The Raptors Show with Will Lou

First Round Predictions! Fred VanVleet On Team's New Identity Apr 14, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Fred VanVleet's comments about the Raptors needing a new identity, what Scottie Barnes has to improve on, and other takeaways from the Raptors' end of season interviews. Later, the two make their first round predictions, and discuss why the Warriors should be favored against Sacramento and who they think will make the NBA Finals (28:19).

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Raptors-Bulls Recap! Nick Nurse's End of Season Interview Apr 13, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto's disappointing end to the season in the Play-In Tournament, all of their flaws coming to the forefront in the most critical game of the year, and Diar DeRozan distracting the Raptors into missing 18 free throws. Later, the two react to Nick Nurse's end of season interview, specifically his comments about his future with the organization (33:45).

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Raptors Reaction: Missing 18 Free Throws for Miserable Loss in Play-In Apr 13, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 109-105 loss to the Chicago Bulls for the play-in game. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Diar DeRozan.

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Play-In Tournament Day 1 Recap! Raptors-Bulls Predictions Apr 12, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to recap last night’s Play-In games and chat about Miami's upset win at home, Kyle Lowry’s surprising performance, a wild finish in Los Angeles, and a look ahead to a Lakers-Grizzlies first round series. In the second segment, Will, Alex and Vivek make their predictions about tonight's Raptors-Bulls game (27:01).

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Play-In Tournament Preview with Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond Apr 11, 2023

Will Lou is joined by theScore's Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to chat about the key storylines that will determine the winner of Raptors-Bulls tomorrow and whether Nick Nurse will trust his bench. Later, they discuss tonight's game between Miami and Atlanta and what a Trae Young trade to Toronto might look like. In the second segment, the trio preview the two Play-In games in the West, chat about the lack of leadership in Minnesota's locker room, why the Lakers should be considered legitimate contenders to win it all, and more (33:23).

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Raptors-Bulls Preview with Steph Noh! Rudy Gobert Suspended For Play-In Game Apr 10, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the end of Toronto’s regular season and look ahead to the Play-In Tournament, before diving into the league’s investigation of the Mavericks’ blatant tank job and the Timberwolves’ suspending Rudy Gobert after his scuffle with teammate Kyle Anderson. Later, they’re joined by Steph Noh of The Sporting News to preview the Raptors-Bulls matchup, Toronto’s defensive strategy against DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, how Pascal Siakam might fare against the Bulls’ frontcourt, and more (30:18)!

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Raptors Reaction: 905 Gets to Show Out in Game 82 Apr 09, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Three stars: Malachi Flynn, Dalano Banton, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: MarJon Beauchamp.

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Raptors Reaction: Toronto Embarrass Themselves in No-Show vs. Celtics Apr 08, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-102 loss to the Boston Celtics. Three stars: Nobody. Gerald Henderson award: The entire Celtics team.

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NBA Regular Season Awards! Revisiting Over/Under Win Totals Apr 07, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss who should win the major NBA individual awards including All-NBA, All-Defensive Team, Coach of the Year and more. Later, J.R. Manatad drops by to discuss Scottie Barnes’ conversation with his teammates about rizz. Later, Will and Alex look back on their preseason over/under win totals, and sort though the biggest overachievers and disappointing teams around the league (30:30).

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Raptors-Celtics Recap! Jeff Dowtin Jr. Two-Way Contract Watch Apr 06, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Toronto's latest disappointing road performance in Boston and recap a continuing trend of losing winnable games away from home, before diving into Jeff Dowtin Jr.'s contract situation. Later, the two discuss the race to avoid the Phoenix Suns in the first round and look ahead to potential playoff matchups in the East (37:00).

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Raptors Reaction: Guards Combine for 7 Points in Rough Loss to Celtics Apr 06, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 97-93 loss to the Boston Celtics. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: Malcolm Brogdon

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Raptors-Hornets Recap! How Athletes Deal With Social Media Criticism Apr 05, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s second consecutive win in Charlotte, Will Barton’s best game as a Raptor, whether the team will convert Jeff Dowtin Jr.’s two-way contract before the end of the season, and an update on the Play-In tournament. Later, the two discuss Fred VanVleet’s interview with C.J. Miles and how modern day athletes deal with social media criticism (29:19).

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Raptors Reaction: Will Barton Steps up in Blowout Win Apr 05, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 120-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Will Barton. Gerald Henderson award: Svi Mykhailuk.

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David Thorpe Talks Potential Coaching Change and Yi Jianlian Stories! Apr 04, 2023

Will Lou is joined by TrueHoop’s David Thorpe to discuss what the Raptors might look for in a new head coach, his out-of-the-box picks to potentially replace Nick Nurse, evaluating Pascal’s performance this season, who the Raptors might prefer to face in the play-in tournament, and taking Yi Jianlian to P.F. Chang’s. Later, Will and Alex preview tonight’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (41:26).

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Is This the End for Nick Nurse? Apr 03, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s weekend games against Philadelphia and Charlotte highlighted by Fred’s franchise-record 20 assist game against the Hornets, before diving into Nick Nurse’s comments about his future with the Raptors and his follow-up response on Sunday. Later, they’re joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange for a behind-the-scenes look at the chatter about Nick’s future with the team, the head coach’s relationship with the front office and the key players on the roster, how this might impact Team Canada, and potential candidates to replace Nick (26:32).

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The April Mini-Banter Pod Apr 03, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong get together on a Sunday evening to chat about Nick Nurse becoming the main character of this Raptors season before diving into a behind-the-scenes look at their live event with Bobby Webster. Also included in this mini-banter pod: a running commentary of a Mavericks-Hawks game, a Loga’s Corner story, Bobby discovering Hong Shing, and more.

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Raptors Reaction: VanVleet Sets Franchise Record With 20 Assists Apr 02, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 128-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, OG Anuoby. Gerald Henderson award: Svi Myhailiuk

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Raptors Reaction: Comeback Fails After Allowing 77 in First Half Apr 01, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 117-110 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Jakob Poeltl. Gerald Henderson award: Jalen McDaniels.

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NBA Awards Voting with Michael Pina! Nick Nurse to Houston? Mar 31, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by The Ringer’s Michael Pina to chat about the Bucks and Celtics battling for top spot in the East, the Raptors as a potentially dangerous first-round opponent, the MVP race, if O.G. Anunoby is on his All-Defensive Team, and where Pascal stands in the All-NBA voting. Later, Will and Alex discuss the latest round of rumours surrounding Nick Nurse to Houston and preview tonight’s Raptors-Sixers game (29:20).

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Reflecting on Eric Khoury’s First Year With Raptors 905 Mar 30, 2023

Will Lou catches up with Raptors 905 head coach Eric Khoury. The two reflect on how his first season as head coach went, the difficulties of the profession, the thinking behind the Raptors' tactics, how to prepare for games, and the process of planning practices and timeouts. Khoury also gives his thoughts on how Jeff Dowtin Jr., Dalano Banton, Christian Koloko and Ron Harper Jr. can translate their success over to the NBA level.

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Raptors-Heat Recap! All-Time Dunk Contest Gaffes Mar 29, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s decisive victory over Miami and chat about Scottie Barnes’ impressive showing, an exceptional showing from the offence, Kyle Lowry making another return to Toronto, and more. Later, the two discuss some of the all-time dunk contest gaffes and what Fred and O.G. enjoy about Toronto during the offseason (34:45).

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Raptors Reaction: Pascal, O.G., Scottie Dominate Heat Mar 29, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 106-92 win over the Miami Heat. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Tyler Herro.

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What is Heat Culture? Nick Nurse's Future in Toronto Mar 28, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Amy Audibert and Jason Jackson of the Miami Heat broadcast crew to preview tonight's matchup against the Raptors and chat about what's gone right and wrong for the Heat this season, what's really behind "Heat Culture", if Kyle Lowry is the greatest Raptor of all-time, and Jimmy Butler's love of Nickelback. Later, Will and Alex talk organizational culture and Nick Nurse's future with the team (29:49).

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Raptors-Wizards Recap! The LeBron James of Feet? Mar 27, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s weekend victories over Detroit and Washington, and discuss Scottie and Precious’s return to the lineup, Christian Koloko’s scoreless masterpiece, and Jeff Dowtin Jr. as the backup guard option. Later, the two chat about whether media members should be responsible for impacting players’ earning potentials, Joel Embiid’s comments on the MVP race, and LeBron James finding the “LeBron James of Feet” (34:12).

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Raptors Reaction: O.G. Anunoby Starts and Finishes Strong Mar 27, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-104 win over the Washington Wizards. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Jakob Poeltl, Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Deni Advija

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Raptors Reaction: Jeff Dowtin Makes the Most of Extended Minutes Mar 25, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-97 win over the Detroit Pistons. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, Jeff Dowtin. Gerald Henderson award: Jaden Ivey.

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Raptors Excitement Level Check! Make or Miss Friday Mar 24, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Savanna Hamilton to chat about Raps City Social, the East play-in race, O.G. making the All-Defensive Team, expectations for Fred and Scottie the rest of the season. Later, the two play Make or Miss and chat about Charlotte Hornets games for $1, Patrick Beverley teaching James Harden his signature step-back, and more (31:58).

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The March Banter Pod with Elaine Quan Mar 24, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong get together for a personal life update before diving into how their approach to work has changed over their careers, proper tipping etiquette, and their recent Scotiabank Arena pick-up runs. Later, they’re joined by Elaine Quan to chat about working with the Toronto Raptors during their first season, her favorite memories from the early days of the franchise, having dinner with Michelle Yeoh and becoming friends with Samuel L. Jackson, her biggest pet peeve, favorite sports memories, and much more.

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Raptors-Pacers Recap! Michael Grange's Practice Report Mar 23, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap another disappointing loss for the Raptors against the Indiana Pacers and chat about their lack of focus on defensive, fourth quarter struggles, inability to find a back-up guard option, and all the same recurring themes throughout this inconsistent season. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange joins the program for a report from Raptors practice, before discussing the future of this core group, why the acquisition of Jakob Poeltl hasn’t made an overall impact on the team’s record, and revisits the decision to trade a first rounder for Thad Young (31:12).

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Raptors Reaction: Disappointment Yet Again in Must-Win Game Mar 23, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-111 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl, Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Andrew Nembhard.

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The “Matt Devlin Tries His First Bubble Tea” Episode Mar 22, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the importance of the Raptors' upcoming four-game homestand, before ranking the team's potential play-in opponents and discussing the matchups against Brooklyn, Miami, Atlanta, and Chicago. Later, play-by-play voice Matt Devlin drops by the studio to try his first-ever bubble tea and chat about the optimism surrounding the Raptors entering the final few weeks of the regular season (27:49).

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What's Behind the Fourth Quarter Struggles? Mar 21, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to dive into why the team has struggled in the fourth quarter this season, whether the team needs to adjust their offensive strategy and what other factors are contributing to this season-long problem. Later, the two discuss the team’s inability to find a second point guard and O.G. Anunoby's one-of-a-kind defence (33:02).

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Raptors-Bucks Recap! Behind the Scenes of O.G.'s New Commercial Mar 20, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto's loss in Milwaukee on Sunday and chat about Precious returning to the rotation, O.G.'s two-way play, and the Raptors continuing to have a problem at back-up point guard. Later, they're joined by radio colour analyst Paul Jones to discuss the team's play since the trade deadline, the recurring fourth quarter struggles, and shares a behind the scenes look at his cameo in O.G.'s new commercial (29:39)!

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Raptors Reaction: Not Perfect Enough to Upset Bucks Mar 20, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: Brook Lopez.

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Raptors Reaction: Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam Lead the Way Mar 19, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 122-107 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award winner: Naz Reid.

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Raptors-Thunder Recap! The Bubble (Randomly) Revisited Mar 17, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto's impressive win over the Thunder and chat about Pascal's bounce-back performance, Nick's decision to play Christian Koloko and Precious Achiuwa, and how many bench players the Raptors will need to perform for the play-in tournament, before randomly revisiting the NBA bubble series against the Celtics. Later, the Friday fan shoutouts return! The two chat about Michael Jordan selling the Hornets, Jimmy Butler listening to Nickelback, and more (36:35)!

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam Returns to Form in Comfortable Win Over OKC Mar 17, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 128-111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Tre Mann.

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Can O.G. Make the All-Defensive Team? Mar 16, 2023

Will Lou is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to chat about Jakob Poeltl’s impact on the Raptors since the trade deadline and why the bench has been so terrible of late, before diving into O.G. Anunoby's case for Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive Team. Later, they look ahead to tonight’s matchup against the OKC Thunder and discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive season (35:31).

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Jakob Poeltl Q&A Mar 15, 2023

Will lou sits down with Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl to chat about whether he was expecting to be moved at the trade deadline, what it’s like to rejoin the organization that drafted him, how he developed his game in San Antonio with Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich, how Fred and Pascal have matured, and more!

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Raptors-Nuggets Recap! Interview with Jakob Poeltl Mar 15, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to recap Toronto’s win over the Denver Nuggets, why the starting lineup has been dominant of late, expectations for the remainder of the season, Pascal’s mini-slump, and Red Panda’s iconic halftime performance. Later, Will sits down with Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl to chat about whether he was expecting to be moved at the trade deadline, what it’s like to rejoin the organization that drafted him, how he developed his game in San Antonio with Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich, how Fred and Pascal have matured, and more (31:52)!

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Raptors Reaction: Fred VanVleet Leads Raptors to Win Over Nuggets Mar 15, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 125-110 win over the Denver Nuggets. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Michael Porter Jr.

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The MVP Debate with James Herbert Mar 14, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to discuss the Most Valuable Player award race. They break down the case for Nikola Jokic to win his third straight MVP, why Joel Embiid might be closing the gap and becoming a potential favorite to win the award, and the argument for Giannis Antetokounmpo to win the award. Later, Will and Alex discuss the other potential award categories and preview Toronto's matchup against Denver (41:32).

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1-4 Road Trip Recap! 2023 Raptors Bingo Card Mar 13, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto's 1-4 road trip and dive into their fourth quarter troubles this season, Gary Trent Jr. and Pascal Siakam's recent struggles, O.G. Anunoby's impressive two-way play of late, and Scottie Barnes' career-high in Los Angeles. Later, Will and Alex recap the Oscars and create a bingo card for the 2022-23 Raptors (36:43).

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Raptors Reaction: Bench Spoil O.G. and Scottie’s Great Games in L.A. Mar 11, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 122-112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl. Gerald Henderson award: D’Angelo Russell.

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Make or Miss Friday! Freddy's 30k Fine Mar 10, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Fred VanVleet's $30k fine, before diving into why the Raptors season has been so underwhelming, the questions that remain about the roster, and if the team's roster building vision has failed. Later, the two chat about the Draymond Green-Dillon Brooks beef, and go around the league on a number of 'Make or Miss' topics (31:17).

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The L.A. Episode with Dave McMenamin & Dan Woike Mar 09, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin to chat about Fred VanVleet’s post-game rant towards referee Ben Taylor and player-ref relationships around the league, before diving into the Lakers’ ceiling in the West and Dave’s origin story as an NBA.com writer. Later, Dan Woike of the LA Times drops by to chat about sitting next to Will and Alex during the 2019 Finals, what he remembers about the Clippers’ pursuit of Kawhi Leonard, and Darvin Ham’s first season at the helm of the Lakers (29:06).

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Raptors Reaction: Outclassed vs. Kawhi Again Mar 09, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 108-100 loss to the LA Clippers. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Terence Mann.

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Who Are the Real Contenders in the West? Mar 08, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong preview tonight's Raptors-Clippers matchup and discuss who they believe are the real contenders in the Western Conference. Later, they're joined by Lindsay Dunn of CityNews to chat about tonight's Raptors 905 all-women's broadcast, before previewing the upcoming WNBA game coming to Toronto (29:54).

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Scott Foster Drops a Masterpiece! Toronto’s Problems in the Clutch Mar 07, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to chat about the controversial finish in Denver involving Scott Foster, Nick Nurse's reputation with referees around the league, O.G. Anunoby’s defence against Nikola Jokic, Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl’s offensive chemistry, and why Pascal Siakam’s play has slipped of late. Later, Oren Weisfeld of Raptors Republic joins the program to give his in-person impressions of Scoot Henderson, Leonard Miller, and Jeff Dowtin Jr. from last night’s Raptors 905 game (32:48). Finally, Will and Blake discuss Toronto’s ongoing problems in crunch time.

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Raptors Reaction: Painful Loss to the Nuggets Mar 07, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Jakob Poeltl, OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Scott Foster.

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Raptors Split a Pair in Washington! Mar 06, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap a fun weekend of sports before getting into Toronto’s up-and-down weekend in Washington, how the Raptors can optimize Gary Trent Jr.’s role off the bench, Fred VanVleet’s bounce-back performance, and how the team can find some consistency down the stretch. Later, Mike Prada of The Athletic joins the program to chat with Will about the Raptors-Wizards matchup and Toronto’s approach to on-ball defence (28:30).

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Raptors Reaction: Fred VanVleet Delivers in OT Win Mar 05, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 116-109 win over the Washington Wizards in overtime. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Delon Wright.

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Raptors Reaction: Losing in Frustrating Fashion to the Wizards Mar 03, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 119-108 loss to the Washington Wizards. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, OG Anunoby, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Kuzma

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Around the NBA with Michael Pina! Mar 02, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Michael Pina of The Ringer to discuss Kevin Durant’s debut with Phoenix, why the Suns remind him of the 2019 Raptors championship team, the Knicks as the surprise team in the East, what this postseason run will say about James Harden, and if there are any ways to fix the NBA regular season. Later, Will and Alex discuss rising ticket prices at Scotiabank Arena and preview Raptors-Wizards (42:58).

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Raptors-Bulls Recap! Will Barton Joins the Playoff Push Mar 01, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to recap Toronto's crucial win over Chicago at home and discuss the role definition for this fully-healthy team, Nick Nurse's closing lineup options, and how Gary and Precious will adjust to coming off the bench again. Later, the two chat about Will Barton's role on the team for the rest of the season and bid farewell to Juancho Hernangomez (31:26).

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Raptors Reaction: Scottie Barnes and O.G. Anunoby Lock Down in the 4th Mar 01, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 104-98 win over the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Andre Drummond.

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Starting Lineup Decisions! Play-In Tournament Update Feb 28, 2023

It’s the return of Blake Murphy Tuesday! Will and Blake discuss the most likely candidates to return to the bench with Fred VanVleet returning to the starting lineup, what the closing five might look like for the rest of the season, and an assessment on Jeff Dowtin Jr. as a solution at back-up point guard. Later, the two take an in-depth look at the Play-In Tournament race and how the new collective bargaining agreement might affect the Raptors (35:03).

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Weekend Recap! $10,000 Poker Tournament and Wilt's 100-Point Record! Feb 27, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto's up-and-down weekend against Detroit and Cleveland, what the Raptors are missing without Fred VanVleet, and which starters can step up in his absence. Later, the two discuss whether they would participate in a $10,000 poker tournament at All-Star weekend, and predict if Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point record will ever be broken (33:20).

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Raptors Reaction: Donovan Mitchell Exacts Revenge in Blowout Win vs. Raptors Feb 27, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-93 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl, Jeff Dowtin. Gerald Henderson award: Isaac Okoro.

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam Drags Raptors Past Finish Line in Grimy Win Over Pistons Feb 25, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 95-91 win over the Detroit Pistons. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Marvin Bagley III

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Raptors-Pelicans Recap! Caribbean Heritage Night Highlights! Feb 24, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans including Chris Boucher’s (inside the) free throw line dunk, Jakob Poeltl’s fourth quarter play, and Jeff Dowtin Jr.’s surprise contribution off the bench, before diving into their highlights from Caribbean Heritage Night at the arena. Later, the two discuss the impact of recent buyout signings around the league including Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverley, and Kevin Love (41:37).

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Raptors Reaction: Jakob Poeltl Saves the Day in Thriller vs. Pelicans Feb 24, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 115-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Brandon Ingram.

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Gary Trent Jr. Q&A Feb 23, 2023

Will Lou talks to Gary Trent Jr. about meeting expectations this season, how he's worked on his mid-range game, starting vs. coming off the bench, his scouting report of Gary Trent Sr., growing up in NBA locker rooms, setting an example for his younger siblings, the biggest misconception about his game, vintage or designer, his GOAT rapper, and more!

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Gary Trent Jr. One-on-One Interview! Can the Raptors Make the Top-Six? Feb 23, 2023

Will Lou sits down with Gary Trent Jr. to chat about whether he's met his expectations this season, starting versus coming off the bench, how he's trying to expand his fame, his scouting report of Gary Trent Sr., and more! Later, Will and Alex discuss what the Raptors' starting lineup should be for the rest of the season and if the team can realistically get out of the play-in tournament (34:55).

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The February Banter Pod with Trevor Lui Feb 22, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Superfresh's Trevor Lui to chat about his upbringing in Toronto, meeting the expectations of his parents, his career journey, dealing with Asian shame growing up, how the pandemic changed his personal and private life, how much money "The Raptors Show" has brought to Superfresh, his semi-pro soccer career, being a day-one Raptor fan, his review of Will and Alex as hoopers, what it was like to play in the World Series of Poker main event. Later, they answer listener questions and draft their favorite dim-sum items, ways to fix All-Star weekend, first viral Internet moments, the perfect hot pot sauce recipe, best screen-setters of all-time, favorite lunch spots at the office, and more.

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NBA All-Star Weekend Preview! Feb 17, 2023

On this special All-Star Weekend episode, we draft the 2023 All-Stars, provide rap intros for every single player, discuss whether Guillermo from Jimmy Kimmel will hit a corner three in the celebrity game, if the skills challenge should be replaced by a poker game, who they like for the three-point contest and if the dunk contest is worth watching anymore.

