Raptors Over Everything

Raptors defeat Suns & proof Darko Rajakovic is spearheading change

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 19:53:42 GMT

Imman Adan and Katie Heindl discuss the win vs. the Suns, the change in atmosphere around the team and Darko Rajakovic's impact on creating culture. Also, their thoughts on the in-season tournament.

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Raptors collapse in 4th quarter vs. Nets

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:23:57 GMT

Amit Mann recaps the Toronto Raptors' loss to the Brooklyn Nets where the team was outscored heavily in crunch time. Spencer Dinwiddie scored 23 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 115-103 win over the Toronto Raptors

Dinwiddie was one of five players to finish in double-figure scoring for Brooklyn (9-8).

Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, Cameron Johnson and Royce O’Neale had 18 apiece, and Nic Claxton chipped in with 15.

Despite having six players finish in double-figure scoring, Toronto dropped to 8-10. Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes had 17 each and Gary Trent Jr. finished with 15 off the bench. Dennis Schroder added 14, Chris Boucher contributed 13 and OG Anunoby had 10.

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Black Friday player purchases & what we're thankful for

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:06:57 GMT

Imman Adan and Asad Alvi get into the holiday spirit by discussing what they're thankful for and purchases they're making on behalf of Raptors players on Black Friday.

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Pascal Siakam scores 36 in nail-biting Raptors win vs. Pacers

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:22:59 GMT

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 132-131 win vs. the Pacers.

Pascal Siakam had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Scottie Barnes drove for the go-ahead dunk with 27 seconds left as Barnes had 20 points and 11 rebounds. Dennis Schroder scored 26 points for the Raptors.

Buddy Hield missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left for the Pacers. He finished with 31 points and made 7 of 12 3s. Tyrese Haliburton had 33 points and 16 assists for Indiana.

Malachi Flynn made key contributions off the bench while OG Anunoby and Jakob Poeltl remain consistent forces on the defensive end.

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Deep dive into Toronto's halfcourt offence with William Lou

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:29:09 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by William Lou to discuss the following:

-What works in the Raptors' halfcourt offence

-Scottie Barnes' PG reps and the idea of focusing his skill development

-Pascal Siakam's post-up usage

-Ceiling of the Schroder-Poeltl PnR

-Jakob Poeltl as an offensive hub

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Raptors' defence no-shows as they get bullied by Magic

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:36:05 GMT

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 127-106 loss to the Magic. They're now 0-2 in the In-Season Tournament and will look to rebound against the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night.

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points, Jalen Suggs added 18 points and a lot of energy, and the Orlando Magic won their fourth straight. Dennis Schroder led Toronto with 24 points while Pascal Siakam had 16 points and eight assists for the Raptors, who shot 50.7% and made 14 of 28 3-point shots, but committed 23 turnovers.

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Raptors vs. Magic preview: Who cracks first?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 03:40:26 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Luke Sylvia of The Sixth Man Show podcast to go through the many similarities between the Raptors and Magic. Also, they discuss both team's strengths and weaknesses along with what to watch for in the Raptors' second IST game of the season.

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Strictly Hoops: Cerebral PnR Scottie & Darko thoughts

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:42:44 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the following:

0:00 - Bucks game

16:25 - Can Barnes/Siakam/Poeltl work?

19:38 - Siakam's shooting

22:40 - Offensive process

32:45 - Tyrese Haliburton / 2K / shooting

37:30 - Markquis Nwell

39:00 - Scottie Barnes in the PnR

48:03 - Thoughts on Darko Rajakovic

58:00 - Would C.J. play for Darko?

01:23 - Could Darko attract free agents?

0:04 - Looking back on C.J.'s trade to Memphis

0:08 - Players getting tech's for showing emotion???????

0:15 - Draymond Green/Rudy Gobert

0:19 - The time OG Anunoby broke "the rule"

01:21 - The time C.J. almost got into a tussle with the Morris Twins

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Pascal Siakam is scoring off post-ups! Ain't it pretty!?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:24:16 GMT

Imman is joined by Jamar Hinds to recap the win vs. the Wizards and analyze the early season play of Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa, Jalen McDaniels, Gradey Dick and Gary Trent Jr. Also, they talk in-season tournament and preview the upcoming games against Milwaukee and Boston.

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1-on-1 with Justise Winslow of the Raptors 905

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:32:03 GMT

Raptors 905's Justise Winslow joins the podcast to discuss the following:

0:00 - How Raptors organization approached him

0:45 - Darko Rajakovic, Raptors management expectations

1:51 - Status of ankle injury, return to action

2:35 - Charity with mom

3:32 - His nickname “boo boo bear”

4:50 - Darko Rajakovic's unique coaching style

5:40 - “NASA” meaning

7:00 - More Darko Rajakovic

7:22 - Is Justise a hooper or basketball player?

8:38 - Justise’s defensive versatility, playoff series vs. Raptors

10:45 - Keys to getting a full-time NBA contract

11:45 - Justise on the NOAH shooting board

12:33 - What he knows about Toronto

14:20 - Justise is a rapper

15:45 - Keys to staying in the NBA

17:20 - Advice to other players who accept roles below their abilities

18:00 - Comfort in his jumper

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Strictly Hoops: OG leaping, Scottie's unique defensive presence & Pascal post-ups return

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:51:07 GMT

On the latest Strictly Hoops, Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the following:

3:00 - Thoughts on Mavs game

4:16 - Sidenote: CJ’s favourite player was Penny Hardaway

6:00 - Chris Boucher vs. Mavs

8:00 - The rotation once Precious returns

9:00 - Malachi Flynn taking Darko's advice

14:55 - Times a fan or opponent’s trash talk were the reason a player went off

18:00 - The time trash talk made CJ drop 33

19:44 - The Mavs were BBQ chicken for Pascal Siakam + his pace of play improving

23:27 - Pascal Siakam rushing his 3-point shot

25:30 - Darko said he doesn’t want to take away Pascal’s midrange

27:30 - The OG-Jak connection on a lob

29:44 - Anunoby is taking a leap

33:45 - DPOY players who could also score efficiently on a high clip

35:40 - OG telling Darko he’s ready to take the next step

42:30 - Scottie Barnes is different defensively

46:11 - His special closeout vs. Derrick Jones Jr.

47:14 - Who else can cover as much ground as Scottie Barnes?

49:23 - Times a player has called his shot like Scottie Barnes did vs. Spurs (Gilbert Arenas)

52:56 - Otto Porter Jr.’s impact

56:10 - What happens when Precious Achiuwa returns?

1:00 - CJ asked to go to the D-League

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Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby instrumental in Raptors win vs. Mavericks

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:29:57 GMT

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors 127-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby both had their season highs, while Scottie Barnes paced a bench unit in the 2nd quarter that helped Toronto find their defensive intensity.

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Strictly Hoops: Jakob Poeltl on making the NBA against all odds

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:46:04 GMT

Jakob Poeltl joins C.J. Miles and Amit Mann to discuss the following:

-Learning through C.J. during his first stint with the Raptors

-His return to San Antonio and facing Victor Wembanyama

-Picking up tricks from Tim Duncan

-The story behind Darko giving out a postgame necklace

-His Austrian roots and late nights watching the NBA Finals

-How he got recruited by the University of Utah

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The Scottie Barnes leap is here?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:31:05 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Brandon John of the NBA Hangout podcast to discuss Scottie Barnes' performance vs. the Spurs and the leap he's seemingly taking and the NBA In-Season Tournament. Also, they lookahead to the upcoming tilt against the Mavericks.

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Scottie Barnes leads Raptors to epic comeback win vs. Spurs

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:50:13 GMT

Amit Mann discusses his takeaways from the Toronto Raptors' huge comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs.

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Raptors fall to 76ers despite play of Barnes, Schroder in loss

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:16:22 GMT

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 114-99 loss to the 76ers as Toronto falls to 2-4 on the season. Scottie Barnes and Dennis Schroder both were stellar while a key 3rd quarter stretch proved costly for the Raptors. Toronto managed to keep Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey relatively in check but a few other 76er starters took advantage of the extra attention on the duo. Pascal Siakam put 11 points and had difficulty finding space against Nick Nurse's defence.

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Strictly Hoops: Executing .5 ball, the Dennis-Jak PnR & DEFENCE

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:36:47 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the win vs. the Bucks, how the Raptors can improve the emerging Dennis Schroder-Jakob Poeltl PnR, Gradey Dick's play, the commitment to defence, shot diet of Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes and more!

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Raptors dismantle Bucks in decisive win

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:45:50 GMT

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors' 130-111 win over the Bucks. Siakam, Barnes 3-point shooting, the Schroder-Poeltl PnR and the defence on Lillard and Antetokounmpo are among the topics.

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Scottie Barnes' shooting & revealing Raptors stats

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:53:28 GMT

Imman Adan and Asad Alvi discuss relevant stats from the early portion of the season and preview the Trail Blazers game Monday night.

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Raptors lose to Bulls in chaotic finish

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 05:04:14 GMT

Amit Mann recaps the Raptors losing to the Bulls in their second game of the season. Toronto had a 17-point lead with less than half of the 4th quarter to go but were not able to get the win.

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Strictly Hoops: Encouraging signs, Barnes PnR & 'Precious Crazy'

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:52:10 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the Raptors' opening season win vs. the Timberwolves and the abundance of encouraging signs that project well for the team's future.

1:36 - C.J.’s Halloween party with former NBA players

3:30 - CJ’s best season opening game

6:19 - Darko’s locker room celebration

11:38 - Dennis is fly, players speaking after games

13:36 - Player comfort shooting 3’s in this system

17:43 - What makes OG such a good defender

21:16 - OG’s pull up threes

22:06 - Jakob Poelt’s screening & scoring

28:00 - Precious Achiuwa’s defence and lob threat

36:21 - Pascal Siakam’s 3-point shooting

39:22 - Dennis Schroder’s game management, tough shot making and pull up shooting

43:26 - Scottie Barnes’ blocks and activity

47:28 - Barnes in the PnR

50:08 - C.J. notes - “Precious crazy”

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Strictly Hoops: Barnes' strengths, Siakam's shot diet & Dick's preseason

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:40:10 GMT

On this episode:

0:00 - C.J. was a principal 

3:00 - Mini Miles on a track?  

4:45 - How offensive system can help Pascal Siakam’s energy 

9:45 - Can less usage influence Pascal’s next contract? 

11:45 - How Pascal is being used differently 

14:00 - Gradey Dick’s frantic pace 

15:12 - Pascal’s midrange game going away, early work & empty side isolation  

19:26 - Scottie’s physicality 

20:31 - Scottie’s TOs & passing 

22:50 - Scottie’s off-ball movement 

24:50 - More touches = better shooting flow, Scottie’s shot load 

28:25 - How Scottie sustains his energy and activity throughout the season 

30:45 - C.J. Miles moved into Bradley Beal’s house 

32:00 - Players losing weight during the season 

34:00 - C.J.’s story about Byron Scott’s crazy training camps

35:30 - How Scottie put on muscle while running throughout the offseason 

38:36 - Gradey’s defence  

41:14 - Will Gradey spend time with the 905? What are the benefits? 

45:00 - C.J. loves Gradey energy  

46:00 - Why is Gradey struggling to shoot the ball? 

51:30 - Will players care about the in-season tournament? 

56:30 - C.J. leftover notes (Schroder in the slot, guys not getting into the deep corner, know your opponent) 

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Barnes beasts, Siakam thrives in preseason win vs. Bulls

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:22:23 GMT

Amit Mann and Esfandiar Baraheni discuss the below topics after the Raptors moved to 3-0 in preseason with a 106-102 win over the Bulls.

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Strictly Hoops | Darko, buy-in & demand

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:45:44 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss how you can tell if players are bought into a coach, Darko Rajakovic's offensive philosophy, players that have stood out in training camp and preseason + lots more!

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Takeaways from Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick and Dennis Schroder in win vs. Kings

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:11:51 GMT

Amit Mann offers thoughts on the teams offence and defence within Darko Rajakovic's system. Also the play of Scottie Barnes, Dennis Schroder, Gradey Dick among others in Toronto's preseason win vs. the Kings.

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A basketball conversation with Raptors' O.G. Anunoby

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:03:54 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby to discuss his basketball journey, defence, skill development and more.

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Raptors training camp takeaways with Savanna Hamilton

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:30:45 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Savanna Hamilton to discuss their takeaways from Darko Rajakovic, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam and more in the early going of Raptors training camp.

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1-on-1 with Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty at training camp

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:18:37 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Javon Freeman-Liberty at Raptors training camp in Burnaby, BC to discuss the following:

- Basketball role models

- His favourite TV shows and subjects in school

- Chicago roots and more!

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Raptors player previews: Siakam, Anunoby, Poeltl, Achiuwa & Flynn

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:12:46 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Kashtin to discuss the following players ahead of the 2023-24 Raptors season

-Pascal Siakam

-O.G. Anunoby

-Jakob Poeltl

-Precious Achiuwa

-Malachi Flynn

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Raptors player previews: Scottie Barnes, Dennis Schroder, Gary Trent Jr. and Christian Koloko

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:06:40 GMT

Amit Mann and Asad Alvi discuss questions and things they would like to see from the below players next season. Stay tuned for more player previews!

- Scottie Barnes

- Dennis Schroder

- Gary Trent Jr.

- Christian Koloko

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Latest Damian Lillard news & Raptors trade packages

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:47:51 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Daniel Hackett of Raptors HQ to discuss the latest news around the Damian Lillard sweepstakes and trade packages that could bring the point guard to Toronto.

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Putting empathy first & keys to a Raptors playoff resurgence

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:50:31 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl look at how members of the media, fans and more can put empathy first while discussing domestic violence in sports. Also, they pinpoint keys to the Toronto Raptors returning to the playoffs after missing them last season.

30:20 to end - Keys to a Raptors playoff resurgence

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Canadian roster upgrades and Schroder the starting PG?

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:58:27 GMT

Amit Mann and Imman Adan discuss the following:

-Takeaways from Canada's bronze medal showing at the FIBA World Cup

-NBA players who would be instant fits on the Olympic team

-Why the Raptors should be interested in Damian Lillard

-Who will start at PG if no major changes are made

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How much better can Canada be at 2023 FIBA World Cup?

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:45:29 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of SDPN to discuss Canada's play at the FIBA World Cup and paths to improvement on offence and defence. Also, they look ahead to the matchups against Brazil, Spain and other contenders for gold.

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How the Raptors will score, with Basketball Immersion's Chris Oliver

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:58:57 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Chris Oliver to go in-depth on what the key pillars of Darko Rajakovic's offensive philosophy will be, and where Toronto will find success.

2:40 - His discussion with Darko Rajakovic

6:00 - Darko's offensive philosophy

11:28 - How do you get players to buy in?

13:00 - Who's running PnR for Toronto?

15:00 - Strengths & weaknesses of the Poeltl/Schroder PnR

18:45 - How much will Gradey Dick play next season?

20:45 - Strengths of roster on offence

23:18 - Does O.G. Anunoby have another level?

26:41 - The importance of cutting and how the Raptors can excel at it

29:07 - Conceptual offence. What are the triggers?

33:41 - Player freedom meets quality cuts

35:00 - Shooters becoming better screeners

37:20 - Keys to side clearing and maintaining movement

40:15 - Raptors have smart basketball players

43:53 - Spacing Jakob Poeltl/Scottie Barnes

48:00 - Scottie Barnes' role next season

50:14 - Scottie Barnes as PnR ball-handler

53:44 - What changes for Pascal Siakam under Darko Rajakovic

1:00 - Helping players finish at the basket better

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Deep Dive: How the Raptors get the best version of Scottie Barnes

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:49:35 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Player Development coach Harp Grewal to discuss the following:

-Ways Scottie Barnes improved last season

-Achievable progress ahead of next season

-Ideal sets, offensive principles & spots on the court so Barnes can flourish in a crucial third year

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Preview: Will Canada get it done at the FIBA Basketball World Cup?

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:36:38 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss the following topics ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament:

-Importance of the Olynyk-Powell frontcourt tandem

-Canada's defensive flaws

-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's isolation attempts and RJ Barrett's second-side scoring

-Jordi Fernandez's philosophy and player rotations

-X-Factors and closing lineups

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Learning more about Raptors' Darko Rajakovic with Eric Koreen

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:54:18 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Eric Koreen to discuss his recent piece on Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, the Raptors' rotation and which players could benefit most from a new coach. Read Eric's article here: https://tinyurl.com/4r2yx29e

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How the Raptors can get the best version of Gary Trent Jr.

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:33:04 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Mac Cunningham of the "Runnin' off the Screen' podcast to discuss Gary Trent Jr. His ups and downs this past season, driving skills, defence and how Darko Rajakovic can maximize his skills with certain offensive sets.

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Will O.G. Anunoby excel in bigger offensive role & Jalen McDaniel's impact

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:46:49 GMT

Amit Mann and Asad Alvi discuss the Raptors signing Garrett Temple and what it means for the rest of the roster. Also, they dive into how O.G. Anunoby would handle a higher usage offensive role, what Jalen McDaniels offers and more!

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The Scottie Barnes point guard era & Schroder vs. Trent Jr.

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:47:05 GMT

Amit Mann and Imman Adan discuss the following:

-Pros and cons of Scottie Barnes at PG and the challenges ahead

-The cases for Dennis Schroder vs. Gary Trent Jr. to start

-Will Pascal Siakam be a Raptor next season, how much gets solved if he's consistent from three, and more!

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C.J. Miles on Dennis Schröder, Gradey Dick's Summer League & next steps

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:15:19 GMT

C.J. Miles and Amit Mann break down Gradey Dick's Summer League performance along with how Dennis Schröder is going to help the Raptors on offence and defence.

2:00 - Gradey Dick's play (wrist control, how he gets stronger/improve conditioning, counters to being run off the line and more)

32:30 - Dennis Schröder

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The latest on Pascal Siakam/Raptors & Summer League Takeaways

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:22:44 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss the latest reports on where Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors stand. Also, the recap the Summer League play of Gradey Dick, Markquis Nowell and others.

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1-on-1 with Raptors’ Mouhamadou Gueye at Summer League

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 02:33:41 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Mouhamadou Gueye to discuss his off-court interests, basketball profile, honing his skills as a stretch big on offence/defence and more!

2:15 - Chris Boucher

4:00 - Justin Champagnie

7:30 - Growth spurt

8:20 - G-League season

9:12 - Violin

11:00 - Cars

13:37 - Summer League goals

14:00 - Defending on the perimeter

15:30 - Developing basketball IQ

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Markquis Nowell shines in Raptors' Summer League loss to Bulls

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 06:52:36 GMT

Amit Mann discusses the play of Markquis Nowell, Gradey Dick and more in the Raptors' loss to the Bulls at Summer League.

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1-on-1 with Raptors’ Markquis Nowell at Summer League

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:45:44 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Markquis Nowell to discuss the following:

- Getting the call from the Raptors

- How he'll defend at the NBA level

- Joining the fraternity of small guards

- His identity as a person connecting with how he plays the game & more!

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1-on-1 with Raptors’ Gradey Dick at Summer League

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:32:13 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Gradey Dick to discuss the following and more:

0:18 - Mary J. Blige, Drake & Method Man

2:15 - Gradey's one-dribble pull-up, practicing at game speed

4:00 - Pinch-post, Gradey's favourite shooting actions

6:00 - What C.J. Miles said about him

8:40 - Root of his court sense and feel for the game

9:36 - The attention from his draft night suit

10:30 - "I don't care what people think"

11:12 - What his unconscious shooting groove feels like

12:00 - Stealing pillows

13:28 - Markquis Nowell

14:24 - Biggest thing he’s learned from Darko Rajakovic

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Fred VanVleet is a Rocket, Dennis Schroder is a Raptor

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 02:56:51 GMT

Imman and Asad react to the news of Fred VanVleet signing with the Rockets and Jakob Poeltl returning to Raptors. Also, what Dennis Schroder offers to Toronto.

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Understanding the new CBA & what if Fred VanVleet leaves

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:02:24 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Daniel Hackett of Raptors HQ to discuss interesting changes to the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement, options if Fred VanVleet leaves the Raptors and more.

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C.J. Miles on Fred VanVleet's decision & Gradey Dick's shooting

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:43:58 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the options Fred VanVleet is weighing ahead of his free agency decision and how Gabe Vincent would fit on the Raptors (22:45). Also gives his scouting report of Gradey Dick's shooting and the adjustments he will have to make in the NBA (27:00).

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Why Raptors’ Gradey Dick is more than just a shooter

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:24:00 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Jordan Guskey to discuss his interactions with Gradey Dick while he covered the Kansas Jayhawks and his off-court personality.

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Why the Raptors should draft Gradey Dick, Jordan Hawkins, Keyonte George or Kobe Bufkin

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:16:15 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Corey Tulaba of NoCeilingsNBA to discuss the differences between movement shooters in Gradey Dick and Jordan Hawkins, along with how NBA-ready Kobe Bufkin and Keyonte George are.

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Who have the Raptors given draft promises to?

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:08:58 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Rafael Barlowe, Director of Scouting/NBA Big Board, to discuss the latest rumours around the Toronto Raptors, including who they may have given draft promises to. Also, they rank combo guards (Bufkin, George, Hood-Schifino, Podziemski), touch on Leonard Miller's eye-popping close to the season and more!

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Darko Rajakovic: How Serbian basketball culture shaped Raptors coach

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:58:55 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Filip Markovic of Serbian Toronto TV to discuss the Serbian cultural influence on Darko Rajakovic and the tradition of basketball in the country.

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Early impressions of Darko Rajakovic & the Raptors' culture change

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:25:01 GMT

Imman Adan and Katie Heindl give their thoughts on Darko Rajakovic, the front office's approach to the hiring and what comes next for the Raptors franchise.

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Media Availability | Darko Rajakovic & Masai Ujiri

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:32:53 GMT

Masai Ujiri introduces Darko Rajakovic, the new head coach of the Toronto Raptors, and takes questions from the media.

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Deep Dive: How Cason Wallace & Nick Smith Jr. fit on the Raptors

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:09:36 GMT

Amit Mann and Harp Grewal dive deep into Cason Wallace and Nick Smith Jr. Both could be interesting choices for the Raptors at No.13. Among the topics, their driving, passing, shooting, 1-on-1/team defence, fit on the Raptors and much more!

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Bilal Coulibaly's 18-month ascension, best options for Raptors at NBA Draft

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:45:06 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by NBA Big Board Director of Scouting Rafael Barlowe to discuss Bilal Coulibaly's unprecedented 18-month ascension, the safe/upside picks along with the movement shooting options for the Raptors with the 13th pick of the NBA Draft.

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Learn about Darko Rajakovic!

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 23:17:14 GMT

REPUBLISHED EPISODE | Amit Mann is joined by Damichael Cole to learn about Darko Rajakovic. His coaching background, personality, the pillars to his coaching style and more!

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Let's learn about Sergio Scariolo

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:05:16 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Gianluca Bortolomai of aroundthegame.com to find out how Sergio Scariolo is viewed by his players and other coaches. They also discuss the pillars to Scariolo's teams, his offensive/defensive identity and why player buy-in is crucial to his success.

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Why Kenny Atkinson could be exactly what the Raptors need

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:46:48 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Anthony Puccio to discuss Kenny Atkinson’s unconventional coaching style, what NBA players have said about him, his offensive/defensive philosophies and how it would work with the Raptors and more!

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VanVleet's status, Coaching candidates & NBA Finals

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:38:14 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss:

-the likelihood of Fred VanVleet returning & a dual PG tandem with Scottie Barnes

-other PG options are on the market for Toronto

-Nick Nurse says goodbye

-Sergio Scariolo reportedly coming to Toronto as the final round of coaching candidates state their case

-Takeaways from Game 1 of the NBA Finals & adjustments for Miami

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Was Steve Nash a bad coach or set up to fail in Brooklyn?

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:35:31 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News to get the facts and insight on what players, media and fans thought of Steve Nash as a coach.

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C.J. Miles on Jordi Fernandez as a coach, how new leadership impacting players

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:17:03 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss Miles' impressions of Jordi Fernandez when they worked together in Cleveland and his brief interactions with Sergio Scariolo. Also, random questions on getting a new coach like how and when they introduce themselves, the frequency of 1-on-1 chats, film sessions changing and more!

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NBA Finals preview: The Jokic-Murray PnR, Adebayo's scoring & other key factors

Wed, 31 May 2023 18:30:36 GMT

C.J. Miles and Amit Mann preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets.

1:45 - Tyler Herro's impact

3:32 - Most important matchups

4:30 - Bam Adebayo's scoring

8:12 - Will Miami use zone?

9:40 - How to defend the Murray-Jokic PnR

15:37 - How will Miami's movement shooters attack Jokic?

21:25 - X-Factors

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Raptors' head coach: Why David Adelman is ready for the next step

Mon, 29 May 2023 19:22:05 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Jake Shapiro of denversports.com to discuss Nuggets assistant David Adelman, who is reportedly in the mix to become head coach of the Toronto Raptors. Also, a little chat about Denver's playoff run.

