits of Brandon Ingram, what he might look to re-sign for this summer, and the front office's clear intention to be competitive again in 2025-2026.

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React Pod: Zach Edey dominates in homecoming, Scottie Barnes struggles, Raptors in trade rumors

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:16:54 GMT

Host Will Lou breaks down Toronto Raptors' 138-107 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. He breaks down Zach Edey's first homecoming, Scottie Barnes' struggles, and then reacts to the news of the Raptors being involved in a potential mega trade involving Jimmy Butler.

Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Ochai Agbaji

Gerald Henderson award: Zach Edey

#raptors #torontoraptors

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React Pod: Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter lead Bench Mob 2.0, and is KD next to be traded???

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:14:50 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-115 loss against the New York Knicks. He breaks down the standout performances from Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter. Then Alex Wong joins the show to discuss more Kevin Durant trade rumors and fan questions.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Ariel Hurkporti

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NBA trade deadline: Spurs land Fox, is KD next to move, how the Raptors can capitalize

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:39:42 GMT

Will and Alex check in with some NBA trade deadline news and ask what can the Raptors do? First, they break down the De'Aaron Fox-Zach LaVine three-way deal, then pivot to how the Raptors can capitalize on teams who are capped out, then discuss the latest rumors of Kevin Durant's potential availability.

#nbatradedeadline #raptors #deaaronfox #kings #spurs #wembanyama

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React Pod: Raptors dominate Clippers for impressive win, Canadian fans boo US anthem

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:25:32 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 115-108 win over the LA Clippers. They discuss the promising efforts from Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett standing up Kawhi Leonard on defense, and Canadian fans booing the US anthem at Scotiabank Arena.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Nic Batum

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ICU Pod: Mavericks shock the world by sending Luka Doncic to Lakers

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:48:46 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome react to the shocking Luka Dončić trade, breaking down conspiracy theories, alternate deals the Mavs could’ve made, the return of Lakers exceptionalism, winners and losers from the deal, and more.

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React Pod: Raptors blown out by Bulls as Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk left on the bench

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:37:25 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-106 loss against the Chicago Bulls. He discusses the return of Immanuel Quickley, the defensive breakdowns by Toronto, and the curious absences of Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk ahead of the trade deadline.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Smith

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React Pod: Raptors dominate Wizards to extend win streak to 5, addressing Raptors trade rumors

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:13:14 GMT

Host Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 106-82 win against the Washington Wizards, then talks Raptors trade rumors with Alex Wong. They discuss the Brandon Ingram rumor, and the emerging market for Chris Boucher.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Davion Mitchell, Bruce Brown

Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Kuzma's circus shot

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The Best NBA Rivalries w/ Trey Kerby

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex return to The Classic Factory in Atlanta and are joined by Trey Kerby of No Dunks to draft their all-time favorite NBA rivalries. The discussion includes the iconic 90s Bulls-Knicks rivalry, LeBron vs. DeShawn Stevenson, James Harden vs. Daryl Morey, Draymond’s greatest foes, Michael Jordan vs. baseball, and more.

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React Pod: Raptors tank officially stalled as Raptors beat Pelicans for 6th win in 7 games

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:36:45 GMT

Host Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 113-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He breaks down the biggest reason behind the Raptors' defensive turnaround, Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher's contributions, and a huge effort from Jakob Poeltl.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Yves Missi

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The Raptors 30th Anniversary Draft w/ Tas Melas

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex head to The Classic Factory in Atlanta to celebrate the Toronto Raptors’ 30th anniversary with Tas Melas of No Dunks. Together, they revisit iconic championship moments, heartbreaking losses, favorite jerseys, and obscure players from Raptors history. Later, Alex and Tas go head-to-head in a special edition of the Basketball Reference game.

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React Pod: Raptors go Hawk 2-0 as they sweep their road trip to Atlanta

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:37:14 GMT

William Lou comes live from the AirBnB after the Toronto Raptors' 117-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks! Alex and Jerome roam in the background... as Will details their shutdown coverage on Trae Young, RJ Barrett's bounceback game, and Scottie Barnes continuing to play at an All-Star level.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Vit Krejci

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes takeover and Jakob Poeltl's clutch free throws save Raptors from collapse

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:10:00 GMT

William Lou comes live from the ATL after the Raptors beat the Hawks 122-119 win. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' continued development from the midrange game, Jakob Poeltl's clutch free throws, and behind-the-scenes reporting and *several* post-game reports from Atlanta.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Bogdan Bogdanovic

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Dan Shulman on Cooper Flagg, Covering Team Canada, and Iconic Broadcast Moments

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will is joined by Dan Shulman to chat about Cooper Flagg’s freshman year at Duke, how his hype compares to past prospects like Zion Williamson, and interesting names to consider for the second round of the upcoming NBA draft. They also dive into Dan’s legendary broadcasting career, from covering Team Canada at the Olympics to calling NBA games featuring LeBron and Kobe, working with Hubie Brown, and unforgettable moments like the Mark McGwire/Sammy Sosa home run chase and the backstory of the Kyle Singler play.

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React Pod: Raptors turn 21-point deficit into blowout win vs. Magic behind Scottie Barnes

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:34:46 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 109-93 win against the Orlando Magic. They discuss the crazy 37-point turnaround from the 32-11 early deficit to a blowout win, Scottie Barnes vs. Paolo Banchero, and react to the latest rumors of the Raptors jumping into the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown

Gerald Henderson award: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Most Important Guy: Pat Delany

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In/Out List: Shai’s IG captions, Draymond’s temper, Wemby’s jersey on auction

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex share their basketball in/out list and chat about: Westbrook & Jokic, Draymond’s temper, the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Tempo merch, Shai’s IG captions, tanking, Wemby’s jersey being on auction, ball screens, Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki joining the NBA on Amazon team, the struggling Sixers, and more.

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React Pod: A light-hearted banter pod breaks out after Raptors get outclassed in Milwaukee

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:14:50 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 130-112 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down Scottie Barnes' frustrating night, encouraging nights from Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown, and then banter about the most average players in the NBA.

Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Bobby Portis

Most Important Guy: Raptors GM Bobby Webster

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Introducing… The NBA All-Average Team (Complimentary)

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex embark on an hour-long mission to identify the most average players in the NBA. They discuss what it truly means to be average, break down the criteria for being a perfectly average player, and make their case for five players to join the inaugural NBA All-Average Team.

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes mastering the midrange, Raptors beat Celtics for best win of the year

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:46:17 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-97 win over the Boston Celtics. He discusses Scottie Barnes' emerging go-to move, RJ Barrett's efficient outing, great overall team defense, and indulges in a bit of Celtics slander at the end with Asad Alvi.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Payton Pritchard

Most Important Guy: Scottie Barnes

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React Pod: Chris Boucher comes up clutch, Scottie and Jakob own the paint in win over Warriors

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:38:45 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the Toronto Raptors' 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors. They break down Chris Boucher's delirious fourth quarter explosion, Steph fans taking over Scotiabank Arena, and Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl's patrolling of the paint.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Li Kaier aka Kyle Anderson

Most Important Guy: Chris Boucher

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Mailbag! Scottie’s Next Step, Pascal Trade Revisited, “Easy Schedule” Myth

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex answer listener questions and discuss what Scottie Barnes needs to improve on to lead a 50-win team, Ochai vs. Gradey in the starting lineup, revisiting the Pascal Siakam trade a year later, debunking the “easy schedule” myth, and more. They also introduce the “NBA All-Average Squad” and dive into how LiAngelo Ball’s “Tweaker” became the year’s first viral hit.