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C.J. Miles on “Open Gym” Memories, Bench Mob Reunion, and more! Feb 16, 2023

Will Lou is joined by C.J. Miles, former NBA player and host of “Strictly Hoops”, to reminisce about his “Open Gym” episode on the birth of his daughter Ava, real friendships that exist in NBA locker rooms, how Jakob Poeltl has improved since his rookie season, why NBA offences are skyrocketing this season, his music career, and his favourite Mehmet Okur story. Later, Alex drops by for an early preview of All-Star Weekend (43:33)!

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Highlights and Lowlights of the 2022-23 Raptors Season with Joseph Casciaro Feb 15, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by theScore's Joseph Casciaro to discuss the Raptors' win over the Orlando Magic and Jakob Poeltl's historic night, before diving into the highlights and lowlights of the Raptors season so far. Later, the trio discuss their most interesting teams and players for the rest of the season and each make one bold prediction (34:50).

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Raptors Reaction: Jakob Poeltl Scores 30 With 6 Blocks in Gritty Win Feb 15, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-113 win over the Orlando Magic. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Suggs.

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TrueHoop Tuesday with David Thorpe! Feb 14, 2023

Will Lou is joined in-studio by TrueHoop’s David Thorpe to chat about his recent comments about Nick Nurse’s future with the team, how modern-day coaches are struggling to communicate with players today, diagnosing what has gone wrong with the Raptors’ defence this season, and why certain NBA teams have a better track record with player development than others. Later, Will and Alex Wong chat about in-arena proposals on Valentine’s Day and preview tonight’s Raptors-Magic matchup (39:57).

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Weekend Recap! Early Impressions of Jakob Poeltl Feb 13, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the first two post-trade deadline games for the Raptors, and focus in on Toronto's fourth quarter collapse against Utah, the subtle ways Jakob Poeltl has impacted both ends of the floor so far, and the narrative surrounding Fred VanVleet's shot selection. Later, the two chat about the roster for the upcoming celebrity game at All-Star Weekend, and Precious Achiuwa's new role for the rest of the season (30:55).

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Raptors Reaction: Hang On for Narrow Win Over Pistons Feb 12, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 119-118 win over the Detroit Pistons. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Alec Burks.

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Raptors Reaction: Begin Post-deadline Push With Another Horrible Collapse Feb 11, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 122-116 loss to the Utah Jazz. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Talen Horton-Tucker.

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The Day After the Trade Deadline with Vivek Jacob Feb 10, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in-studio by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about the Jakob Poeltl trade, Masai's patience and the long-term direction of the team. Later, they discuss Pascal Siakam being named an All-Star replacement and their expectations for the rest of the season (34:57).

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The Two-Hour Trade Deadline Special! Feb 09, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in-studio by Producer J.R. Manatad as they react to the Raptors trading for Jakob Poeltl, the draft capital they gave up, and what it means for this season and beyond. Later, the two break down the trades around the league, discuss Kevin Durant to Phoenix and the changing Western Conference landscape (30:36). In the second hour, they’re joined by Michael Grange to react to the Raptors mostly standing pat at the deadline and what it means for this summer (01:00:52). Finally, Blake Murphy drops by to talk about Toronto’s timeline moving forward and the team’s cap situation heading into the offseason (01:22:23).

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Raptors Reaction: Pascal Siakam Returns to Form With 37-Point Game Feb 09, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 112-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Doug McDermott.

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One Day Until the Trade Deadline! LeBron Breaks All-Time Scoring Record Feb 09, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about their expectations for the trade deadline, LeBron’s record-setting night and which all-time NBA records are the most impressive. Later on, the two dive into the latest trade rumours surrounding the Raptors, if Toronto and Brooklyn are the right trade partners for each other, and the most interesting teams around the league ahead of the deadline (38:16).

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Two Days Until the Deadline! VanVleet for Dinwiddie? Jalen Suggs to Toronto? Feb 07, 2023

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Blake Murphy to chat about Pascal’s much-talked-about office meeting with Masai at practice, before diving into potential trade scenarios with the Nets involving Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Thomas, and Nik Claxton, and the idea of Scottie Barnes and Jalen Suggs teaming up in Toronto. Later, the two discuss Blake’s annual trade deadline column and sort through the best potential trades on the market for the Raptors (39:20).

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Road Trip Recap! Trade Rumour Round-Up Feb 06, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong look back on Toronto's seven-game road trip and discuss their expectations for the trade deadline this week. Later, the two chat about Kyrie Irving being traded to Dallas, the ripple effects of the deal, and whether Toronto and Brooklyn might be trade partners as the deadline approaches (25:26).

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Raptors Reaction: Scottie Barnes Comes up Clutch on Both Ends in Comeback Win Feb 06, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 106-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Thad Young, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Santi Aldama

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Raptors Reaction: Overcoming a Sluggish Start for Routine Win Over Rockets Feb 04, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 117-111 win over the Houston Rockets. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Eric “3G” Gordon

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Gary Trent Sr. Makes His Return! Pascal Snubbed From All-Star Team Feb 03, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong welcome back Gary Trent Sr. to the show to chat about the Raptors’ performance this season, Gary Trent Jr. bouncing back from his early-season struggles, dealing with trade rumours, his comments about Brook Lopez, and his thoughts on Shannon Sharpe confronting the Memphis Grizzlies. Later, Will and Alex discuss Kyrie Irving’s trade request and Pascal Siakam being snubbed from the All-Star team (42:42).

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The (Belated) January Banter Pod! Feb 03, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong catch up and chat about covering this frustrating Raptors season, Will meeting Alex’s nephews for the first time, and behind-the-scenes stories from the radio booth. Later, they dive into listener e-mails and questions about the one meal they would have for the rest of their lives, their most memorable “waiting in line for something” experiences in Toronto, Will turning 30, tipping etiquette, favourite basketball shoes to hoop in, explaining inside jokes on the show, receiving red pockets on Lunar New Year, if they would want Bobby Webster’s job, and more.

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O.G. Anunoby Trade Proposals with James Herbert Feb 02, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s loss to Utah and address the latest rumours surrounding Memphis and New Orleans’ interest in O.G. Anunoby. Later, James Herbert of CBS Sports joins the program to provide his best O.G. trade proposals (31:00).

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Raptors Reaction: Losing the Game Despite Taking 27 More Shots Feb 02, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 131-128 loss to the Utah Jazz. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Walker Kessler.

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Trade Deadline Primer with Michael Grange Feb 01, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange ahead of the trade deadline to chat about O.G. Anunoby's market interest, Gary Trent Jr.'s value, Nick Nurse's future, and more! Later, Will and Alex preview tonight's Raptors-Jazz matchup as Toronto's road trip rolls on (33:00)

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Are the Raptors Trading O.G. Anunoby? Jan 31, 2023

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Blake Murphy to discuss the latest trade deadline reporting on the Raptors taking calls on O.G. Anunoby, what the potential trade packages might look like, if the team should have any interest in Deandre Ayton, and why O.G. might want out of Toronto. Later, the two recap last night’s loss in Phoenix, Pascal’s up-and-down play this month, and why the starters have logged so many minutes over the past several seasons (34:00).

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Raptors Reaction: Battled Hard but Came Up Short in Phoenix Jan 31, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 114-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges.

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Which Raptors Are Trending Up! More O.G. Trade Rumours? Jan 30, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to chat about Toronto's up-and-down weekend against Golden State and Portland. They discuss the recent positive trends with Fred VanVleet, Precious Achiuwa, and Scottie Barnes. Later, the two discuss the latest trade rumours surrounding O.G. Anunoby and Nick Nurse's future with the team (30:16).

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Raptors Reaction: Fred VanVleet Takes Over During Dame Time for Win in Portland Jan 29, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Three stars: Precious Achiuwa, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award winner: Jerami Grant.

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Raptors Reaction: Exposed on Defense Yet Again Jan 28, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 129-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: Donte DiVincenzo

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Rumour Roundup with Vivek Jacob! Can the Raptors-Warriors Make a Deal? Jan 27, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Raptors.com's Vivek Jacob to weigh in on this week's rumour mill including: Fred VanVleet potentially signing with Klutch Sports Group, how it could effect his future free agency, the New York Knicks expressing interest in O.G. Anunoby, if fans got this year's All-Star votes correct, and if there's a spot for Precious Achiuwa in the starting lineup. Later on, Andy Liu of the Light Years Podcast jumps on to discuss the historic beefs the Warriors have had with other teams, his assessment of the reigning champs this season, the team's worst loss of the season, and what pieces would be on the move in a potential Golden State-Toronto trade (28:26).

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Kings-Raptors Recap! How Will Toronto's Road Trip Dictate the Trade Deadline? Jan 26, 2023

Will is joined by Sportsnet's Savanna Hamilton to recap the Raptors' win over the Kings and discuss if it was the best defensive performance of the season, a change in the group's demeanour, and how Precious Achiuwa has re-asserted himself back into game shape following his injury. Then, ESPN's Bobby Marks stops by to discuss his past interactions with Masai Ujiri, how the Raptors' long road trip can dictate the direction the organization, the idea of players approaching the front office about a rumoured trade, potential returns for O.G. Anunoby, and the difficulties of conducting mid-season trades (29:17).

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Raptors Reaction: Dethroning the Kings With Best Team Showing of the Season Jan 26, 2023

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 113-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa and Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Keegan Murray.

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Trade Deadline Distractions & Long Road Trips with C.J. Miles Jan 25, 2023

Will Lou is joined by former Raptor C.J. Miles to break down Toronto's defence, terminologies used in basketball, why teams conduct film sessions, the positives of being around your teammates during a long road trip, how players cope with the trade deadline looming, being part of the Marc Gasol trade, and which players he would choose on his NBA All-Star team. Then, producer J.R. Manatad joins Will to relive his memories of the last time the Raptors were on a 7-game road trip, what he was doing in 2007, and the essential items to bring on a long road trip (41:32).

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Early Trade Deadline Preview! Why Has the Defence Struggled This Season? Jan 24, 2023

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Blake Murphy to get his thoughts on the Raptors' rumoured offer for Jakob Poeltl involving Gary Trent Jr., the other available options at centre who would fit the team, Fred VanVleet choosing to part ways with his agent, and the L.A. Clippers pursuit of former Raptors. Later on, the guys take a deep dive into why Toronto's defence has struggled this year (39:42).

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Raptors Weekend Recap! How Scottie & Fred Improved on Offence Jan 23, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Oren Weisfeld to recap the Raptors' weekend games against the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, before getting into their improvements beyond the arc, Scottie Barnes' impressive January, and if Fred VanVleet would take a step back in his role. Then, Sportsnet's Michael Grange discusses the importance of the upcoming 7-game road trip, how it will dictate the direction of the team moving forward before the trade deadline, if the Raptors would consider keeping Gary Trent Jr. for the long-term, and the viability of a "Tampa-like" season in Toronto (29:53).

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Raptors Reaction: Scottie Barnes Leads Second Unit to Strong 4th Quarter Finish Jan 23, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 125-116 win over the New York Knicks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Obi Toppin.

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Raptors Reaction: Finding New Ways to Lose as Nurse Bungles Late Timeout Jan 22, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 106-104 loss to the Boston Celtics. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award winner: Grant Williams.

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Raptors-Wolves Recap! Ranking the Worst Losses This Season Jan 20, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto's disappointing showing in Minnesota, how the team is finding new ways to lose, and Joe Wieskamp's impressive debut. Later, the two discuss what tanking would mean for the rest of the Raptors' season, Serge Ibaka looking for a new team, and their favourite fun facts about NBA referees (36:16).

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Raptors Reaction: Humiliating Themselves Yet Again With a Late Collapse Jan 20, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 128-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, Joe Wieskamp. Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Anderson.

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NBA Midseason Recap! Will Pascal Make the All-Star Team? Jan 19, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong go around the NBA and chat about the league-wide parity and this season's explosion of individual scoring, before diving into their most pressing questions including: if they’re concerned about the Clippers and Warriors, if the Nets or Sixers have a better chance of winning the East, Nikola Jokic’s case for a third-straight MVP, best offseason signings, and if the Rudy Gobert trade is the worst move in the past decade. Later, the two discuss Pascal’s All-Star candidacy and the latest rumors surrounding O.G. Anunoby (41:08).

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What Is O.G.’s Ideal Role on the Team? $500 for a Half-Court Shot! Jan 18, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about another disappointing loss in Milwaukee, the team's defensive woes, O.G.'s ideal role on the Raptors, and the scuffle between Gary Trent Jr. and Brook Lopez. Later, the two discuss a proposed trade to send Fred VanVleet to the Clippers, the asking price for Jakob Poeltl, and what the minimum amount NBA teams should pay if a fan hits a half-court shot (40:00).

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Raptors Reaction: Running Out of Gas Against the Bucks Jan 18, 2023

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 130-122 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., and Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Joe Ingles.

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Raptors-Knicks Recap! Trade Deadline Rumours Round-Up Jan 17, 2023

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Blake Murphy to recap Toronto’s overtime win over the Knicks, Fred VanVleet’s bounce-back performance, and how Scottie Barnes is turning his season around. Later, the two discuss the latest round of trade rumours surrounding the team, including Orlando and Phoenix’s interest in Fred VanVleet, and potential trade destinations for Gary Trent Jr. (28:40).

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Raptors Reaction: Scottie Barnes Delivers Clutch Plays in Hard-Fought OT Win Jan 16, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 124-122 OT win over the New York Knicks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: RJ Barrett.

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Raptors-Hawks Recap! How Should the Front Office Approach the Deadline Jan 16, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Saturday's loss to Atlanta and chat about the team's overall performance on the six-game homestand, the season-long search for consistency, and Nick Nurse's diagnosis on the team's lack of energy and effort. Later, the two discuss CJ McCollum's comments on the Raptors being an unhappy group and the important questions facing the front office as the trade deadline approaches (29:03).

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Raptors Reaction: Guards No-Show in Yet Another Frustrating Loss at Home Jan 15, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 114-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: AJ Griffin.

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Raptors-Hornets Recap with Savanna Hamilton! Gen Z Raptors Report Jan 13, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in-studio by Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to recap Toronto’s two-game sweep of the Charlotte Hornets and discuss Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes’ recent improved play, and Gary Trent Jr’s new-found consistency. Later, Will and Alex chat about which Raptor is most likely to not pay for dinner, who is most likely to bail on plans and other Gen Z topics with Producer J.R. Manatad (32:15).

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam Drops an Ultra-Efficient 35 Points vs. Hornets Jan 13, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 124-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Terry Rozier.

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C.J. Miles on Shooting Slumps and the NBA’s Generational Gap! Jan 12, 2023

Will Lou is joined by former Raptor and host of “Strictly Hoops” C.J. Miles, to chat about life after the NBA, what it was like to make the jump from high school to the pros, and being a vet in the locker room. Later, the two chat about how the Raptors bench can improve, the organization’s culture and emphasis on development, how Fred and Pascal have grown as leaders of the team, the NBA’s generational gap, and how he broke out of shooting slumps as a player (13:05). In the second segment, Alex drops by to rank favorite all-time Raptor interviews and preview tonight’s game against Charlotte (37:00).

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Which Raptors Starter Would You Trade? Jan 11, 2023

Will Lou is joined by theScore's Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to recap Toronto's win over Charlotte and discuss whether a season-high in three-pointers made signifies a potential turnaround, if Scottie Barnes is starting to hit his stride, and how the bench has become a positive in the past two games. Later, they each pick the one Raptor starter they would trade and make the cases for Fred VanVleet, O.G. Anunoby, and Gary Trent Jr. (32:24).

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Raptors Reaction: Knocking Season-High 20 Threes to Beat Charlotte Jan 11, 2023

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 132-120 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., and Christian Koloko. Gerald Henderson award: Terry Rozier.

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Pascal’s Next Step with David Thorpe! Should the Raptors Tank? Jan 10, 2023

Will Lou is joined by TrueHoop’s David Thorpe to talk about Pascal Siakam’s All-Star season, where he can continue improving his game and the conversation around whether the Raptors should tank. The two also discuss how Scottie Barnes can better adjust to how defences are playing him this season, as well as Fred VanVleet’s comments about losing his rhythm as a shooter. Later, Alex joins the show to talk about Joe Wieskamp’s Raptors 905 debut and Otto Porter Jr.’s season-ending surgery (36:14).

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Raptors-Blazers Recap! Fred VanVleet’s Extension Talks Jan 09, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto's victory over Portland and discuss Scottie Barnes' impressive performance and the bench providing a much-needed lift. Later, the two discuss Scottie's halftime argument with Thad Young and Fred VanVleet reportedly turning down a four-year, $114 million extension before the season (15:18). In the second segment, the two are joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange to chat about the upcoming trade deadline (29:35).

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Raptors Reaction: Every Player Contributes in Badly Needed Win Jan 09, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 117-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, and Christian Koloko. Gerald Henderson award: Josh Hart.

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Raptors Reaction: Freddy Tries His Best but Lifeless Raps Fall Short Again Jan 07, 2023

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 112-108 loss to the New York Knicks. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Immanuel Quickley.

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The Limitations of the Raptors Roster with Zarar Siddiqi Jan 06, 2023

Will Lou is joined by Zarar Siddiqi of Raptors Republic to chat about whether the team has reached the limits of the 'Vision 6-9' experiment, who the team should keep at the trade deadline, and more. Later, Alex Wong joins the program to chat about Fred VanVleet’s comments on his shooting struggles and role definition on JJ Reddick's podcast "The Old Man and the Three" (32:34).

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Raptors-Bucks Recap! Inside Gary Trent Jr.‘s Fashion Jan 05, 2023

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the strangest Raptors game of the season (ever??) against Milwaukee, the historic offensive ineptitude to start the game, and an iconic comeback which ended up in an overtime loss. Later, they’re joined by Lindsay Dunn of CityNews to chat about her recent conversation with Gary Trent Jr. about his fashion (30:01).

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Raptors Reaction: Fought Till the End, but Bucks Close the Win Jan 05, 2023

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 104-101 loss to the Bucks in overtime. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, and Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Grayson Allen.

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Raptors Over-Unders! Assessing the Eastern Conference Jan 04, 2023

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Alex Wong to chat about the Raptors' upcoming six-game homestand, before diving into some over/unders for the rest of this season, including: number of trades at the deadline, when will Otto Porter return, how many more film sessions will Nick Nurse have with the team, the team’s regular-season win total, and more! Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the program to chat about whether Brooklyn, Cleveland, and Indiana have passed Toronto in the East (28:13).

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Raptors-Pacers Recap! Scottie’s Progression at Centre Jan 03, 2023

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Blake Murphy to recap another disappointing loss by the Raptors in Indiana, the no-show from the bench, and whether the roster has enough players who can develop into bigger roles. Later, the two chat about Scottie Barnes’ progression at the centre position and try to understand Fred VanVleet’s continued struggles (30:31).

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Raptors Reaction: Running Out of Gas To Start 2023 Jan 03, 2023

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 122-114 loss to the Pacers on the road. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., and Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: T. J. McConnell.

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Raptors Reaction: Trent Jr. Shoots the Lights Out, Ends 2022 With a Win Over Suns Dec 31, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 113-104 win over the Phoenix Suns! Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Pascal Siakam, and Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Ish Wainright.

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Raptors-Grizzlies Recap! What Is The Direction Of This Team? Dec 30, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap another disappointing performance at Scotiabank Arena against the Grizzlies, Nick Nurse on the team's lack of effort, if there are still realistic expectations for the team this season, and a big picture look at what direction the front office might take with the roster. Later, the two chat about Will turning 30 and Justin Champagnie getting waived (40:15).

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Raptors Reaction: No-Show Yet Again as Dillon Brooks Shines in Homecoming Dec 30, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 119-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Jeff Dowtin Jr., Chris Boucher’s second half. Gerald Henderson award: Dillon Brooks.

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Interview with Malachi Flynn! How To Change Raptor Narratives Dec 29, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Raptors guard Malachi Flynn on his recent stretch of play, how he prepares for different roles on the team, working on improving his three-point shot, the challenges of defending bigger guards in the league, what he would like to improve on this season, and more. Later, Will and Alex discuss (30:20) how Fred, Scottie, Gary, and Precious can flip their narrative this season.

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Defensive Woes Continue! Precious Nearing A Return! Dec 28, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to recap Toronto’s disappointing loss to the Clippers. The two discuss Nick Nurse’s defensive strategy against Kawhi Leonard, the team’s overall defensive issues this season, if Precious Achiuwa’s return will help, and Chris Boucher being asked to play better. Later, the two chat about Fred VanVleet’s injury and the benefits of Scottie Barnes playing the five (38:55).

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Raptors Reaction: Defensive Lapses Post-Christmas Dec 28, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 124-113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, and Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Ivica Zubac.

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Raptors Reaction: Heading Into The Holidays With A Win Dec 24, 2022

Host Wil Lou breaks down the Raptors 118-107 win over the Cavaliers. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Cedi Osman.

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Pascal Scores 52 at MSG! Can Scottie Improve in Year Two? Dec 22, 2022

Will Lou is joined in studio by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to recap Pascal's 52-point performance at Madison Square Garden, O.G.'s defensive impact since returning to the lineup, Fred's clutch shooting, and the contributions of Malachi Flynn and Juancho Hernangomez. Later, the two discuss Scottie's home-road splits this season and what's been missing from his play in year two, before chatting about where Pascal's 2022-23 season ranks among the best individual Raptor seasons of all-time (27:51).