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Inside the NBA Combine & the best prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft

Sat, 27 May 2023 01:22:12 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Richard Stayman of "Locked on NBA Big Board" to discuss the following:

-What he learned about the NBA Combine

-The latest risers ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft

-Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson, Blazers shopping 3rd pick

-Best options for the Raptors at #13 & more!

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Strictly Hoops | How coaching responsibilities have changed in the NBA

Fri, 19 May 2023 18:29:35 GMT

C.J. Miles and Amit Mann discuss how the role of a coach has changed, why the Raptors (among other teams) have shown interest in JJ Redick and what kind of former players make the best coaches.

2:00 - Former players have experienced it, adapting to a rapidly changing NBA

4:45 - The Steve Nash experiment, JJ Redick's temperament

6:30 - Finding the right coach for your team.

11:00 - RESPECT - Having relatable team personnel matters. NBA players seek it out.

14:22 - What position/role players make the best NBA coaches?

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With the 13th pick, the Raptors select...

Wed, 17 May 2023 20:45:23 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Tyler Rucker of NoCeilingsNBA to analyze the best players who could be available at No.13 in the 2023 NBA Draft. Also, if Toronto decides to draft based on player style, which prospects could be their best option. Below are the topics:

-Kobe Bufkin

-Cason Wallace

-Keyonte George

-Movement shooters (Jordan Hawkins, Gradey Dick)

-3-and-D (Taylor Hendricks, Colby Jones)

-Dariq Whitehead

-Nick Smith Jr.

-Pull-Up Shooters (Jordan Hawkins, Jalen Hood-Schifino)

-PnR operator - Marcus Sasser

-Sleepers (GG Jackson, Maxwell Lewis)

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NBA-ready & elite shooters available for Raptors in the NBA Draft

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:12:59 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Stephen Gillaspie of NoCeilingsNBA to discuss the most NBA-ready prospect, elite shooters, upside projects & more for the Raptors in the later parts of the lottery ahead of the NBA Draft:

Cason Wallace - Kentucky

Brice Sensabaugh - Ohio

Jett Howard - Michigan

Gradey Dick - Kansas

Maxwell Lewis - Pepperdine

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Jordi Fernandez could be the culture reset the Raptors need

Fri, 05 May 2023 20:23:13 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Toni Canyameras of Mundo Deportivo to discuss Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez who is reportedly in the running for the head coaching position with the Toronto Raptors. Fernandez is a player's coach with a creative outlook who's worked tirelessly through the years to become the lead assistant with the Sacramento Kings.

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Letter grades for each Raptors starter!

Fri, 05 May 2023 16:41:38 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Adon Moss to review the seasons of each Raptors starter.

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Darko Rajakovic brings lots of swagger | coaching candidates

Wed, 03 May 2023 16:39:43 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Damichael Cole of Commercial Appeal & the Locked on Grizzlies podcast to learn about Darko Rajakovic, who is reportedly being considered for the head coaching position with the Toronto Raptors. Rajakovic has been a major contributor in the development of Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and others on Memphis.

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Raptors coaching candidates deep dive: Becky Hammon, Mitch Johnson

Tue, 02 May 2023 20:37:11 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Jeff Garcia of Locked on Spurs to detail what he's learned about Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon and Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson. Both are reportedly being considered for the Toronto Raptors' vacant head coaching position.

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Raptors coaching candidates: Suns assistant Kevin Young

Mon, 01 May 2023 19:43:54 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports to detail how Suns assistant Kevin Young has become a valuable member of Phoenix's staff and why the Raptors are reportedly considering him for their head coaching position.

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Raptors report cards: Handing out grades for the bench players

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:08:14 GMT

Imman and Asad recap every Raptors bench player's season and discuss who needs to be held accountable for the lack of usage non-starters received.

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Masai Ujiri's end of season takeaways & the Raptors' next head coach

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:19:37 GMT

Imman Adan and Amit Mann discuss Masai Ujiri's end of season availability, the rationale provided behind firing Nick Nurse, qualities in the next head coach and potential candidates along with the state of the roster.

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Offseason questions | Nick Nurse, free agents and team identity

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:01:57 GMT

Amit Mann and Jevohn Shepherd discuss the following:

-Why Masai Ujiri hasn't spoke yet

-Will Nick Nurse be back as coach?

-What is Toronto's path to success?

-Are the Raptors falling behind the NBA?

-VanVleet, Poeltl and Trent Jr.

-Back up PG position

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The Raptors' season is over. Now what?

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:38:58 GMT

Imman and Asad discuss why the Raptors collapsed against the Bulls, where changes have to happen in the offseason and the growth of a few players during the season.

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Raptors-Bulls x-factors, predictions and more!

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 01:54:28 GMT

Imman is joined Vijay Vemu to discuss how the Raptors and Bulls each win the play-in game, DeMar facing the Raptors, x-factors, predictions and more!

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How the Raptors match up against the Bulls

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:48:47 GMT

Imman and Amit recap the loss to the Celtics and discuss the following:

-Jeff Dowtin Jr. and Nick Nurse's future with the Raptors

-How the Raptors match up against the Bulls and other play-in teams

-O.G. Anunoby's recent play and signs of being more than a 3 and D player

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Strictly Hoops | Fred VanVleet on knowing yourself, growth & hard work

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:34:19 GMT

2:56 - Bench Mob days

12:18 - The Fred/Jakob PnR

16:50 - Staying in your development stage

18:25 - Age clouding how players are viewed

21:21 - Front office viewpoint vs. locker room viewpoint

23:00 - Confidence vs. arrogance

25:00 - The opinions that matter

26:00 - "I don't believe in playing with fear"

27:30 - Valuing the reward over the risk

28:30 - Hard work trumps the internet

31:09 - Response to those who think he's a selfish player

37:22 - "I'm not a perfect player. I'm nowhere near my full potential."

39:00 - Fred limiting how much he's on social media

41:00 - "I've never been the person to disrespect a professional"

44:00 - Sports betting

45:25 - "You can't fathom a 'I hope your mom dies' DM every day"

49:00 - People close to Fred checking in on him

50:52 - Rapid Fire (Jalen Brunson, Fred's strong hands, influence of kids)

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Strictly Hoops | Playoff roles & executing your assignment

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:12:50 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles go through the roles and responsibilities of the players who will likely be part of the play-in/playoff rotation and how they'll be challenged to fulfill their tasks.

5:13 - Raptors already in playoff mode

10:52 - Pascal Siakam

12:08 - The game within the game in playoff baskeball

18:00 - Pascal Siakam cont'd

29:00 - Fred VanVleet

38:54 - O.G. Anunoby

44:00 - LeBron James calling out plays vs. C.J.

52:29 - O.G. Anunoby cont'd

54:27 - Scottie Barnes

01:25 - Gary Trent Jr.

03:50 - Chris Boucher/Precious Achiuwa

01:11 - Barnes vs. VanVleet as PnR ball-handlers

01:14 - Jakob Poeltl

01:21 - Barnes at 5?

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Best & worst play-in matchups for the Raptors

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:45:05 GMT

Amit Mann and Jevohn Shepherd recap what worked on offence and defence vs. the Heat, analyze the best & worst play-in matchups for the Raptors and preview the upcoming game vs. the 76ers.

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Interview | Jeff Dowtin Jr.

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:46:13 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Jeff Dowtin Jr. to discuss his basketball journey, the unwavering confidence he has in himself, why he hasn't been able to find a home in the NBA and much more!

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Strictly Hoops | Poeltl, Dowtin Jr., Morant & NBAers lacking high basketball IQs

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:16:58 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the following topics (apologies for Amit's audio from 1:02 onwards):

2:00 - Playing with energy vs. playing with physicality

10:12 - Jakob Poeltl and optimizing the starting lineup

23:50 - Why Pascal Siakam is struggling

28:24 - Will Barton as a PG

36:00 - Jeff Dowtin Jr. and C.J.‘s rant on older prospects getting looked over

47:00 - C.J.'s experiences with NBA players who don't know how to play basketball

1:03:35 - Advice for Ja Morant

1:18:00 - Fan questions

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Are the Raptors mid, good or very good?

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:59:02 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Savanna Hamilton to discuss the following:

-State of the Raptors

-What's behind Pascal Siakam's struggles

-The expense (and success) of VanVleet and Poeltl becoming feature parts of Toronto's offence

-O.G.'s recent play

-The status of vision 6-9

-Lookahead to the final 10 games

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Can Pascal Siakam become a bonafide top-5 player?

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:48:17 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Kashtin to recap Toronto's win over the Thunder, parse through the Raptors' bench rotation, look ahead to the Timberwolves game and discuss Pascal Siakam's chances of becoming an unequivocal top-five player in the NBA.

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Is the Raptors' vision flawed?

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:05:51 GMT

Imman Adan and Oren Weisfeld discuss modern NBA offences, the Raptors' strategy for winning a championship, why the Jakob Poeltl trade was a success and what areas they're lacking production.

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Fred's future & increasing the ceiling of this year's Raptors

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:36:00 GMT

Amit Mann and Sean Woodley discuss the following topics (apologies for Amit's subpar audio quality, it'll be fixed):

-Fred VanVleet's future and whether it's changed since Jakob Poeltl arrived

-Pascal Siakam's recent play

-What could raise the ceiling of this year's team

-Will the Raptors have less players at the height of 6-8/6-9 next season?

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Fred VanVleet was right and Lakers preview

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:53:54 GMT

Imman and Asad recap the loss to the Clippers, discuss Fred VanVleet's comments about NBA officials and preview another important game against the Lakers.

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Adjustments ahead of Saturday's critical Wizards game

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:12:25 GMT

Amit Mann and Esfandiar Baraheni of sdpn discuss the first game of the Wizards series, adjustments needed ahead of Saturday's game, lineups the Raptors could try to balance out production and wrap it up with a conversation on Jeff Dowtin Jr.

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What changes with Will Barton on the roster?

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:27:51 GMT

Imman and Jevohn recap the win over the Bulls, discuss how Will Barton helps the Raptors and the team's flexibility along with what the upcoming games vs. the Wizards mean in the bigger picture of the franchise.

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How many regular season wins will the Raptors have?

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:37:48 GMT

Imman Adan and Chris Walder discuss the following:

-Recap the ugly loss to the Cavaliers

-Lookahead to the final 20 games

-Why Toronto will be a miserable opponent for a top East team

-Changing landscape of the East

-Playoff trivia!

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Random questions about life in the NBA | Strictly Hoops

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:56:47 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles take fan questions and dig into the details about the everyday life of an NBA player.

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Scottie Barnes' trainer on Year 2, Criticism & Progression | Strictly Hoops

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:58:15 GMT

Brian Macon, Scottie Barnes' trainer, joins Amit Mann and C.J. Miles to discuss the following:

-in-season work with Barnes

-how he's dealt with criticism

-why he appears passive at times

-how he's remained productive in different roles

-playing beside Jakob Poeltl

-what he has to remind Scottie of most and more!

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Healthy Raptors & top-6 aspirations

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:42:07 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss the following:

0:00 - Katie's All-Star experience

10:00 - Confidence in Raptors

16:10 - Fred/Jakob PnR combo

21:53 - Rotations

28:14 - Scottie Barnes

34:10 - Top 6?

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Masai admits mistake & how Poeltl fits Raptors

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:03:26 GMT

Amit Mann and Jevohn Shepherd discuss Masai Ujiri admitting the front office should have got the players a center sooner, why it makes sense to wait until the offseason to make bigger decisions and how Jakob Poeltl fits on the Raptors.

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Strictly Hoops | Unhappy players, Coaches losing locker rooms & other fan questions!

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:14:50 GMT

C.J. Miles answers fan questions including how unhappy players impact locker rooms, coaches losing locker rooms & what C.J. was reading from defenders off pindown actions.

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Strictly Hoops | How C.J. learned about trades, importance of communication

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:02:49 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the following:

1:45 - Thoughts on Grizzlies game, Barnes remaining aggressive

13:44 - False trade rumours, importance of honesty in locker rooms

18:25 - Pascal looking tired, snubbed from All-Star Game

27:52 - Fred's recent play

32:40 - Hardest parts of road trips

37:06 - Raptors' defence

51:15 - Social media/NBA/Trades

55:47 - C.J. on getting traded, importance of communication

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Scottie Barnes: The past, present & future

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:57:23 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Seerat Sohi of The Ringer to discuss her piece, "Is Scottie Barnes ready to spread his (big) wings," his personality as a kid, playing PG in the future and leadership qualities. Read Seerat's piece below:

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2023/2/1/23578661/scottie-barnes-toronto-raptors-nba-trade-deadline

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What will the Knicks offer in their trade proposal for O.G. Anunoby?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:25:15 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Alex Wolfe of the Locked on Knicks podcast & The Strickland Knicks blog to discuss RJ Barrett, how O.G. Anunoby would fit on the Knicks and trade offers for the 25-year-old.

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What will the Pelicans offer in their trade proposal for O.G. Anunoby?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:39:24 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Christian Clark of NOLA.com to discuss who the Pelicans will include in their trade offers to the Toronto Raptors for O.G. Anunoby.

1:00 - State of the Pelicans

4:30 - Pelicans/Grizzlies wanting O.G.

6:30 - How O.G. fits on the Pelicans

10:30 - Trade ideas

27:30 - What Memphis can offer

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Why the Suns want O.G. Anunoby & trade ideas!

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:32:41 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports to discuss why the Phoenix Suns are interested in O.G. Anunoby, Deandre Ayton's season, and potential deals between the two teams ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

1:00 - Why the Suns wants Anunoby

4:00 - O.G.'s offensive skills

6:45 - Deandre Ayton's season with Suns

12:45 - How O.G. would fit with Suns

14:15 - Trade ideas

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Precious at center, life without O.G. & gassed Pascal

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:41:39 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss the loss to the Suns, the pros and cons of Precious Achiuwa at center, Scottie Barnes playing more PG, O.G. Anunoby missing the rest of the road trip (and possibly playing his final games with Toronto) & Raptors management attending the road trip.

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Strictly Hoops | Barnes at PG, Finding your identity & fan questions!

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:40:50 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss:

-Their thoughts on the win vs. the Kings

-Raptors getting one last shot to show management they can turn the season around

-What road trips can do for team chemistry

-The keys to guarding Steph Curry

-Fan questions and more!

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Gary Trent Jr. & Jakob Poeltl's long-term fit & road-trip preview

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:47:23 GMT

Amit Mann and Asad Alvi discuss what Gary Trent Jr. offers to the Raptors, how former Jakob Poeltl meshes with Toronto's roster and what they're curious about heading into the team's road trip.

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Barnes thriving, missing links & role clarity

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:45:14 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by TSN Radio analyst Jevohn Shepherd to discuss the Raptors' loss to the Timberwolves, management's tough choices ahead of the deadline, the recent play of Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam and much more!

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Raptors rumours and trade deadline approach with Jake Fischer

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:06:13 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Yahoo Sports Sr. NBA Writer Jake Fischer to assess the likelihood Gary Trent Jr. or Fred VanVleet are dealt by the NBA trade deadline, O.G. Anunoby's future with the Raptors and more.

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Strictly Hoops | Player Movement, Barnes & Unselfishness

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:37:20 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the significant changes the Raptors have made to their halfcourt offence, Scottie Barnes capitalizing as a screener, the Fred VanVleet debate and why Toronto's bench is succeeding lately.

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Christian Koloko Interview | Learning the NBA ropes, goggles, fouls and 3-point shooting!

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:22:07 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Raptors rookie Christian Koloko to discuss the following topics:

3:00 - Comfort on offence

5:25 - Goggles?

6:00 - Progress on defence

7:20 - Confidence as a 3-point shooter

9:40 - Tech on Lillard block

11:00 - NBA legends wishing Koloko luck

11:44 - Steven Adams’ advice

12:30 - African basketball emerging

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5 major questions before the trade deadline

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:39:09 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss the following topics as the Raptors embark on a critical January month ahead trade deadline:

-Loss to Bucks

-Shooting misery

-Disjointed Raptors?

-Scottie Barnes' role and tendencies

-Narratives around Fred VanVleet

-Management's approach to next 3 weeks

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New Year's Resolutions for Barnes, Nurse, Raptors management & more!

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 19:19:53 GMT

Imman Adan, Oren Weisfeld and Amit Mann discuss the loss to the Grizzlies, what Precious Achiuwa can offer once he returns and dish out New Year's Resolutions for Scottie Barnes, Nick Nurse, Raptors management & more!

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Strictly Hoops | Siakam's 52, advice to Barnes & Precious' Impact

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 20:08:34 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the significance of Pascal Siakam's 52-point performance vs. the Knicks, Malachi Flynn earning a role, advice for Scottie Barnes and how much Precious Achiuwa can fix when he returns to Toronto's lineup.

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Strictly Hoops | Earning Nurse's trust & embracing opportunity

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:34:17 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss fan questions including how Miles earned the trust of Nick Nurse, where vision 6-9 becomes troublesome, why players need to make the most of the opportunity in front of them and more!

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Confidence check on Scottie, playoffs, Fred, team shooting & more!

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:12:12 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic to discuss confidence levels on the below subjects:

4:48 - Defence will regain form

12:48 - Fred will find consistency from three

19:53 - Pascal will thrive with team shooting being hit or miss

28:49 - Scottie will keep growing in sophomore season

42:41 - Malachi Flynn will remain a rotation players

46:50 - Raptors front office will make a move for a guard or center

52:51 - Raptors can finish top-6 in the East

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The flaws of vision 6-9 & what has to change

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:56:51 GMT

Imman and Asad discuss the team's losing streak, the pitfalls of vision 6-9, positions and roles of need along with Fred VanVleet's future with the Raptors.

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What happens in players-only meeting & creating good halfcourt offence

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:40:44 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles talk about the following topics:

0:00 - Loss to Kings

11:20 - What's missing in Toronto's halfcourt offence?

18:20 - Earning rotation minutes under Nick Nurse

24:26 - How Toronto can score with below average 3-point shooting

30:49 - Utilizing Gary Trent Jr.

35:05 - Scottie Barnes

37:48 - What's off about Fred VanVleet's jumper?

45:22 - What happens in players only meetings?

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O.G.'s DPOY Case, Siakam Trivia & the Raptors' offence

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:51:08 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Jordan Hayles to discuss O.G. Anunoby's smothering defence this season, remedies to Toronto's halfcourt offence and to engage in a bit of Pascal Siakam trivia as he is now 5th in all-time Raptors scoring.

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Bench Mob days, Pascal Siakam's 10,000 hours & other fan questions!

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:16:45 GMT

C.J. Miles answers fan question on assorted topics including why the "Bench Mob" was special, Toronto's unique approach to skill development, O.G. Anunoby's DPOY case, his discussions with the Raptors about joining the organization and more!

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Siakam's ascent, Barnes discourse & corner threes!

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:22:39 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss stats and observations from the first quarter of games for the Toronto Raptors including Pascal Siakam's scoring numbers, the team's corner three-point percentage, odd takes around Scottie Barnes' season, moving Gary Trent Jr. to a bench role and more!

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Who should start, bench roles and stories about Thad, O.G. & Chris

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:23:00 GMT

C.J. Miles and Amit Mann discuss the pros and cons to starting Juancho Hernangomez, Gary Trent Jr., Thaddeus Young and Scottie Barnes. Also, what Thad Young told C.J. about his playing time earlier in the season, why Chris Boucher viewed Miles as his vet and O.G. Anunoby's DPOY case

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What are the chances O.G. Anunoby actually wins DPOY?

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:58:34 GMT

Imman and Katie discuss reasons why they're thankful for players on the Raptors, how Nick Nurse will manage minutes once the team is healthy and O.G. Anunoby's scoring along with his Defensive Player of the Year candidacy.

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C.J. Miles on Kyle Lowry as a teammate & Shai "Himmy" Gilgeous-Alexander

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:55:14 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss what Kyle Lowry was like as a teammate and why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is such a cerebral isolation scorer. Also, Miles answers fan questions!

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Embrace the ups and downs of Scottie Barnes' journey

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:55:03 GMT

Imman Adan and Yasmin Duale discuss the ups and downs fans have seen with Scottie Barnes recently, preview the upcoming games vs. the Nets and analyze how impactful these unexpected minutes are for several Raptors.

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O.G. grooving, sophomore Barnes & the Raptors’ offence

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:36:56 GMT

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss O.G. Anunoby's growing comfort as a scorer, why sophomore slumps happen, the difficulty in handling inconsistent playing time and the sustainability of the Raptors' halfcourt offence.

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Banton career-high & Barnes' struggles

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:52:50 GMT

Imman and Asad recap the win vs. the Pistons and discuss the following:

-Thad Young's influence

-Scottie Barnes' struggles

-Preview upcoming tilt vs. the Heat

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Who's stepping up while Pascal Siakam is sidelined?

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:33:19 GMT

Imman Adan and Asad Alvi recap Sunday's win and look ahead to Monday's game vs. the Bulls. They also predict how Toronto will fair with Siakam out of the lineup for at least two weeks.

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Trivia, VanVleet's Importance & Playmaking Barnes

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:32:50 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Chris Walder to look at Scottie Barnes' playmaking skills, discuss Pascal Siakam's poise and engage in a game of trivia around all-time Raptors stat leaders.

20:35 - Raptors Trivia

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Strictly Hoops: Welcome to our new show with former Raptor C.J. Miles

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:14:36 GMT

In the debut episode of 'Strictly Hoops', Amit Mann and C.J. Miles reveal how the show came about and the following subjects:

18:06 - How Pascal Siakam is showing he's a superstar

28:34 - Fred VanVleet's unselfishness

36:03 - OG Anunoby evolving his offensive game

41:57 - How social media impacts NBA players

57:23 - Funniest insult C.J. has heard on the court

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Will the Raptors limit their starters' minutes?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:30:42 GMT

Imman and Katie look at early season trends and predict what will last until the end of the season, including Pascal Siakam's free-throw attempts, starters playing heavy minutes and the collectively improved three-point shooting.

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Key takeaways from the Raptors' opening night win vs. the Cavaliers

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:05:24 GMT

Amit Mann and Imman Adan discuss key moments and plays that helped the Raptors defeat the Cavaliers in their first game of the 2022-23 season. You could also watch the show with highlights from the game included on our YouTube channel.

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Siakam 40-point games, Barnes triple-doubles & other over/under predictions

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:26:36 GMT

Imman and Yasmin predict the outcomes of assorted over/unders and discuss their takeaways from preseason!

11:20 - 50-win season?

13:40 - Raptors' defensive rating

19:00 - OG Anunoby's PPG

23:00 - Fred VanVleet 3s attempted per game

25:30 - Precious Achiuwa starts

30:50 - Gary Trent Jr. number of games with Raptors

35:19 - Pascal Siakam 40-point games

37:32 - Scottie Barnes triple doubles

38:42 - Raptors 3P%

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Where will the Raptors finish in the East?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:47:32 GMT

Imman and Asad look at the roles of several starters and break down how the Raptors can enter the next tier in the East.

10:05 - Fred VanVleet

15:20 - Gary Trent Jr.

18:00 - Pascal Siakam

23:00 - Scottie Barnes

27:15 - How Raptors can get in upper tier in East

35:00 - Where will the Raptors finish in the East

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2022-23 Stat Projections for Siakam, Barnes, VanVleet & more!

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:16:08 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of theScore to project where several Raptors players will see upticks in production during the 2022-23 NBA season.

9:20 - Pascal Siakam

18:57 - Scottie Barnes

29:25 - Fred Vanvleet

37:12 - O.G. Anunoby

44:58 - Gary Trent Jr.

52:02 - Precious Achiuwa

1:02:45 - Chris Boucher

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Game-changing improvements and breakouts from Raptors players

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:05:21 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss ways Raptors players can raise the ceiling of the team and what breakouts have to happen to make the team reach the second round of the playoffs.

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Why Masai Ujiri & the Raptors are sleeping giants in the Eastern Conference

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:20:49 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to dive into his piece on the Raptors being sleeping giants in the Eastern Conference and how Masai Ujiri and company have uniquely built Toronto into one of the most winningest franchises in the NBA during his tenure.

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Training camp battles ahead for the Raptors!

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:58:23 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Joshua Howe of Raptors Republic to break down all the training camp battles for minutes and roster spots. They also look at how Raptors management may approach building towards their opening night roster. You can watch the full chat on our Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube channel!

2:14 - Josh Jackson

7:32 - Justin Champagnie

14:56 - DJ Wilson

18:00 - Khem Birch

19:00 - Christian Koloko

28:20 - Jeff Dowtin Jr.

34:30 - Malachi Flynn

38:50 - Dalano Banton

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Barnes' jumper, Koloko's role, improved bench & other intriguing storylines

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:07:27 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Katie Heindl of Dime Magazine/Basketball Feelings to discuss some of the most exciting storylines heading into the 2022-23 campaign for the Toronto Raptors.