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React Pod: Barnes-Barrett-Quickley combination fail to impress in loss to Pistons

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:59:17 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down the disjointed showing by the Raptors' trio of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, who are in the midst of a trial for the future. Will also discusses the defensive shortcomings of Barrett and Gradey Dick, who both made costly errors in the fourth. Finally, he shows love to Chris Boucher and Jamal Shead who have been great off the bench of late.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Malik Beasley

Most Important Guy: Oren Weisfeld and Libaan Osman

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Championship React Pod: Kawhi’s Four-Bounce Buzzer-Beater Sends Raptors to the ECF

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex break down Toronto’s gritty Game 7 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, and spotlight Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka’s performances in a franchise-altering win. They dive into the Raptors’ defensive brilliance, discuss where Kawhi Leonard’s legendary buzzer-beater ranks among the greatest NBA and Toronto sports moments, and much more.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka

DJ Augustin Award: JJ Redick

MIG: Kevin Harlan and Kishan Mistry

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley, and Chris Boucher's re-emergence with Samson Folk

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 04:07:43 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk to break down the Toronto Raptors' 132-126 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They debate Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley, Darko Rajakovic's game management, and show love to Chris Boucher's re-emergence.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Caris LeVert

Most Important Guy: Darius Garland

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React Pod: Raptors show signs of life in first half, but end up with another blowout to Knicks

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:22:47 GMT

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 112-98 loss to the New York Knicks game. Will gives his three things for the game: Raptors showing fight defensively in first half, Immanuel Quickley's bounce back, and the bench struggling. Then, Alex joins the program to take fan questions on whether Darko Rajakovic is still getting a response from the team, Darko's poor record of challenges, Jakob Poeltl trade proposals, and more.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Davion Mitchell

Gerald Henderson award: Landry Shamet

Most Important Guy: Chris Boucher

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React Pod: Raptors finally get healthy, but suffer another blowout despite Scottie's best efforts

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:35:32 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong as they break down the Toronto Raptors 128-104 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. They discuss the adjustments made by the fully healthy lineup, the overall lack of defense, and wrap up with a surprise segment on basketball books.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Gary Trent Jr.

Most Important Guy: Lindsay Dunn

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State of the Raptors Rebuild + Jimmy Butler’s Next Move

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:20 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the Raptors’ first year of rebuilding so far, Scottie Barnes’ growth, Darko Rajakovic’s impact, and the team’s path moving forward. Can a top-five draft pick reignite their playoff hopes? Plus, what are fans excited about for the rest of the season? Later, they dive into Jimmy Butler’s breakup with the Heat, explore his fit with potential Western Conference contenders, and rank the most memorable “quitting on your team” moments in recent history.

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React Pod: Raptors run out of excuses in lifeless loss to shorthanded Magic

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:50:43 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 106-97 loss to the Orlando Magic. Will discusses the difference in defense between the two teams and how the Magic have established a strong culture even in the midst of a rebuild.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Ochai Agbaji

Gerald Henderson award: Tristan da Silva

Most Important Guy: Cory Joseph

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React Pod: Immanuel Quickely thrives in return, and Scottie Barnes dominates in win vs. Nets

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 04:02:32 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Will shows love to Immauel Quickley in his return from injury, Scottie Barnes dominating in his natural position at forward, and finally snapping the 11-game losing streak.

Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: D'Angelo Russell

Most Important Guy: Immanuel Quickley

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React Pod: Raptors suffer franchise-record 54-point loss, and worst moments of 2024 recap

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 23:49:32 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 125-71 loss to the Boston Celtics. Will breaks down Scottie Barnes' inability to lift the team at the moment, before turning to fan questions and bringing in Alex Wong to recaps the worst moments of 2024.

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Three stars: Alex Wong, H&W fans, Matt and Alvin

Gerald Henderson award: Payton Pritchard

Most Important Guy: Darko Rajakovic

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The December Banter Pod

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:00:39 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome share their year-end in/out lists and discuss: baggy clothes, sweet and sour pork, Tokyo, the Sopranos, tact, Chinese people going to therapy, and more. Later, they answer listener questions and Alex tries to sing Beatles songs.

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React Pod: Who is going to take ownership of failing Raptors after another lifeless loss?

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:02:10 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' lifeless 136-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He discusses the complete lack of response from their blowout loss in Memphis, the dangers of losing all standards, and the return of Bruce Brown.

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Three stars: Jamal Shead, Bruce Brown, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: De'Andre Hunter

Most Important Guy: Bruce Brown

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React Pod: Darko Rajakovic CRASHES OUT as Raptors allow franchise-record 155 points to Grizzlies

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:36:20 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 155 (!!!) - 126 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. He discusses Darko Rajakovic's epic meltdown, and questions the overall lack of defensive effort by the Raptors as they allow a franchise-record 155 points.

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Three stars: RJ Barrett, Davion Mitchell, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Zach Edey

Most Important Guy: Darko Rajakovic for crashing out

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes trades 3's for midrange for bounce back game in Raptors' loss to Knicks

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:28:50 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 139-125 loss against the New York Knicks. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' change in approach in 24 hours, RJ Barrett returning to the lineup, and OG Anunoby's dominance in MSG.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Cam Payne

Most Important Guy: Vince Carter on the Sportsnet broadcast

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NBA Tiers Update + All-Star Saturday Makeover

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:40 GMT

Will and Alex update their NBA tiers from the start of the season—who’s holding steady, who’s rising, and who’s flopping? The Celtics remain the favorites, but where do the contenders, pretenders, dark horses, and disappointments stack up? Plus, creative fixes for All-Star Saturday, including a must-see 1-on-1 tournament and a surprising poker twist.

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React Pod: Ja'Kobe Walter goes for career-high 27, but Scottie Barnes struggles in Rockets loss

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:36:18 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-110 loss against the Houston Rockets. He breaks down the positives around Ja'Kobe Walter's career-high 27 points, Jamal Shead and Chris Boucher bringing energy off the bench. Then he touches on Scottie Barnes' uncharacteristically quiet game, and Darko Rajakovic's decisions.

Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Dillon Brooks

Most Important Guy: Ochai Agbaji

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Championship React Pod: Danny Green on Pivotal Game 4 Win vs. Sixers and Kawhi’s Brilliance

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:12 GMT

Will and Alex sit down with Danny Green to revisit the 2019 championship season. Danny shares stories about being traded to Toronto, Kyle Lowry’s reaction to the DeMar DeRozan trade, Nick Nurse’s first year as head coach, and the intense second-round series against the Sixers—including the pivotal Game 4 road win and Kawhi’s brilliance. He also breaks down the story behind his iconic post-up against JJ Redick and compares the 2019 Raptors to the 2020 Lakers.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Kyle Lowry

DJ Augustin Award: James Ennis III

MIG: Danny Green

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React Pod: Who is the Raptors' closer, and the future of Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:03:53 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk of Raptors Republic to break down the Toronto Raptors' 101-94 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss the Raptors' ongoing crunch time issues, the future potential of Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter, and more.