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Raptors Reaction: Career Night For Siakam & Ending The Losing Streak Dec 22, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 113-106 victory against the New York Knicks ending both Toronto's losing streak and New York's winning streak with Pascal Siakam dropping a career-high 52 points. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby, and Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Immanuel Quickley.

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Change The Raptors Playstyle? Bobby Marks on Anunoby & Trent Jr.'s Market Dec 21, 2022

Will Lou is joined by freelance Raptors writer Oren Weisfeld to get his thoughts on the team's current losing streak, role disparities, whether the coaches and players should find a different style of play rather than moving pieces away, and who on the roster seems to be ready to win. Afterwards, ESPN's Bobby Marks joins Will and Oren to discuss how busy general managers are near the holidays, evaluating their teams, his view on the Raptors keeping trade assets. and O.G. Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr.'s interest around the league (31:05).

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Sixers-Raptors Recap! Is It Time To Rebuild or Retool the Roster? Dec 20, 2022

Will Lou makes his return on Blake Murphy Tuesday! Will and Blake recap the Raptors' overtime loss to the Sixers, the team's inconsistencies on defence during the losing streak, and the secondary option next to Pascal Siakam on offence. Afterwards, Will and Blake weigh in on the possibilities of retooling vs. rebuilding the roster, which players are untouchable, and the market for O.G. Anunoby (30:00).

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam’s Heroics Not Enough Against Philly Dec 20, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 104-101 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, O.G. Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Tobias Harris.

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Raptors Losing Streak Hits Five! Will Lou’s Triumphant Return Dec 19, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams to talk about the team’s defensive effort, what a locker room is like during a losing streak, if the Raptors would benefit from adding a traditional big, and Malachi Flynn’s return to the rotation. Later, Will Lou (day-to-day) reunites with Alex to talk about the two losses over the weekend and if Masai and Bobby need to hold a press conference (28:21).

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Raptors Reaction: Picked Apart By The Defending Champs Dec 19, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 126-110 loss to the defending NBA champions Golden State Warriors. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Jordan Poole.

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Raptors Reaction: Yuta Watanabe and Kyrie Irving break Toronto's hearts Dec 17, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 116-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Yuta Watanabe.

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Grading the 2022-23 Toronto Raptors with James Herbert Dec 16, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to grade the Raptors' season so far and discuss which players have met expectations and who's fallen short. Later, the two chat about tonight's matchup against Brooklyn and play another round of "Who He Play For?" (41:20)

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Raptors-Kings Recap! Does This Team Have a Core Four? Dec 15, 2022

Alex Wong is joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to chat about Toronto's loss to Sacramento, what the short-term fixes are for the team, if the front office should make win-now moves, and why the Raptors might want to exercise patience on their core group. Later, the two discuss the new-look NBA awards and the current favourites in the West (32:09).

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The December Banter Pod! Dec 15, 2022

The banter pod is back! Will and Alex provide a behind-the-scenes look at their live event and discuss why Chris Boucher doesn’t listen to “The Raptors Show” anymore, Mark Savel being the main star of the evening, Alex losing his freestyle powers, and the fight club Will used to be a part of. The two also chat about covering the Raptors this season and Will becoming a made man. Later, the two take listener e-mails and questions. Alex tries to pronounce “racialized” and “tiramisu,” producer J.R. Manatad makes an iconic cameo, and Will wonders if he’ll ever stop being a Raptors fan.

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Raptors Reaction: Unable To Secure A Must-Win Against The Kings Dec 15, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 124-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes and Kings' head coach Mike Brown. Gerald Henderson award: Terence Davis.

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Thad Young Q&A Dec 14, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Raptors forward Thad Young to chat about the recent players-only meeting, Pascal’s leadership and improvement behind-the-scenes, the criticism towards Fred VanVleet, how Scottie can improve in Year 2, his role as a vet on the team, his chemistry with Juancho Hernangomez, the “Thad Daddy” nickname, and more.

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Interview with Thad Young! Mike Prada on Toronto’s Team-Building Approach Dec 14, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Raptors forward Thad Young to chat about the team’s struggles, the recent players-only meeting, the criticism towards Fred VanVleet, how Scottie can improve in Year 2, and the “Thad Daddy” nickname (04:31). Later, Mike Prada of The Athletic joins the program to chat with Will and Alex about whether the Raptors can build a contender with their roster construction approach (33:17).

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Where is Vision 6-9 Going? Dec 13, 2022

It’s Blake Murphy Tuesday! Will and Blake provide an O.G. injury update and dive into what the starting lineup should look like in the short-term, whether "Vision 6-9" needs to be adjusted to make up for the lack of size and rim protection on the roster. Later, Blake takes a deep-dive into the McDonald’s three-point promo campaign, before the two discuss whether the Raptors can improve their three-point shooting and how it might impact their half-court offence (33:40).

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A Sweep in Orlando! Which Direction are the Raptors Going? Dec 12, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the weekend sweep in Orlando and call up Sportsnet's Michael Grange to discuss the state of the team and what’s wrong with Fred and Scottie (13:32). Later, Oren Weisfeld of Raptors Republic joins the program to talk about what direction the Raptors franchise should take moving forward (32:55).

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Raptors Reaction: Road Struggles Continue, Drop Two Straight To Magic Dec 12, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 111-99 loss to the Orlando Magic. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., and Khem Birch. Gerald Henderson award: Mo Bamba.

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Raptors Reaction: Toronto Start Slow Again, Waste Pascal’s Best Efforts Dec 10, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 113-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr, Khem Birch. Gerald Henderson award: Franz Wagner.

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Steve Francis Q&A! “The Grizzlie Truth” with Kat Jayme Dec 09, 2022

Will Lou is joined in studio by “The Grizzlie Truth” director Kat Jayme to chat about the new documentary film exploring The Grizzlies’ departure from Vancouver to Memphis. Steve Francis also drops by to explain the real story behind his trade request from Vancouver, his favorite Yao Ming stories, being in the same dunk contest as Vince Carter, and more. Later, Will and Alex chat about something even more exciting: the Raptors taking on the Orlando Magic tonight (42:07).

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Fred vs. The Algorithm! Make or Miss with Faizal Khamisa Dec 08, 2022

Will Lou and Alex recap Toronto’s blowout victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and discuss Fred VanVleet versus the algorithm on Instagram, Pascal Siakam's performance since returning from injury, if Will knows any 90s wrestlers, Jakob Poeltl’s trade rumours, and Alex’s in-arena Korean hot dog review. Later, Faizal Khamisa joins the program to discuss expensive haircuts, Tony Rozier, Rush Hour 4, and more (30:44).

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Raptors Reaction: Winning Comfortably Against Severely Starless Lakers Dec 08, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 126-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award winner: Raptors PA announcer Herbie Kuhn.

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Pound The Rock Wednesday with Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond Dec 07, 2022

Will Lou is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to chat about whether expectations were too high for the Raptors coming into the season, Fred’s shooting slumps, if the development of the younger players on the team have stalled, and if "Vision 6-9" can work long-term. Later, Alex joins the show to provide an update on Will’s pick-up game (40:59).

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Raptors-Celtics Recap! Inside Fred’s Shooting Slump Dec 06, 2022

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s loss to the Boston Celtics and discuss the good (Pascal, Scottie, and O.G.’s performances) and the bad (a terrible third quarter from the Raptors). Later, the two dive into Fred VanVleet’s recent shooting slump (30:23).

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Raptors Reaction: Celtics Take It To Another Level, Raps Couldn’t Match Dec 06, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 116-110 loss to the Boston Celtics. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Blake Griffin

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Raptors Hold Players' Only Meeting! Lindsay Dunn Joins Us In-Studio! Dec 05, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap an up-and-down weekend for the Raptors and dive into the players' only meeting that was held in Brooklyn on Friday, before discussing the expectations for this team moving forward. Later, CityNews' Lindsay Dunn joins us in-studio to recap the recent Giants of Africa event, and talk about the importance of covering players and their off-court endeavors (28:31).

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Raptors Reaction: Vibes Reset With Win Over Magic Dec 04, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 121-108 win over the Orlando Magic. Three stars: O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, and Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Bol Bol.

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Raptors Reaction: First Quarter Defensive Woes Dec 03, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Three stars: O.G. Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr., and Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Joe Harris.

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O.G. Propaganda with Michael Pina! Raptors-Nets Preview with Alvin Williams Dec 02, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Michael Pina of The Ringer for an early look at O.G.’s case for Defensive Player of the Year and whether the award should start to reward more non-bigs. The two also chat about the other DPOY candidates and if Brooklyn had a sneaky-good offseason. Later, Sportsnet's Alvin Williams drops by to chat about Fred’s performance so far this season and why players care so much about being in the starting lineup (28:26).

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Raps-Pelicans Recap! Would the Raptors Have Three-Peated With Kawhi? Dec 01, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans and discuss Gary Trent Jr. as a lone bright spot off the bench, before diving into Scottie Barnes’ performance through the first quarter of the season and our expectations of him. Later, the two give out some Thursday shout-outs, before recapping Fred VanVleet’s “How Hungry Are You” appearance including his answer on what the Raptors could have achieved if Kawhi Leonard stayed with the team (35:34).

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Raptors Reaction: No Show In NO Dec 01, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 126-108 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Pascal Siakam, and Juancho Hernangomez. Gerald Henderson award: Dyson Daniels.

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Eastern Conference Catch-up with Mo Dakhil! O.G. Interview Prep Nov 30, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Mo Dakhil, NBA analyst for Bleacher Report and The Athletic, for a first quarter review of the East. They discuss: Boston and Milwaukee as the class of the conference, early surprise teams, and how Atlanta, Cleveland, and New York are faring after making significant moves over the offseason. Later, Alex Wong drops by to help Will prep for a potential interview with O.G. Anunoby (30:52).

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Pascal's Impressive Return! Should Gary Come off the Bench? Nov 29, 2022

Will Lou and Blake Murphy discuss the many ways Pascal Siakam's return helps the Raptors and dive into his growth as a playmaker and how he can lift the half-court offence. Later, the two discuss Scottie Barnes' reaction to coming off the bench and whether the team would benefit from Gary Trent Jr. joining the second unit (30:45).

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Raptors Reaction: Returning To Full Strength Against The Cavs Nov 29, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 100-88 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby, and Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Evan Mobley.

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Raptors-Mavs Recap! Pascal Nears a Return! Nov 28, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Nick Nurse's "Coaches Open House" over the weekend before diving into Toronto's win over Dallas on Saturday as they spotlight: O.G. Anunoby's Defensive Player of the Year push, Fred VanVleet and Thad Young's veteran leadership, and another stellar performance from Chris Boucher a.k.a. "25, Can You Do Something For Me?" Later, they're joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange to discuss O.G.'s offensive leap, the Raptors during this recent stretch without Pascal Siakam, and Gary Trent Jr.'s long-term future with the team (29:26).

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Raptors Reaction: Coming Up Clutch With A Thrilling Win Vs. Luka’s Mavericks Nov 27, 2022

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down the Toronto Raptors’ 105-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Dorian Finney-Smith.

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Twitter Questions Friday! Nov 25, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong take your Twitter questions on Nick Nurse’s defensive approach, O.G.’s All-Star case, what position Scottie should play, Cinnabon vs. Krispy Kreme, Pascal as a soccer player, and much more.

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Raps-Nets Recap! Yuta Watanabe Ramen Non-Update! Nov 24, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto's loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday, whether the Scotiabank Arena home crowd has fallen off, Thad Young's becoming increasingly more important to the team, if Jeff Dowtin Jr. is playing himself into the back-up point guard committee, and more! Later, the two provide details on their in-person catch-up with Yuta Watanabe at the arena, and discuss a recent Toronto Life article spotlighting the Canadian players on the roster (27:30).

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Raptors Reaction: Short-Handed Team Lose To The Nets Nov 24, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 112-98 loss to the Nets at Scotiabank Arena. Three stars: Thad Young, O.G. Anunoby, and Jeff Dowtin Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Ben Simmons.

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The History Of Nick Nurse's Player Callouts Nov 23, 2022

Will Lou (watching the World Cup while doing the show) and Alex Wong (trying his best to keep the show on track) discuss Nick Nurse's criticism of Gary Trent Jr. this week and the head coach's history of calling out players on the team. Later, the two go through some of their favorite all-time moments in the Nets-Raptors rivalry.

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Every Key Raptors Stat with Blake Murphy Nov 22, 2022

It's all-you-can-eat Tuesday and we're serving up every stat you need to know about the Raptors season so far! Will Lou and Blake Murphy spend the hour chatting about: number of injuries, isolation offence, O.G. Anunoby's defensive impact, the team's clutch offence, corner threes allowed, remaining strength of schedule, Malachi Flynn's true shooting percentage, team record on weekdays and weekends, and much more!

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Scottie's Bounce Back Game! Fred's Workload! Giannis Ladder-Gate! Nov 21, 2022

'Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in-studio by Vivek Jacob to chat about Toronto's overtime loss in Atlanta, Scottie's bounce-back game and Fred's role on a short-handed Raptors team. Later, Alex drops his official World Cup predictions, before the trio chat about Giannis Antetokounmpo trying to shoot free throws after the game in Philadelphia on Friday night (35:37).

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Raptors Reaction: Heartbreaking Loss To The Hawks Nov 20, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 124-122 OT loss against the Hawks and touches on Scottie Barnes missing a game-winning layup in regulation, the sequence leading up to Atlanta's game-winner, the individual defence against Trae Young and much more. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Thad Young and O.G. Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: A.J. Griffin.

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Make or Miss Friday! Nov 18, 2022

It’s Make Or Miss Friday! Will Lou and Alex Wong go around the league and discuss: if the Raptors made a mistake letting Yuta Watanabe go, whether the Cavaliers are overrated, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the most clutch player in the league, if Jayson Tatum makes Boston the best team in the East, if the Kings are going to end their playoff drought, if the Nets can go a week without a new controversy, if the Warriors need to make a trade, and more!

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Raptors-Heat Recap! O.G. Making The Leap? Nov 17, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s win over the Miami Heat and chat about: Kyle Lowry’s return, O.G. Anunoby making the leap, Scottie’s bounce-back game, Chris Boucher outperforming expectations this season, and an appreciation for Thad Young and experienced players in general. Later, the two share a random Yuta Watanabe update, before talking about the World Cup and Kevin Durant’s love of the game of basketball (33:33).

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Raptors Reaction: OG Anunoby Shines While Scottie Barnes Bounces Back Nov 17, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 112-104 win over the Miami Heat. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Nikola Jovic.

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True Hooper Talk with David Thorpe! Wednesday Alex Cameo! Nov 16, 2022

Happy hump day! Will Lou is joined by David Thorpe of TrueHoop to discuss how Scottie Barnes can break out of his slump, the pros and cons of him playing the point guard position, and who the best team in the East is right now (00:25). Later, Alex drops by to chat about the return of Kyle Lowry (38:54).

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Raptors Defeat the Pistons (??) Four Concerns About Scottie Barnes Nov 15, 2022

It’s Blake Murphy Tuesday! Today’s topics include: Thad Young as a "Connect Four" in the starting lineup, if Nick Nurse ever tells the truth before games, Dalano Banton’s career night, if Miami will play zone for 48 minutes tomorrow, has Juancho Hernangomez has earned a rotation spot, why every Malachi Flynn jumper looks perfect, Otto Porter Jr.‘s injury, if Matt Thomas should start a podcast, if the "Casey Curse: over, the beginning of the Jeff “Don’t Dowt Him” Jr. era, and four concerns about Scottie Barnes.

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Raptors Reaction: Career Night for Dalano Banton in Win Over Pistons Nov 15, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 115-111 win over the Pistons and touches on Dalano Banton's career night dropping 27 points in his second career start, Jeff Dowtin Jr. seeing minutes, Thad Young's ability to set the tone on the court, Toronto making the extra pass and much more! Three stars: Dalano Banton, Thad Young, and Juancho Hernangomez. Gerald Henderson award: Jaden Ivey.

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The Spotlight on Scottie Barnes! Dwane vs. Raptors Recap! Nov 14, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Scottie Barnes’ recent slump and figure out ways for him to get back on track, before sharing their overall levels of concern surrounding the Raptors. Later, Alvin Williams joins the program to chat about the challenges for Scottie as he embraces the spotlight and expectations of being an up-and-coming star (27:07). Finally, Will and Alex walk through the entire “Dwane Casey vs. the Raptors” era in preparation for tonight’s game (42:40).

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Raptors Reaction: Can’t Buy a Bucket in Rough 4th Quarter Collapse Nov 13, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Three stars: Thad Young, OG Anunoby, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Smith.

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Raptors Reaction: Lack Of Effort Against The Thunder Nov 12, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 132-113 loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City and touches on the lack of energy from the start of the game, Scottie Barnes' turnaround performance in the second half, and more. Three stars: Chris Boucher, Juancho Hernangomez, and Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Eugene Omoruyi.

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The "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Toronto" Episode Nov 11, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the latest reports of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's frustrations in OKC, what a potential trade package would look like, the pressures of playing at home, and what it would mean for the Raptors to land another star player. Later, they're joined by Oren Weisfeld to chat about the new crop of Canadians in the NBA and Team Canada qualifying for the 2023 World Cup (33:46).

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Raptors-Rockets Recap! The Start of Otto Porter Jr. Hive! Nov 10, 2022

Happy Thursday! Today’s episode includes: a Raptors-Rockets recap, appreciation for Fred VanVleet a.k.a. "23 Savage" and O.G. Anunoby a.k.a. "Mr. Everything Everywhere All At Once", a lengthy discussion about Scottie Barnes' sophomore expectations, an update on Precious Achiuwa’s injury, why Alex is the Thad Young of “The Raptors Show,” if eating a burrito without hot sauce is embarrassing, and the start of Otto Porter Jr. hive.

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Raptors Reaction: Precious Leaves Game And Raps Get By Young Rockets Nov 10, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 116-109 win over the Rockets. Three stars: O.G. Anunoby, Fred VanVleet, Otto Porter Jr. Gerald Henderson: Tari Eason.

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Eastern Conference Tiers! OG’s Case for Defensive Player of the Year Nov 09, 2022

Will Lou is joined in-studio by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to discuss Eastern Conference tiers, the Cleveland Cavaliers as an early season surprise, the Raptors' defensive ceiling, if the Miami Heat are finished as a contender, if Toronto should have traded for Donovan Mitchell, what the package would have looked like, and O.G. Anunoby’s case for Defensive Player of the Year. Later, Alex drops by for “Make or Miss” to chat about the Golden State Warriors' slow start and other pressing NBA topics (41:30).

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What Will the Raptors Look Like Without Pascal Siakam? Nov 08, 2022

It’s the return of Blake Murphy Tuesday! Will and Blake recap Toronto’s loss to Chicago and examine the new NBA scheduling quirk involving back-to-back series against opponents, before diving into what the Raptors will look like without Pascal Siakam and how each starter can step up (00:42). Later, Will and Blake take a closer look at the second unit and discuss Chris Boucher’s consistent play, Thad Young’s minutes, Precious Achiuwa’s up-and-down start, if the Raptors can expect anything from Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton this season, and why Eric Gordon might be an appealing trade target (34:39).

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Raptors Reaction: Running Out Of Gas In Annoying Loss To Bulls Nov 08, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 111-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson: Goran Dragic.

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Raptors Win Without Pascal Siakam! Christian Koloko’s Defensive Impact! Nov 07, 2022

Happy Monday! Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s win over Chicago and discuss: how the Raptors can win without Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet’s return from injury, and what they expect from Scottie and O.G. for the next two weeks. Later, Will and Alex share some “Raptors Show” feedback they received from their families over the weekend (24:27). In the second segment, Steph Noh of The Sporting News joins the program to chat about Christian Koloko’s defensive impact so far this season (27:30).

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Raptors Reaction: Containing The Bulls Nov 07, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 113-104 win over the Bulls at Scotiabank Arena and breaks down Toronto's defensive focus on DeMar DeRozan, Fred VanVleet's return, how the team ran their offence without Pascal Siakam in the lineup, Nick Nurse's rotational decisions, Scottie Barnes' second half performance and much more! Three stars: Fred VanVleet, O.G. Anunoby, and Christian Koloko. Gerald Henderson award: Goran Dragic.

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The Return of the Banter Pod! Nov 05, 2022

The banter pod is back! Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss quitting Twitter, KD to Toronto (again ?????), running into Masai at Scotiabank Arena, an in-depth review of the Ne-Yo concert, grabbing water for Gary Trent Sr. at the studio, Chinese Zodiac signs, their university days, playing beer pong, and if they believe in ghosts and the afterlife. Later, the two answer listener questions on: which 3 items they would keep from their closets, favorite Death Cab songs, favorite TTC stations, Will’s two-week review of his new scooter, languages they want to learn, the joy of hot pot, and more. Finally, they read emails from listeners from across the world.

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam Leaves Game and Scottie Notches First Triple-Double Nov 05, 2022

Host Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 111-110 loss to the Mavericks in Dallas and touches on the high volume of turnovers from Toronto, Pascal Siakam's injury, Scottie Barnes' lack of aggressiveness, and much more. Three stars: O.G. Anunoby, Chris Boucher, Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Dwight Powell.

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Twitter Questions Friday! Nov 04, 2022

Happy Friday! William Lou and Alex Wong answer your Twitter questions on: Fred moving to the bench (??), Christian Koloko in the starting lineup, early Eastern Conference rankings, KD to Toronto (again??), what awards Raptors players can compete for this season, Thad Young being out of the rotation, favourite food court spots, "Speed" hat replacements, and if Will's wedding will include a speech from Alex.