6:06 - Dalano Banton/Malachi Flynn

15:00 - Fred VanVleet

25:00 - Scottie Barnes

33:22 - Christian Koloko

40:00 - Siakam/Barnes

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Fred VanVleet is back, Scottie 'bulky' Barnes & Rico Hines runs takeaways

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:28:36 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to discuss:

-What stood out from Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet and more at the Rico Hines runs

-What VanVleet's role will be in the Raptors offence next season

-Retired players whose primes were in 2000-2010 that would excel in the modern NBA

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Scottie Barnes' trainer details ROTY's offseason development

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:51:00 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Brian Macon, Scottie Barnes' basketball trainer, to reveal how the reigning Rookie of the Year has progressed with his jump shot, ball-handling and more during the offseason. Also, how basketball training has evolved over the years and the challenges for big men attempting to acclimate to the modern NBA.

0:00 - 8:15 - Macon on becoming a basketball trainer, bigs transitioning to the modern NBA

8:15 - 25:40 - Raptors, when he started working with Barnes, early signs he was special, why Macon thought he would win ROTY

25:40 - 52:03 - Barnes adding muscle, working with him to develop his ball-handling, jump-shot and comfort in half-court offence

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Why Raptors' Precious Achiuwa is a special NBA talent

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:35:04 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Stephen Cagan to discuss the uniqueness of Precious Achiuwa's skill set on offence and defence and areas of growth, how the Raptors could leverage his skills better, his candidacy for Most Improved Player and more!

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Should Trent Jr. or Achiuwa start?

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:26:41 GMT

Amit Mann and Sean Woodley discuss which players are most likely to fill the back-end roster spots, Malachi Flynn's role with the Raptors and whether Gary Trent Jr. or Precious Achiuwa should start next season.

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Kevin Durant Investment & Summer League Takeaways

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:06:45 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Aaron Rose of SI.com to look at how invested the Raptors are in acquiring Kevin Durant and whether or not Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic fit Toronto. Also, their thoughts on the play of Christian Koloko, Ron Harper Jr. Dalano Banton, Jeff Dowtin, Armoni Brooks, DJ Wilson and David Johnson in Summer League.

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How impactful will Christian Koloko be in Summer League?

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:59:01 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Katie Heindl to preview the Raptors Summer League roster and preview the most notable storylines heading into Las Vegas:

-How impactful will Christian Koloko and Ron Harper Jr. be

-The curious choice of giving Rodions Kurucs a spot

-What we want to see from Justin Champagnie and Dalano Banton

-Unknown players to watch and more!

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Durant Watch: Who the Raptors shouldn't trade for KD

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:14:40 GMT

Amit Mann and Yasmin Duale discuss why Toronto can be patient in pursuit of trading for Kevin Durant, which of their core pieces are most valuable if they land KD and how much Deandre Ayton would raise the team's ceiling next season if the Raptors acquired him.

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Kevin Durant on the Raptors??!!

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:13:38 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Oren Weisfeld to look at the POSSIBILITY OF KEVIN DURANT BECOMING A TORONTO RAPTOR, how impactful Otto Porter Jr. will be, Thad Young and Chris Boucher returning and the state of the roster.

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Free Agent Targets!

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:30:26 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Zach Wilson to look at guards and a few centers who could be targets for the Raptors in free agency.

Among the players discussed:

Ricky Rubio

Gary Harris

Malik Monk

Lonnie Walker

Delon Wright

Victor Oladipo

Amir Coffey

JaVale McGee

Nic Claxton

Mo Bamba

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Internal growth > free agents

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:27:10 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic to analyze what all of Toronto's core players could improve on ahead of next season.

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What will the Raptors do in free agency?

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:33:28 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Daniel Hackett of Raptors HQ to discuss Christian Koloko and Ron Harper Jr.'s roles this season with the Raptors, how management will approach contract negotiations with Thad Young and Chris Boucher and the incoming cap crunch Toronto will have to navigate.

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The untapped potential of Christian Koloko

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:37:14 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe to look at the strengths and weaknesses of Christian Koloko, how he fits with the Toronto Raptors and why the 22-year-old center already has way more to his game than what he's shown so far. Also, why Ron Harper Jr. went undrafted and what Raptors management may have seen in him.

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Media Availability | Christian Koloko, Nick Nurse & Bobby Webster

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:20:57 GMT

Christian Koloko, Nick Nurse and Bobby Webster address the media after drafting the 22-year-old from Arizona with the 33rd pick in the NBA Draft.

Koloko - 0:00

Nurse - 26:50

Webster - 47:32

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These prospects are THE BEST options for Raptors at No.33

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:54:32 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by NBA Draft expert Corey Tulaba of No Ceilings NBA to analyze the best fits at guards, forward and center for the Toronto Raptors at 33rd in the NBA Draft.

2:40 - Jalen Williams

7:54 - Jean Montero

15:16 - Peyton Watson

21:10 - Bryce McGowens

26:34 - Dalen Terry

32:05 - Justin Lewis

37:05 - Christian Koloko

42:47 - Ismael Kamagate/Dominick Barlow

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With the 33rd pick, the Raptors select...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:40:38 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by NBA Draft expert Richard Stayman to look at which prospects will be available at #33 in the 2022 NBA Draft, others the Raptors could reach on because of their upside and more!

6:40 - Jaylin Williams, Bryce McGowens, Jean Montero

13:20 - Kendell Brown, Jordan Hall, Ismael Kamagate, Wendell Moore Jr., Caleb Houstan

29:00 - DeAndre Ayton

34:00 - Andrew Nembhard's draft outlook

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The art of shooting with CJ Miles

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:39:26 GMT

The former Toronto Raptor joins Amit Mann to discuss everything shooting, how he found his role in the NBA, entering the pros out of high school and more! He also discusses the Bench Mob days, the growth of Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, and why Scottie Barnes is such a special player.

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Everybody Loves OG, Luxury Tax IQ & Free Agents!

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:35:17 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Eric Koreen of the Athletic to discuss the following:

4:30 - OG Anunoby trade rumours, his value to NBA teams

24:17 - Things OG Anunoby should improve during the offseason

40:46 - Fred VanVleet's future with Raptors

49:10 - The luxury tax

58:10 - Free agents of interest

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Interview | Jalen Harris on Raptors, playing in Europe, NBA reinstatement & J.Cole

Wed, 25 May 2022 02:05:02 GMT

Newest Scarborough Shooting Star and 2020 Raptors draft pick guard Jalen Harris discusses his time away from the NBA, how he's improved as a player and person, former teammates and why it's so cool to be playing with J.Cole in the coming months.

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Jalen Harris Is Back! Serge Ibaka Return? Gary Trent Jr. trade?!

Fri, 20 May 2022 20:51:11 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss:

-The Jalen Harris sighting in Toronto and how his return could impact the Raptors

-Offseason center targets including Deandre Ayton, Serge Ibaka & Mo Bamba

-New skills Gary Trent Jr. could add (including watching Klay Thompson film) and his future with Toronto

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Should the Raptors go for a championship next season?

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:11:25 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Giancarlo Navas to look at:

-What Heat fans are saying about Precious Achiuwa and project what the 22-year-old will become

-Why the Raptors SHOULD CONSIDER trading OG Anunoby to pursue a championship next season

-Raptors Awards

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Expectations vs. Reality on Raptors with William Lou

Mon, 09 May 2022 20:24:17 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by William Lou to recap the Raptors' playoff loss to the 76ers and their season along with what roster tweaks are needed. Also, Imman and Will hand out awards to Raptors players and their opponents.

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Raptors Awards & Best Moments of Season

Fri, 06 May 2022 01:36:50 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Aaron Rose to discuss Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and more as they dish out awards and reflect on the best moments and performances of the season. Watch the show on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

4:32 - Most Improved Player

15:50 - Teammate of the Year

26:49 - Memes of the Year

31:05 - Most Impressive Individual Performances

36:32 - Scottie Barnes ‘oh s***’ Moments

42:58 - Defensive Player of the Year

48:14 - Game of the Year

53:23 - 6th Man of the Year

57:35 - Nick Nurse Moments

1:01:50 - Masai Ujiri Moments

1:06:03 - Most Valuable Player

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Masai Ujiri & Nick Nurse End-of-Season Takeaways

Tue, 03 May 2022 22:27:20 GMT

Amit Mann & Katie Heindl discuss the most important takeaways from Masai Ujiri and Nick Nurse's end-of-season availabilities including:

-Bogus Nurse/Lakers rumours

-Roster needs

-The importance of internal growth

-Malachi Flynn's role

-Pascal Siakam

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The Raptors' Season Is Over

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:37:19 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Savanna Hamilton on our live YouTube postgame show to recap the Raptors' Game 6 loss to the 76ers and reflect on the series. They also discuss Toronto's abundance of young talent, who all have important offseasons ahead of them.

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Raptors Got Momentum, 76ers Look Shook

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:26:56 GMT

Imman Adan and Amit Mann discuss the following topics:

-Raptors playing with force

-Pascal Siakam's leadership & play

-76ers lacking energy in Game 5

-Joel Embiid & James Harden's leadership qualities

-Preview Game 6 in Toronto

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Game 5 preview & Saturday's win

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 03:52:30 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Yasmin Duale to recap Saturday's Game 4 win and lookahead to Monday's tilt in Philadelphia.

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Why the Raptors lost Game 3 vs. 76ers

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:10:24 GMT

The Toronto Raptors are one loss away from elimination after a tense, overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Imman Adan and Kate Bagshaw discussed it live on our YouTube channel after the game. Tune in after Game 4 on Saturday.

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Why the Raptors are down 0-2 + Game 3 preview

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:10:30 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Jackson Frank to discuss why Philadelphia has been so successful offensively, the impact of Toronto's injuries, what adjustments they can make for Game 3 and the unfair backlash directed towards Nuggets guard Jamal Murray.

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76ers throw first punch with Game 1 win

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 02:29:06 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Asad Alvi to discuss the Good, Bad and Ugly of the Raptors' 131-111 loss to the 76ers.

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5 Reasons Why The Raptors Will Beat The 76ers

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:59:27 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to outline five reasons why the Toronto Raptors will beat the Philadelphia 76ers in their best-of-seven series.

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Raptors-76ers playoff series preview

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:59:33 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Yaron Weitzman of Fox Sports to preview the upcoming Toronto Raptors/Philadelphia 76ers playoff series. The following topics are discussed:

2:00 - 76ers since Harden trade

8:16 - Raptors offensive advantages

18:00 - 76ers offensive advantages

27:29 - Raptors starting lineup

29:08 - How Raptors could get exposed on D

34:40 - How 76ers could get exposed on D, Thybulle's availability

39:48 - X-Factor for Toronto

41:46 - X-Factor for Philly

44:15 - Predictions

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Siakam or Butler for All-NBA?

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:19:20 GMT

On this edition of Friday Views, Imman Adan is joined by Giancarlo Navas of the 'Miami Heat Beat' podcast to discuss the following topics:

-How Toronto matches up with Philly

-State of the Miami Heat & Kyle Lowry Propaganda

-Play-in tournament flaws

-Jimmy Butler or Pascal Siakam for All-NBA

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The 7 best moments from Kyle Lowry Night in Toronto

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:19:20 GMT

An unforgettable night for Kyle Lowry, Masai Ujiri, Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors franchise featured several highlights. Amit Mann and Manny Rao discuss their favourite seven in honour of the greatest Raptor of all-time.

Also on the podcast:

A look at the final four games and if Toronto can overtake Chicago for 5th
OG Anunoby's injury, Fred VanVleet looking bouncier
Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes in the playoffs

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Kyle Lowry Memories & Raptors-Heat Preview

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:12:06 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Chris Walder to reflect on their best memories of Kyle Lowry and his impact on current Raptors. They also preview what will be an emotional night when the Heat visit Toronto on Sunday.

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What Have We Learned About 'Big-Ball?'

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:17:10 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Yasmin Duale to recap Toronto SQUEAKING by the Boston Celtics and to analyze what Masai Ujiri, Bobby Webster and Nick Nurse have learned about their 'big ball' philosophy.

0:00 - Celtics recap

20:30 - Big-ball experiment

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Stop trying to trade OG!

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:29:14 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Sandra Appiah to discuss the win vs. the Cavs and the below topics:

2:30 - All-NBA Siakam

10:15 - Fred VanVleet’s health

16:35 - OG Anunoby

22:22 - Raptors' struggles at home

26:24 - Bench production

33:06 - A look at East

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10 Thoughts On The Final 10 Games

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:56:12 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Katie Heindl to go through assorted topics as the regular season comes to a close. Among topics:

Seeding

Khem Birch

Scottie Barnes shot attempts

Amoni Brooks

Pascal Siakam in crunch time

Injuries

Nick Nurse's goals for final 10 games

Preview Cavaliers game

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Will Scottie Barnes win Rookie of the Year?

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:37:48 GMT

Imman Adan & Asad Alvi discuss the following topics:

1:00 - Successful road trip

5:00 - The messy Eastern Conference

10:00 - Pascal Siakam's recent play

18:00 - If Scottie Barnes is the favourite to win Rookie of the Year

28:00 - The Surprising skills added by Achiuwa, Anunoby, Trent Jr. and more!

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The Lethal Siakam-Barnes Two-Man Game

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:54:50 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Yasmine Duale to discuss:

-Weekend wins vs. the Suns and Nuggets,

-Emerging Pascal Siakam-Scottie Barnes two-man game

-Precious Achiuwa's shooting prowess

-Toronto's options with Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton

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Raptors Developmental Steps & Booing Players | Friday Views

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:26:18 GMT

Imman Adan and Katie Heindl look back at the win vs. the Spurs, the history of opponents breaking records vs. Toronto and the next steps in the development of assorted Raptors:

1:00 - Win vs. Spurs

10:00 - Dalano Banton

13:30 - Malachi Flynn

15:42 - Precious Achiuwa

24:45 - Scottie Barnes

26:40 - Gary Trent Jr.

27:50 - OG Anunoby

29:00 - Pascal Siakam

31:40 - Fred VanVleet

35:25 - Nick Nurse

42:18 - Booing players

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The Nick Nurse Squat Concern Meter

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:41:42 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss their degrees of concern around assorted Raptors topics using Nick Nurse squat levels:

3:00 - Raptors vs. Zone Defences

10:45 - Malachi Flynn and Raptors

23:11 - Nick Nurse and his Philosophy

36:15 - Gary Trent Jr.

40:10 - Pascal Siakam

45:32 - Fred VanVleet

50:30 - OG Anunoby

59:30 - Play-In

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Casey Curse, Flynn, Achiuwa & Playoff Hypotheticals | Friday Views

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:37:46 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Jordan Hayles to discuss why the Pistons keep on beating the Raptors, the recent play of Malachi Flynn and Precious Achiuwa and to debate some playoff hypotheticals.

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Interview | Justin Champagnie on Raptors, Going Undrafted & Silencing the Doubters

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:27:45 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Toronto Raptors forward Justin Champagnie to discuss his season with the Raptors franchise, twisting his dad's ankle in 1-on-1, keeping receipts on those drafted in 2021, his relationship with his brother Julian and more!

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Gary Trent Sr. Talks Gary Trent Jr., Fashion & NBA Career

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:59:15 GMT

Ben Carlos is joined by former Toronto Raptor Gary Trent Sr. to discuss the following topics:

0:00 - Introduction.

0:28 - Early childhood as a drug dealer.

3:45 - Introduction to basketball.

11:48 - Accepting the first basketball scholarship offer he was given.

16:00 - Most memorable moments playing high school basketball.

18:05 - Getting nicknamed the "Shaq of The MAC".

22:45 - What it felt like getting drafted into the NBA.

23:51 - Sr.'s fashion sense and inspiration.

29:35 - Who was the best dressed in the league at the time?

32:00 - Thoughts on how the Raptors organization and fanbase have evolved.

35:24 - Being Dirk Nowitzki's veteran in Dallas.

41:17 - Thoughts on current NBA fashion.

42:40 - Raising Gary Trent Jr.

50:00 - Reaction to Gary Trent Jr. getting traded from Portland to Toronto like he once was, in the exact same fashion.

53:16 - What Gary Trent Jr. still needs to add to his game.

55:27 - Younger sons Garyson, Grayson and Graydon wanting to be like Jr.

58:50 - How the birth of Gary Trent Jr. changed his life.

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The Raptors Philosophy & State of the East

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:01:42 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Mark Schindler to discuss the Raptors after two blowout losses, whether or not their philosophy has worked this season, and the state of each team in the top 8 of the East.

Raptors - 1:40

Heat - 21:00

Bulls - 34:45

Cavaliers - 42:07

76ers - 51:05

Bucks - 1:01-45

Nets - 1:08:48

Celtics - 1:16:08

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OG Anunoby, DeMar DeRozan & LeBron James making moves | Friday Views

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 23:19:28 GMT

Imman and Yasmin discuss what changes with for the Raptors OG Anunoby out, the league-wide love DeMar DeRozan is receiving, LeBron James putting pressure on the Lakers front office and All-Star Weekend takeaways.

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3 Things Toronto Has To Address Before Postseason

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:51:56 GMT

With just 25 games remaining, Amit Mann discusses 3 things the Toronto Raptors should consider and aim to perfect before the Playoffs as they aim to avoid the play-in tournament.

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Raptors Confidence Check, Thaddeus Young's Debut

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:17:19 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss the following topics:

-Loss to Pelicans

-Thaddeus Young takeaways

-Confidence check on Siakam, Anunoby, Barnes, bench and whether Toronto will finish top 6 in the East

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Muggsy Bogues Talks Raptors Memories, Fred VanVleet & His Inspiring Story On Being The Shortest Player In NBA History

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:39:29 GMT

Ben Carlos is joined by former Toronto Raptor Muggsy Bogues to discuss the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

1:40 Introduction to basketball.

5:10 Playing for the greatest high school basketball team of all-time, and Team USA.

7:55 How he got the nickname "Muggsy".

11:16 The first thing he bought in the NBA.

15:21 Earning praise from Vince Carter & Shaquille O'Neal.

17:58 1992-93 Charlotte Hornets vs. 1999-00 Toronto Raptors - Who wins?

20:47 Could Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady have been the next Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen?

22:23 Favourite Raptors memories.

24:53 Ranking his film/TV appearances (Space Jam, Saturday Night Live, Curb Your Enthusiasm).

27:33 The best birthday ever.

29:05 Why he wrote his latest book, "Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the Godfather of Small Ball" (available for pre-order on Amazon).

31:29 Why Fred VanVleet is the current "Godfather of Small Ball".

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Rockets W, Thad Young & Lowry trade | Friday Views

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:12:36 GMT

Imman and Sandra discuss the following topics:

-Siakam/Trent Jr. run wild on Rockets

-Thad Young's fit and what the trade shows about Raptors goals

-Why we should stop evaluating the Kyle Lowry sign and trade

-The Harden/Simmons trade

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What Thaddeus Young brings to the Raptors

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:04:28 GMT

The Goran Dragic era with the Toronto Raptors has come to an end. The veteran point guard has been traded to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Thaddeaus Young, Drew Eubanks and the and a 2022 second-rounder. Here's what Young is bringing to Toronto.

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Bobby Webster, Trade Deadline & Raptors Cooking

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:21:03 GMT

(Recorded before Pacers traded Domantas Sabonis)

Amit and Yasmin discuss the following topics:

-Takeaways from Bobby Webster's pre-trade deadline line availability

-The fits of Jakob Poeltl, Myles Turner and Danilo Gallinari

-What's changed about the Raptors over the past few weeks

-Gary Trent Sr.'s comments about his son's depression in Portland

-Point Guard Pascal and his PnR combo with Fred VanVleet

-Scottie Barnes' professionalism

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Trades, All-Star VanVleet, Trent Jr. & Siakam | Friday Views

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:00:34 GMT

Imman Adan is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of theScore to discuss the win vs. the Bulls, Fred VanVleet becoming an All-Star, Gary Trent Jr.'s heater, trade scenarios including Robert Williams, Terrence Ross, Eric Gordon and more!

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Jerome Williams Talks Raptors Memories, Scottie Barnes & How He Lasted 9 Years In The NBA

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:45:09 GMT

Ben Carlos is joined by former Toronto Raptor Jerome Williams to discuss the following topics:

1:53 How his parents motivated him.

5:46 How legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson changed his life.

11:49 The first time he met Allen Iverson.

17:56 How he he got the nickname "Junkyard Dog", leading to a 9-year NBA career.

23:59 The first time he ever came to Toronto.

28:46 Favourite Raptors memories.

31:35 Why Scottie Barnes is a "Junkyard Dog".

33:44 Special guest refereeing a WWE match as a Raptor.

35:09 Rapid fire questions.

39:14 How he's changing lives post-basketball through Shooting For Peace and IP FAMBA - an intellectual property score for athletes. (https://ipfamba.com/)

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Kyle Lowry Trivia Night

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:54:41 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Imman, Katie and Raptors Twitter Greats Jordan Hayles and Chris Walder to test their knowledge of the G.R.O.A.T. Listen and see how many of the 10 questions you can get right.

1:54 - Question 1

3:36 - Question 2

5:17 - Question 3

8:11 - Question 4

10:56 - Question 5

20:04 - Question 6

22:04 - Question 7

24:45 - Question 8

27:03 - Question 9

29:00 - Question 10

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Raptors Trade Targets & Fits

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:29:21 GMT

Imman and Yasmin discuss the Raptors being .500 at this point of the season along with players the team could target through trade and how they would fit.

0:46 - .500 Raptors

6:56 - Trade Deadline needs

12:16 - Who’s on the move?

15:00 - Eric Gordon

16:29 - Myles Turner asking price

19:15 - Caris LeVert

28:17 - Jakob Poeltl

34:26 - Chris Boucher on the move?

37:40 - Justin Champagnie’s play & fines for entry level players

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Player & Team Grades | Friday Views

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:17:51 GMT

Imman and Asad dish out their grades for all the players on the Raptors and evaluate the progress of the offence and defence.

Banton - 3:07

Barnes - 4:32

Flynn - 7:10

Champagnie - 12:20

Achiuwa - 13:45

Dragic - 16:45

Boucher - 19:22

Watanabe - 22:00

Mykhailiuk - 26:18

Birch - 29:50

Trent Jr. - 34:40

Anunoby - 38:42

VanVleet - 43:36

Siakam - 51:11

Nurse - 57:15

Offence - 01:30

Defence - 05:09

Who’s getting traded - 08:25

Who’s improving their grade most - 10:30

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Trade Deadline Outlook, Hopes & Dreams for the 2nd Half

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 03:50:32 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Josh Lewenberg of TSN to discuss the Toronto Raptors' trade deadline strategy, players of interest and more. Also, they reveal what they’d like to see happen in the second half of the season.

Loss to Mavs, slim rotation - 1:20-12:10

Trade Deadline/Dragic - 12:10-38:40

Siakam - 38:40 - 42:18

Anunoby - 43:19 - 47:19

Anunoby/Siakam/Barnes - 47:19 - 51:53

Barnes - 51:53 - 1:05:05

Stanley Johnson ‘Bad at basketball' comment - 1:05:05 - 1:07:20

Svi / Yuta - 1:07:45 - 1:15:10

Centers - 1:15:10 - 1:28:43

Schedule highlights - 1:28:43 - 1:34:46

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The Impact of Kyle Lowry & loss to Heat

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:49:48 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss how Kyle Lowry will be remembered by the Raptors community along with how he has helped the Miami Heat. Also, they talk about the loss to the Heat, Scottie Barnes and play a game of sit, start or drop.

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OG Anunoby Bully Ball & Increasing His Usage

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:43:37 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss his recent piece about OG Anunoby learning to use his unique blend of size, athleticism in his favour. They respond to Anunoby's reduced usage, how the Raptors forward can become more versatile on the offensive end, and how Nick Nurse can get more out of the emerging 24-year-old.

Read Oren's piece here: https://yhoo.it/3Kf1UYL

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All-Star Siakam, Narratives, Bucks & Trade Deadline | Friday Views

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:19:41 GMT

Imman Adan and Asad Alvi discuss the following topics:

-Can Pascal Siakam make the All-Star team?

-Narratives around Jayson Tatum, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

-What moves the Raptors could make at the trade deadline

-Preview of the Bucks game on Saturday

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Statement loss to Suns? & True or False

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:44:12 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Yasmin Duale to discuss the Raptors' loss to the Suns and the significance of competing with the defending Western Conference champions despite missing Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. They also dive into a series of True or False questions, including whether Chris Boucher will be a rotation piece going forward, if Pascal Siakam is the third best power forward in the East and where the Raptors will finish in offensive and defensive rating by season's end.

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The Evolution of Pascal Siakam

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 03:26:32 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Samson Folk of Raptors Republic to discuss his piece, "Pascal Siakam and Divergent Progression" along with the following topics:

-The rarity of his skillset

-The mental and physical growth compared to last season

-Why his heavy isolation possessions affect his production

-How he's asked to do more than most stars in the NBA

-Ways the Raptors could use him better

-Next steps in his development

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Bench production, All-Star VanVleet, Dirk's retirement | Friday Views

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:50:39 GMT

Imman Adan and Yasmin Duale discuss the following topics:

-Confidence level in Raptors avoiding play-in tournament

-Who they trust off the bench

-The first round of All-Star voting and if Fred VanVleet will make it

-Memories of Dirk Nowitzki & his jersey retirement ceremony & more!