Three stars: Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Cam Johnson

Most Important Guy: Suns owner Matt Ishbia

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Key Trends From The Raptors Season, Trade Deadline Predictions

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:00:59 GMT

Will is joined by Savanna Hamilton and Keerthika Uthayakumar to break down key trends from the Raptors’ season so far, including home vs. road splits, strength of schedule, three-point shooting struggles, Jakob Poeltl’s standout performances, and Gradey Dick’s efficiency. Plus, they dive into the upcoming trade deadline and debate which Raptor might be on the move.

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React Pod: Raptors make hard comeback push behind Jamal Shead, RJ Barrett, and Gradey Dick

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:08:42 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls. He breaks down their sloppy mistakes to start the game, RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick's relentless scoring, and also Jamal Shead's heroic performance in the fourth quarter.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Julian Philips

Most Important Guy: Chuck Swirsky

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Can the Raptors Improve Defence? Potential Jimmy Butler Trades

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:12 GMT

Will and Alex chat about the NBA Cup semi-finals, declining TV ratings, if the Raptors can improve their defense, explore potential trade destinations for Jimmy Butler, debate Chris Paul vs. James Harden’s careers, and more.

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Raptors Without Scottie, OKC’s Rise, and Evaluating Adam Silver’s Changes

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Will is joined by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore to break down the impact of Scottie Barnes’ absence, the challenges of evaluating RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley’s role upon his return, and early impressions of Ja’Kobe Walter. Later, they debate whether OKC is the favorite in the West, assess Adam Silver’s league-wide changes, and pitch new ideas to improve the NBA.

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React Pod: Raptors flat-footed in Miami and RJ Barrett struggles in Scottie Barnes's absence

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:08:46 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-104 loss to the Miami Heat. He expresses disappointment in the Raptors' no-show, RJ Barrett's struggles, and an overall lack of execution by the team in Miami.

Three stars: Davion Mitchell, Jakob Poeltl, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Bam Adebayo

Most Important Guy: Raptors team massage therapist for fixing Jakob's back

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Jack Armstrong on Darko’s Coaching, Scottie’s Growth, and a Life in Broadcasting

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:03:13 GMT

Jack Armstrong joins Will and Alex to discuss Darko Rajakovic’s coaching philosophy, Scottie Barnes’ maturity, and Gradey Dick’s development. Later, they dive into Jack’s storied career, reflecting on his upbringing in Flatbush, his journey into coaching, his transition to broadcasting, the stories behind his iconic calls, his favorite karaoke songs, and much more.

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React Pod: RJ Barrett scores 30, Scottie Barnes turns ankle, in another close Raptors loss

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:10:33 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-108 loss to the New York Knicks. He discusses the frustrating whistle, the habit of mistakes in crunch time, RJ Barrett's 30 piece and Scottie Barnes going down with injury.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges

Most Important Guy: Michael Grange's must-read feature on RJ Barrett

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The Toronto Tempo, RJ’s Snub, and the 2006-07 Raptors

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:00:06 GMT

Will and Alex break down the Toronto Tempo’s name and logo reveal, react to RJ Barrett’s exclusion from ESPN’s Top 25 Under 25 list, and debate Scottie Barnes’ place among the 2021 draft class. They also revisit the 2006-07 Raptors through this week’s “Open Gym” episode and share their predictions for the NBA Cup knockout round.

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React Pod: Raptors comeback falls short against Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's brilliance

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:19:07 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. He discusses Gradey Dick's explosive outing, Kelly Olynyk's season debut, and Scottie Barnes' playmaking.

Three stars: Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes

Gerald Henderson award: Spencer Dinwiddie

Most Important Guy: Barber P from King's Landing

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Championship React Pod: Kyle Lowry Goes Scoreless in G1 loss to Orlando

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:19 GMT

Will and Alex recap Toronto’s 104-101 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the 2019 playoffs and discuss Kyle Lowry’s iconic player intro routine, the head coaching search that led to Nick Nurse, the franchise’s all-time record in Game 1s, revisiting the Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol trade, DJ Augustin’s all-time performance against the Raptors, and more.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kawhi Leonard, Fred VanVleet

DJ Augustin award: DJ Augustin

MIG: Mark Strong aka Strizzy

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React Pod: Raptors totally outclassed by Thunder in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's homecoming

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:47:26 GMT

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 129-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He breaks down the need for the Raptors to improve their offensive toughness, the return of Gradey Dick, and the need to flush this result.

Three stars: Gradey Dick, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Ajay Mitchell

Most Important Guy: Jordan Hayles aka Mr. Stixx

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes dominates, sets new career-high in thrilling win over Pacers

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:38:13 GMT

Host William Lou comes to you live after the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' 122-11 win over the Indiana Pacers. He discusses Scottie Barnes' emergence as a leader, RJ Barrett looking strong as the No. 2, and Darko Rajakovic hitting the right decisions in the clutch.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Obi Toppin

Most Important Guy: Scottie Barnes' reading glasses

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The First Quarter NBA Awards

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:00:11 GMT

Will and Alex recap the first quarter of the regular season and discuss the many positive takeaways from the 6-15 Raptors, whether the idea of tanking is dead, before handing out awards for the team’s most valuable player, most surprising and concerning stats, favorite team-bonding moment, and most entertaining loss. Later, they go around the NBA and hand out first quarter awards for MVP, Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and more.

00:42 CCYAA Boba Raptor is back!

02:27 Raptors first quarter of the season vibe check

15:00 Raptors early season awards

38:51 NBA early season awards

56:09 Should we be worried about these things in the NBA?

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React Pod: RJ Barrett scores 37 in win over Heat, rookie Ja'Kobe Walter continues to impress

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:43:00 GMT

Will Lou comes to you live from the second part of the home and home with the Toronto Raptors' 119-116 win over the Miami Heat. He breaks down RJ Barrett's impressive game, Scottie Barnes' contributions in the fourth quarter, and rookie Ja'Kobe Walter showing impressive flashes.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: Tyler Herro

Most Important Guy: Ja'Kobe Walter

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes records triple-double, and how can RJ Barrett improve on defense?

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:15:41 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-111 loss to the Miami Heat. They discuss Scottie Barnes' playmaking, how RJ Barrett can improve on defense, and how Ja'Kobe Walter is faring as a rookie.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Terry Rozier

Most Important Guy: Kevin Love's longevity/Alex Wong flu shot game

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React Pod: Ja'Kobe Walter shines in first start, Agbaji and Battle catch fire in blowout win

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:23:11 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-93 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He breaks down Ja'Kobe Walter's first career start, Ochai Agbaji responds to Darko Rajakovic's call-out, and Jamison Battle catches fire from 3.