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Raptors Win by 43 Points! Amy Audibert Checks in From Miami! Nov 03, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto's blowout victory in San Antonio, whether Alex actually has superpowers when it comes to predicting games, and begin their Defensive Player of the Year campaign for O.G. Anunoby (00:26). Later, Miami Heat analyst Amy Audibert joins the program to chat about taking her talents to South Beach (27:58).

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Raptors Reaction: Pascal Records Triple-Double in 3 Quarters Nov 03, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 143-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, O.G. Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Keita Bates-Diop.

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The Raptors’ Improving Transition Offence + Scottie Barnes Returns a $400 Shirt! Nov 02, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in studio by Oren Weisfeld to chat about how the Raptors have improved their transition offence this season and the push for OG Anunoby as Defensive Player of the Year (00:00). Later, they discuss Scottie Barnes returning a $400 shirt and dive into what's happening with the Brooklyn Nets (27:39).

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Raps’ Impressive Win Over Atlanta! Steve Nash Fired in Brooklyn! Nov 01, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s blowout win over Atlanta and discuss: Scottie Barnes’ two-way play, Pascal Siakam becoming a superstar, their impressions of the team's 4-3 start, and more (00:31). Later, Raptors radio analyst Paul Jones joins the program to chat about the potential of Toronto’s defence, his early impressions of Christian Koloko, and Khem Birch’s impact against the Hawks (29:22). Finally, Will and Alex react to the firing of Steve Nash in Brooklyn (39:32).

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Raptors Reaction: Raptors Bully Hawks Into 30-Point Submission Nov 01, 2022

Host Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 139-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks and discusses Christian Koloko's first NBA start, Scottie Barnes playing at the point in place of Fred VanVleet, O.G. Anunoby's career night defensively, Pascal Siakam's MVP chants and much more! Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Vit Krejci.

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Christian Koloko Q&A Oct 31, 2022

Toronto Raptors forward Christian Koloko sits down with Will Lou to talk about singing Backstreet Boys at the team’s Halloween party, earning the trust of the coaching staff, the Caleb Martin incident, guarding Kevin Durant and Joel Embiid, if he expects to play in the G-League this season, and more.

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Eric Khoury on the Raptors 905 and Analytics! Christian Koloko on Life in the NBA! Oct 31, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Raptors 905 Head Coach Eric Khoury to chat about his personal journey, how the organization uses analytics to identify players to acquire, and more (00:00). Later, Will sits down with Raptors forward Christian Koloko to talk about life as an NBA player, how he has earned the trust of the coaching staff, a behind the scenes look at the Caleb Martin incident, going up against Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant, and more (31:34).

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Raptors Reaction: Annoying Loss Oct 29, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 112-90 loss to the Sixers and breaks down the lack of execution from most of the team, a bad performance from Fred VanVleet, Tyrese Maxey scoring a career-high against Toronto, the inability to work around a zone defence, Doc Rivers outcoaching Nick Nurse, and much more. Three stars: O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, and Philly's Doc Rivers. Gerald Henderson, a.k.a. Tyrese Maxey award: Tyrese Maxey.

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The Gary Trent Sr. Hour! Oct 28, 2022

A classic Friday episode just dropped! Gary Trent Sr. joins Will Lou and Alex Wong in studio to discuss a myriad of topics including: having trouble finding a good breakfast spot in Toronto, his early-season review of Gary Trent Jr., why he doesn’t think Joel Embiid is a dominant player, if he will join Alex at his Tuesday pick-up run, if he will pursue a career in media, Reasonable Doubt vs. Blueprint, Fred VanVleet’s role with the team this season, and more!

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Visitor's Perspective: Keith Pompey and Gina Mizell on Raptors-Sixers Oct 27, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer to recap Raptors-Sixers, Philly's defensive approach towards Pascal Siakam, his favorite Kyle Lowry story, and more (00:23)! Later, Gina Mizell, also of the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins the program to revisit last year's Raptors-Sixers first round series, Tyrese Maxey's impact on the team, and if Doc Rivers is on the hot seat (27:06).

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Raptors Reaction: Offense In Great Hands Oct 27, 2022

Host Will Lou recaps the Raptors 119-109 win over the Sixers in their first meeting against Philly and touches on the entire team's effort on offense, Scottie Barnes' return from an ankle injury, Christian Koloko's rookie experience against Joel Embiid. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Tyrese Maxey.

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Pascal’s Roadmap to All-NBA First Team! The Joy of Scottie Barnes Oct 26, 2022

Happy hump day! William Lou is joined by Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated to chat about the roadmap for Pascal Siakam to become an All-NBA First Team player, James Harden’s history of co-existing with other superstars, and Russell Westbrook’s current predicament with the Lakers (00:31). Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange drops by to discuss his longform feature on Scottie Barnes (31:18).

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Recapping Raptors-Heat with Vivek Jacob Oct 25, 2022

Will Lou and Vivek Jacob recap Toronto’s thrilling comeback victory over Miami and discuss Fred’s new role, Pascal’s continued improvement, the team’s spacing and three-point shooting on offence, and Chris Boucher’s season debut (00:30). Later, Alex Wong drops by with high-level basketball opinions on Toronto’s bench, the need for an elite shooter on the roster, more hype for Masai Ujiri’s front office resume, and more (32:07).

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam & Trent Jr. Deliver Dagger Jumpers In Revenge Win Oct 25, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 98-90 win over the Miami Heat. Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: Duncan Robinson.

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Recapping Two Weekend Losses! Alvin Williams on Fred's New Role Oct 24, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap two annoying losses over the weekend in Brooklyn and Miami and discuss: Pascal playing like a top-five player, early concerns on defence, OG Anunoby’s offensive struggles to start the season, and the Christian Koloko-Caleb Martin scuffle on Saturday. Later, Sportsnet's Alvin Williams joins the program to chat about Fred VanVleet’s new role to start the season and much more (29:07)!

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Raptors Reaction: Scottie Barnes Leaves The Game In A Loss To The Heat Oct 23, 2022

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 112-109 loss to the Heat in their first of two straight games against Miami, and touches on Scottie Barnes' ankle injury, Christian Koloko vs. Caleb Martin, and how the Raps' forwards matched up against the Heat's guards. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa, and Fred VanVleet. Gerald Henderson award: Max Strus.

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam Notches Triple-Double in Loss to Brooklyn Nets Oct 22, 2022

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 109-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in their first road game of the year and touches on the Nets' ability to close out the game, Pascal Siakam's efficient night, and what we've seen in the first two games from Spicy P. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Nic Claxton.

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Raptors Nicknames! Yuta Watanabe’s Farewell! All-Time Fan Favorites! Oct 21, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by J.E. Skeets of "No Dunks" to chat about Yuta Watanabe’s farewell essay to Toronto, all-time fan favorites and new nicknames for Raptors players (00:32). Later on, Will and Alex provide their Friday shoutouts, chat about Will’s new scooter, and preview tonight’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets (30:52).

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Opening Night Recap! The Value of Continuity and Christian Koloko’s Impressive Debut Oct 20, 2022

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Blake Murphy to recap Toronto’s opening night win and chat about their first impressions of the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers, the Raptors’ execution in the fourth quarter, Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley, Pascal Siakam’s impressive showing and OG Anunoby finding his perfect role on this team (00:30). Later, the two discuss whether the Raptors have hit another home run in the second round with Christian Koloko and what Fred VanVleet’s next contract might look like (32:22).

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Raptors Reaction: Starting The Season With A Win Oct 20, 2022

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 108-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their season opener and touched on Pascal Siakam's strong offensive performance, OG Anunoby's presence on defence, foul trouble for Scottie Barnes, and how the team closed out the game. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Cavs' Cedi Osman.

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Raptors Opening Night with Savanna Hamilton and Matt Devlin Oct 19, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to recap Monday’s Nick Nurse Foundation event and reignite the age-old debate of Ne-Yo vs. Usher (00:30). The trio then dive into key storylines heading into the 2022-23 season including Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton’s battle for a rotation spot and Pascal Siakam’s path to being a top-5 player (07:50). In the second segment, Raptors announcer Matt Devlin drops by to chat about OG Anunoby as a breakout player, the team’s preseason tour across Canada, and year two of Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley (26:58). Finally, Alex pitches Will on the idea of the Raptors winning the Atlantic Division in the debut of "Between the Lines", presented by BetRivers (46:00).

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Half-Court Offence Concerns! How Can Pascal and Scottie Improve This Season? Oct 18, 2022

It’s True Hooper Tuesday! Will Lou is joined in the first segment by NBA analyst Mo Dakhil to chat about how the Raptors can improve their half-court offence this season, why the interchangeable roster pieces might hamper their progress on one end of the floor, and the importance of role definition on a team (00:33). In the second segment, Coach David Thorpe takes a deep dive into how Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes can take another step this season (28:14).

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Nick Nurse Q&A Oct 17, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Head Coach Nick Nurse to discuss the Raptors offseason, if there are any challenges to selling players on his creative defensive schemes, his core beliefs on coaching defence, and more.

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Nick Nurse Interview! Raptors Offseason Recap! Oct 17, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong return for their first on-air show of the season and discuss expectations for “The Raptors Show” in year two, the summer of Will, and whether he prefers the Colosseum or Scotiabank Arena. Will sits down with Nick Nurse to discuss the Raptors offseason, if there are any challenges to selling players on his creative defensive schemes, his core beliefs on coaching defence, and more (10:47). Finally, Will and Alex recap the Raptors offseason, including early returns on Christian Koloko and the additional bench depth this season (32:43).

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Raptors Reaction: O.G. Anunoby & Scottie Barnes Take Down Celtics in Another OT Thriller Oct 15, 2022

Host William Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 137-134 OT win over the Boston Celtics in preseason. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Christian Koloko. Gerald Henderson award: Derrick White

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100 NBA Predictions with James Herbert Oct 14, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to make 100 NBA predictions (all numbers approximate) about the 2022-23 season including their pick for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, Executive Of The Year, the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, and the Hustle Award. The two also discuss the first head coach to be fired, the first big-name player to be traded, what Raptors fans will get upset at the most, which two star players will stop getting along, the one bold prediction they would be willing to put a million dollars on, favorite over/under win totals, and their Finals predictions. Finally, Alex participates in another round of “Who He Play For.”

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Top 5 Raptors Storylines with Savanna Hamilton Oct 13, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Sportsnet’s new Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to chat about her new role and the importance of building relationships with the team. Alex shares his favorite locker room stories involving O.G. and Marc before the two discuss the top storylines heading into this Raptors season, including: what specific improvements they’d like to see from Scottie Barnes, the health of the roster, if Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton can crack the rotation, and whether the team has a three-point shooting problem. Finally, Alex and Savanna chat about other NBA storylines including the long-term impact of the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole incident, the once-in-a-generation tank job that’s coming for Victor Wembanyama, and whether this era of basketball belongs to LeBron James or Steph Curry.

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Western Conference Tiers with Jay Caspian Kang Oct 12, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Jay Caspian Kang to chat about his book “The Loneliest Americans,” discovering your Asian identity growing up, Linsanity vs. MC Jin’s “Freestyle Friday” run, LL Cool J. vs. Canibus, the Raptors fan base, and how online conversations about basketball have changed over the past decade. Later, the two dive into their Western Conference tiers and chat about the Warriors’ chances of repeating, if the Pelicans or Wolves can be a surprise team, and Jay’s newfound Sacramento Kings fandom.

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Eastern Conference Tiers with Trey Kerby and Tas Melas Oct 11, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Trey Kerby and Tas Melas of “No Dunks” to discuss Toronto sports fandom after the Blue Jays’ disappointing weekend and why Alex can’t wear his throwback Ichiro jersey for a year before the trio dive into Eastern Conference tiers for the upcoming season and discuss: if the Bucks are the overall favorite, why the Sixers are getting so much hype, whether the Raptors should be considered a contender, where the Nets will finish, if the Cavs and Hawks can make it into the top six, and why naming your entire roster on a preview podcast is a bad omen for your team.

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Raptors Reaction: Reserves Complete Thrilling Comeback in OT Win Oct 06, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 125-119 OT win over the Boston Celtics in preseason. Three stars: Dalano Banton, Jeff Dowtin, Josh Jackson. Gerald Henderson award: Sam Hauser.

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Best Case/Worst Case Scenario for the Raptors! Biggest Questions of the 2022-23 NBA Season! Oct 05, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to discuss the best and worst case scenario for the Raptors this season as they dive into how the team can finish at the top of the East, Precious Achiuwa as an X-factor, and if Nick Nurse will cut Fred’s minutes from 37 to 35. Later, Alex and Joe share their biggest questions for the upcoming NBA season, including whether the Nets will self-destruct after 20 games, if the Bucks should be considered East favorites, James Harden’s potential bounce-back year, if the Lakers have a pathway to contending, how the Suns are under the ultimate ‘vibes’ test, if the Pelicans can finish top four in the West, and whether Kawhi Leonard belongs in the “best player in the world” convo once again. Finally, Joe publicly shames Alex for ordering mozzarella sticks for breakfast.

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Ranking The Most Important Training Camp Storylines Oct 04, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss their first impressions of the 2022-23 Raptors after their preseason win against Utah, including Fred VanVleet’s new role, the importance of Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn, and the battle for the end-of-roster spot. Later, Oren provides a first-hand report of training camp in Victoria and discusses the most important training camp storylines from Scottie Barnes’ shooting mechanics, Pascal Siakam as a top-five player, and Otto Porter Jr.’s role with the team. Finally, Oren makes his case for why O.G. Anunoby can be an All-Star this season.

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Raptors Reaction: Raps Start Strong with Blowout Win in Preseason Opener Oct 03, 2022

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-82 win over the Utah Jazz in preseason action. Three stars: Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, Dalano Banton/Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Lauri Markkanen.

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Chris Boucher Details Free Agency Process & Khem Birch on Recovering From Knee Surgery Sep 28, 2022

Host William Lou speaks to Chris Boucher and Khem Birch on Media Day 2022 about how their respective offseasons went. Boucher explains his free agency process of returning to the Raptors and details how their offseason regiments were (2:18). Then, Birch discusses his injury-plagued season and talks about the upcoming Montreal exhibition game (12:25).

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Media Day Recap and Behind The Scenes Notes! Sep 26, 2022

Recorded live from media day at Hotel X in downtown Toronto, Will and Alex discuss expectations for the 2022-23 Raptors, the benefit of continuity, how the team is motivated by last year’s playoff loss, Pascal’s development, Fred’s minutes, the evolution of Vision 6’9”, Scottie playing point guard, and OG’s new name. Later, the two provide a behind-the-scenes look at their favourite moments from media day before wrapping up with a quick Friday wedding recap for the banter pod listeners.

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The Offseason Banter Pod Finale Sep 22, 2022

It’s the final banter pod before the start of the NBA season as Will shares his Ls this week from his last-minute attempt to get ramen with Yuta to having to delete his first tweet from the Raptors Show new account. The two dive into a series of NBA hot takes (1:03:00) including Russell Westbrook’s career, CP3 vs Kyle and 2018 LeBron vs. 2019 Kawhi before discussing what your McDonald’s order says about you (1:48:30). Later, Will and Alex answer another series of listener questions including boiled eggs, pumpkin spiced bubble tea, how the NBA could model themselves after the English Premier League, and Alex potentially getting a chicken fried rice tattoo. Finally, Will and Alex read another set of listener emails (3:03:00) to close out the show.

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Assessing The Raptors’ Depth Pieces Ahead Of Training Camp Sep 20, 2022

Host William Lou is joined by dear friends Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to break down the lesser-known player on the Raptors’ bench. They discuss the gap at backup point guard, whether Khem Birch will have a bounce-back year, which young forwards will ultimately make the final roster, and surprisingly, there is a substantial amount of discussion over shawarmas.

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Banter Pod: Alex Announces His Return, Listener Emails & Twitter/Instagram Mailbag Sep 14, 2022

The banter pod returns and Alex’s contract negotiations are finally over. The two brainstorm banter pod guests for the season and Alex finds out what Will considers to be expensive. The two go through listener emails (42:45) and chat about Will’s leadership camp experience, beef patties in the city, real conversations with their parents, and Big 4 accounting firms. Finally, Will and Alex answer your questions (2:42:00) about the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes, why Will hates Instagram, the most sentimental items they own, Halloween costumes, favourite non-Asian restaurants, Chinese bakery items, and Will’s TIFF selections.

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Maximizing Pascal Siakam’s Potential, Gary Trent Jr.’s Role & Other Basketball-Related Questions Sep 12, 2022

Host William Lou goes solo to answer basketball-related Twitter questions while saving the non-basketball ones for the Banter Pod. He discusses how to build the best team around Pascal Siakam, the next steps for Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr.’s role on the team and his future, and other assorted Raptors questions.

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Banter Pod: NBA Over/Under Win Totals, Yuta and Svi Move On, 90s Sports Quiz, Fan Questions Aug 31, 2022

The banter pod returns. Please use timestamps to consume the episode at your leisure. Alex checks in on Will’s second trip to Montreal this summer before the two discuss favourite cities they would want to live in, an update on Will’s barbershop behaviour, and how Alex once secured a free Matt Thomas jersey. Later, Alex finds out how much Will knows about the 90s (36:00) as they discuss everything from Donovan Bailey vs. Michael Johnson to Pogs. The two chat about the personal impact of Yuta Watanabe’s departure (55:55), OG’s ceiling, criticism of Pascal Siakam as a crunchtime player, and if Kevin Durant had the worst summer in NBA superstar history. Finally, Will and Alex go through the 2022-23 over/under win totals for all 30 teams (1:21:01) before wrapping up the podcast with more listener emails (2:09:10) and questions from Instagram (2:55:00).

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Raptors vs. Raptors at Rico Hines Run, Pascal Clutch Discussion, Svi Waived Aug 29, 2022

Host William Lou goes solo on vacation to discuss the latest events relating to the Toronto Raptors. He discusses the Rico Hines runs, responds to criticism over Pascal Siakam's clutch performance in a pick up game (lol), and discuss corresponding roster options now that Svi Mykhailiuk has been waived.

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Malachi Flynn and Scottie Barnes at the Ball Don’t Stop Toronto Pro Am Aug 26, 2022

This episode is for pure hoopers. Host William Lou speaks to Ekam Nagra, founder of Ball Don’t Stop, about the Toronto Pro Am which featured Malachi Flynn and Scottie Barnes. They discuss how the event came together, Malachi and Scottie’s futures in the league, then transition into how Ball Don’t Stop came to be, and the polarizing reception that the channel receives.

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The KD Saga is Finally Over, and The Raptors’ Path to 50-Plus Wins Aug 24, 2022

Host William Lou chats with Vivek Jacob about the Kevin Durant saga reaching an anticlimactic end, what the Raptors’ best deal would have been, how the Raptors make the jump to championship contention, future superstar chases, charting a course to 55 wins next season, and then it’s all English Premier League discussion after 1:19:00.

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Seeing The Game From An Referee’s Perspective Aug 22, 2022

Host William Lou speaks to veteran Canadian official Victor Young about basketball officiating. They discuss how officials operate, common misconceptions, how to manage a game, the difficulties of the job both internally within the game and externally, and dive into Victor’s career path in basketball.

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Banter Pod: Alex Previews All 82 Games Following Schedule Release Aug 19, 2022

Welcome to another banter pod! Here are useful timestamps to help you navigate the content. Alex recaps his Montreal trip while Will details their secret Asian pickup run this week before the two discuss (39:35) the recent Rico Hines runs, Pascal’s generational stretch of IG captions this summer, and the potential signing of Jarrett Culver. Later (1:19:30), Alex makes predictions on all 82 games for the upcoming Raptors season, before the two dive into another set of reader e-mails (1:42:25). Finally, Will and Alex answer mailbag questions to wrap up the pod (2:35:00).

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Jalen Harris Reinstated, WNBA Expansion, and Where in the World is Savanna Hamilton Aug 17, 2022

Host William Lou catches up with Savanna Hamilton of Raptors Today. They discuss Summer League takeaways, Nick Nurse’s charity golf tournament, CEBL season, Jalen Harris being reinstated, and a potential WNBA expansion for Toronto.

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Twitter Mailbag: Raptors Defensive Approach, Expectations for Next Season Aug 15, 2022

Host William Lou is joined by Libaan Osman of The Toronto Star to answer listener questions. The first hour-plus is Raptors content, the rest is about everything else.

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How Scottie Barnes & Pascal Siakam Can Take the Raptors to a New Level Aug 10, 2022

Host William Lou speaks to David Thorpe of Truehoop on how Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam can take the next step in their careers, how the Raptors as a whole finish with 50-plus wins, and discuss the player development business.

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Rico Hines Run Impressions, KD Reignites Trade Demand, Vince Carter’s Complicated Legacy Aug 09, 2022

Host William Lou is joined by Josh Hart to discuss the Toronto Raptors showing up en masse at the UCLA runs headed by assistant coach Rico Hines, Kevin Durant re-issuing his trade demand, and Vince Carter’s complicated relationship with the fanbase all these years later.

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Banter Pod: Raptors Summer Scrimmages, Nick Nurse in Hungary, the Birth of Panda Pod Aug 05, 2022

Welcome to another banter pod! Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about their first bank account, riding in Alex’s 2001 Honda Civic, chicken balls, chicken feet, durian, and the idea of a “panda pod” before diving into this week’s Raptors news (50:14) including the team’s training camp and pre-season schedule, end of roster moves, the Rico Hines runs, Nick Nurse’s expectations for this coming season, whether Toronto can finish as a top-two seed, Bruno to Boston, Raptors statues outside of Scotiabank Arena, and KD sitting down with Joe Tsai. Later, Will and Alex go through listener emails (1:54:11) from Jackson Hole, Wyoming to Bologna, Italy and discuss the origin story of “hello and welcome” and the Costco hot dog before they wrap up (2:49:25) by putting every Raptor player into their own fandom tier.