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Siakam Excelling, VanVleet's Resilience & the Raptors Starting Five

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:53:17 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss takeaways from the Raptors' win vs. the Bucks, Pascal Siakam showing off his new skills, Fred VanVleet's flexibility and the potential of Toronto's starting five. Go to Katie's twitter (@wtevs) to check out her DeMar DeRozan piece.

1:50 - Brief DeMar DeRozan chatter

5:20 - Takeaways from Bucks game

11:50 - Starting five potential

15:28 - The new Pascal Siakam

21:21 - Fred VanVleet’s adjustment

31:48 - Barnes becoming the backup PG

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Danny Green on Championship Memories, Nick Nurse, Kyle Lowry & Player Coaches

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:09:01 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by former Toronto Raptor Danny Green to discuss the following topics:

4:30 - Waiting to get his Raptors championship ring

8:20 - What he misses about Toronto

10:45 - What was unique about his time with Raptors

12:24 - Nick Nurse’s coaching style

19:24 - How good the 2019 championship team was

21:56 - Danny Green’s role on championship team

26:49 - Mentality of shooters

29:37 - How Raptors roster was different from other championship teams he played with

34:00 - The Raptors fraternity

36:14 - CJ’s PJ’s, rocking teammates merchandise

38:30 - What Kyle Lowry was like as a teammate

40:30 - How Kyle Lowry grew during championship run

43:00 - The NBA trending towards player coaches

47:54 - Impact of Freddy Jr.

49:00 - Spraying media with champagne after championships

50:57 - His Raptors championship tattoo

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Friday Views | Healthy Bodies, Warriors, ROTY

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:31:51 GMT

Arais Farah and Asad Alvi discuss the loss to the Nets, how OG Anunoby, Khem Birch & Precious Achiuwa returning changes the Raptors rotation and the intriguing battle for Rookie of the Year honours.

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The Growth of Scottie Barnes & What's Next

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:47:14 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss how Scottie Barnes has developed on both sides of the ball, and predict what kind of player he'll be by the end of the season.

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Interview | Chuck Swirsky

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:33:51 GMT

Ben Carlos is joined by Raptors broadcasting legend Chuck Swirsky to discuss the following topics:- Getting his job with Raptors, loving every minute

- Watching every Raptors game since leaving

- Scottie Barnes

- Coming up with player nicknames

- Daughter making cookies for Chris Bosh

- After hours with Jack Armstrong

- And more!

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Friday Views | Bench Play, Siakam & Pacers trade?

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:35:07 GMT

Arais Farah & Asad Alvi discuss the following topics:

-Root of inconsistent play

-Pascal's growth and working with Scottie Barnes

-Bench Woes

-Trading with the Pacers

-Your League Pass team

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Rumours, Pleasant Surprises and Over/Unders

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:51:31 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Imman Adan to discuss the below:

-whether the Raptors should pursue a trade with Pacers

-pleasant surprises over the past few games

-over/unders

-upcoming matchup vs. Thunder

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Takeaways from Bucks win, Preview Raptors-Wizards Game

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:16:03 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Savanna Hamilton to discuss Toronto's win vs. Milwaukee and Chase Hughes stops by to preview Sunday's Raptors-Wizards game and give a state of the team.

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Hopes & Dreams for the second quarter of Raptors season

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:27:47 GMT

Amit Mann & Katie Heindl discuss what they hope the Raptors can achieve in the next 20 games or so.

Topics:

> Wins & Health

> Bench stability

> Can the defense 'get on a string' this season?

> Scottie Barnes' shooting and offensive growth

> Finding space for Pascal Siakam

> Heartwarming content: Jonas Valanciunas' big night vs. Clippers

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Friday Views | Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr. & Precious Achiuwa

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:52:49 GMT

Arais Farah & Yasmin Duale talk Scottie Barnes battling through adversity, Gary Trent Jr. doing his best J.R. Smith impression & Precious Achiuwa’s ceiling (we're going to fix the audio 🙂)

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Raps win, Watanabe’s impact, Trent Jr.’s scoring & Achiuwa’s versatility

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:21:18 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Imman Adan of Dishes & Dimes to discuss the Raptors finding their defence vs. the Grizzlies and the below:

Yuta Watanabe’s impact
Where Gary Trent Jr. ranks among shooting guards
Precious Achiuwa’s importance to Toronto
Fred VanVleet’s improvement on offence

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The bright side of Toronto's slow start

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:27:13 GMT

Despite supporting a below .500 record through the early stages of the season, Amit Mann discusses all the positives around the Toronto Raptors.

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What needs to change with the Raptors' struggling defence

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:42:49 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Oren Weisfeld of the Raptors Republic to discuss Toronto's struggles on the defensive end.

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Panic level, Pascal Siakam & building the perfect Raptors team | Group Chat

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:58:19 GMT

Topics discussed on this episode:

-Worry level after losing of 5 of past 6

-Pascal Siakam

-DeMar DeRozan’s MVP calibre play

-Building the greatest Raptors’ starting lineup

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Six things to watch during Raptors' six-game road trip

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:28:03 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss what they would like to see from the Raptors during their six-game road trip...other than wins (recorded on November 15)

Topics:

-Norm Powell memories

-Barnes acclimating to Siakam

-Siakam's step forward in loss to Pistons

-Finding consistency on both ends

-Matchup vs. Warriors

-Handling big centers

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Danny Green/Dwane Casey Memories, Precious Achiuwa & Bringing back former Raptors | Group Chat

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:55:55 GMT

Topics discussed on this episode:

Which former active player would you bring back for this year's team?
Danny Green/Dwane Casey memories
Precious Achiuwa's season thus far
Raptors trivia

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Questions that need answers surrounding Pascal Siakam's return

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:02:45 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic to discuss the below subjects:

-Getting shots for OG, Scottie & Pascal

-Where the above three are most effective

-Carving out space for OG to cook

-Who should start

-What Khem Birch's role will be going forward

-What Toronto's motivation is for this season

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The 10 Best Vibes Players in Raptors History

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 17:09:41 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Katie Heindl to look at ten players in franchise history that have smiled, laughed and brought a significant amount of positivity through it all.

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What we’ve learned about the Raptors so far

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:34:14 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Sean Woodley of the 'Locked on Raptors' podcast to discuss the following topics:

- Scottie Barnes’ offensive game

- OG Anunoby’s big bag of tricks

- Khem Birch not caring about scoring

- Gary Trent Jr.’s defense and catch-and-shoot improvement

- Fred VanVleet showing off his mid-range game

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Shining in New York, City Jerseys & Halloween Costumes

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:47:09 GMT

The Group Chat gets together to discuss the Raptors' statement win in New York, the new City jerseys, Evan Mobley's great start ahead of the Cavs game on Friday and who had the best costume at the team Halloween party...it was definitely Bobby Webster.

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Praising Fred VanVleet, Dalano Banton & Raptors Matchmaker

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:28:15 GMT

Amit Mann and Yasmin Duale discuss how Fred VanVleet has adjusted to his new role, Dalano Banton's recent success, why Goran Dragic and Malachi Flynn might not fit with the Raptors and if the ceiling of this year's team has changed.

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The Good, Bad and Ugly of the Raptors’ first week

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:57:13 GMT

It’s been an eventful week for the Toronto Raptors on and off the court. The Group Chat discusses the dispute between Ed Rogers & Masai Ujiri, the Raptors’ defense being as good as advertised, issues putting the ball in the hoop and a recently released commercial with Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr.

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The Growth of Scottie Barnes with Sam Vecenie

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:55:37 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Sam Vecenie of the Athletic to discuss the below subjects about Scottie Barnes:

Improved jumper
Why the Raptors were the best fit for him
Why he's a better NBA player than college player
Whether or not he should start once Pascal Siakam returns
Why he wasn't put in the same draft tier as Cunningham, Green, Mobley & Suggs

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Reasons For Optimism & The Next 3 Games

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:54:58 GMT

Amit Mann & Asad Alvi discuss the many positives to take from a lousy opening night for the Raptors (also touch on a few of the icky parts) and preview Toronto's upcoming games vs. the Celtics, Mavericks & Bulls (@32:28).

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Expectations, Barnes & Playoff Potential | Raptors Group Chat

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:06:47 GMT

Ben Carlos is joined by Yasmin, Imman and Katie to discuss the below topics on Raptors Group Chat

If preseason changed confidence level in Raptors
What is a successful season for Scotties Barnes
How the Raptors can make the playoffs
Will Khem Birch or Precious Achuiwa start more games at center
Rapid Fire subjects including Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic

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How the Raptors stack up against East contenders

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:55:27 GMT

Amit Mann is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of the theScore to discuss how the Raptors compare to some of the best teams in the East.

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Bold(ish) predictions for the 2021-22 Raptors season

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 04:38:42 GMT

Amit Mann and Arais Farah discuss the Raptors’ upcoming campaign and offer some predictions for a few players this season.

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Trent Jr. or Dragic at Shooting Guard & Missing a 7-Footer

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:52:02 GMT

Amit Mann and Yasmin Duale discuss the pros and cons of starting Gary Trent Jr. and Goran Dragic at shooting guard and if the Raptors' roster needs a 7-footer.

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Anunoby, Mykhailiuk continue to surprise despite loss to 76ers

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:01:56 GMT

Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss what they've seen from the below players and offer their thoughts on Kyle Lowry’s newfound respect in U.S. media.

-OG Anunoby

-Svi Mykhailiuk

-Justin Champagnie

-Malachi Flynn

-Gary Trent Jr.

-Scottie Barnes

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Barnes, Watanabe & Banton star in preseason win vs. 76ers

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:53:23 GMT

Amit Mann and Asad Alvi analyze moments that stood out from the below players in Toronto's 123-107 preseason win vs. the 76ers:

Scottie Barnes
Yuta Watanabe
Dalano Banton
Precious Achuiwa
OG Anunoby
Svi Mykhailiuk

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Raptors Player Previews: Anunoby, Siakam, Birch, Boucher, Achiuwa & Watanabe

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:32:37 GMT

Yahoo Sports Canada's Amit Mann and Yasmin Duale of the Dishes & Dimes podcast try to project what's to come for these players this season.

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Raptors Player Previews: VanVleet, Dragic, Barnes, Flynn, Trent Jr. & Mykhailiuk

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:22:51 GMT

Yahoo Sports Canada's Amit Mann and Imman Adan of the Dishes & Dimes podcast try to project what's to come for these players this season:

- Fred VanVleet

- Goran Dragic

- Scottie Barnes

- Malachi Flynn

- Svi Mykhailiuk

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The next generation at Summer League, and the podcast finale w/ friends

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:25:19 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by a cast of favorites on the final episode of Raptors Over Everything for Yahoo Sports Canada.

Guests: Blake Murphy, Alex Wong, Vivek Jacob, Asad Alvi, Josh Hart.

Topics:

Summer League takeaways
Transitioning to a new Raptors era
Looking ahead to next season
Behind the scenes stories

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Reaction: Scottie Barnes takes over as Raptors take comeback win vs. Hornets

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 03:20:43 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 80-79 win over the Charlotte Hornets in Summer League.

- Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa, Malachi Flynn

- Gerald Henderson award: LiAngelo Ball

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Live show: First impressions and general Summer League takeawayss

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:48:02 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Joshua Hart take phone calls from Raptors fans. Apologies in advance for the technical difficulties.

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Reaction: Malachi Flynn impresses, Ish Wainright shows why he belongs

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:14:52 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 92-76 win over the Houston Rockets in Las Vegas Summer League play.

- Three stars: Ish Wainright, Malachi Flynn, Precious Achiuwa

- Gerald Henderson award: Marcus Foster

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Reaction: Scottie Barnes made one nice turnaround jumper in an otherwise sloppy game

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:07:36 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 90-84 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Summer League play.

- Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa, Dalano Banton

- Gerald Henderson award: Justinian Jessup

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Kyle Lowry leaves for Miami, Gary Trent Jr. re-signs, and other free agency reactions

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:21:08 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Sahal Abdi and Asad Alvi to react to the first day of free agency.

Topics:

Gary Trent Jr. re-signs on three-year deal
Kyle Lowry leaves for the Miami Heat
What can the Raptors expect in return for Lowry?
How will next year's team operate?

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Getting in-depth on Scottie Barnes and Masai Ujiri's NBA origin story w/ David Thorpe

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:24:00 GMT

Host William Lou speaks with David Thorpe of Truehoop about Scottie Barnes and Masai Ujiri.

Topics:

Who is Scottie Barnes as a person?
Barnes' role at Florida State
What strengths and weaknesses are in his game
How the Raptors should approach his development?
Thorpe's role in getting Masai Ujiri started as an NBA exec

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Tokyo 2020 reaction: Canada on the brink of elimination after being outclassed by Spain

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 03:42:17 GMT

Host William Lou recaps Canada's 76-66 loss to Spain in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

- Three stars: Laeticia Amihere, Bridget Carleton, Shaina Pellington

- Gerald Henderson award: Astou Ndour

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Reaction: Raptors select Scottie Barnes 4th overall, add Banton and Johnson in second round

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:21:35 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the 2021 NBA Draft and gives his first impressions of Scottie Barnes, Dalano Banton, and David Johnson.

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Tokyo 2020 reaction: Canada crushes South Korea on the glass for much-needed win

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 03:37:46 GMT

Host William Lou recaps Canada's 74-53 win over South Korea at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Women's Basketball.

- Three stars: Bridget Carleton, Natalie Achonwa, Kayla Alexander

- Gerald Henderson award: Park Ji Su

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Debating Jalen Suggs vs. Scottie Barnes and what is in the Raptors' "full Toronto experience room"

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:19:51 GMT

Host William Lou speaks with Blake Murphy of The Athletic ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft.

Topics:

Bobby Webster gives small update on Masai Ujiri
Debating Jalen Suggs vs. Scottie Barnes at the fourth pick
Why trading down makes sense if Raptors love Barnes
Raptors' new coaching hires
Filling out the "full Toronto experience room" that the Raptors are using to help prospects tour from Tampa

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Is there a fair Ben Simmons trade, New Orleans making a play for Kyle Lowry, and is Jarrett Allen a good fit?

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 21:50:57 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Kate Bagshaw (@KateBDoll) to discuss trade rumors and the draft.

Topics:

Is there a fair trade between the Raptors and 76ers involving Ben Simmons?
Reacting to New Orleans clearing cap room for Kyle Lowry
Does it make sense to make a big offer to Jarrett Allen?
Raptors draft speculation

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Tokyo 2020 reaction: Poor execution costs Canada in opening game vs. Serbia

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:13:29 GMT

Host William Lou recaps Canada's 72-68 loss to Serbia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

- Three stars: Kia Nurse, Nirra Fields, Shay Colley

- Gerald Henderson award: Yvonne Anderson

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Live show: Kyle and DeMar reunion, draft strategy, and predictions for the 4th pick

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:53:59 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by co-host Josh Hart to answer Twitter and YouTube questions from Toronto Raptors fans.

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What's the best landing spot for Kyle Lowry and Space Jam 2 reactions w/ Alex Wong

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:15:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to discuss everything basketball.

Topics:

Suitors emerging for Kyle Lowry
Will the Raptors re-sign Lowry?
NBA Finals takeaways
Nick Nurse's contract dispute
Space Jam 2 spoilers and reactions

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Behind the scenes in Tampa and the making of Open Gym w/ Jeff Rocchi

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:08:37 GMT

Host William Lou speaks to Jeff Rocch (Director of Photography of Open Gym) about the making of the show in a unique season like none other.

Topics:

How Open Gym is made
The unique challenges of Tampa and the bubble
Trade deadline and saying goodbye to Norman Powell
Championship memoriess

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Twitter mailbag: When is Masai going to make his decision and offseason plans

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:10:07 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show host Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

More valuable long-term: OG or Pascal?
General anxiety over Masai Ujiri remaining unsigned
Draft lookahead
What is the starting five next season?
Assorted banter

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Canada Basketball reaction: Wiggins completes miracle comeback, but Satoransky delivers OT dagger

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 23:13:05 GMT

Host William Lou recaps Canada's 103-101 OT loss to Czech Republic.

- Three stars: RJ Barrett, Andrew Wiggins, Nickeil Alexander-Walker

- Gerald Henderson award: Blake Schilb

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Canada Basketball reaction: Canada routs China to finish tops in Group A

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:31:04 GMT

Host William Lou recaps Canada's 109-79 win over China at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Victoria.

- Three stars: Andrew Wiggins, Lu Dort, Nickeil Alexander-Walker

- Gerald Henderson award: Hu Mingxuan

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Canada Basketball reaction: Wiggins and Barrett come up clutch as Canada takes key win vs. Greece

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 01:52:45 GMT

Host William Lou recaps Canada's 97-91 win over Greece at the Olympic qualifying tournament.

- Three stars: Andrew Wiggins, RJ Barrett, Dwight Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Kostas Sloukas

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Who can the Raptors add in the draft and Siakam/Warriors trade proposal w/ Adam Spinella

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:43:51 GMT

Host William Lou speaks to draft expert Adam Spinella of The Box and One about the upcoming draft.

Topics:

Breakdowns on Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs
Why Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Kuminga are above the rest
Options later in the draft: Alperen Sengun, James Bouknight
Potential Warriors trade proposal for Pascal Siakam

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Raptors options with 4th pick and previewing Canada Basketball's path to Olympics w/ Vivek Jacob

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:55:47 GMT

Host William Lou speaks to Vivek Jacob of CBC Sports about the Raptors' draft strategy and more.

Topcis:

Initial thoughts on Evan Mobley, Jalen Green, and Jalen Suggs
Can the Raptors make a play for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Who will make Canada Basketball's roster for the Olympics this summer
Canada's path to qualifications
Euro 2020 thoughts

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Live show: What's next after Raptors land 4th pick in lottery

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:53:33 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take your calls to react to the Raptors landing the fourth pick in the 2021 NBA draft lottery.

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Bonus slander: Sixers implode after yet another Game 7 heartbreaker w/ Asad Alvi

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 05:24:09 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to slander the Sixers following their series loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Topics:

Ben Simmons refusing to shoot
Daryl Morey turning down Kyle Lowry and then saying Masai Ujiri was in "La La Land"
Sixers being horribly configured
Is Simmons a buy-low candidate?

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Twitter mailbag: How will the Raptors cope with Pascal Siakam's injury?

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:10:40 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

Celebrating the two-year anniversary of the 2019 championship
How will the Raptors cope with Pascal Siakam's injury
Lowry sign-and-trade to Mavericks?
Masai Ujiri remains unsigned
Bigs to target: Myles Turner, Blake Griffin
A lengthy discussion on Canadian fast food chains

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Is Brooklyn putting the East out of reach, Gary Trent Jr.'s next deal, and rookie reports w/ Blake Murphy

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:38:29 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of the Athletic to discuss the playoffs and the Raptors.

Topics:

Is Brooklyn so good that the East is out of reach?
Does defense still matter when teams are this good offensively?
The Norman Powell for Gary Trent Jr. deal revisited
How much will GTJ get on his next deal?
Rookie reports: Malachi Flynn, Jalen Harris, Freddie Gillespie
Way too much discussion on cheating in baseball
Draft predictions

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Twitter mailbag: Lakers downfall, Raptors offseason, breakout candidates

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:51:08 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show host Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

LeBron James flames out in Round 1
Celtics shuffle front office
How good will the Raptors be if they run it back?
Unlikely trade scenarios: Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal
WNBA picks
A surprising amount of hockey talk

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Where do the Raptors stand in the East and Canada Basketball Olympic qualifier lookahead

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:16:27 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of CBC Sports to discuss the Toronto Raptors and Canada Basketball.

Topics:

Assessing the Eastern conference playoff picture
Where do the Raptors rank in the East?
Which team should have traded for Kyle Lowry?
Bucks vs. Nets second-round lookahead
Canada Basketball releases training camp roster for Olympic qualifiers
Extended Euro 2020 preview

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First round playoff reactions and light slander w/ Asad and Sahal

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:59:51 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to discuss the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Topics:

Can the Clippers salvage the first round against the Mavericks
Are the Bucks for real this time?
Will the Lakers roll through the Suns without CP3?
Dillon Brooks and the underdog Grizzlies
Knicks-Hawks playing struggle basketball
Dame vs. Jokic as a battle for the ages

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Khem Birch's career journey, raising an NBA player, and a podcasting space for moms w/ Wendy Sparks

Tue, 25 May 2021 03:59:17 GMT

Host William Lou speaks with Wendy Sparks, host of the Court-side Moms podcast and mother of Khem Birch.

Topics:

How the Court-side moms podcast started
Favorite moments from speaking with Kyle Lowry's mom Marie Holloway and Fred VanVleet's mom Sue Danforth
Khem Birch's journey from going undrafted, to playing overseas, to the NBA
Khem's connection with Nick Nurse
How the Raptors support players' families
Growth of basketball in Montreal

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Masai Ujiri and Kyle Lowry's futures, and 2020-21 player grades w/ Alex Wong

Thu, 20 May 2021 19:45:52 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to discuss the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Lakers-Warriors reactions
Masai Ujiri outlines his demands in another unforgettable interview
Kyle Lowry says money and years talk in negotiations
2020-21 player grades
Jeremy Lin's goodbye to the NBA

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Live show: Saying goodbye to Tampa and looking ahead to a long offseason

Mon, 17 May 2021 20:49:45 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Joshua Hart take phone calls from Raptors fans.

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Reaction: Raptors wrap cursed Tampa season with only 6 players in loss to Pacers

Sun, 16 May 2021 21:38:24 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 125-113 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

- Three stars: Malachi Flynn, DeAndre' Bembry, Aron Baynes

- Gerald Henderson award: Oshae Brissett

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Reaction: Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris show their potential as both enjoy career nights

Sat, 15 May 2021 05:33:41 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-110 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

- Three stars: Jalen Harris, Malachi Flynn, Aron Baynes

- Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Brunson

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Reaction: Stanley Johnson explodes for 35 and this season is almost over

Fri, 14 May 2021 04:13:35 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

- Three stars: Stanley Johnson, DeAndre' Bembry, Jalen Harris

- Gerald Henderson award: Lauri Markkanen

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Reaction: It was a tough watch from start to finish as Clippers blow them out

Wed, 12 May 2021 03:41:07 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

- Three stars: Freddie Gillespie, Yuta Watanabe, Jalen Harris

- Gerald Henderson award: Terrence Mann

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Live show: It's Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris' time to shine

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:29:34 GMT

Host William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from Raptors fans. The next show will be on May 17 at 12 pm ET. Please call in!

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Reaction: Jalen Harris and Malachi Flynn take center stage, Fred VanVleet tries coaching

Sun, 09 May 2021 03:54:20 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 109-99 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

- Three stars: Jalen Harris, Pascal Siakam, Freddie Gillespie

- Gerald Henderson award: De'Anthony Melton

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam goes for 44-11-7 but Wizards win in overtime

Fri, 07 May 2021 04:56:39 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 131-129 loss to the Washington Wizards in overtime.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., Stanley Johnson

- Gerald Henderson award: Robin Lopez

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Reaction: Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam show fight, but it's not enough vs. Clippers

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:31:35 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 105-100 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Jalen Harris

- Gerald Henderson award: Marcus Morris

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Reaction: Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam take over in thrilling win vs. Lakers

Mon, 03 May 2021 06:31:52 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-114 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, DeAndre' Bembry

- Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Kuzma

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Reaction: Another strong effort goes wasted due to fourth quarter incompetence

Sun, 02 May 2021 05:46:45 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 106-102 loss to the Utah Jazz.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Khem Birch, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Bojan Bogdanovic

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Reaction: Raptors bench was a mess as Nuggets pull away in the fourth quarter

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:48:20 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

- Three stars: Khem Birch, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: JaMychal Green

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Reaction: OG Anunoby continues to shine, but Raptors run out of gas vs. Nets

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:28:43 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 116-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Khem Birch

- Gerald Henderson award: Mike James

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Reaction: Malachi Flynn takes over in fourth quarter as Raptors put away Cavaliers

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:58:00 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- Three stars: Malachi Flynn, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Issac Okoro

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Live show: Raptors fans not very enthused for play-in tournament

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:08:53 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take your calls. This week most of the calls focused on offseason plans rather than a potential play-in tournament run.

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Reaction: Raptors just couldn't keep up with red-hot Knicks

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 21:29:32 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 120-103 loss to the New York Knicks.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: RJ Barrett

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Reaction: Raptors beat Nets to push win streak to 4 as starters shine in their return

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 03:29:40 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Freddie Gillespie

- Gerald Henderson award: Bruce Brown

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Reaction: Chris Boucher nails the dagger as Raptors refuse to tank

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 03:25:46 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

- Three stars: Chris Boucher, Malachi Flynn, Khem Birch

- Gerald Henderson award: Aleksej Pokusevski

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Reaction: Yuta Watanabe and Paul Watson cannot be stopped in win over Magic

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:46:29 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-102 win over the Orlando Magic.