Three stars: Jamison Battle, Ochai Agbaji, Ja'Kobe Walter

Gerald Henderson award: Yves Missi

Most Important Guy: Jack Armstrong

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The November Banter Pod

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:06 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their 80-46 loss at the TMU Sport vs. Media charity game, discuss their recent trip to Los Angeles, and provide a behind the scenes look at Jerome’s surprise 40th birthday evening. Later, they answer listener questions about best all-time game worn Raptors jerseys, favorite sports movies, sad Christmas memories, Taylor Swift concert tickets, Twitter vs. Bluesky, and Gen Alpha slang.

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes goes for 31-14-7 but Raptors lose on Jaden Ivey's buzzer-beater

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 03:50:52 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 102-100 loss against the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' two-way effort, the strength of Toronto's bench, and also the weaknesses in RJ Barrett's game.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Jaden Ivey

Most Important Guy: Whoever fixed the broken scoreboard

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes locks in second half but Raptors lose rematch against Cavaliers

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:07:02 GMT

Will Lou comes live after the Toronto Raptors' 122-108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then is joined by Alex Wong for questions.

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Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes (second half)

Gerald Henderson award: Ty Jerome

Most Important Guy: Anthony and Lucy (congrats!)

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L.A. Ride-Along: Ice Breaker Questions and the Greatest Raptors of Many Categories

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:00:35 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome get stuck in traffic in Los Angeles and use icebreaker questions to get to know each other better. Later, they discuss the greatest Raptors of all-time in several categories including: most underrated, best role player, greatest three-point shooter, and more.

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes comes up clutch in his return, and RJ Barrett stays red hot

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:36:51 GMT

Will Lou comes live after Scottie Barnes' return to the line up in the Toronto Raptors' 110-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He discusses Barnes' performance, Darko Rajakovic's defensive adjustments, and RJ Barrett's continued success.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher, Davion Mitchell

Gerald Henderson award: Jaden McDaniels

Most Important Guy (presented by Greta Bar YYZ): Scottie Barnes

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Are The Cavs For Real? Milwaukee’s Bleak Future, and new All-Star Format

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:43 GMT

Will and Alex go around the NBA and discuss whether the Cavs are legit contenders, bring out the worry meter for the Knicks, Bucks, and Sixers, before heading to the West to chat about the Warriors’ rebound season and if Phoenix could be a trade destination for Jakob Poeltl.

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React Pod: RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl combine for 69 points as Raptors snap losing streak

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:04:47 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 130-119 win over the Indiana Pacers. He discusses RJ Barrett's season-high 39 points, Darko Rajakovic's timeouts to snap runs, and Jakob Poeltl's underrated importance to the Raptors.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Garrett Temple

Gerald Henderson award: Quenton Jackson

Most Important Guy: Garrett Temple

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Raptors rookie report card, and early looks at Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey with Sam Vecenie

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:47 GMT

Will Lou talks to draft expert Sam Vecenie about the loaded 2025 NBA draft class, which includes blue chippers Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey. They also discuss other potential top-5 picks and hand out early grades on Toronto Raptors rookies.

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React Pod: RJ Barrett records triple-double, Jakob Poeltl sets career high but Raptors fall

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:20:09 GMT

Will Lou and Samson Folk recaps the Toronto Raptors' 126-123 OT loss to the Boston Celtics. They discuss RJ Barrett's stellar passing performance, Jakob Poeltl's career-high of 35 points, and how Gradey Dick can counter aggressive defenses.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, Davion Mitchell

Gerald Henderson award: Sam Hauser

Most Important Guy: Whoever designed the Raptors VC city edition jersey

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React Pod: Gradey Dick clanks key 3's in crunch time while Jakob Poeltl puts up 25-20

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 03:47:19 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors'99-85 loss against the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down Jakob Poeltl's two-way performance, RJ Barrett's improved offense, and how the Raptors blew another fourth quarter lead.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Malik Beasley

Most Important Guy: Alvin Williams

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How To Improve The NBA w/ Ben Golliver

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:57 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to discuss how the NBA can improve the present-day product and chat about: the attention span of fans, the lack of rivalries, how the sport is discussed in mainstream media, the volume of three-point shooting, the marketability of today’s stars, and more.

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React Pod: Gradey Dick explodes for 32 points, while RJ Barrett hits a wall vs. Bucks

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:48:01 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 99-85 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks from Greta Bar YYZ after the sold-out Hello and Welcome watch party. He breaks down Gradey Dick's 32-point effort, RJ Barrett's struggles, and a general outlook on the team.

Three stars: Gradey Dick, Bruno Fernando dunking on Giannis, crowd favorite Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Brook Lopez

Most Important Guy: All 150 people who attended the watch party

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The Craziest Moments of “The Process” Sixers Era w/ Keith Pompey

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:12 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer to chat about Joel Embiid’s suspension, Nick Nurse and Kyle Lowry’s role on the Sixers, and the direction of the franchise. Later, Keith provides behind-the-scenes stories about Bryan Colangelo, Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons, James Harden, and the craziest moments from covering the Sixers over the past decade.

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React Pod: Raptors fall apart against Lakers, and what Will saw behind the scenes in LA

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:07:59 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He discusses how RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley are performing post-injuries, Chris Boucher's importance, and sets the record on how he stands with Darko Rajakovic.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Austin Reaves

Most Important Guy: Laker fan who helped LeBron get a triple-double

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React Pod: Immanuel Quickley returns but Raptors lose another game due to unforced late errors

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:29:43 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 105-103 loss to the LA Clippers. He discusses Darko Rajakovic's strange play call at the end, Immanuel Quickley's return, and gives a review of the Clippers' newly opened Inuit Dome.

Three stars: Ochai Agbaji, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick

Gerald Henderson award: Norman Powell

Most Important Guy: Jerome Cheng and Alex Wong

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“Dream” + Hakeem Olajuwon’s forgotten Raptors Stint w/ Mirin Fader

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:17 GMT

Will and Alex are live from Los Angeles and joined by The Ringer senior staff writer Mirin Fader to chat about her new book “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon,” and specifically: the impact Olajuwon left on the Muslim community in Toronto after 9/11, inspiring Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa, how he was covered by the American media during his playing career, and more.

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React Pod: RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick face new defensive challenges in loss vs. Kings

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:30:23 GMT

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' rematch against the Sacramento Kings. He breaks down Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett seeing new defensive coverages, Davion Mitchell's promising effort, and how this team can close out fourth quarters.

Three stars: Davion Mitchell, RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher

Gerald Henderson award: Keegan Murray

Most Important Guy: Camera man who spotted Vivek Ranadive's corny shirt

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React Pod: Gradey Dick keeps impressing, but Raptors blow lead once again vs. Nuggets

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 06:32:23 GMT

Will Lou comes live after the Raptors visit the Nikola Jokic in the Mile High City. He breaks down why RJ Barrett struggled, Gradey Dick's continued excellence, and Darko Rajakovic's late-game management.

Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Davion Mitchell

Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook

Most Important Gal: Kianna (H&W hat seen on broadcast)

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5 early Raptors trends to watch: Gradey, Ochai, RJ shine but defense stays poor

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:34 GMT

Will and Alex discuss takeaways from the first two weeks of the season including Gradey Dick’s year two leap, RJ Barrett as the number one option, defensive struggles, the lack of three-point shooting, and big picture questions about the Raptors this season. Later, they chat about the annual team Halloween party and whether the Milwaukee Bucks are in serious trouble.