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Banter Pod: Raptors Sign 'Hustle' Star Juancho Hernangomez, Precious Achiuwa Poised for Breakout Jul 29, 2022

Will Lou speaks to Alex Wong for another extended episode of the Banter Pod. Basketball topics include Raptors signing Juancho Hernangomez, Precious Achiuwa's chances for a breakout year, and how the East improved this offseason. Non-basketball topics include 90 percent of the episode.

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What it's like to cover the Raptors in French Jul 27, 2022

Will Lou speaks to Mike Laviolle of L'Express about the experience of covering the Toronto Raptors in French. They discuss the international popularity of the Raptors, the specific challenges of sports journalism during the pandemic, and discuss how basketball development differs in Europe.

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Jaylen Brown for KD, Raptors Included in Donovan Mitchell Report, 905 Hires Eric Khoury Jul 25, 2022

Will Lou talks to Blake Murphy about the latest developments in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, being linked to the Donovan Mitchell trade scenarios, and getting to know 905 head coach Eric Khoury.

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Banter Pod: OG Wants Bigger Role, Extended Mailbag, 10 Things We Can’t Live Without Jul 22, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong return with another extended mailbag even though they said they wouldn’t. They discuss more Kevin Durant non-updates, OG Anunoby reportedly wanting a bigger role, Malachi Flynn’s 73-point game, answer more mailbag questions, and give 10 things they can’t live without.

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Summer League Takeaways on Dalano Banton, Christian Koloko, and Jeff Dowtin Jr. Jul 20, 2022

Will Lou speaks with Raptors reporter Oren Weisfeld on standout performances from Summer League. They discuss Dalano Banton’s improvements, Christian Koloko needing more work, and the signing of summer standout Jeff Dowtin Jr. Listen through the end for dating advice in Toronto.

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Behind The Scenes In Summer League With Lindsay Dunn Jul 18, 2022

Will Lou speaks with Lindsay Dunn of CityNews about the mood in Summer League, covering celebrated musicians like Drake and Nick Nurse, her start in media, and the challenges of being a woman in sports media.

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Raptors Reaction: Raps Win, But Not By Enough to Qualify for Championship Game Jul 16, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 88-78 win over the Miami Heat at Las Vegas Summer League. Will discusses a strong showing from Ron Harper Jr., Christian Koloko’s disruptiveness on defense, and the strong point guard play from Armoni Brooks, Jeff Dowtin Jr. and Dalano Banton.

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Banter Pod! The Four-Hour Mega Mailbag Where Every Question Is Answered! Jul 15, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong answer mailbag questions from fans. For the first and last time, they answer each question (roughly 150) on everything from Raptors news to general life advice. You’re a true fan if you listen through this entire episode.

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Raptors Reaction: Jeff Dowtin Comes Up Clutch In Summer League Win Jul 14, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 80-74 win over the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas Summer League. Will covers DJ Wilson’s bounce-back game, Jeff Dowtin continuing to impress, weaknesses in Christian Koloko’s game, and discusses Justin Champagnie’s new deal.

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Raptors Reaction: Dalano Banton Cools Off After Dominant Start Jul 13, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 93-83 loss to the Chicago Bulls in Las Vegas Summer League. Will discusses Dalano Banton's upside and ability to change the game, Christian Koloko's weaknesses beginning to show, Jeff Dowtin continuing to impress, and covers the lackluster showings from DJ Wilson, Ron Harper Jr., and David Johnson.

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Offseason Banter Pod! KD Non-update! CCYAA Celeb Classic Recap! Poker Bluff of the Century! Jul 11, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong begin their offseason podcast-only era with a jam-packed two-hour episode. First, they provide a non-update on Kevin Durant and discuss how his legacy could change depending on his next destination (4:30). They reminisce about the time James Harden tried to shoot one-legged fadeaways before the two reveal how they prepared for CCYAA Celeb Classic play-by-play duties in a coffee shop on Friday, why Alex has ESPN.com as his home page, peer pressuring Jeremy Lin into shooting, whether Ronny Chieng is really Alex's friend, and Will's Wilt Chamberlain 100-point game theory (35:45). Finally, Will and Alex chat about summer league and Global Jam before diving into Alex's bluff of the century against Will at their Sunday night poker game (1:19:10).

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Raptors Reaction: First Look at Christian Koloko in Summer League Jul 10, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 97-77 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Las Vegas Summer League. Will covers the positives and negatives in Christian Koloko’s debut, Armoni Brooks lighting up from three, Dalano Banton’s up and down game, and more.

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Christian Koloko Q&A Jul 08, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Raptors centre and 33rd overall draft pick Christian Koloko to discuss growing up in Cameroon, his decision to leave the country and play overseas in the U.S., joining and playing for the Arizona Wildcats in college, his draft experience including the workouts and draft night, preparing for his Summer League debut, the transition from being in a college environment to the NBA scene, why Kevin Durant is his favourite player, and shares which footballers he enjoyed watching growing up.

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Interview of the Century with Christian Koloko Jul 08, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Raptors centre and 33rd overall draft pick Christian Koloko (1:41) to discuss growing up in Cameroon, his decision to leave the country and play in the United States, joining the Arizona Wildcats program, his draft experience, preparing for his Summer League debut, the transition from the college to the NBA environment, why Kevin Durant is his favourite player, and shares which footballers he enjoyed watching. Afterward, Will and Alex share their experience watching the GLOBAL JAM, their level of fatigue discussing a potential Durant trade, Alex's dream scenario for Kevin, and recapped their first year with Sportsnet (27:47).

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Otto Porter Jr. Q&A Jul 07, 2022

Newest Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. joins Will Lou to chat about winning the 2022 NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, growing up in a small town in Missouri, who taught him to shoot the ball, his time with the Washington Wizards and the playoff matchups against Toronto, the comparisons between the current Raptors and the Boston Celtics, being a fan of Allen Iverson, and his love for cars and the subject of history.

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Interview of the Century with Otto Porter Jr. Jul 07, 2022

Newest Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. joins Will Lou to look back at the Golden State Warriors' championship celebration, growing up in Morley, Missouri, his time with the Washington Wizards and the playoff series against the Raptors, the similarities between Toronto's roster and the Boston Celtics, why he wanted to be like Allen Iverson, and his love for history and cars (00:47). Then, Imman Adan of Dishes & Dimes stops by to discuss the leverage the Brooklyn Nets have surrounding a Kevin Durant trade, the origin of 6-foot-9 roster construction, and the front office's defence-first philosophy (26:07).

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Who Are the Raptors Top Trade Assets? Jul 06, 2022

Will is joined by Raptors.com's Vivek Jacob to rank the team's top trade assets, weigh the value between OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, and share his best and final offer for Kevin Durant (00:26). To wrap up, Co-founder of Raptors Republic Zarar Siddiqi jumps on to discuss the level of enthusiasm fans have for Scottie Barnes following his rookie year, if the current core can reach championship levels, and the sacrifices the team would be making if there was a trade for Durant (30:34).

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Coach's Report on #33 Draft Pick Christian Koloko Jul 05, 2022

Arizona Wildcats Associate Head Coach Jack Murphy joins Will Lou to share his impressions of Christian Koloko when he first joined the men's basketball program, the strides he's made in his offensive game, what qualities he brought to the locker room and what he could bring to the Raptors' roster (00:29). Next, Light Years Podcast's Andy Liu stops by to chat about the Warriors' chances to win the championship again next year, the scouting report on Otto Porter Jr., and weigh the positives and negatives of having Kevin Durant on your team (26:47).

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What Will It Take for a Kevin Durant Trade to Toronto? Jul 04, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to break down a potential trade for Kevin Durant to Toronto, which players on the Raptors are untouchable, why team building and player development could be affected with a move for Durant, and list out probable package deals (01:24). Afterward, the guys take a deep dive into the deal for Otto Porter Jr., the details of his contract, and what he can bring to the roster (42:58).

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Kevin Durant for Scottie Barnes? Raptors Sign Otto Porter! Chris and Thad are Back! Jul 01, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to discuss hypothetical trade scenarios to bring Kevin Durant to Toronto and whether they would include Scottie Barnes in any potential deal. Later, the two react to Toronto acquiring Otto Porter and the re-signing of Chris Boucher and Thad Young.

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Previewing Free Agency with Michael Grange Jun 30, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange to preview the official start of free agency tonight (01:04). The two discuss: Toronto's confidence level in re-signing Chris Boucher and Thad Young, if OG Anunoby or Gary Trent Jr. are on the trading block this summer, if Toronto might land one of Deandre Ayton, Rudy Gobert, or Jakob Poeltl, and if Donte DiVincenzo and Thomas Bryant might make sense as mid-level exception targets. Later, Will explains why the Raptors franchise is in a great spot as they look to re-tool the roster this summer (39:56).

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A Potential Extension for Fred VanVleet? Deandre Ayton's Fit in Toronto Jun 29, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to discuss what a potential extension for Fred VanVleet might look like and the pros and cons of signing him to a long-term contract (01:48). Later on, the two discuss reported trade packages for OG Anunoby, before figuring out whether Deandre Ayton would be a good fit with the Raptors (32:35).

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Raptors Free Agency Primer with Blake Murphy Jun 28, 2022

Will Lou is joined in-studio by Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy to discuss the biggest questions surrounding the Raptors in the upcoming free agency period and the market for Chris Boucher and Thad Young (00:21). Later, Will and Blake go through potential mid-level exception targets for the team to pursue (34:04).

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How Close Are the Raptors to Contending Next Season? Jun 27, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Savanna Hamilton, host of Raptors Today, to chat about why Christian Koloko might be the steal of the draft, Ron Harper Jr.'s potential fit with the team, and Patrick Mutombo's recent departure to Phoenix (00:22). Later, Will talks to Asad Alvi about why the Raptors might be closer to contending in the East than most people think (30:17).

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Draft Recap with Oren Weisfeld and Adam Spinella Jun 24, 2022

Will Lou is back and is joined by Oren Weisfeld to share his impressions on Toronto's draft pick Christian Koloko, how he fits on the roster, the flexibility he brings to the team's defensive matchups, why an OG Anunoby trade with the Portland Trailblazers didn't make sense, and how some of the Canadian draftees fit on their respective teams (02:15). The Box and One's Adam Spinella looks at Koloko's contributions at Arizona and how he can translate his game into the NBA, if his scoring touch will be a concern and gives out the scouting report on the Raptors' undrafted pickup Ron Harper Jr. (29:18).

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Nick Nurse Q&A Jun 23, 2022

Blake Murphy is joined by Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse to share his takeaways from the NBA playoffs (04:24), what he's learned from the post-season (05:44), his involvement with the draft (07:24), balancing the offence between his players this past season (10:54), and his excitement for an upcoming performance with Prince's former band at the Toronto Jazz Festival (00:42).

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Interview of the Century with Nick Nurse + Draft Preview with Sam Vecenie Jun 23, 2022

Blake Murphy is joined by Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse to share what he's learned from watching the playoffs, his involvement with the draft, balancing the offence between his players this past season, and his upcoming performance with Prince's former band at the Toronto Jazz Festival (2:45). The Athletic's Sam Vecenie reveals his top picks for the 2022 NBA draft, why he's high on Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren, the Canadian talent in the pool, and why Ismael Kamagate may be a good fit for the Raptors with the 33rd pick (25:07).

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Warriors Championship Recap with Jama Mahlalela Jun 21, 2022

Blake Murphy is joined by NBA Big Board's Rafael Barlowe to discuss the changes in scouting over the years, which prospect would fit on the Raptors, and how many Canadians he sees getting drafted this year (01:15). Warriors Assistant Coach Jama Mahlalela shares where he ranks Golden State's championship win, the development of the team's core, the decision to join Steve Kerr's coaching staff, and how his head coaching stint with the 905 prepared him for this jump (23:01). Finally, Raptors Republic's Mac Cunningham looks at the different options Toronto can choose with their 33rd draft pick (35:53).

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Raptors Draft & Offseason Targets + Canadian Prospects Jun 20, 2022

Blake Murphy guest hosts this week and is joined by Raptors Republic's Samson Folk to share his takeaways from the NBA playoffs following the Warriors' championship win, before identifying what's on his wish list for the Raptors' offseason, a suitable piece at the centre position, what's changed in his scouting philosophy, and who Toronto should pursue with the #33 pick (01:12). Later on, Wes Brown of the Monday Morning Scouting Report previews the Canadian perspective of the draft including where he sees Wildcats guard Ben Mathurin landing, Shaedon Sharpe's outlook, and why Caleb Houstan's stock may have dropped (31:13).

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NBA Finals Game 6 Recap With Vivek Jacob Jun 17, 2022

Alex Wong is joined in studio by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to recap Golden State’s championship-clinching win in Boston. They discuss Jayson Tatum’s shortcomings in this series, why this is the most meaningful Warriors championship of the past decade, and what the Raptors can take away from the series. Later, the two chat about Fred VanVleet’s potential extension with Toronto this summer and his long-term role with the team (31:12).

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The 2019 Raptors Championship Season Draft Jun 15, 2022

Alex Wong is joined Libaan Osman of The Toronto Star to discuss his culinary interests, personal memories from the Raptors championship season, and whether Toronto could have three-peated with Kawhi Leonard (00:34). Later, the two draft their favourite moments from the 2019 Raptors championship season with James Herbert of CBS Sports (22:54).

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Jeremy Lin Q&A + NBA Finals Game 5 Recap Jun 14, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy to chat about Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum’s fourth quarter struggles, and whether Andrew Wiggins is in the running for Finals MVP (00:29). Later, Alex sits down with Jeremy Lin to chat about his new basketball school in Toronto, how he feels about his role on the 2019 Raptors three years after the championship, and appreciating "Linsanity" 10 years later (25:54). Finally, CCYAA Co-Founder Clement Chu joins the program to provide more details about their upcoming celebrity classic taking place in July (38:01).

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NBA Finals Game 4 Recap with Savanna Hamilton Jun 13, 2022

Alex Wong is joined in-studio by Savanna Hamilton to recap Steph Curry’s iconic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Boston, Steve Kerr’s decision to bench Draymond Green in the fourth quarter, Jayson Tatum’s struggles in the series so far, how the Steph-KD Warriors are viewed, and which player they would pick to start a franchise with (08:13). Later, the two draft their starting lineup for a potential Toronto media basketball game and chat about the recent trade rumours surrounding OG Anunoby (36:19).

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Bizarro Raptors Show with Ennis Esmer and Tom Henry Jun 10, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by actor Ennis Esmer and comedian Tom Henry to chat about whether the Raptors are actually Canada’s team and the recent trade rumours surrounding OG Anunoby, before discussing the trend of NBA players getting into acting and comedy (02:56). Later, the trio discuss potential rule changes to the NBA and if there should be an age limit for wearing sports jerseys in real life (27:46).

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NBA Finals Game 3 Recap with Joseph Casciaro Jun 09, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals and discuss whether the Warriors are running out of answers, Robert Williams’ defensive impact and the controversy around Draymond’s podcasting (03:54). Later, the two go around the NBA and discuss Pat Riley’s comments on Kyle Lowry’s conditioning, Donovan Mitchell soft-launching his trade request, and Darvin Ham’s belief in Russell Westbrook (31:29).

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How Will The Raptors Approach This Year's Draft? Jun 07, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to review Toronto's draft history in the Masai Ujiri era. From Bruno Caboclo to Pascal Siakam to Scottie Barnes, the two look at recent draft trends by the team, discuss the pros and cons of selecting experienced college players, how the franchise tries to weigh short-term success versus long-term development, and what skillset the Raptors have targeted in recent years (00:27). Later, the two look at some specific prospects who might be available in the second round (33:48).

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All-Time NBA Finals Moments Draft Jun 06, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Golden State’s bounce-back performance in Game 2, Draymond Green’s antics, how the Warriors won with their defence and concern over Klay Thompson’s play in the series so far (03:39). Later, James Herbert of CBS Sports joins the program help draft our favourite NBA Finals moments of all-time (28:21).

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NBA Finals Game 1 Recap with Andy Liu Jun 03, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Andy Liu of the Light Years Pod to discuss Boston’s fourth quarter comeback in Game 1, Draymond Green and Jordan Poole’s role in the series, and how Warriors fans feel about Kevin Durant’s three year stint in Golden State (02:16). Later, Will and Alex predict the NBA Finals storylines for the next two off days before Game 2 on Sunday (32:48).

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Raptors Trade Value Rankings + NBA Finals Preview with Mo Dakhil Jun 01, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about who is actually untouchable on Toronto’s roster, which player has the most trade value on the market this summer, and how Golden State and Boston built their team over the past decade (00:26). Later on, Mo Dakhil drops by to preview the NBA Finals (28:05)!

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OG Anunoby Trade Rumours (??) A Very Early NBA Draft Preview with Blake Murphy May 31, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy to chat about today’s report of OG Anunoby’s dissatisfaction with his role on the Raptors, what his offensive potential could be on this team, and what might his trade value be in the open market (00:42). Later, the two take a very early look at who the Raptors might consider to draft with their second-round pick (34:56).

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Will and Alex Recap a Terrible Weekend May 30, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to discuss how terrible things come in threes. First, Will cries about Liverpool’s Champions League loss (00:53). Second, Alex recaps his poker bad beats over the weekend (03:11). Lastly, the two chat about Boston advancing to the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler’s potential series-clinching three and Kyle Lowry’s Game 7 performance before diving into an early NBA Finals preview and their favorite storylines for the next two weeks (04:00). Finally, Will and Alex discuss Pascal Siakam’s All-NBA selection and his career journey so far (37:34), before Blake Murphy pops by to explain the Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson situation to Will (45:34).

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Fan Questions Friday with Will and Alex May 27, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong answer your fan questions about whether the Raptors should go for a shooting guard or centre in the offseason, who is untouchable on the roster, where they think Toronto will finish in the East standings next season, Justin Champagnie’s role on the team, what the main “Raptors Show” anime filler arc will be next season, what they would try to pull off in a dunk contest, Will Lou’s best fit this season, their Stanley Cup picks, and much more!

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Did the Raptors Win the Kyle Lowry Sign-And-Trade? May 26, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to chat about the trend of blowouts in the conference finals, Ime Udoka’s impact on the culture in Boston, whether the Celtics are the team to beat in the East moving forward, and the growth of the CEBL (00:22). Later, Will talks to Raptors 905 sideline reporter and host of “Raptors Today” Savanna Hamilton about Kyle Lowry’s struggles in the conference finals, a Bahamas trip he organized before the playoffs, and whether the Raptors won the Lowry sign-and-trade (30:22)

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How Can Pascal Siakam Improve on His All-NBA Season? May 25, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to discuss Alex’s search for a Premier League team to root for, Pascal Siakam making All-NBA Third Team and if he could become the greatest Raptor of all-time (00:40). Later, theScore’s Joe Wolfond checks in to discuss the importance of an All-NBA selection over making an All-Star team, the latest drama from Brooklyn where Kevin Durant has reportedly not talked to the front office since the end of the season, and what the top four in the East might look like moving forward (32:36).

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The Underwhelming Conference Finals + Canada Basketball’s Path to the 2024 Olympics May 24, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss how injuries have dominated the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami’s reliance on a 36-year-old Kyle Lowry, how Andrew Wiggins has found a perfect role with the Warriors, and an appreciation for Golden State’s decade-long run (01:29). Later, Will and Blake discuss Canada Basketball’s path towards qualifying for the 2024 Olympics and Jalen Harris signing with the CEBL’s Scarborough Shooting Stars (31:00).

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Will and Alex Answer Your Twitter Questions! May 20, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong spend the full hour answering your Twitter questions! They discuss the ceiling for this Raptors core, if expectations are too high for Scottie Barnes, trading for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, their favourite malls in Toronto, Alex’s Jeremy Lin box score memorabilia, what sport they would want to play if they were pro athletes, which NBA city would Will relocate to, and much more!

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True or False Thursday! May 19, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the early trends of the conference finals, whether Jimmy Butler is the most underrated playoff superstar, if Jalen Harris can find a role with the Raptors next season, and how far Toronto is from championship contention (00:49). Later, the two announce a new Global Ambassador for The Raptors Show and discuss why they would pick Kawhi Leonard over any other player for a best-of-seven series (31:29).

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Will Toronto Ever Become An NBA Free Agency Destination? May 18, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Oren Weisfeld of Raptors Republic to discuss his recent story about why it’s only a matter of time before the Raptors become a free agency destination and what it might mean for the Canadian talent in the NBA (00:29). The two also discuss how Toronto might address their shooting needs this offseason and the potential return of Jalen Harris (17:17). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com calls in to break down Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Heat (29:11).

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Toronto Raptors Offseason Primer with Blake Murphy May 17, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy for an in-depth offseason primer on the Raptors including Chris Boucher and Thad Young’s free agency value, potential extensions for Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam, and potential mid-level exception signings (03:43). Later, Will and Blake look at Deandre Ayton and Rudy Gobert’s fit with the Raptors, before previewing the pair of conference finals matchups (31:45)

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The "Will and Alex Recap The Second Round" Episode May 16, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their (mostly) successful poker night on Saturday before diving into the two Game 7s on the weekend, starting with Boston’s dominant performance over Milwaukee, and the larger question of what role small guards can play on contending teams and what Fred VanVleet’s ideal role is on the Raptors (00:39). In the second segment, Will and Alex sort through Phoenix’s embarrassing Game 7 performance, Patrick Beverley’s ESPN revenge tour, and make their conference finals picks (30:50).