- Three stars: Paul Watson, Yuta Watanabe, Khem Birch

- Gerald Henderson award: Dewayne Bacon

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Reaction: Jumbo lineup for Raptors proves effective in refreshing win over Spurs

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:05:32 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-112 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Khem Birch, Yuta Watanabe

- Gerald Henderson award: Derrick White

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Reaction: Malachi Flynn's late heroics not enough to overcome sluggish effort vs. Hawks

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:49:19 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 108-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Malachi Flynn, Khem Birch

- Gerald Henderson award: Brandon Goodwin

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Live show: Raptors fans split on opinion of Pascal Siakam

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:22:06 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take your calls. This week most of the attention was on Pascal Siakam after his latest end of game mistake.

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam commits another late blunder as Raptors fall to Knicks

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:39:20 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 102-96 loss to the New York Knicks.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Gary Trent Jr., Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Nerlens Noel

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Reaction: Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn both have career nights in fun win over Cavs

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 03:40:16 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 135-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Malachi Flynn, Yuta Watanabe

- Gerald Henderson award: Isaiah Hartenstein

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Reaction: Chris Boucher goes for 38 and 19 but it's not nearly enough

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 03:42:21 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-113 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

- Three stars: Chris Boucher, Pascal Siakam, Yuta Watanabe

- Gerald Henderson award: Lauri Markkanen

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Reaction: Raptors show plenty of fight, but not that much skill in loss to Lakers

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:52:14 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 110-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, DeAndre' Bembry, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Devontae Cacok

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Reaction: Gary Trent Jr. beats the buzzer as shorthanded Raptors complete 19-point comeback

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:26:30 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 103-101 win over the Washington Wizards.

- Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Malachi Flynn, DeAndre' Bembry

- Gerald Henderson award: Garrison Mathews

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Reaction: Raptors finally get much-needed win by beating Warriors by FIFTY-THREE points

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 03:33:57 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-77 win over the Golden State Warriors.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr. (+ Malachi Flynn)

- Gerald Henderson award: Alen Smailagić

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Reaction: Gary Trent Jr. scores career-high 31 points but Raptors continue to slide

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:32:46 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

- Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk

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Reaction: Raptors can't stop losing as Pistons complete season sweep

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:59:42 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 118-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

- Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Hamidou Diallo

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Reaction: Raptors doomed by 10-point third quarter in Norman Powell's return

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:27:25 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-117 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Rodney Hood

- Gerald Henderson award: Derrick Jones Jr.

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Reaction: Raptors can't complete comeback despite stingy defense in the fourth

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:41:57 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 104-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Deandre Ayton

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Live show: Making sense of an odd trade deadline for the Raptors

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:31:26 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take phone calls from Toronto Raptors fans. The show usually runs Mondays at 12 pm ET, but we opened the lines on for a special trade deadline episode after the Raptors swap out Norman Powell, while also holding onto Kyle Lowry.

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Trade reaction: What happened in the Kyle Lowry negotiations and the Powell-Trent swap w/ Alex and Vivek

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:52:19 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong and Vivek Jacob to break down a confusing trade deadline for the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

What happened in the Kyle Lowry trade talks?
What is the plan after the trade deadline?
The propaganda is over with Matt Thomas going to Utah
Terence Davis flipped to Sacramento
Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood for Norman Powell

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Reaction: Raptors send of Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell in style with feel-good win

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:02:04 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 135-111 win over the Denver Nuggets.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Bol Bol

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How to cope with Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell being on the trade block w/ Alex Wong

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:05:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong on the eve of the NBA trade deadline to discuss the state of the Raptors.

Topics:

Masai Ujiri is holding the ace with Kyle Lowry on the trade market
Philly or Miami? Which team has the best trade package?
Norman Powell on the way out
Emotionally bracing for a change of eras
Pascal Siakam goes at Nick Nurse
Minari movie review

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Reaction: Raptors reach new low after getting blown out by Rockets on 20-game losing streak

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:10:10 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-99 loss to the Houston Rockets.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Sterling Brown

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Reaction: Raptors lose eighth game after getting smoked by Collin Sexton

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:28:36 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 116-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Dean Wade

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Reaction: Raptors get healthy and fight hard, only to extend losing streak to 7

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 04:41:00 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-112 loss to the Utah Jazz.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Joe Ingles

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Run It Back: Can the Raptors explain away this season?

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:22:47 GMT

The pandemic hit NBA season is finally taking its toll on the Raptors but can we really evaluate this basketball team properly given the circumstances?

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Reaction: Norman Powell scores 43 points, but it's still not enough to beat Pistons

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:48:44 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 116-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Chris Boucher, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Saddiq Bey

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Twitter mailbag: Which direction will the Raptors go at the trade deadline?

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:53:54 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Toronto Raptors fans.

Topics:

What are the Raptors' intentions at the trade deadline?
Can the Raptors recover from this five-game losing streak?
Should the Raptors sell high on Norman Powell?
Is Tristan Thompson a viable target?
Why do the Raptors allow so many open threes?

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Reaction: Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell combine for 52, but the bench gave them nothing

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:51:43 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 118-95 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Henry Ellenson

- Gerald Henderson award: Patrick Williams

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Reaction: Raptors show little fight in blowout loss to Hornets

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 04:06:21 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Paul Watson, Deandre' Bembry

- Gerald Henderson award: LaMelo Ball

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Reaction: Raptors' efforts go to waste as Tony Snell delivers the dagger

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:56:42 GMT

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Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-120 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

- Three stars: Chris Boucher, Norman Powell, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Tony Snell

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Twitter mailbag: The Kyle Lowry rumors keep on coming

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 03:08:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

All-Star Weekend 2021 reaction
Kyle Lowry reportedly expects trade
Is Norman Powell a core piece?
Favorites to win East and West?
Which Raptor would win a three-point contest?
Best basketball movies

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Reaction: Kyle Lowry records 19 assists and Raptors hit 21 threes but it wasn't enough

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 04:05:44 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 132-125 loss to the Boston Celtics.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Chris Boucher, Terence Davis

- Gerald Henderson award: Grant Williams

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Run It Back: Jack Armstrong grades the Raptors' first half

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:35:56 GMT

Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong joins William Lou and Alex Wong to discuss the first half of the NBA season and decide what would constitute a successful season for Toronto.

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Reaction: COVID-wrecked Raptors get completely washed by the Pistons

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:52:24 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 129-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Aron Baynes

- Gerald Henderson award: Wayne Ellington (but really the entire Pistons team)

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Is Norman Powell the Raptors' shooting guard of the future? w/ Vivek Jacob

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:28:07 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of CBC Sports to discuss the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the last Raptors game in Scotiabank Arena
Raptors players and coaces in COVID protocol
Is Norman Powell the Raptors' shooting guard of the future?
How Powell can take his game to the next level
Contract negotiations for Powell in the offseason
Trade deadline speculation

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Reaction: Kyle Lowry secures triple-double, and the game ball for Sergio Scariolo

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:53:29 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-111 win over the Houston Rockets.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Deandre' Bembry

- Gerald Henderson award: David Nwaba

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Reaction: Kyle Lowry looks sharp in return, but Raptors fall to Heat

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:22:50 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 116-108 loss to the Miami Heat.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Andre Iguodala

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Reaction: Raptors can't overcome slow start despite spirited comeback push vs. 76ers

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:52:25 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 109-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet's defense

- Gerald Henderson award: Furkan Korkmaz

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The real Toronto Raptors have finally returned, and can it continue? w/ Alex Wong

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:48:02 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to assess the Raptors, who have gone 14-7 since starting out 2-8.

Topics:

Are the Raptors legit or are they just on a hot streak?
Confidence check on Pascal Siakam
Fred VanVleet emerging as a franchise cornerstone
Chris Boucher's case for Sixth Man consideration
Norman Powell's continued dominance
How Yuta Watanabe can recover from that dunk
Assorted banter?

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Reaction: Raptors keep racing up standings deliver another statement with gritty win over 76ers

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:20:22 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 110-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

- Three stars: Chris Boucher, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Ben Simmons

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Reaction: Norman Powell scores 31 to lead Raptors back to .500

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:12:25 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 86-81 (not a typo) win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, Terence Davis

- Gerald Henderson award: Jordan McLaughlin

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Reaction: Fred beats Giannis, Pascal and Norm shine, OG comes up clutch (slander pod)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:31:16 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to recap the Toronto Raptors' 110-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Three stars: Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet
Gerald Henderson award: Thanasis Antetokounmpo

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Reaction: Fred VanVleet catches fire, OG Anunoby returns, as Raptors shock Bucks

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:15:38 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 124-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Pat Connaughton

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam's point-blank layup rolls out to cap miserable night

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:19:01 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 116-112 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, DeAndre' Bembry

- Gerald Henderson award: Jarred Vanderbilt

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Twitter mailbag: How to upgrade the center position and is John Collins a fit?

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:11:50 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show host Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

What are some internal candidates to replace Aron Baynes?
Would John Collins fit the Raptors?
Does the money for Collins make sense?
Should the Raptors look to extend Norman Powell?
How Malachi Flynn is faring with Raptors 905
2021 Lunar New Year

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Reaction: Raptors run out of gas vs. Celtics on fifth game in seven nights

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:17:54 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 120-106 loss to the Boston Celtics.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Semi Ojeyele

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Reaction: Seven players score in double digits as Raptors wash Wizards

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:10:49 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 137-115 win over the Washington Wizards.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Robin Lopez

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Reaction: Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam lead the comeback after Nurse is ejected

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:17:58 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 128-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Jonas Valanciunas

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Reaction: Chris Boucher scores career-high 29, but Raptors can't catch Hawks

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 04:50:20 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 132-121 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

- Three stars: Chris Boucher, Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Danilo Gallinari

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Reaction: Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam combine for 63 in win over Nets

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 04:54:53 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-117 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Joe Harris

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Reaction: Fred VanVleet sets new franchise record in scoring with 54 vs. Magic

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:12:04 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-108 win over the Orlando Magic.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Chuma Okeke

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Twitter mailbag: All-Star picks and what to expect on the upcoming 6-game road trip

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:19:41 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show host Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

All-Star selections
Kyle Lowry being on edge
What to expect on the 6-game road trip
Pascal Siakam's fluctuating performances
Yuta Watanabe or Chris Boucher: Who has more potential?

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam posterizes Aaron Gordon after he tries Kyle Lowry

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:20:33 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-102 win over the Orlando Magic.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Yuta Watanabe/DeAndre' Bembry

- Gerald Henderson award: Dwayne Bacon

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Reaction: Raptors no-show on defense and lose frustrating game to Kings

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 05:06:25 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 126-124 loss to the Sacramento Kings.

- Three stars: Yuta Watanabe, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Cory Joseph

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Reaction: Raptors can't beat Bucks, but Kyle Lowry gets to 10K

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:57:29 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Brook Lopez

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Twitter mailbag: Why are the Raptors so inconsistent?

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:08:00 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show co-host Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

Why are the Raptors so inconsistent?
What is the future of Kyle Lowry?
Should Norman Powell start?
Which role players should Nick Nurse call on?
Who is the Raptors' best dunker?

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Reaction: Kyle Lowry gets ejected, while Raptors no-show on defense

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:13:54 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 129-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell, Yuta Watanabe

- Gerald Henderson award: Jeremy Lamb

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Reaction: OG Anunoby keeps levelling up, scores 30 in gritty in over Pacers

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:34:35 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 107-102 win over the Indiana Pacers.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: TJ McConnell

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Reaction: Raptors clamp down on defense in revenge win over Heat

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:24:05 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 101-81 win over the Miami Heat.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Kendrick Nunn

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Reaction: Raptors offense goes ice-cold (again) against shorthanded Heat

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 04:25:35 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 111-102 loss to the Miami Heat.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Kendrick Nunn

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Twitter mailbag: Alex Len gets cut, Stanley Johnson and Chris Boucher are blossoming

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:02:10 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show host Josh Hart to answer questions from Toronto Raptors fans.

Topics:

Reaction to Alex Len getting cut
Replacement targets for the 15th man spot
Can Stanley Johnson and Chris Boucher keep this up?
OG Anunoby growing comfortable in his role
Trade targets

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Reaction: Luka Doncic frustrated as Raptors blow out Mavericks

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:01:08 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 116-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Chris Boucher, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Trey Burke

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Reaction: Stanley Johnson forces two airballs to preserve another tight win over Hornets

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:42:10 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 116-113 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Stanley Johnson

- Gerald Henderson award: P.J. Washington

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Reaction: Raps nearly choke in fourth (again) but Chris Boucher's hustle earns win

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:31:09 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 111-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

- Three stars: Chris Boucher, Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Lamelo Ball

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Twitter mailbag: Are roster changes inevitable following this slow start?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:04:34 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

Who should the Raptors' starting five be?
What can the Raptors realistically expect from the next eight games?
Is smallball a viable strategy?
Is the roster fundamentally flawed?
Hypothetical trade targets to fix the center position

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Reaction: Raptors find new and more excruciating ways to lose

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:57:10 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-111 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, Stanley Johnson

- Gerald Henderson award: Carmelo Anthony

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam's jumper rims out as Raptors lose heartbreaker to Warriors

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:44:25 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 106-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Damion Lee

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Reaction: VanVleet, Siakam, Boucher and Flynn step up in comeback win over Kings

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:03:20 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 144-123 win over the Sacramento Kings.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson awardL Tyrese Haliburton

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Pascal Siakam's progress, Norman Powell's struggles, and who can be trusted off the bench?

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:04:55 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Brad Vermunt of Too Much Hoops to break down a few key players for the Raptors.

Topics:

Reviewing Pascal Siakam's up-and-down season to date
Why the center spot is dragging everyone else down
Norman Powell's absurdly cold start
Who can be trusted off the bench?

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam finally breaks out of his slump, although Raptors still lose to Suns

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:29:23 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-115 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Dario Saric

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Twitter mailbag: The Raptors have problems up and down the roster

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:40:10 GMT

Host William Lou and call-in show host Josh Hart answer Twitter questions from Raptors fans.

Topics:

What has gone wrong in Toronto's 1-5 start?
Can Norman Powell and Pascal Siakam turn it around?
Is there a passable solution at center?
Is there a scenario in which the Raptors trade Kyle Lowry?
How much of the blame falls on the front office?

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Reaction: Raptors roll over vs. Celtics in their worst loss of the season

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:01:36 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 126-114 loss to the Boston Celtics.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Payton Pritchard

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam fouls out again, while Raptors comeback falls short

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:50:17 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 120-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Eric Bledsoe

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam disciplined, but Raptors get first win vs. Knicks

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 04:22:16 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 100-83 win over the New York Knicks.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Kevin Knox

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The Toronto Raptors 2020 year in review w/ Alex Wong

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:52:06 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by freelance writer Alex Wong to recap the year of 2020 for the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Player of the year
Breakout player
Favorite viral moment
Best win
Biggest heartbreaker
Lessons for 2021

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Reaction: Pascal Siakam loses composure as Raptors choke for third-straight loss

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 04:23:51 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 100-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Stanley Johnson

- Gerald Henderson award: Shake Milton

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Twitter mailbag: What's wrong with the Raptors after their 0-2 start, and trade targets

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:56:16 GMT

Host William Lou and Josh Hart answer Twitter questions on the Raptors' struggles.

Topics:

Assessing Pascal Siakam's performance so far (2:50)
Norman Powell's struggles (11:43)
Defensive problems (18:40)
2021 free agent targets (39:43)
Victor Oladipo intrigue (46:30)
Why Will is against a James Harden trade (49:16)

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Reaction: Sloppy mistakes and poor clutch execution leads to second loss

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 05:31:15 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-114 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

- Three stars: Chris Boucher, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Patty Mills

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Reaction: Raptors collapse in third quarter, lose opening night to Pelicans

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 04:25:39 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Eric Bledsoe

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1-on-1 with Yuta Watanabe: Role with Raptors, Kobe's 81, and pressure of being "The Chosen One" in Japan

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:02:30 GMT

Host William Lou speaks with Toronto Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe, who just signed a two-way deal for the 2020-21 season.

Topics:

What Nick Nurse wants from Yuta this season
What Yuta
The pressure of being so famous in Japan
Growth of basketball in Japan
Representing Japan in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Yuta coming from a family of ballers
First player who dunked on him
Rapid fire questions

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Reaction: Raptors flaws exposed in preseason loss to Heat

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 04:06:39 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-105 loss to the Miami Heat in preseason.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Yuta Watanabe

- Gerald Henderson award(s): KZ Okpala, Max Strus

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What's going on with Masai Ujiri's contract negotiations w/ Michael Grange

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:29:58 GMT

Host William Lou speaks with Michael Grange of Sportsnet to get an inside look at the negotiations behind Masai Ujiri's next contract.

Topics:

What is MLSE's position?
What does Masai Ujiri want?
A timeline of the negotiations
How much could Ujiri expect to sign for?
Did the Giannis extension affect this in any way? (no)
Bobby Webster's role

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Reaction: Fred VanVleet and Malachi Flynn for the win

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 04:15:53 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets in preseason.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Malachi Flynn, DeAndre' Bembry

- Gerald Henderson award: Bismack Biyombo's passing

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Reaction: Matt Thomas and Malachi Flynn run the show in preseason opener vs. Hornets

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 04:09:18 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 111-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets in preseason.

- Three stars: Matt Thomas, Malachi Flynn, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Miles Bridges

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Raptors drop more Giannis hints through Open Gym, and Masai vs. Presti

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:03:52 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show host Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions.

Topics:

Raptors reveal Open Gym footage of 2013 draft aspirations for Giannis
What would a Harden trade package look like? Is it worth it?
Masai Ujiri or Sam Presti? Who is the better exec?
Malachi Flynn hype

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2020-21 Toronto Raptors player preview w/ Blake Murphy

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:56:48 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of The Athletic to preview the 2020-21 Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Can Kyle Lowry maintain elite production?
What does Pascal Siakam need to do to overcome playoff doubts?
Fred VanVleet's path to making the All-Star team
How much can Aron Baynes and Chris Boucher replicate Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka's production?
Training camp battles for the final spot
(Sorry, we forgot about OG, but we already know he's Kawhi Jr.)

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Pascal Siakam reflects on miserable bubble performance, and what to expect from him this season

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 04:51:42 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of CBC to discuss the journey of Pascal Siakam.

Topics:

What went wrong for Pascal Siakam inside the bubble?
How much did circumstances factor in, or was it mostly basketball?
Siakam's honest reflection on his own performance
Serge Ibaka says his first choice was to re-sign in Toronto

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2020-21 Eastern Conference win total over/unders

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:10:35 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to preview the Eastern conference in the upcoming 2020-21 season.

Vegas over/under win totals
Raptors severely underrated
Why the Bucks and Heat will likely go over
Doubts over the revamped Nets
The bottom of the East remains a wasteland

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What's the Plan B outside of Giannis, and where will the Raptors finish in the East?

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 18:18:38 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show co-host Josh Hart to answer Twitter questions.

Topics:

What is Plan B if the Raptors don't land Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Where will the Raptors finish in the East next season?
Which Raptors player is poised to take a leap?
The case for and against trading Norman Powell
Will the Raptors sign OG Anunoby to an extension this summer?

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How the Raptors' new center rotation will work

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 21:04:28 GMT

Host William Lou dives into the Raptors' new roster, and how it all fits together.

Topics:

Raptors sign Alex Len for center depth
How Len, Chris Boucher, and Aron Baynes will split time at center
Raptors add DeAndre' Bembry to their bench
GiannisWatch: Bucks really fumbled the bag on Bogdan Bogdanovic

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In-depth scouting profiles on Raptors rookie Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:06:20 GMT

Host WIlliam Lou is joined by draft specialist Zach Milner of The Stepien to discuss the Raptors' two newest rookies.

Malachi Flynn analysis (1:04)
Jalen Harris analysis (19:27)
Undrafted free agent targets (37:21)

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Raptors replace Marc Gasol with Aron Baynes, and reward Chris Boucher

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 04:21:50 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the latest in free agency for the Toronto Raptors.

Marc Gasol signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
Remembering and appreciating Gasol's time with the Raptors
Raptors add Aron Baynes
Raptors re-sign Chris Boucher
What this says about their team-building strategy moving forward

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Remembering Serge Ibaka's best moments as Clippers steal him away from Raptors

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 06:40:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to remember the great career of Serge Ibaka with the Toronto Raptors. All the ups, all the downs, and a heartfelt goodbye to a true Raptors legend.

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Raptors re-sign Fred VanVleet on four-year, $85-million contract

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:45:57 GMT

Host William Lou reacts to the news of the Raptors re-signing Fred VanVleet on a four-year, $85-million contract.

What this means for the Raptors' finances moving forward
How the negotiations went
Focus now turns to Serge Ibaka

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Free agency Day 1: Fred VanVleet to take meetings, Lakers after Marc Gasol, 10 teams interest in Serge Ibaka

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 05:10:28 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to react to the first few hours of NBA free agency.

Topics:

Fred VanVleet to take meetings on Saturday
Lakers liked Marc Gasol as Dwight Howard replacement
Upwards of 10 teams after Serge Ibaka
Assorted Bucks and Pistons slander
Raptors interest in Harry Giles, Tristan Thompson

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2020 NBA Draft reaction: Raptors add Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:52:04 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' newest rookies in Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris, and what they bring to the table. Flynn was selected 29th, while Harris was the 59th pick.

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Is Giannis Watch dead after Milwaukee makes their moves, and who will the Raptors pick in the 2020 Draft?

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:22:20 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Complex Sports Canada to break down a busy offseason around the league.

Topics:

Did Milwaukee secure Giannis Antetokounmpo to a supermax by trading for Jrue Holiday and Bogdan Bogdanovic?
Should star players have so much sway over the front office?
James Harden is trying to force his way to Brooklyn
Should the Raptors change their team-building strategy?
Breaking down the 2020 NBA Draft and who the Raptors have spoken to

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Twitter mailbag: Can and should the Raptors land Victor Oladipo or James Harden?

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:45:08 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by call-in show co-host Josh Hart to take Twitter questions.

Topics:

Should the Raptors gamble on Victor Oladipo?
Is DeMar DeRozan a good fit with the Lakers?
Options for the Raptors at the 29th pick
Replacement options for Serge Ibaka and/or Marc Gasol
What's next for Dewan Hernandez and Paul Watson Jr.?

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Fred VanVleet wants the bag, and 6 players the Raptors could target in the 2020 NBA Draft

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:12:39 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss the Raptors' impending free agents, and some prospects that they could target in the 2020 NBA draft.

Fred VanVleet is not interested in any discounts
Serge Ibaka reportedly drawing interest from Clippers and Lakers
How the 2020 NBA Draft differs from all the rest
6 prospects who the Raptors could target with the 29th pick
Best and worst draft picks in Raptors franchise history

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The Toronto Raptors guide to the 2020 offseason w/ Alex Wong

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:48:57 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down 2020 NBA offseason plans for the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Secure a venue for the 2020-21 season
Extend Bobby Webster and Masai Ujiri's contracts
Sign Fred VanVleet to multi-year deal
Re-sign Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol to one-year offers
Fill out the rotation
Nail the 2020 NBA Draft

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How the Raptors should deal with Terence Davis, and where will they play next season?

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:44:03 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Complex Sports Canada to discuss ongoing issues facing the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

How the Raptors should handle the criminal charges against Terence Davis
Which city makes the most sense as a temporary home for the Raptors?
How can the Raptors play in Toronto next year?
When will the 2020-21 season start?
James Harden and Jrue Holiday potentially on the move

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Nick Nurse's long and winding journey to the NBA w/ Michael Sokolove

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:41:13 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Michael Sokolove, author of Nick Nurse's biography "Rapture".

Topics:

What sets Nurse apart as a great coach?
How Nurse's upbringing in Iowa shapped his life
Nurse's adventures across Europe
The coaches who influenced Nurse
The connection between Nurse and Phil Jackson

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Pay Fred VanVleet what he's worth this offseason w/ Joseph Casciaro

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:08:44 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to discuss the Raptors' offseason plans.

Topics:

Pacers hire Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren to be head coach
Why re-signing Fred VanVleet is the top priority this offseason
Giannis watch: Bucks won't trade Giannis this year even without an extension
How the Raptors could realistically compete for the 2021 championship

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Raptors unveil new jerseys, and painful old memories with Asad and Imman

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:53:13 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Imman Adan from the "PickNRoll With It" show to break down another week in the Raptors' offseason.

Topics:

Reactions to the Toronto Raptors' new chevron-themed jerseys
What's the worst Raptors jersey ever worn?
DeMar DeRozan opens old wounds on JJ Redick's podcast
David West says Andrea Bargnani would have dominated in the modern NBA ... which is not true at all
NBA coaching casousel
Excerpts from Nick Nurse's biography

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Finals Reaction: The Los Angeles Lakers are your 2020 NBA champions

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 03:06:34 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-90 win over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals.