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React Pod: RJ Barrett leads Raptors to OT win after Vince Carter's emotional jersey retirement

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:49:57 GMT

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 131-128 OT win over the Sacramento Kings, and then is joined by co-host Alex Wong to discuss Vince Carter's emotional jersey retirement and complicated legacy.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Ochai Agbaji, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Malik Monk

Most Important Guy: Vincent Lamar Carter (bonus: Jordan Hayles and Michael Grange)

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React Pod: RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick combine for 64 but Raptors comeback falls short vs. Lakers

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:44:55 GMT

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk to react to the Raptors' 131-125 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss Gradey Dick's third career-high in four games, RJ Barrett thriving in a lead role, and take questions from listeners.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: D'Angelo Russell

Most Important Guy: Masai Ujiri

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The Phil Wizard Interview

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:47 GMT

We’re live from the Red Bull Canada Studios! Will and Alex sit down with Olympic gold medalist Phil Wizard for a behind-the-scenes look at his run at the men’s breaking competition, the music selection at the event, his impressions of the athlete village, what the win means to him personally and professionally, how he’s dealing with the post-Olympic blues, and more.

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React Pod: Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett each score 30 but Raptors drop another winnable game

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:40:28 GMT

Will hosts the Reaction Podcast after the Toronto Raptors' 138-133 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses Gradey Dick's new career-high of 30 points, RJ Barrett looking sharper, and defensive adjustments that need to be made.

Three stars: Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Cody Martin

Most Important Guy: Jeff Regular (owner of PAI restaurant)

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Scottie Barnes' path to stardom, Gradey Dick leap and Team Canada stories w/ Jevohn Shepherd

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex sit down with TSN analyst Jevohn Shepherd to chat about Scottie’s adjustment to becoming the face of the franchise, early-season progress from Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, encouraging signs from the incoming rookie season, his relationship with RJ Barrett, and more.

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React Pod: Raptors lose heartbreaker in OT and Scottie suffers eye injury

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:53:00 GMT

Will recaps the Toronto Raptors' 127-125 OT loss to the Denver Nuggets. He discusses Scottie Barnes' eye injury, RJ Barrett's rusty return, and Darko Rajakovic's strange decision not to call timeout down the stretch.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Davion Mitchell

Gerald Henderson award: Christian Braun

Most Important Guy: Matt Devlin

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React Pod: Gradey Dick scores career-high 25 but Raptors lose to Timberwolves

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 04:07:11 GMT

Will Lou and Samson Folk recap Toronto’s 112-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and discuss Gradey Dick’s shotmaking, the team’s lack of three-point shooting, an Ochai Agbaji-Norman Powell comparison, Darko’s rotation decisions and Scottie’s underwhelming performance. Later, the two take listener questions.

Three stars: Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson award: Julius Randle

MIG aka Most Important Guy: Chris Boucher

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React Pod: Raptors rookies Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle break out in first win of the year

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:37:09 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 115-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He discusses: Scottie Barnes' bounce back game, breakout performances from Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle, and the bigger picture importance for this draft class.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle

Gerald Henderson: Kelly Oubre

MIG aka Most Important Guy: Assistant GM Dan Tolzman

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The October Banter Pod

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome get together for this month’s banter pod. They open with a recap of their team bonding trip during Raptors training camp in Montreal, Will taking his dad to watch Lionel Messi in Toronto, Joe Cash’s wedding, and a behind-the-scenes look at Alex’s surprise 40th birthday party. Later, they answer listener questions about whether any players have taken issue with their podcasts, where they see themselves in five years, worst vacations, which Raptor they would want to sit next to on a flight, who has a best drip, who would win an arm wrestling contest, top pizza spots, if there are any good restaurants in Etobicoke, best food courts in Markham, and more. Finally, they discuss HBO’s “Industry” (SPOILERS 2:16:44) and draft their favorite characters from the show.

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React Pod: Raptors shellshocked in 30-point loss while Scottie Barnes struggles

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:37:11 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 136-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener. He discusses: Scottie Barnes' struggles, Darko Rajakovic's struggling rotations, and Jamal Shead's promising debut.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley

Gerald Henderson: Ty Jerome

MIG aka Most Important Guy: TJ Ford (guest of honor)

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NBA Award Predictions w/ James Herbert

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:24 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to discuss Jayson Tatum’s case for MVP, Reed Sheppard as a Rookie of the Year contender, how many awards Victor Wembanyama might win, the Executive of the Year race, why Thanasis Antetokounmpo dessrves the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, and more. Later, it’s the first “Who He Play For?” segment of the season as Alex has to figure out who Taj Gibson and Patty Mills plays for now.

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Eight Takeaways From Raptors Preseason

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will shares his main takeaways from preseason with Alex including: the team’s defensive emphasis, encouraging signs from Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, Jamal Shead becoming a guy, injuries to monitor heading into the season, and the watchability of the Raptors.

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React Pod: Raptors wrap preseason with composed team win in Brooklyn

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 04:54:21 GMT

Will and guest Samson Folk recap Toronto’s 116-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets in their final game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes' physical dominance, Gradey Dick's improved confidence and Ochai Agbaji's quiet growth.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead

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The “Most Important Guy” Draft w/ Joseph Casciaro

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:42 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to draft the most important guys for the 2024-25 NBA season. They chat about Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby’s impact on the Knicks this season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP odds, Paul George’s new role in Philadelphia, what’s next for Jamal Murray and Dame Lillard, a potential Jimmy Butler revenge season, and also discussions about the Clippers’ medical staff, Jacky Cui, and more.

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The Western Conference Over/Unders Episode

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:00:24 GMT

Will and Alex review the over/under win total for every team in the Western Conference and discuss: whether the Thunder are going to be the best team in the league, if the Wolves took a step back after the KAT trade, the preseason hype around the Grizzlies, if the Clippers are going to take a massive step back this season, what to make of Victor Wembanyama’s second season, and more.

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick dominate in exciting preseason win over Celtics

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:21:52 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 119-118 win over the Boston Celtics in their fourth game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes dominance, Gradey Dick's exploding for 27 points, and who the Raptors should keep for 15th roster spot.

Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl

Gerald Henderson award: JD Davidson

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The Eastern Conference Over/Unders Episode

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:22 GMT

Will and Alex review the over/under win totals for every team in the Eastern Conference and discuss: whether they believe in the Knicks as a contender, if the Pacers are being overlooked, whether Heat Culture is still a thing, if the Raptors will try to win every single game this season, and more

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick wake up in third quarter despite horrible start

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:42:05 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 115-111 loss to the Boston Celtics in their third game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes' quiet night, Gradey Dick's defensive weaknesses and Jonathan Mogbo's unique game.

Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead

MIG aka Most Important Guy: Ochai Agbaji

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes shakes off rust in preseason debut

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 03:00:49 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 113-92 loss over the Washington Wizards in their second game of pre-season and discusses: Scottie Barnes' debut, Jamal Shead and Davion Mitchell's defense and thoughts on, Jonathan Mogbo, Ulrich Chomche.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl

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Building the Raptors' rotation: Will Gradey Dick be the 5th starter?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:00:54 GMT

Will goes solo and creates the Raptors' rotation. He makes the case for why Gradey Dick is favored to start, while also considering Ochai Agbaji's fit. Then, he breaks down the battle at backup point guard and if Chris Boucher has a chance to get minutes.

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Remembering the Vince Carter Era w/ Vivek Jacob

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:02 GMT

Ahead of Vince Carter’s Hall of Fame induction this weekend, Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to walk through his career in Toronto as they discuss: his cultural impact, favorite dunks, his final days with the Raptors, and more.

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10 Key Raptors Stats w/ Keerthika Uthayakumar

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:48 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar as she shares 10 fun Raptors fun stats including: their strength of schedule to open the season, Scottie Barnes triple-double watch, competitive losses, number of starting lineups, the potential return of the bench mob, and more.

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React Pod: RJ Barrett and Jamal Shead impress in preseason win over Wizards

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:24:39 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 125-98 win over the Washington Wizards to open their pre-season schedule and discusses: Jamal Shead’s impressive performance, RJ Barrett’s strong start, and thoughts on Davion Mitchell, Jonathan Mogbo, Ulrich Chomche.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Kelly Olynyk

MIG aka Most Important Guy: Nishay Seth (He gave us $5)

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React Pod: Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji standouts at Raptors Open Practice

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:30:00 GMT

Will recaps the Toronto Raptors' annual open practice at McGill University. Takeaways include Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji making their cases to start, RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk as the best players in the run, and a look at Raptors rookies Ulrich Chomche and Jonathan Mogbo.

Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji

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Matt Devlin on iconic on-air calls, championship memories, and Raptors nicknames

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:31 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Matt Devlin to chat about: taking an optimistic view on the Raptors, his career journey, behind-the-scenes of his iconic Game 6 championship on-air call, new Raptors nicknames, and much more.

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Scottie’s absence, Jakob’s comments, plus media day highlights from around the NBA!

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:15 GMT

We’re live from Montreal! Will and Alex discuss highlights from the first day of Raptors training camp including Scottie’s absence, Garrett Temple’s new hobby, and Jakob Poeltl’s comments from media day. Later, the two chat about whether LeBron and Bronny should go to work together, if the Clippers and Bucks are in trouble, and what Victor Wembanyama has to average to win MVP this season.

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Raptors Media Day Takeaways! KAT Traded To New York

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex chat about Masai’s comments on rebuilding at Raptors media day, Scottie taking on a new leadership role, and what Darko expects from the roster in Year 2. Later, Will and Alex discuss Vince Carter’s appearance in Toronto on Friday and Karl-Anthony Towns being traded to the Knicks.

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Vince’s Jersey Retirement, Rogers Takes Over MLSE, Bruce Brown and Christian Koloko Update

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:56 GMT

One week away from the start of training camp, Will and Alex discuss Vince Carter’s retirement ceremony in November, the city edition jerseys, Bruce Brown’s injury, Christian Koloko signing with the Lakers, Rogers taking over the Raptors, Woj’s retirement, and more.

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The Summer ‘24 Music Playlist Banter Pod

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome share their respective 15-song playlist for the summer and chat about their evolving music tastes, how they’re still finding ways to discover new artists, Will’s love for Dead Prez, and more.

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The Way-Too-Early 2024-25 NBA Tiers

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex sort all 30 teams into their respective tiers and discuss what might derail Boston’s chances at a repeat, who should be the favorite in the West heading into the season, whether the Mavericks’ Finals run was a fluke, the Grizzlies and Pacers as potential surprise teams, what’s going on with the Clippers and Heat, which rebuilding team has the best young core moving forward, and more.

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10 Reasons To Be Excited About The ‘24-25 Raptors!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:26 GMT

Welcome to the official end of the summer. We’re less than 50 days from the start of the regular season and Will is ready for the Raptors season to start. On this episode, Will sits down with Alex and proposes 10 reasons to be excited for the upcoming season. They discuss Scottie’s All-NBA case, rookies most likely to break out, 30th anniversary plans, and more.

A Raptors and NBA podcast hosted by Will Lou & Alex Wong

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The August Banter Pod

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome answer questions about biggest player leaps on the Raptors roster, niche former players appearing for 30th anniversary celebrations, best pregame fits, most memorable Raptors games, what it means to have generational talent, and share emails from listeners on their fandom. Later, they chat about: tattoo ideas, generational wealth, Letterboxd, if podcasting is cool, favorite phone apps, sports media in Canada vs. the U.S., and more.

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Breaking down the Raptors’ 2024-25 Schedule! Alex Predicts all 82 games

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex review the Raptors’ 2024-25 schedule and predict the results of all 82 games (spoiler: they go pretty far in the Emirates NBA Cup tournament). Later, they chat about how fans are going to approach watching a basketball team go through a re-tooling process.

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Lindsay Dunn’s Paris Trip Report + Olympics Winners and Losers

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex wrap up their Olympic coverage with Lindsay Dunn, as she shares her favorite memories from Paris her run-in with friend of the program Yuta Watanabe, where Team Canada’s basketball programs go from here, and much more. Later, Will, Alex, and Lindsay chat about Guerschon Yabusele’s surprise run, the legacy of LeBron/Steph/KD, Jayson Tatum’s benching, and their favorite sports to watch at this year’s Olympics.

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What’s Next For Team Canada ft. Oren Weisfeld and Libaan Osman

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:31 GMT

Will is joined by Oren and Libaan to recap Team Canada’s senior men’s basketball team’s run at the 2024 Summer Olympics and discuss: whether their quarterfinals loss to France was more of a disappointment or failure, Jamal Murray’s struggles, whether the team needs a second option next to Shai, potential prospects who might solve their big man problem, if Team Canada should look into naturalizing players to inject more talent into the program, Jordi Fernandez’s future with the team, and more.

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React Pod: Canada’s Medal Hopes Ends with Loss to France

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:54:59 GMT

Will and Alex recaps Canada’s 82-73 loss to France in the quarterfinals and take questions from the live audience at their Annex Hotel watch party.

Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Khem Birch/ the Annex Hotel watch party fans.

Gerald Henderson award: Mathias Lessort/ Guershon Yabusele

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React Pod: Canada Finish 3-0 In Group Play With Win Over Spain

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:00:12 GMT

Will recaps Canada’s 88-85 win over Spain to finish 3-0 in group play.

Three stars: Andrew Nembhard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett

Gerald Henderson award: Dario Brizuela

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Team Canada Knockout Stage Scenarios + RJ’s Impressive Olympic Run

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:00:15 GMT

Will and Alex preview Team Canada men’s national basketball team’s Friday matchup against Spain, look ahead to potential opponents in the quarterfinals, and discuss Jamal Murray’s bench role and RJ Barrett’s impressive tournament run so far. Later, they chat about the Raptors’ 30th anniversary logo.

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React Pod: Canada Overwhelms Australia with Second-Half Surge

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:05:44 GMT

Will recaps Canada’s 86-76 win over Australia and answers questions about Andrew Nembhard’s role off the bench, a potential matchup against Team USA in the knockout round, and more.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort.