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The Official Asian Heritage Month Draft May 13, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the storylines from the second round of the playoffs including another early exit for the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bucks-Celtics series, and why the Warriors might be in trouble. Later, CCYAA co-founder Clement Chu joins the program to discuss his organization’s involvement with the Toronto Raptors dating back to the 1995-96 season (25:58). Finally, the trio draft their favourite Raptors, athletes, and celebrities in the official Asian Heritage Month draft (32:43).

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The Many Different Paths to Contention for the Raptors May 12, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa to reflect on the three-year anniversary of Kawhi’s iconic shot (06:27). The two discuss their favourite recent Toronto sports memories before diving into how playoff teams including Milwaukee, Boston, and Miami provide a model for how the Raptors can potentially return to championship contention. Later, Alex and Faizal celebrate Asian Heritage Month by discussing their immigrant childhood experiences including becoming figure skaters and finding a way from the business world to sports (35:54).

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2021-22 Player Review (Spice & Dice Edition) May 10, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to review Pascal Siakam’s 2021-22 season including his improved play-making, his path to becoming a three-level scorer and how the Raptors' forward took another step in being a leader this season (00:43). Later, Oren Weisfeld of Raptors Republic calls in to chat about the two versions of Fred VanVleet we saw this season, before diving into his defensive impact and how he can improve at the point guard position (29:24).

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Joel Embiid on Raptors Fans! Favourite Second Round Storylines! May 09, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong start off discussing Joel Embiid’s comments regarding Raptors fans and their behaviour during the first round and debate the unwritten rules of player-fan interactions (07:53); before diving into their favourite second round storylines including James Harden’s bounce-back game, Giannis as the best player in the league, Chris Paul’s struggles, and the discourse over flagrant fouls in the Warriors-Grizzlies series (28:13).

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Twitter Questions Friday (Off-Season Edition)! May 06, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong answer your Twitter questions including what they would like Scottie Barnes to improve on next season, Gary Trent Jr. vs Norman Powell, which player from the core group is most likely to be traded, favourite boba tea spots, dream guests, what they do when there are no Raptors games on, what they would ask Masai if they had truth serum, and a whole lot more!

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The "Will Lou Makes A Bunch Of Compliment Sandwiches" Episode May 05, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet's Amy Audibert a.k.a. The Global Ambassador of "The Raptors Show" to discuss the Lakers and their interest in interviewing Adrian Griffin for their head coaching vacancy (01:47). The two then dive into making compliment sandwiches for the Raptors core including Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam (07:01), before Will is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about what Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa can improve on this offseason and share a bit of banter about the second round of the playoffs (33:32).

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What to Expect From the Raptors Core Moving Forward? May 04, 2022

Will Lou (live from Macau where he’s playing poker?) and Alex Wong (celebrating Asian Heritage Month as always) link up for another hour of riveting Raptors content as they dive into player exit interviews to chat about expectations moving forward for Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam as a leader and three-level scorer (05:30). They carry on that theme in the back-half by discussing what Scottie Barnes should focus on this off-season, the one thing Will would love to see from OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. next season, and the amazing development story of Precious Achiuwa (33:02).

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Masai Ujiri Exit Interview Recap! May 03, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong dive into Masai Ujiri’s end of season presser including his belief in the team’s roster construction moving forward, where the Raptors might find flexibility in team building, and the end of the Nick Nurse to the Los Angeles Lakers rumors (03:38). Later, the two share details on their upcoming Asian Heritage Month live event, before chatting about Masai’s enduring trust and belief in the core group, specifically Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam (32:51).

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Nick Nurse Exit Interview Recap! May 02, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Joel Embiid’s latest injury, the start of the second round, Giannis as the face of the league, and sort through their first round predictions from the NBA Playoffs (00:54). Afterwards, the pair discuss their main takeaways from Nick Nurse’s exit interview this morning including the head coach’s wish list for the offseason, his thoughts on the Lakers rumors, managing Fred VanVleet’s minutes moving forward, and what he expects from Scottie Barnes next season (28:02).

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“The End of the 2021-22 Raptors Season” Episode Apr 29, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the end of the 2021-22 season for the Toronto Raptors and their Game 6 loss at home to the Philadelphia 76ers and what ultimately doomed them (00:21), before giving thanks to everyone in the extended Raptors Show universe (30:25). In the second hour, CNN’s Daniel Dale joins the program for a roundtable on the team’s most glaring needs this offseason, the reasons for optimism, and how he would grade the season (55:16). Finally, Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams calls in to chat about his experience as a television analyst this year, the origin story of how every NBA player ends up in Cancun, and his takeaways from the Sixers-Raptors series (01:17:19).

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Raptors Reaction: Season Comes to an End Apr 29, 2022

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors blowout loss to the Sixers in Game 6, ending their season and discussed how James Harden got Philadelphia's offence going, their zone defence being effective against Toronto, taking the ball out of Pascal Siakam's hands, the need for 3-point shooters, Scottie Barnes' emergence this year and in the playoffs, and what improvements he expects from the Raptors ahead of next season.

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Malcolm Miller on Raptors-Sixers! Blame Game In Philly! Game 6 Preview Apr 28, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by former Toronto Raptors forward Malcolm Miller for a behind the scenes look at Nick Nurse’s scouting report, the team’s strategy against Joel Embiid in 2019, and what he has seen in the Raptors-Sixers series so far (00:58). In the second segment, Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated calls in to talk about his recent feature on Toronto’s beautifully weird style of play and whether we are seeing a permanent decline from James Harden (28:06). In the second hour, Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to talk about the culture of blame in Philadelphia and who has the most to lose if the Sixers blow a 3-0 lead (54:08).

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What Is the Real-Life Equivalent of Blowing a 3-0 Lead? Apr 27, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the challenge ahead for Toronto this week to complete the comeback against Philadelphia and run through real-life equivalents of blowing a 3-0 lead (02:47), before they're joined by Raptors play-by-play announcer a.k.a. the Director of Vibes of "The Raptors Show" Matt Devlin for a scene report from Game 5 at Wells Fargo Center and some more nickname brainstorming (30:16). In the second hour, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the program to chat about Fred VanVleet's injury and Doc Rivers' history of blowing 3-1 leads (54:10). Later, David Thorpe of TrueHoop calls in to chat about Scottie Barnes' rookie season and the ceiling for Pascal Siakam moving forward (01:15:32).

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Two Wins Away From The Comeback Of The Century Apr 26, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s Game 5 win in Philadelphia and the Raptors now being two wins away from the first 3-0 comeback in NBA history, before checking in on what the Philadelphia fans are saying about their team after two straight disappointing defeats (34:30). In the second hour, Will is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to chat about what Game 6 adjustments Doc Rivers and the Sixers can cook up, Precious Achiuwa’s development, and much more (52:56).

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Raptors Reaction: Sixers booed off the court as Raptors take Game 5 Apr 26, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 103-88 win over the Sixers and touches on Pascal Siakam leading the way yet again, Scottie Barnes fearlessness on the road, Precious Achiuwa’s two-way impact, and how the Raptors can continue to extend the series with their 6-foot-9 forwards.

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Scottie Barnes Wins Rookie of the Year! Game 5 Wishlist Apr 25, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s Game 4 victory over the weekend. including a playoff career-high performance from Pascal Siakam, Thad Young’s all-around play, and Joel Embiid’s officiating rant after the game (00:54). Later, the two celebrate Scottie Barnes winning Rookie of the Year (36:13) before they’re joined by Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic to discuss Toronto’s strategy for Game 5 without Fred VanVleet (50:32). Finally, Will and Alex go through their wish list for tonight’s must-win matchup (01:17:15).

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Raptors Reaction: Pascal Siakam responds with 34 points in Game 4 Apr 23, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 110-102 win over the Sixers and touches on Pascal Siakam answering the challenge in Game 4, Scottie Barnes’ return and him winning Rookie of the Year, Fred VanVleet’s hip injury, and how the Raptors can continue to extend the series with their 6-foot-9 forwards.

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Game 4 Preview! Raptors Playoff Stock Report Apr 22, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong look ahead to Game 4 against the Sixers and react to afternoon practice quotes from Nick Nurse on his Game 3 regrets and Pascal Siakam on his expectations for tomorrow’s game (00:35), before getting into Friday shoutouts, an Asian Heritage Month live-event tease, and Magic Johnson's comments on Scottie Barnes (28:48). In the second hour, they are joined by Sahal Abdi of Raptors Republic for a stock report on the Raptors-Sixers series and a look ahead to what Toronto might do in the offseason (52:42). Finally, Will and Alex go around the NBA for a first round stock report on the Utah Jazz, Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee’s chances of repeating as NBA Champions (01:25:15).

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The Day After The Raptors Lose A Heartbreaker Apr 21, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s Game 3 loss to Philadelphia and dissect the final play which led to Joel Embiid’s game-winner (1:55). They also chat about Fred and Pascal’s disappointing performance, 3-0 clichés (18:09), before providing another arena sport and Drake’s performance as the global ambassador last night (33:39). In the second hour, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the show to chat about the ceiling of this team, OG as the best Raptor in the series so far, and the question of who the number one option on this team will be going forward (49:58). Finally, Will and Alex dial Oren Weisfeld of Raptors Republic to look ahead to Game 4 and the return of Scottie Barnes (1:18:41).

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Raptors Reaction: Revenge Game for Joel Embiid Apr 21, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 104-101 overtime loss to the Sixers and touches on Joel Embiid's game-winning shot after Doc Rivers' timeout, Toronto's execution late in the game, Pascal Siakam scoreless in the second half, Gary Trent Jr., Precious Achiuwa, and OG Anunoby all having a better performance in Game 3, why this series is important for Embiid, and much more.

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Game 3 Wish List! The Official Scotiabank Arena Food Rankings Apr 20, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Scottie Barnes without his walking boot at morning shootaround and provide their wish list of things they want to see in Game 3 (3:08) before they’re joined by Harrison Sanford of Inside The Green Room to chat about how Philadelphia has managed to jump out to a 2-0 lead in the series (27:41). In the second hour, Will and Alex are joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to preview Game 3 (50:49). Finally, Will and Alex discuss their favorite food options at Scotiabank Arena before Will offers five tips of being a Raptors fan at a playoff game (1:18:40).

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Playoff Clichés! Will Lou New Hobbies Brainstorm! Game 3 Adjustments Apr 19, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s Game 2 loss in Philadelphia with an all-you-can-eat menu of playoff clichés (1:04). They dive into the officiating so far in this series, Nick Nurse vs Joel Embiid (5:29), before they’re joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to try and find three new hobbies for Will (31:51). In the second hour, Will and Blake brainstorm ways to stop the Sixers on offence in Game 3, including strategies for guarding Tyrese Maxey and much more (50:31).

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Raptors Reaction: Digging a Hole Down 0-2 Apr 19, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 112-97 loss to the Sixers in Game 2 and discussed Toronto's hot start cooling off after the first quarter, not capitalizing when Joel Embiid isn't on the floor, losing the defensive battle to Philly, Gary Trent Jr. feeling under the weather, when the offence looked promising, the adjustments they made from Game 1, and much more.

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The Raptors Lose Another Game 1! Apr 18, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s blowout loss on Saturday in Philadelphia to open their first round series including Scottie Barnes’ injury, the physicality of Game 1, their defensive strategy against Joel Embiid, and Nick Nurse’s post-game comments on the officiating (1:30). Later, Will and Alex share their holistic approach to the Game 1 loss (31:59) before looking ahead to tonight’s game with Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams (51:17) and Mo Dakhil of The Jump Ball (1:17:08).

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Raptors Reaction: Rough Game 1 Loss Apr 17, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 131-111 loss to the Sixers in Game 1 and discussed the physicality throughout the match, Scottie Barnes leaving the game with a left ankle sprain, Toronto's defensive approach to Joel Embiid, their foul trouble in the first half, Tyrese Maxey leading Philly on offence, and the adjustments the Raps need to make ahead of Game 2.

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Bobby Webster Q&A Apr 16, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Toronto Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster to recap the regular season, including finding success in a development year, if he has secured a hug from Scottie Barnes, and Precious Achiuwa’s development. The two also discuss how Nick Nurse’s background as a shooting coach helps the players and the acquisition of Thad Young. Finally, Bobby talks about his decision to almost pursue a job with the CIA, reveals whether he enjoyed the sushi in Tampa, the backstory of Cafe 416 in the bubble, and much more!

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Interview of the Century with Bobby Webster Apr 15, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster to chat about the Sixers-Raptors series, his personal memories of “The Shot,” the team’s roster construction, the franchise’s scouting process and how they landed on Scottie Barnes (3:37). The two also discuss Bobby’s alternate career path with the CIA and how his mom feels about his son’s NBA job (24:55). Later, Will and Alex Wong give their Friday shoutouts and debut a new fan-submitted “Raptors Show” song (40:11) before they give their official predictions for the Sixers-Raptors series and guess who is most likely to end up at Insomnia Cookies (50:09). Finally, Alex and Will put a $100 gift card on the line as they each make first round predictions (1:22:59).

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The Official Sixers-Raptors Roundtable Apr 14, 2022

Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic joins Alex Wong in the first segment to chat about the biggest storylines of Sixers-Raptors including how Philadelphia will defend Joel Embiid, what Pascal Siakam has to prove in these playoffs, and more (1:15). In the second segment, Will Lou and Alex are joined by Raptors 905 sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to talk about the G-League season and Justin Champagnie’s development (29:53). In the second hour, Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore’s “Pound The Rock” podcast join Will in studio for a Sixers-Raptors roundtable (50:35).

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The Official Raptors-Sixers Concern/Anxiety Rankings Apr 13, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Inside The Green Room’s Harrison Sanford to chat about who is under the most pressure for the Sixers heading into this playoff run and Tyrese Maxey’s role in the first round (0:36). Later, the two discuss the play-in tournament and Patrick Beverley’s celebration (34:44) before starting the second hour by discussing Nick Nurse’s comments from media availability and whether there are any concerns that remain about Fred and Pascal from the 2019 series (51:00). Finally, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com drops by the studio to rank his anxiety about James Harden’s return to form, Scottie’s first playoffs, and more (1:14:09).

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Top Raptors-Sixers Storylines To Watch Apr 12, 2022

Will Lou has been spending all week watching tape and he discusses his early findings with Alex Wong on what the Raptors might do against Joel Embiid and James Harden on defence (1:28). Later, they discuss whether their Scottie Barnes propaganda campaign was successful (30:05) and are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to chat about his recent feature on the Raptors rookie (35:58). In the second hour, The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy joins the program to talk about potential starting lineups and adjustments for the Raptors (51:48) before the trio make their play-in tournament picks (1:27:24).

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Raptors-Sixers Preview! Regular Season Over-Unders Review Apr 11, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in studio by Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa to chat about Toronto’s 48-win campaign in a development year (2:41). They take an early look at key storylines heading into the Raptors-Sixers first round series (7:45) before looking back at their over/under predictions from the regular season (32:00). In the second hour, Sportsnet’s Danielle Michaud drops by to chat with Alex and Will about favorite spots in the city to hang out, Yuta’s signed jersey at Ramen Isshin, Matisse Thybulle’s availability in the first round, the Paul Reed controversy, and why Masai and Bobby deserve consideration for Exec of the Year (51:59).

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Raptors Reaction: Regular Season Finale Apr 11, 2022

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors 105-94 loss to the Knicks and discussed how OG Anunoby looked in the final game, Gary Trent Jr. finding his way into the paint, how Khem Birch could be utilized in the post-season, why we didn't see many Raptors 905 players in the last game and much more!

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Raptors Reaction: Last Regular Season Win at Home Apr 09, 2022

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors 117-115 win over the Rockets and discussed how the team was fortunate to win the game, lackluster performance from the younger players, Khem Birch's effort on the glass, Thad Young's influence with the bench unit, Scottie Barnes finding his offence in the 4th quarter, and much more.

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The “Best Regular Season Moments” Draft Apr 08, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers and a potential first round matchup between the two teams (2:05) before they’re joined by Libaan Osman of The Toronto Star to draft favorite moments from the 2021-22 Raptors season (23:54). Later, they’re joined by actor Ennis Esmer to chat about the origin story of the “Spice and Dice” nickname (50:49). Finally, Raptors announcer Matt Devlin calls in to help grade Ennis’s nickname ideas for Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa (1:22:42).

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Raptors Reaction: No Stress Against the Sixers Apr 08, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 119-114 win over the Sixers and discussed why Pascal Siakam was the best player in the matchup, his case to be named on the all-NBA team this season, Danny Green (finally) receiving his 2019 championship ring, James Harden's off night, a potential match-up against Philadelphia in the playoffs, and more.

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The Scottie Barnes Propaganda Hour V Apr 07, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong continue their Rookie of the Year campaign for Scottie Barnes with Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck as the trio debate Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley and Pascal Siakam's All-NBA case (1:07). Later, Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic joins the show to chat about his recent story about the wonderfully quirky Raptors (50:50). Finally, Harrison Sanford of Inside The Green Room drops by to chat about returning to Toronto and Sixers-Raptors (1:20:04).

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The Raptors Are A Model NBA Franchise Apr 06, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong inexplicably start their third straight show this week by talking about the Orlando Magic before diving into what Toronto’s playoff-clinching victory over Atlanta means for the franchise (1:19). They reminisce about the greatest (and worst) moments of the Tampa era (20:34) before making the case for why the Raptors are one of the model NBA franchises of the past decade (32:59). In the second hour, they are first joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to talk about Fred VanVleet’s health status for the remainder of the regular season (51:06) and then by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about potential first round opponents and why Pascal Siakam is still being disrespected (1:13:14).

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Raptors Reaction: Playoff Bound Apr 06, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 118-108 win over the Hawks clinching a playoff spot and discussed Toronto's attempts to limit Trae Young on offence, both Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes' performances while making a case for all-NBA and rookie of the year respectively, Nick Nurse's choices of a rotation with OG Anunoby missing another game, and much more!

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Ranking The Potential First Round Opponents Apr 05, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong dive into potential first round matchups for the Toronto Raptors with a vibe check on Miami, Milwaukee, Boston, and Philadelphia (5:29) and are joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss pros and cons of each matchup (45:30). Later, the trio rank the Raptors players they trust the most in the playoffs (1:23:56).

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Kyle Returns To Toronto! Danny Green Q&A! Interview Of The Century With Chris Boucher! Apr 04, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Kyle Lowry’s return to Scotiabank Arena (5:32) and how former Raptors have performed in their first games against Nick Nurse (32:58). Later, Danny Green of the Philadelphia 76ers joins the program to talk about finally receiving his championship ring in Toronto this week, what would have happened if the Raptors could have run it back, his favorite Marc Gasol story from the parade, and more (52:03). Finally, Will and Alex chat with Chris Boucher about his turnaround this season, athletes being on social media, his official review of The Raptors Show, and more (1:16:23).

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Raptors Reaction: Kyle Lowry Makes His Return to Toronto Apr 04, 2022

Will Lou recaps Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto as the Miami Heat win 114-109 over the Raptors and touched on Fred VanVleet breaking Lowry's single-season 3-point record, their defence against Kyle, how this loss affects their place in the Eastern Conference, Tyler Herro's ability to find his shot, Raptors not finding their offence in the second half, and much more.

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Raptors Reaction: Relying on the Starters Apr 02, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 102-89 victory over the Magic and discussed how hard both teams played on both ends of the court, the performance of Toronto's starters including Scottie Barnes' offence, Fred VanVleet forcing turnovers, Orlando's guard play from Markelle Fultz and where the Raps stack up in the Eastern Conference.

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The “Favorite Kyle Lowry Moments” Draft Apr 01, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Kyle Lowry’s importance to the Raptors franchise and what made him so meaningful to the city of Toronto (2:00) before they’re joined by Imman Adan of Dishes & Dimes to draft their favorite Kyle Lowry moments both on and off the court (21:35).

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The Toronto Raptors Nickname Problem Mar 31, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and discuss Fred forcing 11 turnovers by himself, OG and Gary’s contributions, and Precious Achiuwa’s three-point shooting (2:16). Later, Alex provides an arena food report and a Will Lou stan update (31:01). Finally, the two discuss Thad Young and the Raptors having a general nickname problem (35:08).

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam and VanVleet Set the Tone Mar 31, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 125-102 victory over the Timberwolves and discussed Toronto's fight after being down 17 points early in the game, Nick Nurse vs. Chris Finch, the generation of good looks on offence, why the team must focus on matchups rather than a set starting lineup, and Siakam and VanVleet's leadership on the court. Plus, we take your calls and texts and chat about who the Raptors wouldn't want to face in the playoffs, where Armoni Brooks fits into the rotation, Fred forcing turnovers and much more!

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The Scottie Barnes Propaganda Hour IV Mar 30, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The Ringer's Dan Devine for a behind-the-scenes look at the awards balloting process and to discuss why the Rookie of the Year race between Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley is far from over (0:44). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com calls in to share his joy of seeing Team Canada qualify for the World Cup (29:27). Will and Vivek also discuss Chris Boucher's journey on the court this season from falling out of the rotation to becoming Toronto's most reliable bench player (38:20).

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Interview of the Century with Armoni Brooks Mar 29, 2022

Will Lou is joined in the first segment by Sportsnet's Amy Audibert to recap Toronto's overtime win over a depleted Boston Celtics squad at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The two chat about Pascal Siakam's 40-point game and Thad Young's late-game contributions before Will presents Amy with a multiple-choice quiz about last night's officiating (0:20). Later, Armoni Brooks joins the program to give us a behind-the-scenes look at joining the Raptors organization, the unique roster in Toronto, how he's working to improve as a shooter, and a New Zealand flight that almost changed the trajectory of his career (28:32).