- Three stars: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Rajon Rondo

- Gerald Henderson award: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

- Pat Patterson award: Jimmy Butler

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Finals Reaction: Jimmy Butler puts in another all-time performance to force Game 6

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 05:15:01 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Miami Heat's 111-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals.

- Three stars: Jimmy Butler, LeBron James, Anthony Davis

- Gerald Henderson award: Duncan Robinson

- Pat Patterson award: Danny Green

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Finals Reaction: Lakers make more clutch plays in decisive Game 4 win

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:32:02 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Los Angeles Lakers' 102-96 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals.

- Three stars: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Jimmy Butler

- Gerald Henderson award: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

- Pat Patterson award: Kendrick Nunn

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How would Victor Oladipo and other potential targets fit with the Raptors w/ Vivek Jacob

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:04:26 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada to discuss offseason targets for the Raptors.

Topics:

Victor Oladipo potentially on the market
How would Buddy Hield or Montrezl Harrell fit?
Is Myles Turner a trade candidate
How the Raptors stack up at every position

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Finals Reaction: Jimmy Butler dominates while Anthony Davis disappears

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:52:02 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Miami Heat's 115-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals.

- Three stars: Jimmy Butler, Kelly Olynyk, Markieff Moriss

- Gerald Henderson award: Jae Crowder

- Patrick Patterson award: Anthony Davis

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Finals Reaction: Heat have to play for pride against LeBron James and Anthony Davis

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 04:20:54 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 124-114 win over the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals.

- Three stars: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rajon Rondo

- Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Olynyk

- Pat Patterson award: Danny Green

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Finals Reaction: Sweep is on the table as Heat suffer disastrous Game 1 loss to Lakers

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:25:14 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-98 win over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals.

- Three stars: Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Jimmy Butler

- Gerald Henderson award: Kendrick Nunn

- Pat Patterson award: Tyler Herro

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NBA Finals preview, and how the Heat got to the Finals w/ Wael Saghir

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:24:35 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Miami Heat super fan Wael Saghir to preview the 2020 NBA Finals. Follow Wael on Twitter @waelhoops.

Topics:

How the Heat got past the Celtics
Bam Adebayo's ceiling, or lack thereof
How the Heat match up against the Lakers
LA's path to beating the Heat
NBA Finals predictions

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Is Pascal Siakam miscast as a No. 1 option, and odds on running it back

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:42:47 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to discuss key questions in the offseason ahead.

Topics:

Is Pascal Siakam miscast as a No. 1 option?
The next steps in Siakam's improvement
Which players will return this summer?
Have the Raptors become "Spurs North" with other teams poaching their talent?
Twitter questions

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Reflecting on Raptors-Celtics, Siakam named All-NBA, and next steps for OG

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 23:14:25 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Zarar Siddiqi of Raptors Republic to cap off the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors season.

Watch Zarar's video breakdown of OG Anunoby's offensive game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_aCnsXMn8&ab_channel=RaptorsRepublic

Topics:

Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers blow a 3-1 series lead
Reflecting on Raptors-Celtics
Nick Nurse receives extension
Pascal Siakam's struggles in the playoffs
OG Anunoby's development moving forward
Free agency options with Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol

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Bonus: The petty podcast on Clippers-Nuggets Game 7 w/ Asad Alvi

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:32:01 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi for a bonus episode of the Raptors Reaction Podcast following the Los Angeles Clippers' 104-89 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals.

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Live call-in show: Wrapping up the 2019-20 season, and stop piling on Pascal

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:52:16 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take phone calls from Toronto Raptors fans after the ending of the 2019-20 season.

Topics:

Knicks interested in Fred VanVleet
The criticism of Pascal Siakam going way too far
Future of the center position
OG Anunoby's future

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Reigning champions make crucial mistakes and drop Game 7 to Celtics

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 05:43:52 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 92-87 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Marcus Smart

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Live show: Kyle Lowry Over Everything and looking ahead to Game 7

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:26:00 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from fans at 289-778-0918. The next show is TBD. You can watch live on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

Topics:

Kyle Lowry delivers in Game 6
Norman Powell comes up clutch in OT
OG Anunoby blossoming before our eyes
Game 7 predictions

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Norman Powell and Kyle Lowry come up clutch in 2OT win in Game 6

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:00:50 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 125-122 double-overtime win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Marcus Smart

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Raptors completely no-show and get blown out in Game 5

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:14:39 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 111-89 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 5.

- Three stars: Matt Thomas, Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Brad Wanamaker

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Kyle Lowry leads the way as Raptors win Game 4 vs. Celtics

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 03:09:28 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Semi Ojeleye

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Live show: Raptors find new life after OG Anunoby's clutch three

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:38:22 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from fans at 289-778-0918. The next show will be on Friday Sept 4 at 12 PM ET. You can watch live on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

Topics:

Reactions to OG Anunoby's clutch dagger
Kyle Lowry appreciation hour
Can the Raptors do it again in Game 4?
Where Brad Stevens screwed up

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OG ANUNOBY DELIVERS THE DAGGER TO SAVE THE SEASON IN GAME 3

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 03:37:46 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the East semifinals.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Kemba Walker

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Marcus Smart shocks Raptors with 5 threes in fourth quarter of Game 2

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:02:35 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 102-99 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the East semis.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Marcus Smart

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Live call-in show: Raptors-Celtics Game 1 overreactions

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:00:28 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from fans at 289-778-0918. The next show will be on Friday Sept 4 at 12 PM ET. You can watch live on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

Topics:

Celtics smack Raptors in Game 1
Who should start: Marc Gasol or Serge Ibaka?
Is there a place for Chris Boucher?
How can Pascal Siakam get going?

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Celtics take Game 1, VanVleet and Siakam need to be better

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 21:20:12 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-94 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the East semifinals.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Marcus Smart

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The Raptors and NBA players strike in protest of police brutality

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:23:59 GMT

Host William Lou speaks to Josh Hart about NBA players and the Raptors going on strike as a protest against police brutality.

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Raptors-Celtics second round playoff preview

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:26:06 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Brad Vermunt, creator of Too Much Hoops, to discuss the Raptors-Celtics second round matchup.

Topics:

Stopping Jaylen Brown and Kemba Walker
Strategies to guard Jayson Tatum
How the Raptors can attack the Celtics' defense
Why transition is so important
Bold predictions

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Live call-in show: Nets sweep, Celtics preview, Lowry injury update

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:16:53 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from fans at 289-778-0918. Next week's show will be on Tuesday Sept 1st at 12 PM ET. You can watch live on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

Topics:

Sweeping the Brooklyn Nets
Celtics preview
Potential strategies: Going big or downsizing against Boston?
Fred VanVleet levelling up (again)

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Bench mob scores 100 as Raptors complete sweep over Nets

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:35:57 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 150-122 win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 4.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Tyler Johnson

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Raptors rip out the Nets' heart in dominant Game 3 beatdown

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:35:04 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Tyler Johnson

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Norman Powell's dunk seals Game 2 win over Nets

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:04:46 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 104-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Garrett Temple

- Pat Patterson award: Rodions Kurucs

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Live call-in show: Raptors cruise past Nets in Game 1

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:30:53 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from fans at 289-778-0918. Next week's show will be on Monday Aug 24 at 12 PM ET. You can watch live on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

Topics:

Raptors-Nets takeaways
Stanley Johnson's breakout
Pascal Siakam's struggles
How the Raptors handled the Adrian Griffin allegations

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Fred VanVleet channels Finals form as Raptors dominate Nets in Game 1

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:22:38 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 134-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot

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Raptors-Nets playoff preview w/ Vivek Jacob

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 02:06:40 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Complex Sports Canada to preview the Raptors' first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.

Topics:

Raptors go 7-1 in the bubble
How should Nick Nurse play his bench?
Are there any concerns over Serge Ibaka and Pascal Siakam?
Nets series preview
Caris LeVert and Joe Harris as the main threats
Series prediction

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Stanley Johnson and Paul Watson take down Nuggets

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:46:01 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-109 win over the Denver Nuggets.

- Three stars: Stanley Johnson, Paul Watson, Malcolm Miller

- Gerald Henderson award: PJ Dozier

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IT'S OFF TO STANLEY JOHNSON, IS THIS THE DAGGER?

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:22:36 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors; 125-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

- Three stars: Stanley Johnson, Chris Boucher, Marc Gasol

- Gerald Henderson award: Furkan Korkmaz

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Raptors Live Call-In: What's going on with the Bucks?

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:06:11 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors. Next week's show is on Monday Aug 17 at 12:00 PM ET.

Number: 289-778-0918

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Giannis watches Chris Boucher and Matt Thomas score career-highs vs. Bucks

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 02:57:36 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 114-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

- Three stars: Matt Thomas, Chris Boucher, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Korver

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Pascal Siakam secures No. 2 seed with two clutch 3's

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:20:35 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors; 108-99 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the fifth of eight seeding games.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol

- Gerald Henderson award: Grayson Allen

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Raptors completely no-show in disappointing loss to Celtics

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 04:34:01 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-100 loss to the Boston Celtics.

- Three stars: Marc Gasol, Chris Boucher, Stanley Johnson

- Gerald Henderson award: Robert Williams III

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Bonus: Raptors Twitter, Celtics slander & Bubble surprises | Raptors Group Chat

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:36:16 GMT

Welcome to Raptors Group Chat, a new show on the Yahoo Sports Canada's YouTube page. The first episode features Alex Wong, Asad Alvi, Katie Heindl and Imman. The group chat drags the East, random Chris Chiozza facts, and a deep dive into the culture of Raptors Twitter.

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Raptors remain perfect after easy win over Magic

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 04:07:07 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors; 109-99 win over the Orlando Magic in the third of three seeding games in the NBA bubble.

Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol, OG Anunoby
Gerald Henderson award: Gary Clark

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Raptors Live Call-In: Undefeated In The Bubble

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:54:49 GMT

Host William Lou and Josh Hart take calls on the Raptors Over Everything Live Call-In Show. Next week's live show will be on Aug 11 at 12 PM ET.

Topics:

Early impressions of the Raptors
Why Nick Nurse was snubbed in NBCA coach of the year award
Any concerns over Pascal Siakam's quiet start?
Assorted Bucks slander

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Fred VanVleet explodes for 36, then gets game-saving steal

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:55:03 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 107-104 win over the Miami Heat.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Olynyk

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LeBron James and AD no match for Kyle Lowry and OG

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 05:15:48 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down the Raptors' 107-92 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Raptors defense

- Gerald Henderson award: Dion Waiters

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OG's improved handles, Marc Gasol's vibrancy, and other scrimmage takeaways

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:24:48 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down the Toronto Raptors' three scrimmage games ahead of the 2019-20 NBA restart.

Topics:

OG Anunoby's improved handles
Marc Gasol looking trim and active
Matt Thomas shines off the bench
Minor concerns over Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet
Previewing the week ahead

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Marc Gasol looks promising, but Raptors drop sluggish effort to Suns

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:57:34 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the third of three scrimmage games.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol

- Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges

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Serge Ibaka squares up with Jusuf Nurkic in thrilling scrimmage win

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:09:46 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 110-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the second of three preseason scrimmages.

- Three stars: Serge Ibaka, Matt Thomas, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Jusuf Nurkic

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Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka look sharp in first scrimmage win

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:02:33 GMT

Host William Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 94-83 win over the Houston Rockets in the first of three scrimmage games ahead of the 2019-20 season restart.

- Three stars: Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry, Terence Davis

- Gerald Henderson award: Danuel House

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Assessing the Eastern Conference bubble teams with Joe Wolfond

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:09:49 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by theScore features writer Joe Wolfond to discuss the state of the East heading into the NBA restart.

How the Raptors will be featured in the award races
Nick Nurse wants to play jumboball
Can Philadelphia put it together (no)
Is Miami a paper tiger? (maybe)
Are the Celtics and Bucks legit? (yes)
Why are the Wizards and Nets even in this? ($$$)

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10 burning Raptors questions ahead of the NBA restart

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:01:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Raptors' chances in defending their title.

What do the Raptors need from Marc Gasol?
How much of an issue is the offense, if at all?
What are the expectations for OG Anunoby and Terence Davis?
Which opponent presents the toughest matchup
Breakout candidates

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Why the Raptors succeed in player development, with 905 lead assistant Charles Kissi

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:23:23 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Raptors 905 lead assistant coach Charles Kissi to discuss player development.

Kissi's journey to becoming a coach
Dwane Casey's mentorship program
How Kissi joined the 905
Developing Oshae Brissett, Paul Watson, and Chris Boucher
The importance of diversity in hiring

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Breaking down the Raptors' eight seeding games

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:59:20 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Brad Vermunt, creator of Too Much Hoops, to discuss how the Raptors' upcoming schedule.

Raptors to play Lakers, Heat, Magic, Celtics, Grizzlies, Bucks, Sixers and Nuggets
Breaking down how the Raptors match-up with each opponent
Why Pascal Siakam is the Raptors' most important player
How the restart format affects incentives in the restart

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10 things that make the Raptors unique

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:53:30 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada to discuss what makes the Raptors unique.

Creativity and commitment on defense
Dominance in the transition game
Why the smallest backcourts in the league thrives in spite of their size
What makes the Raptors excel in crunch time
Similarities between this Raptors team with the '04 Pistons and the '00 Blazers

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Nick Nurse gives the Raptors an advantage, and championship memories with Jack Armstrong

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:37:12 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Toronto Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong to reflect on the championship and to look ahead to the NBA's plans to restart.

1-year anniversary of the parade
How the NBA's restart will impact broadcasters
How Nick Nurse gives the Raptors an advantage
OG Anunoby and Norman Powell taking a step forward
Why Matt Thomas and Terence Davis have succeeded as rookies
The story of how Jack Armstrong almost joined the Raptors front office

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NBA's plans to restart called into question, and what's at stake for the Raptors

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:19:14 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Yasmin from the Dishes and Dimes podcast to discuss the NBA's plans to restart.

1-year anniversary of the 2019 championship
Kyrie Irving questions if restarting the season would detract from BLM protests
NBA players not fully informed of the risks
What's at stake for the Raptors in this year's playoffs
Pascal Siakam's growth into a No. 1 option
Appreciating one of Kyle Lowry's last prime years

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Challenging racial bias in sports media, and Vince Carter's potential retirement

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:34:04 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Jordan Hayles to discuss where the sports media industry falls short, and the NBA's return-to-play plan.

Topics:

Why is there a lack of BIPOC in Canadian sports media?
The responsibility of media to reflect the predominantly Black sporting leagues they cover
Dispelling the myth of Canada being immune to system racism
The NBA's return-to-play proposal with 22 teams
Vince Carter memories as he is potentially pushed into retirement

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How the Raptors would approach restarting the season

Tue, 26 May 2020 22:20:06 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of The Athletic to discuss how the Raptors would approach restarting the 2019-20 season.

Topics:

Does a 1 v. 16 reseeding benefit the Raptors?
Why the players should skip Toronto and head straight to Orlando
How the conclusion of the season impacts awards and negotiations
Plus: Getting to know Raptors two-way player Paul Watson

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Who's the most improved player for the 2019-20 Raptors?

Thu, 21 May 2020 23:09:35 GMT

Host William Lou speaks with Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada to discuss which player on the Raptors made the biggest jump this season.

Fred VanVleet's ascent to a starting-level guard
Norman Powell finally putting it all together
Pascal Siakam reinventing his game to become a No. 1 option
OG Anunoby's breakout season
Appreciating Serge Ibaka's efforts

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Classic Reaction: Kyle Lowry scores 35 to give Raptors their first ECF appearance

Thu, 14 May 2020 18:01:14 GMT

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where Kyle Lowry scored 35 points in Game 7 against the Miami Heat to advance into the Eastern Conference finals on May 15, 2016.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Bismack Biyombo, DeMarre Carroll
Gerald Henderson award: Joe Johnson
Patrick Patterson award: Cory Joseph
Ft. Josh Hart of the Live Call-in Show

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The legacy and impact of Kawhi Leonard's shot, with Alex Wong

Tue, 12 May 2020 11:00:18 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to revisit the impact of Kawhi Leonard's dagger on the one-year anniversary of the shot.

Topics:

How Game 7 unfolded, and Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka as unsung heroes
How the shot changed the psyche of the Raptors fanbase
How the championship cemented the legacies of Lowry, Ibaka and Marc Gasol
Where the shot ranks amongst the greatest Toronto sporting moments
Kawhi and Masai Ujiri being vindicated for their choices
How it changed the trajectory of the Spurs, Bucks and Sixers

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Redrafting the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors with Vivek Jacob

Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada to evaluate where the Raptors would go in their respective redrafts.

The cases for Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam to be No. 1 in 2006 and 2016
Marc Gasol goes second behind Kevin Durant in 2007
Serge Ibaka rises to fourth in 2008
OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet jump into Top-10

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Classic Reaction: When Jeremy Lin hit the dagger and Toronto went wild

Mon, 04 May 2020 20:37:42 GMT

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where Jeremy Lin hits the game-winner in Toronto at the height of Linsanity on February 14, 2012.

Three stars: Jose Calderon, Linas Kleiza, Leandro Barbosa
Gerald Henderson award: Jeremy Lin
Patrick Patterson award: DeMar DeRozan
Featuring: Alex Wong of Yahoo Sports Canada

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What it takes to make it from Toronto, with Ryan Sidhoo and Vidal Massiah

Fri, 01 May 2020 11:33:59 GMT

Host William Lou speaks to "True North" director Ryan Sidhoo and Northern Kings AAU coach Vidal Massiah about the development of basketball in Canada.

Topics:

The long path from Toronto to the NBA
The making of True North, a docu-series by the National Film Board of Canada
Challenges facing grassroots basketball
A partial history of basketball in Toronto
How changing demographics are affecting local basketball

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Classic Reaction: Vince Carter misses the shot in original Game 7 vs. Philly

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:11:06 GMT

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where Vince Carter misses the potential game-winning shot in the first Game 7 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on May 20, 2001.

Three stars: Antonio Davis, Alvin Williams, Vince Carter
Gerald Henderson award: Jumaine Jones
Pat Patterson award: Jerome Williams
Featuring: Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada

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Putting DeMar DeRozan's Raptors career in perspective with Katie Heindl

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Katie Heindl to reflect on DeMar DeRozan's career with the Raptors.

Topics:

First impressions: 2009 draft, 2010 and 2011 dunk contest
"Don't worry, I got us"
Blossoming into an All-Star
Friendship with Kyle Lowry
Why DeRozan is so beloved by Raptors fans
DeRozan's history of playoff failures
The Kawhi-DeRozan trade
How the 2018-19 championship changed DeRozan's legacy

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Classic Reaction: Oliver Miller blocks MJ as Raptors upset 72-win Bulls

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 22:05:25 GMT

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where the expansion Raptors upset the 72-win Chicago Bulls by a score of 109-108 on March 24, 1996.

Three stars: Damon Stoudamire, Oliver Miller, Doug Christie
Gerald Henderson award: Steve Kerr
Featuring: Zarar Siddiqi of Raptors Republic

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How Masai Ujiri built the 2019 championship team

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:33:57 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to reflect on how the 2018-19 championship team came to be.

Topics:

Tim Leiweke bringing Masai Ujiri to Toronto
The Kawhi Leonard trade
The Marc Gasol trade
The trade that never happened with Kyle Lowry
Where Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam would go in a redraft
Nick Nurse's unlikely rise to head coach

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Norman Powell watching 2 hours of film per day during lockdown

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:52:05 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- Norman Powell working to continue breakout season

- Masai Ujiri wants to mend relationship with DeMar DeRozan

- Pascal Siakam's E60 feature is must-watch

- Cory Joseph, Roy Rana donate face shields to Toronto doctors

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The 2019-20 Raptors report card

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:54:36 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Dan Reynolds of RaptorsHQ to deliver grades on the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors season.

Player (GPA)

Kyle Lowry (4.2)
Fred VanVleet (3.8)
OG Anunoby (3.5)
Pascal Siakam (3.9)
Marc Gasol (3.1)
Serge Ibaka (3.9)
Norman Powell (3.8)
Terence Davis (2.9)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (2.5)
Chris Boucher (2.3)
Pat McCaw (1.5)
Matt Thomas (2.0)
Malcolm Miller (1.1)
Dewan Hernandez (0)
Stanley Johnson (0.8)

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Serge Ibaka wants to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 02:46:15 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

Serge Ibaka says he wants to re-sign in Toronto
Bulls decide on new head of basketball operations, Bobby Webster remains
Chris Boucher apologizes again for breaking quarantine
Pascal Siakam's upcoming E60 documentary

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Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam's rise to the top

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:36:59 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of The Athletic to discuss Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet's careers to date.

Topics:

Bulls' interest in Bobby Webster
Why the Raptors may decline permission to interview
Fred VanVleet's rise from undrafted to earning a Finals MVP vote
Pascal Siakam's journey from Cameroon to nearing All-NBA

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Bulls interested in Raptors GM Bobby Webster

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:43:09 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- Bulls request permission to interview Raptors GM Bobby Webster

- Masai Ujiri contends Oakland cop assaulted him

- Nick Nurse commits to coaching Team Canada in 2021

- Raptors players remain bored

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Masai Ujiri focused on pandemic response, not potential extension

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 01:28:06 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

Masai Ujiri speaks to reporters
Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam trade stories on Instagram live
NBA considering Las Vegas as central site for restarting season
Willing to push back until Labour Day

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The unlikely story of how Kyle Lowry became the GOAT Raptor

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:07:31 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Imman from the Dishes and Dimes podcast to discuss Kyle Lowry's improbable career.

How a failed Steve Nash pursuit led to Kyle Lowry
Chauncey Billups and Masai Ujiri's role in Lowry's turnaround
The Knicks trade that never happened
Shedding the "playoff Lowry" stigma
Lowry's relationships with Masai Ujiri and DeMar DeRozan
Lowry's case for the Hall of Fame

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ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke recovering from COVID-19

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:48:35 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke recovering from COVID-19

- NBA executives slash salary

- Chinese Basketball Association encounters setbacks in resuming season

- Canadians need your help

- Information on how to help Katie's parents:

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What it means to postpone the Olympics, with Canadian Women's national team center Kayla Alexander

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:59:35 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Canadian Women's National Team center Kayla Alexander.

Impact of COVID-19 shutdowns on athletes
How the Canadian Women's Basketball Team reacted to the Olympic postponement
Basketball programs in Canada vs. the United States
Kayla's career from Syracuse to the WNBA to overseas
The Magic of Basketball

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Mark Cuban hopeful for NBA restart in mid-May

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:57:58 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- Mark Cuban hopeful for early NBA restart

- Kyle Lowry turns 34

- DeMar DeRozan shows love to Lowry, Siakam and Ibaka

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Top 10 wins of the 2019-20 season with Alex Wong

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:04:56 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the top 10 games of the truncated 2019-20 season by the Toronto Raptors.

30-point comeback vs. Mavericks
Shutting out Joel Embiid
Revenge against the Celtics
Shorthanded win over Lakers
OT thriller vs. Pelicans on ring night
Serge Ibaka sinks the dagger vs. Pacers
Up 40 at halftime vs. Jazz
RHJ outplays KAT for 15th consecutive win
The 24-second tribute to Kobe Bryant
OG scraps with Rudy Gobert

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Pascal Siakam receives mention in informal MVP poll

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:35:43 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- IOC may postpone 2020 Olympics

- Canada Basketball postpones tournaments

- Pascal Siakam mentioned in ESPN's straw poll of 70 NBA award voters

- Nick Nurse, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby's award cases

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Canada withdraws from 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 03:07:01 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- Canada withdraws from 2020 Olympic Games over coronavirus concerns

- Women's team were likely to medal, Men's team was set to host qualifying tournament with best talent in decades

- Serge Ibaka continues to be hugely entertaining

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Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets, 76ers report cases of COVID-19

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:18:17 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets, 76ers report positive cases of Coronavirus

- COVID-19 cases in the NBA double to 14

- NBA forbids use of all team facilities

- TSN and Sportsnet to re-broadcast all 24 playoff games from the 2019 championship run

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Raptors Daily: Adam Silver teases potential NBA charity game

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 03:17:41 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- OKC test negative for coronavirus

- NBA responds to criticism over jumping the line with tests

- Adam Silver says Christmas Day start is "possible"

- Silver teases charity game

- Nick Nurse, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet on social

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Raptors Daily: Kevin Durant tests positive for COVID-19

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 03:11:13 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- Kevin Durant among four Nets players positive for coronavirus

- Lakers to get tested

- NBA meets with former surgeon general

- Jeremy Lin and Malcolm Miller condemn President Trump's racism

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What you need to know about COVID-19, and a look back at the title

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:17:24 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Dr. Shankar Sivananthan (@shanxonline) to discuss to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics:

Kevin Durant among 4 Nets who tested positive for COVID-19
What is COVID-19, what are the symptoms, and how does it spread?
Why COVID-19 is especially dangerous
Best way for people to care for themselves
How the Canadian government handling this crisis
Appreciating the 2019-20 Raptors
Memories of last year's championship

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Raptors Daily: Danny Green's ring will have to wait

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 03:28:33 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

- NBA players allowed to travel home

- G-League season suspended

- Practices banned indefinitely

- Chris Boucher apologizes for breaking quarantine

- Danny Green and Jonas Valanciunas will have to wait on return

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Raptors Daily: Raptors, Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts and TFC create COVID-19 relief fund

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:23:00 GMT

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.