Gerald Henderson award: Jock Landale.

Will recaps Canada’s 86-76 win over Australia and answers questions about Andrew Nembhard’s role off the bench, a potential matchup against Team USA in the knockout round, and more.

Three stars: RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort.

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React Pod: Canada Escape With Win Over Greece to Open Olympics

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 22:15:52 GMT

Will breaks down Canada’s senior men’s basketball team’s 86-79 win over Greece to begin the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks

Gerald Henderson award: Kostas Papanikolaou

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Team Canada Olympic Basketball Preview ft. Oren Weisfeld

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:00:04 GMT

Will is joined by Oren Weisfeld to chat about Jamal Murray’s role on Team Canada, the absences of Andrew Wiggins and Zach Edey, Jordi Fernandez’s coaching approach, why Dillon Brooks excels in the FIBA environment, and more. Later, the two look at expectations for the senior women’s basketball team, the potential of younger players on the roster including Syla Swords and Cassandre Prosper, and the big picture impact of having both men’s and women’s basketball programs at the Olympics.

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The Las Vegas Summer League Banter Pod

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:06 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their weeklong trip to Las Vegas Summer League and discuss former Raptor run-ins, no limit poker at the Golden Nugget, favorite food spots, media parties, casino bans, being stranded at the airport, and much more.

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Free Agent Targets after Raptors cut Sasha Vezenkov

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the Raptors’ decision to waive Sasha Vezenkov and Javon Freeman-Liberty and run through potential remaining free agency options for the roster.

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React Pod: Raptors get demolished in lopsided loss to Heat

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:51:28 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 86-76 summer league loss to Utah and discusses Ulrich Chomche’s unique journey to the NBA, Ochai Agbaji’s development, and more.

Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Branden Carlson, DJ Carton

Gerald Henderson Award: Cole Swider

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React Pod: Raptors Fall To Utah Jazz at Summer League

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:30:00 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 86-76 summer league loss to Utah and discusses Ulrich Chomche’s unique journey to the NBA, Ochai Agbaji’s development, and more.

Three stars: Javon Freeman-Liberty, Jamal Shead, Ulrich Chomche

Gerald Henderson Award: Kyle Filipowski

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Gradey Year 2 Leap? First Impressions of Raptors Rookies at Summer League

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:00:22 GMT

Will and Alex discuss Gradey Dick’s development for year 2, Jamal Shead’s impressive start at summer league, and their initial takeaways about the Raptors incoming rookie class after two games in Vegas. Later, they chat about Christian Koloko’s potential return to the NBA and where Gary Trent Jr. might end up.

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React Pod: Raptors Beat Nuggets, Remain Undefeated at Summer League

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:41:31 GMT

Will recaps Toronto’s 84-81 win over the Denver Nuggets at Summer League and answers listener questions.

Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, Javon Freeman-Liberty

Gerald Henderson Award: Julian Strawther

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React Pod: Raptors Impress In Summer League Win Over Thunder

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:30:00 GMT

Will reacts to the Raptors’ impressive summer league win over the Thunder and shares his first impressions of the team’s new rookie class.

Three Stars: Gradey Dick, Branden Carlson, Jamal Shead

Gerald Henderson award: Ajay Mitchell

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React Pod: Team Canada Falls Short in Exhibition Game vs USA

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Will reacts to Team Canada’s 86-72 loss in Las Vegas against Team USA and talks about the absence of Andrew Wiggins and Zach Edey, toughest opponents at the Olympics, and more.

Three Stars: Dillon Brooks, Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk.

Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday.

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Masai Speaks! Ranking The NBA’s Best Young Cores

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:30:44 GMT

Will and Alex discuss Masai’s presser on Monday and what’s next for Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. Later, they rank the league’s best young cores.

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Raptors Mailbag! Bring Back Gary? Should Gradey Start? When Will The Team Contend Again?

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:30:21 GMT

Will and Alex answer listener questions about: Bruce Brown (again), Gary Trent Jr.’s free agency market, the Raptors’ timeline for contending, the team’s identity for next season, if Gradey Dick should start, what Davion Mitchell can bring to the team, what to expect from the upcoming 30th anniversary season, and Jakob Poeltl’s future with the team. Later, the two discuss assorted topics including the Raptors’ summer league roster, Canada’s Copa America run, the origin story of green onion cakes in Edmonton, and more.

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Grading the Raptors’ Offseason + Free Agency Exit Survey ft. Joseph Casciaro

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:30:40 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to grade the Raptors offseason and answer key questions from this year’s free agency including: the long-term impact of the second apron, the second-best team in the East, the Thunder as favorites in the West, what the Clippers are planning to do in the post-Paul George era, the most underrated move of the offseason, and more.

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Jake Fischer on Raptors’ interest in Patrick Williams and Memphis inquiring about Jakob Poeltl

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:01:34 GMT

Will is joined by Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports to chat about a potential Eastern Conference destination for Bruce Brown, the Raptors’ interest in Bulls forward Patrick Williams, the asking price for Jakob Poeltl, what the market looks like for Gary Trent Jr.’s next deal, the end of the Paul George-Clippers partnership, how teams are adjusting to the second apron, and what the Bucks can do to improve their roster.

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Slow Free Agency Begins! What’s Next For Paul George and Klay Thompson?

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:30:00 GMT

Will and Alex react to the slowest start in free agency history and chat about Paul George’s departure from the Clippers and what the future holds for Klay Thompson in free agency (Bonus: a live reaction to KCP signing with Orlando). Later, the two discuss whether Bruce Brown will remain a Raptor until next year’s trade deadline, Sasha Vezenkov looking to return to Greece, and Zach Edey removing himself from Team Canada’s training camp.

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Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew on Ja’Kobe Walter, Raptors Sign Immanuel Quickley

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Will is joined by Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew to talk about Ja’Kobe Walter’s college career and what Davion Mitchell brings to the Raptors. Later, Will and Alex chat about Immanuel Quickley’s new five-year deal, the additions of Ulrich Chomche and Branden Carlson, and why Andrew Wiggins won’t be attending Team Canada training camp.

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Raptors Acquire Davion Mitchell, Draft Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:19 GMT

Will and Alex react to the Toronto-Sacramento trade, reminisce about the Jalen McDaniels era, and discuss Davion Mitchell’s role on the Raptors. Later, the two chat about Toronto’s second-round picks Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead before taking a deep dive into Sasha Vezenkov’s Wikipedia page.

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Why Ja'Kobe Walter Was The Right Pick ft. Sam Vecenie

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:18:15 GMT

Will chats with The Athletic's draft expert Sam Vecenie for the in-depth scouting report on Ja'Kobe Walter. They discuss his freshman season at Baylor, how his game will translate with the Raptors, and other options with the 31st pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Raptors Draft Ja’Kobe Walter, Mikal Bridges to the Knicks

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:37:56 GMT

Will and Alex give their initial reactions to Raptors first-round pick Ja’Kobe Walter (1:00), the pros and cons of his game, and what his role might be this season. Later, the two chat about Bruce Brown (30:20), Mikal Bridges to the Knicks (41:30), KD potentially on the move (38:50), and Scottie Barnes’ max extension (48:40).