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam’s 40-Piece Leads Raps Past Celtics in OT Mar 29, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 115-112 overtime victory over the Celtics and discussed Pascal Siakam's MVP-like performance, the referees' calls throughout the game, Nick Nurse's potential playoff rotation, the importance of this win, and much more!

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Alex’s Fire Evacuation Night At The Arena! Will Meets Chris Boucher! Mar 28, 2022

Will Lou dives into Saturday’s evacuation at Scotiabank Arena with an in-person account from Alex Wong (2:43). The two preview tonight’s matchup against the Boston Celtics before Will shares his dream scenario of how the Raptors can make the Finals (16:24). Later, Will and Alex provide a behind the scenes look at the interview of the century with Chris Boucher and Will’s first-ever trip to Holt Renfrew (34:59).

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Raptors Reaction: Blowout Win on a Bizarre Night Mar 27, 2022

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors 131-91 blowout victory over the Pacers which included a 70-minute delay and touches on how Toronto locked down Indy's shooters, Fred VanVleet not playing following the fire delay, Scottie Barnes' ability to read plays, being able to be three moves ahead, and much more!

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The Race For The Sixth Seed Is Back On! Mar 25, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap an important home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and discuss OG’s return, Fred and Pascal’s performance, and Armoni Brooks’ breakout performance (0:31). Later, the two discuss Chris Boucher’s second-half turnaround and do another round of Eastern Conference standings watch (34:21).

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Raptors Reaction: Big Game From Siakam, Big Win From the Raps Mar 25, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 117-104 victory over the Cavaliers and touches on the importance of having OG Anunoby returning to the lineup in this game, Pascal Siakam's torching Cleveland getting into the paint finishing with 35 points, Armoni Brooks' energy off the bench, and looks back at the season series between the two teams. Plus, we take your calls and texts to discuss the match-up between Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley, and Fred VanVleet's health with the regular season winding down.

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The Scottie Barnes Propaganda Hour III Mar 24, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong preview tonight's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and provide a behind-the-scenes report from Raptors practice including an anti-climactic conclusion to the Will-Yuta ramen story arc (4:04). Later, Tim Bontemps of ESPN joins the program as Will continues to campaign for Rookie of the Year votes for Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam for All-NBA (27:26).

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Thad Young Q&A Mar 23, 2022

Raptors forward Thad Young sits down with Will Lou to talk about how he found out about the trade to Toronto, Nick Nurse’s game plans, his first conversation with Scottie Barnes, the team’s recent 5-0 West Coast trip, what is like to play with four other power forwards on the court, his favorite Allen Iverson story, and much more.

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Interview of the Century with Thad Young Mar 23, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Toronto Raptors forward Thad Young for a behind-the-scenes look at the trade deadline, his leadership role on the team, why the Raptors is the most unique situation of his career, his favorite Allen Iverson story, and much more (3:09). Later, Oren Weisfeld of Raptors Republic dials in to chat about Pascal Siakam’s progression this season and why it might translate into better results in the playoffs (36:23).

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Tuesday Grab Bag with Blake Murphy Mar 22, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to chat about whether Toronto’s poor performance in Chicago was a scheduled loss, whether Nick Nurse should extend his rotation, and if there are real concerns about Fred VanVleet’s health as the playoffs near (02:23). Later, the two run through an assortment of grab bag topics including Armoni Brooks’ long-term future with the team, Justin Champagnie’s development, the Thad Young trade, and whether the Precious-Khem experiment should continue (30:34).

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Raptors Reaction: Tired on the Road Mar 22, 2022

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors 113-99 loss to the Bulls and touches on Toronto's third-quarter collapse, their post-all-star break schedule, Chicago's defence, Khem Birch and Precious Achiuwa playing alongside each other on the court, and more.

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The Will Lou Holistic Approach To Watching The Raptors Mar 21, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap a thrilling weekend of Raptors basketball and discuss Toronto’s try-hard approach in Philadelphia and the Nick Nurse advantage in the playoffs (0:59). Later, the two discuss Will’s new holistic approach to covering the Raptors and whether LeBron James really watched Scottie Barnes play basketball in seventh grade (28:09).

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Raptors Reaction: Impressive Defensive Win Mar 21, 2022

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors 93-88 victory over the Sixers and discussed why Toronto's defence won them the game, their ability to win the offensive boards, Doc Rivers' problem-solving, and Nick Nurse and the coaching staff's adjustments following the loss to the Lakers. Plus we take your calls and texts to chat about Armoni Brooks' scoring off the bench, James Harden's flagrant foul against Chris Boucher, and much more.

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The Scottie Barnes Propaganda Hour II Mar 19, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Raptors Republic managing editor Louis Zatzman (0:34) to recap Toronto’s overtime loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, takeaways from Scottie Barnes’ career night, and Precious Achiuwa’s long-term fit in Toronto. Later, James Herbert of CBS Sports (24:27) breaks down a potential first round matchup between the Raptors and Sixers, before James and Alex play another round of “Who He Play For.”

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Raptors Reaction: Painful Loss to the Lakers Mar 19, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 128-123 loss in overtime to the Lakers and discussed the final plays in regulation including Russell Westbrook tying three sending the game to OT, the importance of winning this match, Scottie Barnes performance on offence, and more.

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The Official Toronto Raptors Poker Hand Rankings Mar 18, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong rank each Raptors player as poker hands in the first segment (7:53), before answering Twitter questions in the second half about Scottie Barnes’ usage, the front office’s vision for this roster, favorite arena foods, and if Will would give up covering the Raptors for $10 million (30:44).

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The Road Trip of the Century Mar 17, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap a successful road trip for the Raptors, rank the most satisfying wins during the current five-game win streak, and talk about the optimism around this core group going forward (1:09). Later, the two chat about the best stretches of this season and do another Eastern Conference playoff standings watch (35:05).

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Raptors Reaction: 5 Wins on the Road Mar 17, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 103-100 victory over the L.A. Clippers for their 5th straight win and touches on the Clippers' fight throughout the game, the questionable calls from the referees near the end of the game, Precious Achiuwa's defence on the final play, Pascal Siakam's offensive approach in the matchup, Toronto's road trip and much more!

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The Scottie Barnes Propaganda Hour Mar 16, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to chat about the Rookie of the Year race between Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, and Cade Cunningham before diving into the possibility of Pascal Siakam making the All-NBA team (0:29). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com drops by to talk about the similarities between this year and the 2013-14 season and whether there are long-term concerns for Fred's health moving forward (27:43).

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The LeBron James Rage Meter Mar 15, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to recap Toronto’s victory over the Los Angeles Lakers including a spotlight on Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam’s performances (1:15). Later, the two go through a series of plays from LeBron James during last night’s game (23:38). Finally, Will and Blake discuss the latest injury update on OG Anunoby and what Nick Nurse should do with the starting centre spot moving forward (35:37).

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Raptors Reaction: Lakers Aren't Good Mar 15, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 114-103 victory over the Lakers pushing their win streak to 4 games and discusses a lackluster performance from LeBron James, whipping the ball at Scottie Barnes, Toronto controlling most of the game, some defining plays that explain the Lakers' down season, and much more.

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Revisiting A Successful Weekend For The Raptors Mar 14, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap a glorious weekend for the Toronto Raptors including their fourth quarter comeback in Denver, Nick Nurse’s mad scientist ways, Scottie Barnes transforming into a superstar, Gary Trent Jr.’s bounce back performance in Phoenix, and much more (1:14). Later, the two discuss the race for the sixth seed in the East and check in on their concern meter for a one-game play-in against Brooklyn (32:19).

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Slander Pod: Back to Back Wins Against the Top West Teams Mar 13, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to recap the Raptors 127-115 win over the Denver Nuggets, the lineup Toronto sent out to start the fourth quarter, the performances from the veterans Thad Young and Khem Birch, Scottie Barnes' aggressiveness on offence, Precious Achiuwa's confidence, and much more!

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Raptors-Suns Recap! Takeshi Shibata Q&A Mar 12, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Oren Weisfeld (Raptors Republic, Yahoo Sports Canada, Complex) to discuss Toronto’s crunch time defence against the Phoenix Suns, Scottie Barnes making another in-season leap, Gary Trent Jr. breaking out of his slump, and whether the Raptors still have a shot at avoiding the play-in tournament (0:32). Later, Alex sits down with writer and editor Takeshi Shibata to chat about covering the NBA from Japan, his history with Yuta Watanabe, the growing popularity of basketball in the country, and tips on how Will Lou can finally secure a ramen date with Yuta (26:01).

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Raptors Reaction: Gary Trent Jr. is Back Mar 12, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 117-112 victory over the Suns and discusses Gary Trent Jr's strong offensive night, Cameron Payne's ability to disrupt Toronto's flow, the fouls between the two guards, Fred VanVleet's defence on Devin Booker, the scoring struggles to start the fourth quarter and Precious' effort off the bench. Plus, we take listener's calls and texts to chat about Trent Jr.'s recent shooting slump, giving up leads, and managing Fred's minutes.

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The All-Time Raptors Cult Heroes Draft Part 2 Mar 11, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to Brooklyn’s win over Philadelphia last night and assess their concern meter for seeing the Nets in a one-game play-in scenario (0:29) before they’re joined by Matt Devlin to chat about Scottie Barnes and his son Jack (8:19). Will and Alex go over their ten goals for the remainder of this regular season (21:32) before they’re joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports for part two of their all-time Raptors cult heroes draft (33:12).

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The All-Time Raptors Cult Heroes Draft Mar 10, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to discuss Fred VanVleet’s return in San Antonio, Scottie Barnes’ offensive development, and key contributions from the second unit (0:40). Later, James Herbert of CBS Sports joins the program to draft all-time favorite Raptors cult heroes, including Amir Johnson, Master P, Serge Ibaka, and more (28:30).

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Raptors Reaction: Back to Their Roots Mar 10, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 119-104 victory over the Spurs and discusses how Fred VanVleet performed in his return, the difference in how the team plays with him on the court, how the team defended San Antonio's Dejounte Murray, Scottie Barnes' scoring touch, Toronto's approach to the pick-and-roll and much more!

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Fred VanVleet Returns! Assessing The Eastern Conference Contenders! Mar 09, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup tonight and whether the team should manage his minutes down the stretch (0:21). The two also discuss Vivek’s recent feature story “Mind right, Body right, Game right” and how the Raptors are helping to manage the mental health and wellness of their players (13:04). Later, Joseph Casciaro of theScore dials in to assess the contenders in the East, including Brooklyn’s chances of avoiding the play-in, Boston as a legitimate contender in the East, Philadelphia as a potential favorite to make the NBA Finals with James Harden, and more (28:22).

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Has Scottie Barnes Earned a Larger Offensive Role? Mar 08, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss the recent uptick in offensive production from Scottie Barnes and whether Malachi Flynn has earned a spot in the rotation (1:29). Later, Blake provides an in-depth scouting report on Armoni Brooks before the two discuss Gary Trent Jr.’s recent slump, how to evaluate the Thad Young trade, and whether Khem Birch should continue to start for the team (29:57).

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What Do the Raptors Need To Do This Offseason? Mar 07, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s third straight defeat, the lack of shooting and playmaking that continues to plague the roster, and their impressions of Scottie Barnes starting at point guard (0:39). Later, the two discuss an upcoming interview of the century between Will and Chris Boucher, an update on Will’s top 75 favorite animals, before closing the episode by looking at what the front office needs to do this offseason to improve the roster (28:10).

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Raptors Reaction: Three Straight Losses Mar 07, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 104-96 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers pushing their losing streak to three games and discusses Toronto's lack of depth in shooting, the impact of not having a traditional point guard on the court, how the front office has constructed this roster, Gary Trent Jr.'s continuing struggles on offence, and much more.

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Inside The Making of “How Hungry Are You?” Mar 05, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Jordi Vila (co-creator and producer of “How Hungry Are You”) in the first segment to discuss the origin story of the show, how much salt and pepper Serge actually uses in real life, and how he is adjusting to life in Milwaukee (6:57). Later, Payman Benz (producer of “How Hungry Are You”) talks about his experience on the set of the show and offers his perspective as a lifelong Clippers fan on what it was like to witness Kawhi Leonard’s free agency from the other side (31:50).

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Raptors Reaction: Back-To-Back Losses to Two of the Worst East Teams Mar 05, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 103-97 loss to the Magic and touches on Toronto's performance since coming out of the all-star break, Gary Trent Jr.'s shooting slump, the lack of team effort on offence, how the Raptors are missing Fred VanVleet's leadership on the court, and much more!

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The Dwane Curse Continues! Mar 04, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss another disappointing loss to Dwane Casey and the Detroit Pistons and Toronto’s post-All-Star break performance so far (0:29). Later, the two answer Twitter and YouTube questions about Gary Trent’s long-term potential, all-time best and worst Raptors uniforms, and more (30:42).

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Raptors Reaction: Pistons Take The Season Series Mar 04, 2022

Will Lou looks back at another Raptors loss to the Pistons in a 108-106 final and chats about Nick Nurse's ejection, why Detroit has the same level of talent as Toronto, match-up issues, Dwane Casey knowing Nurse's coaching tendencies, and much more.

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Inside Raptors 905’s International Women’s Night Mar 03, 2022

Will Lou is joined on the program by Raptors 905 sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton for a behind-the-scenes look at Wednesday’s International Women’s Night in Mississauga and her first time in the play-by-play seat before the two discuss Svi’s 40-point game (0:42). Later, Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert drops by to evaluate the development of Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., and Precious Achiuwa this season (29:07).

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The All-Time Raptors Villains Draft Mar 02, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Goran Dragic’s return to Scotiabank Arena, Scottie Barnes in crunch time, the Malachi Flynn redemption tour, and injury updates on OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet (0:42). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the program to draft all-time Raptors villains including Vince Carter, Paul Pierce, LeBron James, Lawrence Frank, and more (27:25).

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Raptors Reaction: Back-To-Back Wins Against the Nets Mar 02, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 109-108 victory over the Nets and discusses Toronto's struggles containing Brooklyn on defence, why Scottie Barnes was the spark the team needed, impressive performances from Malachi Flynn, how Thad Young played alongside some of the starters, and Pascal Siakam's foul troubles. Plus, we're back taking your calls and texts and we chat about the fans booing Goran Dragic, Khem Birch's role in the second half, and much more.

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A Vibe Shift In Brooklyn Mar 01, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss Toronto’s blowout victory in Brooklyn last night including Nick Nurse’s use of the full court press, Scottie flashing his superstar potential, Malachi Flynn’s breakout performance, and Precious Achiuwa’s post-All-Star break play (3:21). Later, the two discuss the buyout market, DJ Wilson’s return to the Raptors, and Toronto returning home to a full capacity crowd tonight before diving into their favorite Raptors pet plays (30:41).

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Raptors Reaction: Setting the Tone on Defence Mar 01, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 133-97 blowout win over the Nets in Brooklyn and touches on Toronto's dominance on defence since the opening tip, Malachi Flynn's best game filling in for Fred VanVleet in the starting lineup, Nets switching to zone defence, Yuta Watanabe's poster dunk, and Goran Dragic's performance against his former team.

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Official 2021-22 Raptors Concern Level Check Feb 28, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Toronto’s disastrous weekend and break down their concern level about the team’s defensive effort, Fred’s long-term health, Pascal’s lackluster play, and who should replace Khem Birch in starting lineup (1:27). Later, Will decides to compare Raptors players to kitchen appliances before chatting about OG’s absence and the team’s lack of shooting (28:32).

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Raptors Reaction: Two Straight Blowout Losses Feb 27, 2022

Will Lou looks back at another blowout loss for the Raptors losing 127-100 to the Atlanta Hawks and discuss Toronto's unsuccessful approach to defending Trae Young, why this was one of Scottie Barnes' worst games, causes of concern for Raptors' start to the unofficial second half, and what the team should focus on moving forward.

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“The Day After Losing To The Hornets By 32 Points” Episode Feb 26, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Raptors 905 sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to chat about organizing a Toronto media basketball game and “Three Course Conversations” with the Leafs before diving into Toronto’s disappointing loss in Charlotte. Later, the two are joined by producer JR Manatad to discuss the team’s identity, second half wish list, and whether Alex has ever had a bad hot dog in his life. Finally, Alex and Savanna provide a few sports media industry tips.

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Raptors Reaction: Blown Out by the Hornets Feb 26, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the Raptors 125-93 loss to the Hornets in Charlotte and discuss the concerns with losing their first game right after the all-star break, Scottie Barnes breaking another career-high in points, Fred VanVleet's knee issue, and if Nick Nurse should expand the rotation.

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How Will OG’s Injury Impact The Raptors? Feb 25, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss OG’s fractured ring finger, his history of bad luck with injuries, and what the new starting five might look like (2:03). They also chat about Goran Dragić’s comments about Toronto and get an update on Will’s Top 75 animals (16:06). Later, video producer and voice over artist Benji Agbeke joins the show for a sports media panel where the three share industry tips about breaking into the sports media space (29:07).

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The Most Fascinating and Quirky Stats of the Season Feb 24, 2022

Will Lou is joined in studio by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss Will’s ski trip and compare sleep schedules (0:56) before the two dive into some second half storylines including a look at Pascal Siakam’s All-NBA case (9:50). Later, the two present their favorite stats of the season so far including Toronto’s defence against top offences around the league, the team’s deflections and forced turnovers per game, and much more (28:31).

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Most Promising and Concerning Trends Feb 23, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com in the first segment to pick their most promising and concerning trends of the season so far including Scottie’s offensive ceiling, Gary as a primary scoring option, Chris Boucher’s impact on winning, OG Anunoby’s development curve, and more (0:50). Later, David Thorpe of TrueHoops calls in to evaluate Toronto’s development plan for Scottie Barnes so far and to provide his take on the Raptors’ roster-building approach (27:32).

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Our Favorite Moments From The 2021-22 Season (So Far) Feb 22, 2022

Alex Wong is joined in studio by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to chat about Goran Dragić’s role in Brooklyn, early impressions of Thad Young, and who might make it into Toronto’s eight-man rotation when the playoffs start in April (4:18). Later, the two pick their favorite moments from the regular season so far including Fred VanVleet’s All-Star moment, Scottie Barnes’ road debut, the triple over-time thriller in Miami, Matt Devlin’s play-by-play game of the century in Indiana, OG attempting to draw an OVO owl, and more (30:56).

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All-Star Weekend Recap! Second-Half Over/Unders! Feb 21, 2022

Alex Wong is joined in studio by Sportnet's Faizal Khamisa to recap All-Star Weekend including Fred VanVleet's three-point shootout performance, Scottie Barnes participating in the Rising Stars and Skills Challenge, and share some ideas to fix the Slam Dunk contest (00:34). Later, the two discuss Goran Dragic's return to Scotiabank Arena next week, before playing another round of over/unders for the second half of the Raptors season (25:43).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTwW6BloLC4

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Friday Roundtable! All-Star Weekend Predictions! Feb 18, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to take a look at the Eastern Conference standings, assess their favorite first-round matchups, and more (02:01)! Later, they discuss Fred VanVleet’s response to Draymond Green’s 2019 NBA Finals what-ifs, and make predictions for the upcoming All-Star Weekend (37:32).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acF374zARBQ

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Interview of the Century II with Gary Trent Sr. Feb 17, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Toronto’s victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves as they head into the All-Star break (05:09), before they’re joined by Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams to chat about Fred VanVleet’s All-Star season and his advice for Malachi Flynn (10:32). Later, Gary Trent Sr. joins the show to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the opening tip drama between Gary Trent Jr. and Patrick Beverley last night, before diving into Gary Trent Jr.’s long-term potential and an inside glimpse at the free agency process for his son this past summer (30:39).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTdSiRKWQ5c

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Raptors Reaction: Heading to the All-Star Break With a Win Feb 17, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 103-91 victory over the Timberwolves in Minnesota and touches on Toronto outscoring Minny in the 4th quarter, the two biggest adjustments Nick Nurse made in the team's win, Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher knocking down key threes, how Thaddeus Young looked in his second game with the team and Patrick Beverley antics before and during the game.

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Tweet or Don’t Tweet with Matt Devlin Feb 16, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in studio by Raptors' play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin to chat about broadcasting remotely and keeping perspective over an 82-game season (08:11). Later, Will gets professional advice from Matt on what statements to tweet or not tweet on social media (21:29). Finally, Will and Alex chat about the Eastern Conference playoff race and the rise of the Boston Celtics (38:43).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3KWqkMIPoQ

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How to Solve Toronto’s Roster Imbalance? Feb 15, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss Toronto’s 30-point loss in New Orleans on Monday (02:24). They also take a look at how Nick Nurse can manage bringing three centres coming off the bench, and whether Scottie Barnes is hitting the rookie wall (07:43). Later, Will and Blake break down Thad Young’s first game as a Raptor and tackle a few loose ends from the trade deadline involving Kristaps Porzingis and Talen Horton-Tucker (28:47).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azJG182Ox78

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Raptors Reaction: Worst Performance of the Year Feb 15, 2022

Will Lou reacts to the Raptors 120-90 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans and explains why this game had their worst performance of the season, how Nick Nurse introduced Thaddeus Young into the rotation, Pascal Siakam getting poked in the eye, Fred VanVleet leaving the game with knee soreness, and Toronto's approach to attacking Jonas Valanciunas on offence.