Raptors' travelling party tests negative
Rudy Gobert donates $500,000 towards COVID-19 efforts
Raptors, Jays, Blue Jays, Argonauts, TFC set up relief fund for arena staffers
NBA looking at late-June, no fans, as best-case scenario

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Raptors test negative for COVID-19, and other updates

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 04:03:47 GMT

Host William Lou brings you the latest news surrounding the Toronto Raptors during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including news that the Raptors travelling party have tested negative and other updates.

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Pascal Siakam and the Raptors embarrass Rudy Gobert in Utah

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:10:34 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 101-92 win over the Utah Jazz.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Joe Ingles

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Live show: Should Norman Powell be the full-time starter?

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:11:19 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from Raptors fans every Monday at 6 PM ET. Watch live at Yahoo Sports Canada's YouTube page.

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Pascal Siakam delivers the goods in crunch time vs. Kings

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 05:15:55 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 118-113 win over the Sacramento Kings.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Kent Bazemore

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Norman Powell's 37 spoils Stephen Curry's return

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:38:57 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-113 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Three stars: Norman Powell, Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby
Gerald Henderson award: Damion Lee

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7 burning questions ahead of the playoffs with Alex Wong

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:46:14 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by freelance writer Alex Wong to discuss the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

OG Anunoby making the leap
Marc Gasol's continued injuries
Pascal Siakam's development
Norman Powell emerging as a reliable scorer
Twitter questions

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Pascal Siakam returns to dominance in comeback over Suns

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 06:19:44 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-114 win over the Phoenix Suns.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Cam Johnson

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Live show: Pascal Siakam's growing pains

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:31:43 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from Toronto Raptors fans every week at Monday at 6 p.m. ET

Topics:

Pascal Siakam's struggles as a No. 1 option
Why Pat McCaw remains in the rotation
Playoff rotations when everyone is healthy
Vitaly from Moscow

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OG Anunoby's career night doesn't cover for Pascal Siakam's limitations

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:08:18 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 133-118 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Jerami Grant and Torrey Craig

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Raptors lose in frustrating fashion to the lowly Hornets

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 05:26:24 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 99-96 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Terry Rozier

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Extended Raptors-Bucks breakdown, and why the Raptors are so special on defense

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:50:32 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Brad Vermut of Too Much Hoops to discuss the Toronto Raptors at large.

Topics:

Extended thoughts on Raptors-Bucks
Raptors have the pieces to defend the Bucks
How can the Raptors be better on offense?
Marc Gasol and Norman Powell's absence
What makes the Raptors so special on defense

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Raptors show compete, but ultimately lose out to Bucks

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:44:23 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 108-97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Eric Bledsoe

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Live show: Looking ahead to the Milwaukee Bucks

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:47:00 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take calls from Toronto Raptors fans every Monday at 6 PM ET.

Topics:

Previewing Raptors-Bucks
Why isn't there more Raptors coverage in the States?
Serge Ibaka's future with the team
Stanley's Suggestions
Vitaly from Moscow

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Raptors beat the Pacers by 46 points (slander pod)

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 03:26:49 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down the Toronto Raptors' 127-81 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Three stars: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Terence Davis, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Henderson award: Nobody deserved it, to be honest.

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Pascal Siakam returns to superstar form vs. Suns

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:47:39 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 118-101 win over the Phoenix Suns.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Jevon Carter

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Live show: Gearing up for the playoffs

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 22:02:13 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

How the Raptors will fare in the playoffs
Pascal Siakam needs to keep improving
How good are the Bucks?
Vitaly from Moscow
Stanley's Suggestions

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Rondae outplays KAT as Raptors extend win streak to 15

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:13:56 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 137-126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Three stars: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby
Gerald Henderson award: James Johnson

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OG Anunoby saves 14-game win streak with clutch block

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 04:27:11 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-118 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Matt Thomas, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Caris LeVert

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Terence Davis comes up clutch on national TV

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 05:16:10 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-106 win over the Indiana Pacers.

- Three stars: Terence Davis, Serge Ibaka, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: TJ McConnell

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Live show: Too many Masai reports

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:04:11 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Where the Raptors stand after the trade deadline, with Vivek Jacob

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:44:41 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to discuss the Toronto Raptors after the trade deadline.

Topics:

Raptors stand pat at the trade deadline
Miami trades for Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder
Sixers add marginal pieces
Buyout market targets
Masai Ujiri's flirtations with the Knicks
Twitter questions

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Serge Ibaka hits the dagger in thrilling comeback vs. Pacers

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 04:39:44 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-118 win over the Indiana Pacers.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Doug McDermott

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How the Raptors will approach the trade deadline, with Josh Lewenberg

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 20:52:07 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Josh Lewenberg of TSN to break down the Toronto Raptors' approach to the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

Topics:

Takeaways from the 11-game win streak
Anticipating a quiet trade deadline for the Raptors
Biggest areas of concern
Nick Nurse's rise from fringe assistant to All-Star
The Giannis strategy for 2021
Future of Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka, Marc Gasol and Chris Boucher

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Terence Davis explodes for 31 in feel-good win over Bulls

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:01:58 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 129-102 win over the Chicago Bulls.

- Three stars: Terence Davis, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Thaddeus Young

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Nick Nurse joins Lowry and Siakam at All-Star Game

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 04:03:32 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 105-92 win over the Detroit Pistons.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Svi Mykhailiuk

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Live show: Kyle Lowry joins Pascal Siakam at the All-Star Game

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:39:59 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Norman Powell comes up clutch in tight win over Cavaliers

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:00:22 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-109 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Collin Sexton

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Kyle Lowry passes Jose Calderon for franchise record in assists

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:33:54 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Terence Davis

- Gerald Henderson award: De'Andre Hunter

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Remembering Kobe Bryant's best moments against the Raptors

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:37:12 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to discuss the death of Kobe Bryant.

Topics:

The enduring legacy of Kobe Bryant
The 81-point game
The 60-point farewell
Kobe's three game-winning shots against the Raptors
Kobe's influence on current Raptors
Pascal Siakam named Player of the Week

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Rest In Peace, the great Kobe Bryant (Raptors-Spurs recap)

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:37:28 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 110-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol

- Gerald Henderson award: Derrick White

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Pascal Siakam shows why he's an All-Star

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 04:24:00 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 118-112 win over the New York Knicks.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Damyean Dotson

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Live show: Pascal Siakam makes his first All-Star game

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:38:33 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Fred VanVleet comes up clutch in satisfying win over Sixers

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:11:56 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 107-95 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Furkan Korkmaz

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Get championships or die trying, with Alex Wong

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:59:03 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by freelance writer Alex Wong to assess the Raptors on their latest four-game winning streak.

Topics:

Masai Ujiri says the Raptors will “die trying” in quest to repeat as champions
Conflicting reports ahead of the trade deadline
Raptors’ young core taking major steps forward in their development
Pascal Siakam’s gradual return from injury
East playoff picture
Twitter questions

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Norman Powell goes supernova, but Nick Nurse nearly blows it

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:15:10 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Trae Young

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Fred VanVleet explodes for 29 points in triumphant return vs. Timberwolves

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 05:06:30 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Jarrett Culver

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Norman Powell and Marc Gasol clown the Wizards

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 04:05:46 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 140-111 win over the Washington Wizards.

- Three stars: Marc Gasol, Norman Powell, Terence Davis

- Gerald Henderson award: Issac Bonga

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Live show: Put some respect on Norman Powell

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:41:04 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Lowry, Siakam, Powell come up clutch in nail-biting win over OKC

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:18:15 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-121 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Marc Gasol, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Mike Muscala

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Where the Raptors stand at the midway mark

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:30:57 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond of theScore to take stock of the Toronto Raptors at the halfway mark of the season.

Topics:

Raptors remain elite on defense
Potential starting lineup changes
Constructing the rotation when everyone is healthy
Crunch time offense
Who is the starting center next season?
Are Norman Powell and OG Anunoby long-term pieces

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DeMar DeRozan gets revenge as Raptors suffer another 4th quarter collapse

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 03:03:11 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 105-104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

- Three stars: Serge Ibaka, Norman Powell, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Derrick White

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Live show: How far can a healthy Raptors team go?

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:04:29 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Katie Heindl of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Terence Davis and Serge Ibaka redeem themselves in OT thriller

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:40:28 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-110 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.

- Three stars: Terence Davis, Serge Ibaka, Pat McCaw

- Gerald Henderson award: Miles Bridges

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Carmelo Anthony hits the dagger but what was Pat McCaw thinking?

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:45:42 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 101-99 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

-Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Chris Boucher, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Carmelo Anthony

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Blake Murphy on Raptors' injuries, and potential trade deadline moves

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:35:19 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of The Athletic on the Raptors Over Everything Podcast.

Topics:

Stanley Johnson and Matt Thomas making a spot start in the G-League
Norman Powell and Fred VanVleet's injury situation
Potential trade deadline targets
Blake's Donyell Marshall retrospective

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Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet combine for 55 points in comeback win vs. Nets

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 03:31:52 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

- Gerald Henderson award: Joe Harris

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Live show: Can the Raptors make moves ahead of trade deadline?

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 22:01:01 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Katie Heindl of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Raptors shoot 6-of-42 from three in miserable loss to Heat

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 04:12:03 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 84-76 win over the Miami Heat.

- Three stars: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, OG Anunoby, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Tyler Herro

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Raptors record 70th win in 2019 by smacking the Cavaliers

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 04:00:30 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Terence Davis, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Collin Sexton

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander torches his hometown Raptors

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 03:27:08 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 98-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pat McCaw, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Nerlens Noel

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Raptors exact revenge on Tony Brothers' Celtics

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 04:24:24 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-97 win over the Boston Celtics.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pat McCaw, Oshae Brissett

- Gerald Henderson award: Kemba Walker

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Shorthanded Raptors no match for Celtics on Christmas

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 20:38:29 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 118-102 loss to the Boston Celtics.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher, Stanley Johnson

- Gerald Henderson award: Jaylen Brown

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Raptors show plenty of heart, but lose in OT to Pacers

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:24:10 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 120-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Fred VanVleet

- Gerald Henderson award: Aaron Holiday

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Kyle Lowry plus bench completes 30 point comeback vs. Mavs

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 01:25:57 GMT

Host William Lou and Asad Alvi recap the Toronto Raptors' 110-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Chris Boucher, "Terence Miller-Jefferson"
Gerald Henderson award: Dorian Finney-Smith
Pat Patterson award: Seth Curry

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Kyle Lowry and Pat McCaw deliver clutch threes in tight win over Wizards

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 04:28:58 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-118 win over the Washington Wizards.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, OG Anunoby

- Gerald Henderson award: Ish Smith

- Pat Patterson award: Davis Bertans

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Live show: Life without Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell and Marc Gasol

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 23:34:38 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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How the Raptors will cope with injuries to Marc Gasol and Norman Powell

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:56:32 GMT

Host William Lou speaks to Asad Alvi about the latest developments with the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Injuries to Marc Gasol and Norman Powell
Starting lineup changes
Why do the Raptors struggle against the best teams
Pascal Siakam’s continued development
Twitter questions

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Kyle Lowry dominates Pistons, but Raptors lose Gasol and Powell

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 04:07:35 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-99 win over the Detroit Pistons.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Bruce Brown

- Pat Patterson award: Blake Griffin

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Norman Powell and Pascal Siakam run through Cleveland

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 04:24:36 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 133-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry

- Gerald Henderson award: Collin Sexton

- Pat Patterson award: Kevin Love

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Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell combine for 55 points vs. Nets

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 05:05:33 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 110-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Garrett Temple

- Pat Patterson award: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

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Live show: How to fix the Raptors

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 22:12:22 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Kawhi's return, and if the Raptors still spark joy

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 17:44:50 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss what is ailing the Raptors in their recent funk.

Topics:

Kawhi Leonard gets his ring
Raptors capitulate vs. Clippers
Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka's struggles
Fred VanVleet's absence being felt
Which players spark joy?

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Raptors searching for an identity following blowout loss to Clippers

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 03:39:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to recap the Toronto Raptors' 112-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Terence Davis
Gerald Henderson award: Pat Patterson
Pat Patterson award: Serge Ibaka

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Norman Powell and Marc Gasol save Raptors from 4th straight loss

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:02:56 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 93-92 win over the Chicago Bulls.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, OG Anunoby, Marc Gasol

- Gerald Henderson award: Daniel Gafford

- Pat Patterson award: Bulls point guards

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What's going on with Pascal Siakam?

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:18:29 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 110-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Matisse Thybulle

- Pat Patterson award: Pascal Siakam

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Live show: Raptors need to find new balance

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:29:42 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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Nick Nurse loses defensive gamble vs. James Harden

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 04:17:46 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-109 loss to the Houston Rockets.

- Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol

- Gerald Henderson award: Ben McLemore

- Pat Patterson award: Serge Ibaka

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Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong on Nick Nurse, Fred VanVleet, his career and more

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:13:20 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Toronto Raptors broadcaster Jack Armstrong to discuss the team, his career, and life in general.

Topics:

Nick Nurse wins Coach of the Month
Fred VanVleet's development
Marc Gasol's understated importance
Back in the day with Matt Devlin and Chuck Swirsky
The infamous "ball" interview with Hedo Turkoglu
Life advice from Jack

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Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry come up short vs. Heat

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:30:38 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-110 loss to the Miami Heat.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka

- Gerald Henderson award: Duncan Robinson

- Pat Patterson award: Pascal Siakam

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Raptors coast after going up FOURTY vs. Jazz

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 03:06:30 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-110 win over the Utah Jazz.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell

- Gerald Henderson award: Jeff Green

- Pat Patterson award: Rudy Gobert

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Norman Powell drops career-high 33 points vs. Magic

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 03:56:56 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 90-83 win over the Orlando Magic.

Three stars: Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher
Gerald Henderson award: Markelle Fultz
Pat Patterson award: Pascal Siakam

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Live show: Terence Davis hype hits overdrive

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 22:21:58 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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A deep dive into Masai Ujiri

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 18:13:34 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Trevor Cole of Toronto Life to discuss his profile of Masai Ujiri.

Topics:

Masai Ujiri's childhood and upbringing
Professional basketball career and transition to the front office
Return to Toronto
Hiring Nick Nurse
Trading for Kawhi Leonard
Future plans

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Pascal Siakam draws MVP chants in blowout over Knicks

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 04:12:55 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 126-98 win over the New York Knicks.

- Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Terence Davis, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

- Gerald Henderson award: Alonzo Trier

- Pat Patterson award: Marcus Morris

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Joel Embiid really scored zero points (slander pod)

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 04:50:13 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to slander the Philadelphia 76ers' after the Toronto Raptors' 101-96 win.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Fred VanVleet
Gerald Henderson award: Josh Richardson
Pat Patterson award: Joel Embiid

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Raptors do just enough to get by Hawks

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 05:04:22 GMT

Host Vivek Jacob is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell.
Gerald Henderson award: Vince Carter

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Live show: Where the Raptors rank among elite teams in the East

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 21:58:27 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart of Yahoo Sports Canada take your calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET.

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How did Terence Davis go undrafted??

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 04:12:42 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-97 win over the Orlando Magic.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Terence Davis, Chris Boucher

- Gerald Henderson award: Evan Fournier

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12 Surprising stats to watch for with the 2019-20 Raptors

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 21:58:25 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down some early season trends for the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Pascal Siakam's emergence as an isolation scorer
Marc Gasol's historically bad shooting
OG Anunoby and Matt Thomas shooting above 50 percent on threes
Fred VanVleet's success with the starters
Nick Nurse building an identity around defense and transition scoring

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Raptors set franchise record with 40 assists in rout over Hornets

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 04:19:06 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 132-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

- Three stars: OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Marc Gasol

- Gerald Henderson award: Marvin Williams

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Pascal Siakam ran out of gas vs. Mavericks

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 05:30:08 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 110-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

- Three stars: Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet, Matt "Asian Expectation" Thomas

- Gerald Henderson award: Delon Wright

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Live call-in show: Stop trying to bench Fred VanVleet

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:55:58 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart respond to calls and comments on the Raptors Over Everything Live Call-in Show.

The Live show will be streamed every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

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Podcast: Raptors' championship culture carries them through early challenges

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:45:46 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong and Vivek Jacob to discuss the Toronto Raptors' promising start to the 2019-2020 season.

Topics:

Pascal Siakam blossoming into an All-Star
Fred VanVleet deserves more praise
Nick Nurse's case for Coach of the Year
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Chris Boucher emerging as key bench players
Twitter questions

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Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet drop 66 on Blazers

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 06:54:01 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

- Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

- Gerald Henderson award: Rodney Hood

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Nick Nurse's defense clamps Kawhi Leonard, but Raptors ran out of gas

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 07:14:05 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 98-88 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

- Three stars: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Chris Boucher, Pascal Siakam

- Gerald Henderson award: Patrick Patterson

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Shorthanded Raptors stun Lakers (slander pod)

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:17:39 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down the Toronto Raptors' 113-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and the Washed King.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Bench Mob 2.0
Gerald Henderson award: Troy Daniels

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Pascal and OG combine for 65, but Raptors lose Lowry and Ibaka

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 04:55:13 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Norman Powell
Gerald Henderson award: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

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Live Call-in Show: Norman Powell needs to step up

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:27:07 GMT

Hosts William Lou and Josh Hart take your phone calls on the Toronto Raptors every Friday between 3:30 and 4:30 PM ET. Listen and watch live on the Yahoo Sports Canada YouTube page.

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Looking ahead to Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard in L.A.

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:56:49 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Harrison Sanford, host of Inside the Green Room, to discuss the Toronto Raptors' upcoming West Coast trip through Los Angeles.

Topics:

Danny Green's fit with the Lakers
Dwight Howard's redemption
Backlash to Kawhi Leonard's load management
Pascal Siakam's emergence as a No. 1 option
OG Anunoby taking the next step
Kyle Lowry's unsustainable workload

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OG continues to redefine his ceiling in win over Kings

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 04:35:58 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 124-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Henderson award: Bogdan Bogdanovic

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Siakam struggles but Lowry keeps things close in Milwaukee

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 04:09:15 GMT

Host Vivek Jacob recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-105 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet
Gerald Henderson award: Sterling Brown

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Superstar Pascal Siakam toys with Dwane Casey's Pistons

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 03:17:55 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 125-113 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell
Gerald Henderson award: Langston Galloway

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Run It Back: Time for Dwane Casey to make peace with Raptors

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 23:12:20 GMT

Dwane Casey returns to Toronto, where a championship banner now hangs from the rafters. What is the legacy of the former Raptors coach?

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Raptors' young core blossoming at the right time

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:06:34 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Raptors’ promising start to the 2019-2020 season.

Pascal Siakam as a No. 1 option
OG Anunoby showing signs of a breakout season
Kyle Lowry is still in his prime
What to make of Fred VanVleet
Who is the weak link?
Twitter questions

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Kyle Lowry's heroics push Raptors past Magic

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 03:24:09 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 104-95 win over the Orlando Magic.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby
Gerald Henderson award: Jonathan Isaac
Pat Patterson award: Nik Vucevic

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OG Anunoby shines in blowout over Bulls

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 03:54:41 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 108-84 win over the Chicago Bulls.

Three stars: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Henderson award: Wendell Carter Jr.

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Raptors' flaws wipe out Siakam and Lowry's best efforts

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 03:04:12 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-106 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Henderson award: Jaylen Brown
Pat Patterson award: Marc Gasol

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Run it Back: Raptors get their rings, Siakam signals bright future

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 03:53:56 GMT

Riding a high from the Raptors' championship banner unveiling, Alex Wong and Will Lou discuss Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet's monster performances on opening night.

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Raptors off to promising start, with Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet leading the way

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:40:34 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to recap the euphoric celebrations on ring night, and preview the remaining games this week.

Topics:

Sights and scenes from the ring ceremony
Pascal Siakam blossoming before our eyes
Fred VanVleet making the leap
OG Anunoby coming on strong
Concerns over Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol

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Siakam, VanVleet both score 34 on ring night

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:41:10 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-122 OT win over the New Orleans Pelican on Opening Night.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry/OG Anunoby
Gerald Henderson award: Nicolo Melli
Pat Patterson award: Nickeil Alexander-Walker

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Raptors rain 24 threes on Nets in impressive preseason showing

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 03:27:23 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets in preseason.

Three stars: Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Henderson: Taurean Prince

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Nick Nurse rips newcomers, Pascal Siakam's contract, most interesting storylines

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:31:52 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Katie Heindl to break down the latest news and notes with the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Pascal Siakam nearing extension with Raptors
Acquiring Buddy Hield
Nick Nurse tears into newcomers Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson
Most interesting Raptors next season
Twitter questions

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Run It Back: Can the Raptors recreate the bench mob?

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:31:09 GMT

Alex Wong and Will Lou are back in Toronto for a season preview special. The boys discuss which player is set for a breakout campaign, ask if Pascal is more similar to DeMar or Kawhi and make their predictions for 2019/2020 season.

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OG Anunoby shines in an otherwise meaningless preseason loss

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 01:31:00 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to recap the Toronto Raptors' 105-91 loss to the Chicago Bulls in preseason action.

Three stars: OG Anunoby, Matt Thomas, Herbie Kuhn
Gerald Henderson: Coby White
Pat Patterson: Cam Payne

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Inside scoop on Kyle Lowry's negotiations and the future of Masai Ujiri

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:48:47 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Michael Grange of Sportsnet to break down the current outlook and the future of the Raptors.

Topics:

Who will make the starting five?
Inside scoop on Kyle Lowry's contract negotiations
Raptors' ongoing discussions with Pascal Siakam
How Lowry's deal affects Fred VanVleet
The future of Masai Ujiri

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Norman Powell's 22 points not enough to overcome Rockets

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:02:06 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 118-111 loss to the Houston Rockets in preseason action.

Three stars: Norman Powell, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet
Gerald Henderson: Ben McLemore
Pat Pat: Stanley Johnson

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Pascal Siakam shines in Raptors' preseason win over Rockets

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:56:13 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-129 win over the Houston Rockets in preseason action.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Hederson award: Thabo Sefolosha
Pat Patterson award: PJ Tucker

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Run It Back: Are the Raptors being disrespected by the NBA?

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 03:55:17 GMT

Alex Wong and Will Lou head to Quebec City for Raptors training camp, where they question why the team is not getting fair credit as NBA champions and discuss Kyle Lowry's contract and future with the franchise.

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First impressions from training camp in Quebec City

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:53:36 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to share their first impressions of the Toronto Raptors following the conclusion of training camp in Quebec City.

Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol off to delayed starts
Fred VanVleet and Serge Ibaka look ready and hungry
Pascal Siakam's next step is a work in progress
Terence Davis and Matt Thomas impress at intrasquad game
Question marks for Stanley Johnson and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

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Raptors guard Terence Davis Jr. on his bond with Fred VanVleet and Dewan Hernandez

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 02:17:57 GMT

Toronto Raptors point guard Terence Davis Jr. joins the show to discuss his transition into the NBA.

Admiration for Kawhi Leonard
Unlikely journey to the Raptors
Behind the scenes at the Rico Hines workouts
Bonding with Dewan Hernandez
Fred VanVleet giving him game
Expectations for his rookie season

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Behind the scenes with Open Gym

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 13:31:53 GMT

On this week’s episode, Open Gym producer Jeff Landicho joins the show to discuss a storybook year in covering the Raptors.

Celebrating seven seasons of Open Gym
The challenge of covering Kawhi Leonard
Emotions at the trade deadline with Jonas Valanciunas and Delon Wright
Shooting “The Shot” and the commotion around it
The ups and downs of the Finals
Producing the championship parade episode of Open Gym

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How to make it in the world of Raptors media

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:53:57 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong, Kishan Mistry, and Nelson Campana to discuss what it's like to cover the Toronto Raptors.

How to break into sports media
Favorite career moments
How to interact with athletes and celebrities
Where is the industry going?

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How to fix Canada Basketball and the case for extending Pascal Siakam

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 20:01:49 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of The Athletic for a post-mortem on Canada Basketball's disappointing showing at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Topics:

Why Canada failed to recruit top talent
MLSE and OVO's involvement
How Nick Nurse fared as head coach
Is Rowan Barrett right for the job?
The case for extending Pascal Siakam
Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka as impending free agents
New faces on Raptors coaching staff

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Hypothetical Trade Targets and Taking a Victory Lap

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:43:59 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to make the most out of another quiet week in the offseason.