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Bronny, JJ Redick, Free Agency News + Who Will Make Team Canada’s Roster?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:01 GMT

Will and Alex chat about Rich Paul’s recent comments on Masai Ujiri’s interest in Bronny James (3:40), the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade (7:40), free agency updates on Malik Monk (11:50), Pascal Siakam (13:30), and OG Anunoby (17:00), and the Lakers hiring JJ Redick (21:50) as their new head coach before Will, Alex, and Jerome try to spend a minute saying something nice about the Celtics’ 18th championship banner (27:20). Later, Will and Alex discuss the Team Canada senior men’s national team’s training camp roster (34:00), who will secure the 12 roster spots for Paris, and potential closing lineups at the Olympics.

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Canada's Rayyan Pathan on T20 Cricket World Cup and Toronto sports heartbreaks

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:03:31 GMT

Will Lou has an in-depth conversation with Canada Cricket team member Rayyan Pathan about the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, growing up in Toronto, the infrastructure for cricket in Canada and being a lifelong Toronto sports fan.

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Andrew Nembhard on Team Canada, Growing up in Toronto, and the Pacers’ success

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard to chat about the Team Canada senior men’s national team, how he fell in love with basketball, playing with RJ Barrett, the draft process, the success of the Pacers, the Pascal Siakam trade, Tyrese Haliburton’s fits, growing up in Aurora, and the CNE.

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Key Raptors Off-Season Decisions + Behind-The-Scenes Draft Stories ft. Bobby Marks

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Will is joined by ESPN NBA Insider Bobby Marks to discuss four key decision for the Raptors this summer: Immanuel Quickley’s restricted free agency (1:00), Bruce Brown’s trade market (7:30), Gary Trent Jr.‘s next contract (12:00), and a potential extension for Scottie Barnes (16:00). Later, Bobby shares his favorite stories from draft night (21:30), the emotions and buyer’s remorse that goes into selecting certain players, and a behind the scenes look at the draft prospect interview process.

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NBA Finals G4 Recap + Should The Raptors Tank Next Season?

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:32:10 GMT

Will and Alex chat about Dallas’ impressive Game 4 win (1:00), whether anyone wants to win Finals MVP (9:30), Charles Barkley’s retirement plans (13:00), a Grant Williams tribute video (17:10), and Klay Thompson’s free agency (21:00). Later, on this week’s edition of “Slow Raptors News Week,” the two debate whether the team should tank this season (26:00).

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NBA Finals of the Past Decade, Ranked

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:30:00 GMT

Will, Alex, and Jerome figure out how many great NBA Finals they’ve watched in the past decade by reviewing every matchup from 2014 to 2023 (01:00). Also included: Letterboxd rating and review for each series and the Ian Mahinmi All-Stars. Later, everyone picks their top 4 individual Finals games of all-time (44:00).

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Who Should The Raptors Draft At 19th? ft. Sam Vecenie

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:40 GMT

Will is joined by The Athletic senior writer and host of The Game Theory Podcast Sam Vecenie to break down the pros and cons of four players the Raptors could potentially select with the 19th pick: Jaylon Tyson (6:31), Tyler Kolek (12:21), Tristan da Silva (16:41), and Kel’el Ware (21:08). The two also discuss whether Zach Edey’s (27:45) college success can translate to the NBA. Later, Will shares his thoughts (36:31) on what the Raptors can accomplish in this year's draft.

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NBA Finals G1-2 Recap + Darko on Team's Competitive Timeline

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:55:18 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the 2024 NBA Finals (1:20) and chat about Jrue Holiday’s impact, Kyrie and the Mavericks looking ordinary, how the Celtics built a roster to overcome their flaws, Payton Pritchard as early contender for the Ian Mahinmi All-Star award, and their review of ESPN's broadcast (22:30). Later, the two discuss adjustments for Game 3 (34:00) before introducing their first “Slow Raptors News Month” segment (37:45) and chat about a recent Darko Rajakovic interview about the team’s timeline on being competitive again.

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The WNBA in Toronto & the Caitlin Clark Discourse ft. Shireen Ahmed

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:30:21 GMT

Will and Alex are joined by CBC senior contributor Shireen Ahmed for a behind-the-scenes look at how the WNBA ended up in Toronto (12:00), potential names for the franchise (18:40), and the present-day sports media discourse surrounding Caitlin Clark and women’s basketball (32:30).

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NBA Finals Preview ft. David Thorpe

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:23 GMT

Will is joined by TrueHoop’s David Thorpe to preview the NBA Finals. The two chat about the narrative of the Celtics having an easy path to the Finals (2:00), how Boston may approach defending Luka Doncic (13:00) and Kyrie Irving (22:05), and the key matchups for this series. Later, the two chat about Jrue Holiday’s defensive brilliance (27:00) and Brad Stevens’ run as general manager so far before wrapping up with a discussion on how the Raptors can return to championship contention (38:15).

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NBA Finals Storylines + Winners & Losers from the 2024 Playoffs

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:35 GMT

Will and Alex discuss the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Mavericks (8:00) including top storylines, official predictions (25:00), and Joe Mazzulla’s best soundbites. Later, they share their winners and losers of the postseason (27:00) and chat about the next generation of NBA stars, best role players of the playoffs (32:30), which team should most regret passing on Luka Doncic (38:20), the Kawhi Leonard era in Los Angeles (45:00), and more.

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The May Banter Pod

Fri, 31 May 2024 14:00:30 GMT

Welcome to the May Banter Pod! Will and Alex answer Raptors questions including whether the team has enough core talent to start a rebuild (9:30), if they should consider drafting Bronny (15:30), expectations for Darko Rajakovic and Gradey Dick in year 2 (34:10), Immanuel Quickley’s restricted free agency (29:00), if the front office can survive another down year (41:20), and more. Later, Will, Alex, and Jerome discuss the most surprising playoff results so far (50:40), worst on-court designs (53:40), 2019 Raptors vs. 2023 Nuggets (57:25), before diving deep into the mailbag to chat about favourite movies (1:05:00), important fashion rules, career changes, burger toppings, work-life balance, Dragon Ball Z vs. Pokemon characters, all-time favourite sports-related video games, running marathons, and more. Finally, Will and Alex recap their three-week trip to China (2:34:40).

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Catching up on the Raptors, WNBA to Toronto, the end of “Inside the NBA?"

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:58 GMT

Will and Alex catch up on everything that’s happened since the end of the season, including the Raptors losing their first round pick (01:00), revisiting the Jakob Poeltl trade (08:00), Bruce Brown’s trade market (17:45), the Nets retiring Vince Carter’s jersey (24:00), and Jontay Porter’s lifetime suspension (35:00). Later, the two chat about the WNBA coming to Toronto (49:30), the potential end of “Inside the NBA," (1:05:15) and debate whether they could score a basket on LeBron James in a game up to 100 (1:24:00).

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Hello and Welcome!

Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:56 GMT

Will and Alex share some exciting news as they launch their new podcast in partnership with The Nation Network, introduce Jerome Cheng as the show’s editor and lead producer, discuss their coverage plan for this summer, and much more.

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