Topics:

Can the Raptors maintain their defensive identity?
Hypothetical trade targets to push the Raptors back into contention
Fred VanVleet copying the Kyle Lowry model of development
Canada Basketball disappoints yet again
Gratuitous amounts of Bucks and Sixers slander
Twitter questions

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Canada Basketball Preview for 2019 FIBA World Cup

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 19:09:50 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down Team Canada's chances in the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

Topics:

How did Canada's roster get so thin?
Strengths and weaknesses in the team
The road to Olympic qualification
Raptors talk
Twitter questions

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Best And Worst Case Scenarios For the 2019-2020 Raptors

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:26:36 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Dan Reynolds of Raptors HQ to break down the best and worst case scenarios for the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

What to do with the vets: Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, and Serge Ibaka
Can Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet or OG Anunoby take a leap?
Is there something there with the rookies: Matt Thomas, Terence Davis, Dewan Hernandez
Win projections

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Summer Hours: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and ESPN projections

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 21:04:43 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Josh Hart to pass the hours in the dead of summer.

Topics:

2019-2020 regular season schedule highlights
Is Fred VanVleet on the brink of a breakout season?
How does the starting lineup shake out?
How can the Raptors help Pascal Siakam's development?
Checking in on Delon Wright and Danny Green
Raptors picked fifth in East by ESPN projections

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The Futures of Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 19:00:27 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to chop it up during the dead of summer.

Topics:

Nick Nurse expects Pascal Siakam to be "The Man" and what it will take to get there
Kyle Lowry wants to stay long term in Toronto
Kevin Durant jokes that Raptors will never return to NBA Finals
First impressions of Team Canada ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup
Assorted Bucks slander
Twitter questions

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10 Lessons Learned From The 2019 Championship Raptors

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:14:49 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob in the dead of summer to reflect on lessons learned from the 2019 championship run. Those lessons include:

One-dimensional players wilt. Especially fives.
Game 1 really doesn’t matter.
Size matters. A lot.
Unselfishness is a virtue.
Depth really doesn’t matter, until it does.
Flexibility in coaching.
Determination is a gift.
There’s always a Gerald Henderson type.
You need some luck. A lot of it.
It doesn’t happen without the all-time great.

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What To Expect From Every Key Raptor Next Season

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:11:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to discuss expectations for next season.

Topics:

Why Kyle Lowry remains the most important player
Pascal Siakam's next step
The need for an improved Marc Gasol
Can OG Anunoby and Norman Powell hold down starting roles
What to expect from Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson

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Sights and sounds from Summer League

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:55:31 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by freelance writer Katie Heindl to discuss the latest surrounding the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Sights and sounds from Las Vegas Summer League
Impressions of Chris Boucher, Terence Davis, Dewan Hernandez, Lindell Wigginton
Post-championship mood
Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby’s future
Twitter questions

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Final Thoughts From Las Vegas Summer League

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:28:00 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 108-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the final game of Las Vegas Summer League.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Lindell Wigginton, Terence Davis
Gerald Henderson award: PJ Dozier

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Terence Davis Steals The Show In Raptors Summer League Debut

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:50:06 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 94-79 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas Summer League.

Three stars: Terence Davis, Dewan Hernandez, Malcolm Miller
Gerald Henderson award: Brian Bowen II

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Raptors Crush Knicks Dreams In Summer League

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:02:41 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Colin Connors of Raptors Republic to break down the Toronto Raptors' 85-73 win over the New York Knicks in Las Vegas Summer League.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Malcolm Miller, Jordan Loyd
Gerald Henderson award: Tyler Cavanaugh

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What Comes Next After Kawhi And Danny's Departure?

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:29:43 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Harrison Sanford to discuss the next steps for the Toronto Raptors in the wake of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green's exits.

Topics:

Hurt feelings over how Kawhi left
Can Pascal Siakam become a No. 1 option
Is Fred VanVleet a starting calibre point guard?
What’s OG Anunoby all about?
Is Norman Powell going to find consistency
How committed are the vets?
New additions: Stanley Johnson, Rondae Hollis Jefferson, Matt Thomas, Terence Davis
Danny Green's exit

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Kawhi Watch Ep. 6 - Gone but worth it all

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 03:20:46 GMT

The Fun Guy has skipped town and broken Toronto's heart. Alex Wong and William Lou convene one last time to discuss Kawhi's big decision and look ahead to next season.

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Resilient Raptors Nearly Complete 26-Point Comeback

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 01:56:50 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Colin Connors of Raptors Republic to break down the Toronto Raptors' 93-90 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas Summer League action.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Jordan Loyd, Matt Morgan
Gerald Henderson award: Thomas Robinson

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Raptors Fail To Impress In First Game Of Summer League Action

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 06:48:55 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 80-71 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Summer League action.

Three stars: Chris Boucher, Corey Walden, Adonis Thomas

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Saying Goodbye to Kawhi Leonard

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 18:35:05 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Sahal Abdi and Asad Alvi to process the news of Kawhi Leonard leaving the Toronto Raptors for the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Bonus Episode: A note for those feeling down about Kawhi Leonard's free agency process

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 03:44:15 GMT

Host William Lou addresses the doom and gloom atmosphere in the Raptors fanbase after Day Two of Kawhi Leonard being a free agent.

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Kawhi Stays Mum, But Movement Favors Raptors in Day 1 of Free Agency

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 03:06:34 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down a whirlwind first day of free agency. Topics include:

Kawhi Leonard load manages free agency
Clippers case took a huge blow
Lakers running out of time
Raptors in good position
Eastern contenders lose pieces

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Kawhi Watch Ep. 5: Decision time in 3-team race

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 21:57:31 GMT

On the eve of the official beginning of free agency, Kawhi Leonard is reportedly ready to take pitches from the Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and New York Knicks. Alex Wong and William Lou break down the race.

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Kawhi Watch: The case for Toronto grows stronger

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 23:53:48 GMT

Marc Gasol is staying in Toronto and Masai Ujiri says he's in for the long haul. Is it only a matter of time before Kawhi Leonard commits his future to the Raptors? Alex Wong and William Lou discuss.

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Full Audio: Masai Ujiri delivers the goods in end-of-season press conference

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 02:58:18 GMT

Smiling and joking with the Larry OB in hand, Raptors President Masai Ujiri was candid discussing Kawhi Leonard's free agency, his relationship with DeMar DeRozan and what winning means to Toronto.

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Masai Ujiri's State of the Union Address and Setting The Table For a Busy Summer

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 19:26:55 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down the latest news surrounding the Toronto Raptors.

Topics:

Masai Ujiri on his future, and his vision for Toronto
Kawhi Leonard's impending free agency decision
Marc Gasol and Danny Green's fit in the long-term view
The growth of the Raptors as a global brand
Pascal Siakam wins MIP, Ujiri snubbed for EOY

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Kawhi Watch: Leonard in no rush to leave Toronto

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 01:04:02 GMT

Kawhi Leonard continued his post-championship tour by going to watch the Blue Jays but is it all part of a premeditated plan? Alex Wong and William Lou discuss the latest conspiracy theories in Raptorland.

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Kawhi Watch: Does Uncle Dennis Hold the Key?

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 04:58:40 GMT

Raptors fans are still on a high from Monday's championship parade but are eager to know if Kawhi Leonard will re-sign with the team. Alex Wong and William Lou investigate the latest rumors and discuss whether 'Uncle Dennis' holds the key to the big decision.

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Kawhi Watch: Will a championship keep the Board Man in Toronto?

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 02:34:22 GMT

On this episode of Kawhi Watch, Alex Wong and William Lou explore whether the Toronto Raptors' first title is enough to persuade Kawhi Leonard to stay. You can watch episodes of Kawhi Watch on YouTube via the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs2g3JmEnUA

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The Raptors Championship Podcast Hangout With 14 Assorted Guests

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:16:21 GMT

Host William Lou is joined on The Raptors Championship Podcast Hangout with a handful of the most important Raptors voices:

(2:00) Blake Murphy, Asad Alvi, and Sahal Abdi slander the state of the East, and break down Nick Nurse taking over Canada Basketball
(18:15) Vivek Jacob and Zarar Siddiqi discuss the team effort that it took to win the championship, and go into the history of Raptors media
(39:30) Vivek Jacob and Seerat Sohi explore what this title run has meant to Raptors fans, and the changing demographics of the fanbase
(53:38) Alex Wong and Ashley Docking revisit the euphoria of the championship parade, and tackle Leafs vs. Raptors
(1:11:15) Harrison Sanford and Josh Hart go behind the scenes on the float, and try to explain Danny Green's mohawk
(1:30:35) Alex Wong and Josh Hart show appreciation for Raptors media
(1:37:57) Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond go down memory on the bad old days of Raptors fandom
(2:03:18) Kishan Mistry and Amit Mann share war stories from the road

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Scenes From The Toronto Raptors' Championship Parade

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 03:43:07 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down all the scenes from the Toronto Raptors' first ever championship parade.

Grading each Raptors figure on their parade performance
Kawhi Leonard hinting about free agency
Kyle Lowry being the ultimate wingman
Marc Gasol being super lit
The unfortunate scene at Nathan Phillips Square

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THE TORONTO RAPTORS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:58:56 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi, Sahal Abdi, and Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 114-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Finals in Game 6

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam
Gerald Henderson award: Andre Iguodala
Patrick Patterson award: Stephen Curry

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Kevin Durant's Injury, Kyle Lowry's Legacy, and Finals Outlook With Chris Herring

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:34:56 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Chris Herring of FiveThirtyEight to break down the NBA Finals ahead of Game 6.

The ramifications of Game 5
Kevin Durant's injury
Kyle Lowry's legacy
Pascal Siakam's next area of growth
Lots of Andrea Bargnani talk
Game 6 prediction

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Raptors Squander Golden Opportunity To Close Series In Game 5

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 07:06:08 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong and Joseph Casciaro to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol
Gerald Henderson award: DeMarcus Cousins
Patrick Patterson award: Pascal Siakam

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The Toronto Raptors Are One Win Away From The NBA Championship

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 07:21:43 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down the Toronto Raptors' 105-92 win over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet/Kyle Lowry
Gerald Henderson award: Klay Thompson
Patrick Patterson award: Alfonozo McKinnie

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Warriors In Danger Heading Into Game 4 With Sam Esfandiari

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:09:11 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast to break down the NBA Finals heading into Game 4.

How the Raptors have performed thus far
Kevin Durant's health and how it affects the series
Golden State's limited options at center
Stephen Curry's greatness
Predictions for the series

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Raptors Are Two Wins Away After Handing Shorthanded Warriors

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:46:05 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 123-109 victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green
Gerald Henderson award: Stephen Curry (no disrespect whatsoever)
Patrick Patterson award: DeMarcus Cousins

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Raptors Lose Their Composure And Drop Game 2

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:44:25 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 109-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Fred VanVleet, Nick Nurse
Gerald Henderson award: Andre Iguodala
Patrick Patterson award: Kyle Lowry

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Assessing Raptors-Warriors After Game 1 with Chris Haynes

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:30:58 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Yahoo Sports senior NBA insider Chris Haynes to review the NBA Finals after Game 1.

Thoughts and impressions after Game 1
Pascal Siakam's remarkable ascension
Andre Iguodala, DeMarcus Cousins, and Kevin Durant's status
Kawhi Leonard's upcoming free agency
Chris Hayes' media game

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Raptors Hold Off Warriors In Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Fri, 31 May 2019 06:40:16 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 118-109 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Fred VanVleet
Gerald Henderson award: Alfonzo McKinnie and Jonas Jerebko's four threes
Patrick Patterson award: Serge Ibaka

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NBA Finals preview from a Warriors perspective with Andy Liu

Thu, 30 May 2019 05:35:54 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Andy Liu of the Light Year's Podcast and WarriorsWorld to break down the NBA Finals.

How the Raptors guard Stephen Curry
How the Warriors guard Kawhi Leonard
What's the Raptors' path to victory?
Can the Raptors' supporting pieces step up?
Where is Kevin Durant's mind at in regards to free agency

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Raptors-Warriors NBA Finals preview with Vivek Jacob, Josh Hart, Harrison Sanford

Tue, 28 May 2019 20:25:04 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob, Josh Hart, and Harrison Sanford to preview the NBA finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors.

How do the Raptors guard Stephen Curry?
Can the Warriors stop Kawhi Leonard
Kevin Durant is the big question looming over the series
Battle of the bench
Will experience matter?
Series prediction

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THE TORONTO RAPTORS ARE GOING TO THE NBA FINALS

Sun, 26 May 2019 06:01:09 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond of theScore to break down the Toronto Raptors' 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet
Gerald Henderson award: Ersan Ilyasova

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The Toronto Raptors Are One Game Away From The NBA Finals

Fri, 24 May 2019 05:54:32 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 105-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry
Gerald Henderson award: Eric Bledsoe
Patrick Patterson award: Khris Middleton

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Raptors Use Team Effort To Blow Out Bucks In Game 4

Wed, 22 May 2019 05:03:46 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 120-102 beatdown of the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Osmow's
Gerald Henderson award: Eric Bledsoe
Patrick Patterson award: Khris Middleton

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A Confident Perspective On Raptors-Bucks With Harrison Sanford

Tue, 21 May 2019 20:51:02 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Harrison Sanford of Inside the Green Room to measure up the Raptors-Bucks series.

Topics:

Raptors' elite defense
How much is too much Kawhi Leonard?
Pascal Siakam and Marc Gasol needing to be more consistent
Serge Ibaka and Norman Powell as the X-factors
What's going on with Danny Green
Game 4 preview
Background on Inside the Green Room

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Raptors Outlast Bucks In Double Overtime To Win Game 3

Mon, 20 May 2019 04:49:05 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down a nail-biting 118-112 2OT victory by the Toronto Raptors over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Pascal Siakam
Gerald Henderson award: George Hill and Malcolm Brogdon
Patrick Patterson award: Herbie Kuhn

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Raptors Suffer LeBronto Flashback In Blowout Loss To Bucks In Game 2

Sat, 18 May 2019 05:11:41 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-103 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Henderson award: Ersan Ilyasova
Patrick Patterson award: Marc Gasol

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Reassessing The Eastern Conference Finals After Game 1

Thu, 16 May 2019 19:53:50 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of The Athletic to break down Raptors-Bucks after Game 1.

Kyle Lowry's standout performance
How to get Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam some easier shots
Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka vs. Brook Lopez
Defending Giannis Antetokounmpo
Game 2 predictions

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Raptors Waste Vintage Kyle Lowry in Game 1

Thu, 16 May 2019 05:11:42 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 108-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Three stars: Just Kyle Lowry
Gerald Henderson award: Brook Lopez
Patrick Patterson award: Marc Gasol

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Raptors-Bucks Series Preview

Tue, 14 May 2019 18:17:46 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to preview the Raptors-Bucks series in the Eastern Conference finals.

What's the plan for containing Giannis Antetokounmpo?
How will the Bucks guard Kawhi Leonard?
The importance of Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol
Can Pascal Siakam get his offense?
What Kyle Lowry's role should be
Series prediction

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The Significance Of The Bounce

Mon, 13 May 2019 20:49:32 GMT

Host William Lou is joined a flu-ridden Vivek Jacob to revisit all the ramifications of Kawhi Leonard's shot in Game 7.

Emotions leading up to the game
The pivotal third quarter
Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka stepping up
Kawhi Leonard taking over
Scenes from post game
What this win meant to Leonard, Lowry, Ibaka, Masai Ujiri and Marc Gasol

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Kawhi Leonard Called The Series In Game 7

Mon, 13 May 2019 04:43:53 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 92-90 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry
Gerald Henderson award: JJ Redick
Patrick Patterson award: Danny Green

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Raptors Lack Killer Instinct And Get Overrun In Game 6

Fri, 10 May 2019 04:10:44 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 112-101 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol
Gerald Henderson award: Mike Scott
Patrick Patterson award: Serge Ibaka and Danny Green

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Raptors Humiliate Sixers In Emphatic Game 5 Victory

Wed, 08 May 2019 04:02:56 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-89 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry
Gerald Henderson award: Mike Scott
Patrick Patterson award: Ever Sixers starter outside of Jimmy Butler

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Kawhi Leonard Makes His Case As The Best Player Alive In Game 4

Mon, 06 May 2019 00:26:44 GMT

Host William Lou recaps a thrilling 101-96 win in Game 4 by the Toronto Raptors over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry
Gerald Henderson award: James Ennis III
Patrick Patterson award: Joel Embiid

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Where Do The Raptors Stand After Losing Game 3 with Michael Grange of Sportsnet

Fri, 03 May 2019 23:13:34 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Michael Grange of Sportsnet to discuss the state of the franchise after losing Game 3 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Nick Nurse's reaction after Game 3
What do Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol have to give in this series?
Joel Embiid asserting himself in the series
What is there to be done about the bench?
Bigger picture thoughts: What this series means for Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, and Masai Ujiri
Grange's story on Kyle Lowry's maturation

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Raptors Completely Capitulate In Embarrassing Game 3 Loss

Fri, 03 May 2019 04:47:50 GMT

Host William Lou vents after the Toronto Raptors lost 115-96 in Game 3 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kawhi Leonard, Kawhi Leonard
Gerald Henderson award: James Ennis
Patrick Patterson award: Pretty much every Raptor outside of Leonard

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Raptors Can't Buy A Three And Drop Game 2

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 04:04:47 GMT

Host William Lou recaps a frustrating loss 94-89 loss for the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol
Gerald Henderson award: James Ennis III
Patrick Patterson award: Danny Green

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Kawhi and Pascal Combine For 74 Points In Game 1

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 04:37:26 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi (@swarlayzers) to break down the Toronto Raptors' 108-95 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol
Gerald Henderson award: JJ Redick
Patrick Patterson award: Jimmy Butler

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Raptors-Sixers Series Preview with Alex Wong and Vivek Jacob

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:05:49 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong and Vivek Jacob to preview the second round series between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Can Marc Gasol handle Joel Embiid?
Who handles Kawhi Leonard?
Who does Kawhi guard?
Tobias Harris vs. Pascal Siakam
Should the Raptors play fast or slow?
More likely to fight: Kyle Lowry vs. Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid vs. Serge Ibaka
Prediction

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Raptors Deliver Smackdown To Close Out Magic

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:21:05 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 115-96 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the first round.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry
Gerald Henderson award: Khem Birch
Patrick Pattrerson award: Nik Vucevic

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Playoff Kawhi Shows Killer Instinct Against Magic In Game 4

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:18:46 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 107-85 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 4.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Serge Ibaka
Gerald Henderson award: Evan Fournier
Patrick Patterson award: Nik Vucevic

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Pascal Siakam Rescues Raptors In Game 3

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 03:55:08 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 98-93 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 3.

Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kyle Lowry, Danny Gree
Gerald Henderson award: Terrence Ross
Patrick Patterson award: Fred VanVleet

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Raptors-Magic Game 3 Preview

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:28:05 GMT

Host William Lou and Vivek Jacob break down what to look for in Game 3 between the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors.

How Nikola Vucevic can adjust to Marc Gasol
Potential starting lineup changes
More of Playoff Kawhi
Game prediction

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Playoff Kawhi And Playoff Lowry Join Forces In Game 2

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 04:32:31 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down the Toronto Raptors' 111-82 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 2.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol
Gerald Henderson award: Terrence Ross
Patrick Patterson award: Norman Powell

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Raptors-Magic Game 2 Preview

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 19:29:13 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to preview a pivotal Game 2 between the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic.

Game 2 adjustments
How Kyle Lowry can avoid going scoreless
Another way for Kawhi Leonard to attack
Game 2 predictions

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Calm Before The Game 2 Storm

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:25:09 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Joshua Hart on a bonus episode of the Raptors Recap to discuss Game 1 and look ahead to Game 2.

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Kyle Lowry Really Scored Zero Points

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 01:58:15 GMT

Host William Lou vents after the Toronto Raptors dropped Game 1 to the Orlando Magic.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol
Gerald Henderson award: Michael Carter-Williams
Patrick Patterson award: Kyle Lowry

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Raptors-Magic Live Post-Game Show (Game 1)

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 01:54:20 GMT

William Lou, Vivek Jacob, Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss the Toronto Raptors' 104-101 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 1.

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Raptors-Magic First Round Preview

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:13:28 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down the Toronto Raptors' first-round series against the Orlando Magic.

Topics:

Why Jonathan Isaac will frustrate Pascal Siakam
Kawhi Leonard vs. Aaron Gordon
How to guard Evan Fournier
Attacking Nik Vucevic and D.J. Augustin
Facing an old friend in Terrence Ross

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Checking In With Serge Ibaka

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka on this bonus episode of the Raptors Recap.

Topics:

The Serge Ibaka Foundation
Ibaka's unlikely journey from the DRC to the NBA
How the 2019 Raptors compare to 2017
Kawhi Leonard's leadership
What Marc Gasol brings to the team
How Hungry Are You

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Live Post Game Show: Raptors Finish Regular Season Strong

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 04:05:44 GMT

Amit Mann, William Lou, Seerat Sohi, and Vivek Jacob react to the Toronto Raptors' 120-100 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the final game of the season.

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How Confident Are You In Playoff Raptors With Seerat Sohi

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:06:00 GMT

Host William Lou is joined on the Raptors Recap by Seerat Sohi of Yahoo Sports.

Topics include:

How does this team compare to previous runs?
How confident are you in the Raptors heading into the playoffs?
What’s the Raptors’ achilles heel
Is Kyle Lowry’s lack of scoring an issue?
Masai Ujiri's case for Executive of the Year
Twitter questions

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Raptors (likely) End Dwyane Wade's Career In OT

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:59:28 GMT

Host William Lou recaps a 117-109 overtime win by the Toronto Raptors over the Miami Heat. Three stars: Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam, Danny Green. Gerald Henderson award: James Johnson

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Raptors Lose To Jeremy Lamb ... Again

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 02:44:40 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-111 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka. Gerald Henderson award: Jeremy Lamb

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Pascal Siakam Over D'Angelo Russell

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 03:12:30 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down the Toronto Raptors' 115-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, Kawhi Leonard. Gerald Henderson award: Rodions Kurucs

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Playoff Look Ahead With Former Spurs and Clippers Video Coordinator Mo Dakhil

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:42:37 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Mo Dakhil of The Jump Ball on this week's episode of the Raptors Recap.

Topics include:

Dwane Casey vs. Nick Nurse
Jonas Valanciunas vs. Marc Gasol
Marrying Kawhi Leonard's offense with the rest of the team
Playoff match-ups: Detroit, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Boston, Golden State
Danny Green memories

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Danny Green Flipped The Switch

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 03:20:32 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to break down the Raptors' 121-109 win over the Orlando Magic. Three stars: Danny Green, Marc Gasol, Kyle Lowry. Gerald Henderson award: Wes Iwundu

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Shorthanded Raptors Record 34 Assists Against Bulls

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 03:28:08 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down a 124-101 win over the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Walter Lemon Jr.

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Raptors Drop 20 Threes On Tanking Knicks

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 03:03:22 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Raptors' 117-92 win over the Knicks. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Danny Green, Serge Ibaka. Gerald Henderson award: Mitchell Robinson

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Raptors Own Shorthanded Bulls

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 02:43:53 GMT

Host William Lou recaps an easy 112-103 win for the Toronto Raptors over the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard, Serge Ibaka. Gerald Henderson award: Wayne Selden

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How Hungry Is Kawhi Leonard With Alex Wong

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:24:13 GMT

Host William Lou is joined by freelance writer Alex Wong on this week's episode of the Raptors Recap show. Topics include: Raptors reportedly confident in re-signing Kawhi Leonard, behind the scenes of How Hungry Are You, Jeremy Lin's struggles, ranking the players in terms of trustworthiness in the playoffs, Twitter questions

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Jeremy Lamb And Overall Laziness Sinks Raptors

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 02:05:55 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Raptors' 115-114 loss to the Hornets. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell. Gerald Henderson: Dwayne Bacon

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Thunder Win Rematch By Hitting 20 Threes

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:58:14 GMT

Host William Lou recaps the Raptors' 116-109 loss to the Thunder. Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam, Danny Green. Gerald Henderson: Jerami Grant.

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Pascal Siakam Leads Raptors Over Thunder

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:35:12 GMT

Host William Lou breaks down the Raptors' 123-114 OT win over the Thunder. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol. Gerald Henderson Award: Russell Westbrook

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The Gasol Effect And Raptors South With Blake Murphy

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:00:15 GMT

Host William Lou speaks with Blake Murphy of The Athletic about Kyle Lowry's injury, playoff rotations, how Marc Gasol has changed the team, and how former players have fared in Memphis.

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Raptors Dominate Knicks But Lose Lowry

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 03:38:46 GMT

Host William Lou of Yahoo Sports Canada reacts to the Raptors' 128-92 victory over the Knicks. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry, Jeremy Lin. Gerald Henderson Award: Alonzo Trier.

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