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Should Pascal Siakam Make The All-Star Team? Feb 14, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the end of Toronto’s eight game win streak over the weekend, Thad Young’s intro presser, and whether Pascal Siakam should be named an All-Star replacement (00:56). Later, the two continue Will’s top-75 animals countdown, discuss the long-term future of the starting five, and revisit Alex’s Super Bowl prop bets (28:42).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5YTQattHy0

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Raptors Reaction: 8-Game Win Streak Snapped Feb 13, 2022

Will Lou looks back the Raptors 110-109 loss to the Nuggets breaking their 8-game winning streak and touches on Toronto's execution to start the fourth quarter, Denver's bench playing better than the Raptors in the final minutes, OG Anunoby struggling on offence, Khem Birch's physicality against their bigs, and Pascal Siakam's superstar performance.

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Amy Audibert Q&A Feb 12, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to chat about preparing for post-game interviews with OG Anunoby (2:18) and sharing a moment with Fred VanVleet before he found out about his All-Star appearance before the two dive into Amy’s career from growing up in Niagara Falls, being one of the best high school basketball players in Ontario, and her favorite memories at the University of Miami (11:02). Later, Alex and Amy discuss her entry into sports broadcasting, the learning curve going from a player to an analyst, and some of her favorite memories of calling games over the years and what it’s been like covering the Raptors this season (25:43).

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Parsing Masai Ujiri's Post-Trade Deadline Presser Feb 11, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to Bobby Webster and Nick Nurse's comments about the trade deadline and discuss what the Raptors' strategy might be for this summer (01:12). They also dive into Toronto's eighth straight win and Kevin Porter Jr.'s controversial last-second basket, and wonder about Gary Trent Jr.'s long-term ceiling on offence (12:58). In the second segment, the two react to Masai Ujiri's post-trade deadline presser and specifically his comments about when fans will return to Scotiabank Arena and his belief in building a team around Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam (33:46). Finally, Alex provides his Super Bowl parlay guarantee and Will gives an update on his top-75 animals list (46:46).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl997ORhZdY

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Raptors Reaction: Trent Jr. Leads Toronto to 8th Straight Win Feb 11, 2022

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors 139-120 victory over the Rockets in Houston as they extend their win streak to 8-games and breaks down Nick Nurse implementing a full-court press early in the game, Gary Trent Jr. scoring a season-high 42 points, Pascal Siakam finding his way to the rim to score 30, Malachi Flynn playing one of his best games off the bench, and the outlook on the team post-trade deadline.

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Two-Hour Trade Deadline Extravaganza! Feb 10, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to Toronto acquiring Thaddeus Young from the San Antonio Spurs, what this means for their rest-of-the-season outlook, if the Kyle Lowry sign-and-trade was ultimately a success, and say farewell to the Goran Dragic era (00:19). In the second segment, they’re joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy for an in-depth breakdown on how Thad Young will fit in with the current Raptors rotation (30:25). In the second hour, Will and Alex discuss the James Harden trade and evaluate the Eastern Conference playoff picture, before answering your trade deadline Twitter questions (50:55). Finally, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange joins the show to chat about the Raptors' trade deadline strategy and the outlook for this team heading into the buyout market and free agency this summer (01:19:51).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYK-OAllG3I

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Raptors Reaction: Professional Win in OKC Feb 10, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 117-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and touches on how Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet never let the Thunder grab momentum, limiting Luguentz Dort driving to the basket, Pascal's performance during the 7-game winning streak, and expectations for Toronto heading into the trade deadline, and the unofficial second half of the season.

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24 Hours Until the Trade Deadline! Feb 09, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to look at what the Raptors should address at the trade deadline and their potential weaknesses in the playoffs (00:27). Later, the two dive into the rumor mill to chat about Jakob Poeltl, Evan Fournier, and Danilo Gallinari (23:45). Later, Raptors 905 sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton gives us a development update on Justin Champagnie and David Johnson (31:14). Savanna and Will also present their best All-Star Weekend ideas including rap battles and a media game (37:00).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWgu_4t_yOU

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Parsing Bobby Webster's Pre-Trade Deadline Presser Feb 08, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic to discuss Toronto's six-game win streak, Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa's contributions off the bench, and how Pascal Siakam's recent play has propelled the team into the top-six in the East standings (00:52). Later, Will and Eric Koreen of The Athletic break down Bobby Webster's pre-trade deadline press conference and discuss what the trade market looks like for Goran Dragic, if Domantas Sabonis being traded to Sacramento impacts the team's potential pursuit of Myles Turner, and whether the Raptors should add a traditional big to their roster (27:17).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2ZBjyTC-eI

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Raptors Reaction: Routine Win Against The Hornets Feb 08, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 116-101 victory over the Hornets, which pushes their win streak to six games! Will also touches on the balanced effort from Toronto's starters scoring 15+ points (including four scoring 20+), Gordon Hayward's injury, the growing confidence of both Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, and how Chris Boucher has improved in reading defences.

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Gary Trent Sr. Q&A Feb 07, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat with former Raptors forward Gary Trent Sr. about to chat about how his son has found happiness with the Raptors organization (02:12), his training for Gary Trent Jr. growing up (04:00), why Gary was selected in the second round (08:30), navigating the lifestyle of an NBA player (15:06), and more!

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Interview of the Century with Gary Trent Sr. Feb 07, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by former Raptors forward Gary Trent Sr. to chat about how his son has found happiness with the Raptors organization, his training program for Gary Trent Jr. growing up, navigating the lifestyle of an NBA player, and more (10:07)! Later, Will addresses Chris Boucher’s comments about the social media criticism he receives (39:02).

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The Last Enforcer with Charles Oakley Feb 05, 2022

Alex Wong is joined for former Toronto Raptor forward Charles Oakley (0:28) to talk about his new book “The Last Enforcer,” gambling with Michael Jordan and Nelly, sending food back to the kitchen at restaurants, getting stuck at the Canadian border, tracking Tyrone Hill down for $20k, and Vince Carter’s graduation. Later, Alex chats with producer JR Manatad and Oren Weisfeld (24:56) of Raptors Republic about Pascal’s All-Star chances, Masai’s best trades, best trade deadline deals, and more.

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Raptors Reaction: 5 Games in 7 Days Feb 05, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 125-114 victory over the Hawks and touches on the opponents Toronto has beaten during their 5-game win streak, Pascal Siakam breaking Atlanta's zone defence, Khem Birch's first two games back, Nick Nurse finding a consistent rotation, how the team has created different ways to get a basket, and the energy not dropping off from the bench in the last stretch.

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Secret Santa of the Century! Fred VanVleet Is an All-Star! Feb 04, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s fourth straight win on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls and Fred VanVleet’s first ever All-Star selection (00:33). Later, the two speak to Evy Kwong of the Toronto Star about a Lunar New Year fundraiser they’re a part of (32:25) and finally exchange gifts with producer Derrick for the Secret Santa of the century (39:50).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaEXpUJERSc

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Raptors Reaction: Four Straight Wins & Freddy Is An All-Star Feb 04, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 127-120 victory over the Bulls for their fourth straight win! He breaks down Scottie Barnes' tip-in shot to force overtime, a big play from Chris Boucher in OT, Gary Trent Jr.'s clutch three, and the team's ability to compete against the top teams in the East. Plus, Fred VanVleet has been named an All-Star for the first time in his career, becoming just the fourth undrafted player of all time to get the nod.

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Jodie Meeks Q&A Feb 03, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Raptors 905 guard Jodie Meeks to talk about his NBA journey (00:12), his favourite mentors (06:17), and memories from the 2019 championship run (11:32), including: Nick Nurse’s in-game adjustments, the Game 1 loss to Orlando, Kawhi’s Game 7 shot, and what it means to be an NBA champion.

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Interview of the Century with Jodie Meeks Feb 03, 2022

Will Lou sits down with Raptors 905 guard Jodie Meeks to discuss his NBA career so far and his favorite memories from the Raptors 2019 championship run (06:20). Later, Will and Alex Wong discuss Drake’s court-side online gambling habit, Nick Nurse’s Murdoch Mysteries cameo, and if $40 is too expensive for a haircut (38:35).

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What is Gary Trent Jr.'s Long-Term Potential? Feb 02, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to share an insider look at the empty arena experience in Scotiabank Arena last night, including what it's like to sit next to Alex during an NBA game and what Drake and Masai were up to (00:23). The two also discuss Toronto's recent trend of lackadaisical first quarters and dominant second half performances, and wonder about Gary Trent Jr's long-term potential (08:12). Later, Michael Grange joins the program to discuss his Sportsnet "Big Read" on Fred VanVleet's journey as a team leader, before providing an update on Goran Dragic (29:44).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4BtR1SwbMw

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Slander Pod: Gary Trent Jr. Goes For Another 30 Piece Feb 02, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 110-106 victory over the Miami Heat and is joined by slander expert Asad Alvi to discuss Gary Trent Jr.'s fifth straight game scoring 30+ points, Jimmy Butler foul hunting, OG Anunoby's athleticism, how the Heat have performed without Kyle Lowry, their reliance on the three-pointer, and another Goran Dragic appearance in Miami.

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The Best Potential Trade Deadline Deals! Feb 01, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show's Blake Murphy to recap Toronto's win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday (06:03). Later, the two discuss potential trade deadline deals for Bogdan Bogdanovic, Thomas Bryant, Harrison Barnes, Josh Hart, Spencer Dinwiddie, and more (31:05)!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMR-H0lZvfI

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Raptors Reaction: Crunch Time Defence Breaks Hawks Win Streak Feb 01, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 106-100 victory over the Hawks in Atlanta and touched on Toronto's crunch time defence forcing the Hawks to their secondary actions, players becoming uncomfortable when they're being guarded by Gary Trent Jr., another 30-plus point performance from their shooting guard, and a lookahead to their third meeting against the Miami Heat.

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Inside the Triple-Overtime Thriller of the Century Jan 31, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong return to the studio and discuss Toronto’s triple overtime win at Miami over the weekend and spotlight all five starters and their contributions (00:11). Later, they discuss Lunar New Year, Secret Santa, and if the front office owes it to the roster to upgrade at the trade deadline (28:48).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OIQF9V3Bvw

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Raptors Reaction: Game of the (Regular) Season Jan 30, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 124-120 triple overtime thriller against the Heat in Miami and breaks down each overtime, OG Anunoby's individual defence on Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra's timeout, Gary Trent Jr.'s third straight game with 30+ points, and the team's overall effort against the number one seeded team in the East.

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What is Goran Dragic Doing in Miami? Jan 29, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by critically-acclaimed actor and long-time Raptors fan Ennis Esmer (3:29) to chat about Goran Dragic’s current whereabouts and our favorite Raptors merch and memorabilia over the years. Later, producer JR Manatad joins the show with some hard-hitting news, notes, and questions (25:03). Finally, Alex and Ennis chat about where Kyle Lowry ranks among all-time Toronto athletes and conclude with a freestyle battle (36:45).

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The Nick Nurse British Basketball League Stories You’ve Never Heard Of Jan 28, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to officially accept the title of Raptors Show Global Ambassador from Danielle Michaud and chat about Fred and Pascal’s All-Star chances (02:27). The two share their favourite Nick Nurse British Basketball League stories and listen to a few fan-submitted tales (20:26). Finally, Alex plays another round of “Who He Play For" (40:41).

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What to Make Of the Up-And-Down, Always .500 Raptors? Jan 27, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by TheScore’s Joseph Casciaro to talk about Toronto’s latest disappointing last-second defeat in Chicago, how to manage expectations for a young Raptors team, and what items would belong in a Raptors Museum of Artifacts (00:15). Later, the two brainstorm ways to improve the All-Star Weekend viewing experience (37:45).

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Raptors Reaction: Losing Another Close Game Jan 27, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 111-105 loss to the Bulls in Chicago and discuss Toronto's resilience, ability to compete till the end, defensive inconsistencies, Raptors using their size against a much smaller Bulls team, Gary Trent Jr.'s two technical fouls, and how Scottie Barnes performed in his return to the lineup.

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What to Make Of OG Anunoby’s Offensive Progression? Jan 26, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to discuss Pascal’s playmaking, Gary Trent’s shotmaking, Malachi Flynn’s best game of the season, and the strangest things about the arena experience (00:12). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com assesses OG Anunoby’s improvement on offence this season (33:52).

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Raptors Reaction: Siakam & Trent Jr. Backcourt Leads the Way Jan 26, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 125-113 victory over the visiting Hornets and discusses Toronto's offensive execution in the first half. He breaks down getting a boost from the bench with Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton, Pascal Siakam grabbing 12 assists (and a near triple-double) with Fred VanVleet out, and Trent Jr.'s ability to find his shot.

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Who Should the Raptors Target at the Trade Deadline? Jan 25, 2022

Will Lou is joined by the FAN Morning Show's Blake Murphy to discuss Fred VanVleet's minutes, why the Raptors struggle against zone defenses, and if a new starting lineup is required to overcome their recent slow starts (00:05). Later, they recap Yuta Watanabe, Dalano Banton, and Malachi Flynn's performance with the 905 last night, and debate Toronto's trade deadline strategy (29:34).

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Inside the (Almost) Comeback of the Century Jan 24, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their in-person reunion at Scotiabank Arena yesterday to watch the Raptors nearly pull off a historic comeback against the Blazers, and try to explain the many reasons for the team’s inconsistency through 44 games (00:16). Later, the two chat about Jalen Harris, former Raptors bench players they would like to have back, and continue to dive into Will Lou’s 75 favourite animals of all-time in celebration of the NBA’s 75th anniversary season (30:02).

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Raptors Reaction: Lack of Focus From the Jump Jan 24, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 114-105 loss to the visiting Portland Trailblazers and chats about the slow start in the first half from Toronto, the lack of focus since warm-ups, foul trouble between Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, how they mounted a comeback in the second half, and Dalano Banton's energy coming off the bench.

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Blood In The Garden with Chris Herring Jan 22, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by Sports Illustrated senior writer and author of “Blood In The Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks” to chat about his new book and the story behind how Charles Oakley ended up on the Raptors. Later, the two discuss the Raptors season and Gary Trent Jr.’s mohair cardigan before diving into Chris’s favorite 90s NBA rivalries.

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Raptors Reaction: Another Dramatic Win vs. Wizards Jan 22, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 109-105 victory over the Washington Wizards and touches on the history between the two teams, OG Anunoby's defence on Bradley Beal, Scottie Barnes' response to his performance against the Dallas Mavericks, Fred VanVleet's playmaking when his shot isn't going down and how Gary Trent Jr. played in his return to the lineup.

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Fan Question Friday on the Raptors Show! Jan 21, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Faizal Khamisa for a quick round of small talk before the pair dive into Eric Flynn’s recent social media comments about Nick Nurse and the Raptors (06:23). Later, Will and Alex answer your questions regarding new nicknames for the players, if the starting lineup should change, if Dalano Banton can outrun the subway train, what player development means for an organization, and more (32:29)!

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What Is up With the Seven-Man Rotation? Jan 20, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Nick Nurse’s use of seven players during the road trip, if the front office need to shoulder some blame, and what the team should do moving forward (01:16). Later, the two hand out mid-season awards to the Raptors' roster (28:53).

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Raptors Reaction: Luka Doncic Dismantles Toronto Jan 20, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 102-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks and chats about Luka Doncic's offensive performances against Toronto since entering the league, tired legs from the Raptors nearing the end of the road trip, the decision to go for the three pointer in the dying seconds, and Scottie Barnes' defence on Luka's final shot.

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What Should the Raptors Do at the Trade Deadline? Jan 19, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to get a sense of the front office’s mindset heading into the trade deadline and whether the Raptors should be a buyer or seller (00:12). Later, Will talks to Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com about where Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet rank among players at their positions (28:29).

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What Is the Value of Goran Dragic’s $19 Million Contract? Jan 18, 2022

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to recap Toronto’s loss in Miami, make sense of Nick Nurse shortening his rotation, and what competitive games against contenders in the past week means for the Raptors (00:12). Later, the two evaluate Scottie Barnes’ return to the lineup, OG Anunoby as a secondary offensive option, Chris Boucher’s trade value, and why the Raptors are still holding on to Goran Dragic’s roster spot (26:53).

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Raptors Reaction: Competing Till the End Jan 18, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 104-99 loss to the Miami Heat and chats about the team's competitiveness against the best teams in the NBA without Gary Trent Jr. and Khem Birch, Caleb Martin's foul on Scottie Barnes, and Miami's deep lineup compared to Toronto. Plus, Will touches on the individual performances from Pascal Siakam becoming the number one option, Fred VanVleet's ability to play off the ball, Chris Boucher's energy off the bench and much more!

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Gary Trent Jr. Reversible Cardigan Appreciation Hour Jan 17, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s up-and-down weekend which included the Dwane Casey curse still being a thing in 2022, the short-handed Raptors earning a much-deserved victory in Milwaukee, and Gary Trent Jr.’s signature cardigan (02:38). Later, Sidra Alam joins the show to talk about her Peel Region N95 Mask Fundraiser before Will and Alex conclude by remembering their favourite Kyle Lowry moments and how he’s playing in Miami so far (29:18).

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Slander Pod: Taking Down the Champs, Again Jan 16, 2022

Will Lou and Asad Alvi break down the Raptors 103-96 victory over the defending NBA champions Bucks in Milwaukee for another edition of the Slander Pod. The guys touch on Toronto's first meeting and defence against Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pascal Siakam's playmaking leading to his second triple-double in his career, OG Anunoby's offence, and Justin Champagnie winning the rebound battle. Plus, the guys chat about head coach Mike Budenholzer's post-game comments and Bobby Portis vs. Siakam.

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Inside The World of Vintage Raptors Jersey Collecting Jan 15, 2022

Alex Wong is joined by In Vintage We Trust co-owner Josh Roter (1:57) to chat about the rise of the vintage Raptors jersey market since the 2019 championship run, why he wants the team to bring back the Huskies name, and more. Later, long-time Raptors jersey collector Kai (27:40) drops by to share a few secrets on tracking down game-worn jerseys, why the dino uniform means so much to him, and his experience in collecting Raptors memorabilia.

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Raptors Reaction: Not Taking the Pistons Seriously Jan 15, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 103-87 loss to the Pistons in Detroit and touches on the lack of effort and focus from Toronto, another underwhelming performance from the bench, and the team's all-time record against Dwane Casey's Pistons.

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Fan Question Friday! Jan 14, 2022

Before Will Lou answers your Twitter and Instagram questions, he is joined by producer Dylan Brown for a riveting 10 minutes of small talk (00:47). Later, Will and Alex Wong examine potential trade targets for the Raptors and debate whether Toronto should explore a deal for Myles Turner (18:58). To wrap up, the two try to figure out why the Raptors have so many non-shooters, if Pascal has an All-NBA case, and much more (34:33)!

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Justin Champagnie Q&A Jan 13, 2022

Toronto Raptors rookie Justin Champagnie talks to Will Lou about getting cut from his sixth grade basketball team, the pre-draft process, why he wanted to join the Raptors, his bond with the rookies on the team, the secrets to his offensive rebounding, why his voicemail inbox is full right now, his personal goals this season, and much more!

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Interview of the Century with Justin Champagnie Jan 13, 2022

Will Lou sits down with rookie Justin Champagnie to chat about his journey to the NBA, draft night memories, his offensive rebounding, his near game-winner against the OKC Thunder, and much more (01:52). Later, Alex Wong interviews Will Lou about his in-person experience at an empty Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday (29:10).

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Raptor Mascot Inflated! Raptors' Win Streak Deflated Jan 12, 2022

Will Lou is joined Raptors 905 sideline report and host of “Raptors Today” Savanna Hamilton to recap the end of Toronto’s six-game win streak and chat about Devin Booker’s late-game complaint with the Raptors' mascot (00:10). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the show to chat with Will about Chris Boucher’s recent transformation as a role player, why he is studying tapes of Dennis Rodman, and more (26:34)!

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Raptors Reaction: Win Streak Comes to an End Jan 12, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 99-95 loss to the Phoenix Suns, ending their 6-game win streak, and touched on the starting lineup changes with Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes sidelined, the Suns' defence on Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby's struggles to create some offence in this game, and how Toronto was able to contain Devin Booker's ability to score. Plus, his frustration with the Raptor!

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Dissecting the Six-Game Win Streak Jan 11, 2022

Will Lou is joined by the FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to examine a few trends about the Raptors during their current win streak including the team’s offensive rating (2nd in the league) in this period, Fred’s three-point shooting (5.8 threes on 44 percent), and Pascal’s play-making (6.2 assists) (2:20). Later, the two discuss the best five-man lineups and who the Raptors should target at the trade deadline (25:52).

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How to Make It Into Nick Nurse’s Group Chat Jan 10, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong brainstorm ways to make the empty arena experience more fun before discussing how defenses are adjusting to Fred VanVleet (07:05). Later, the pair chat about Nick Nurse’s group chat, a “Raptors Show” NN hat giveaway, and share some love for Chris Boucher (26:21).

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Raptors Reaction: Running Away With Their 6th Straight Win Jan 10, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 105-101 win over the Pelicans and breaks down Pascal Siakam's ability to fix a broken play, how teams are showing Fred VanVleet more respect on the court, and Toronto's defensive effort and approach to running their offence against Jonas Valanciunas.

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Raptors Reaction: Fred VanVleet Snapped Jan 08, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 122-108 victory over the Jazz and breaks down Fred VanVleet's 24-point third quarter, securing his first triple-double, and Toronto's slow start to the game - including allowing 40 points in the first quarter. Will also discusses having positive results with Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa playing together, and the positive contributions of Gary Trent Jr. (scoring not included).

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The NBA’s Long-Ball Revolution with Imman Adan Jan 07, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Imman Adan of Dishes & Dimes and Yahoo Sports Canada to discuss Toronto’s roster construction and the league’s long-ball revolution (00:11). Later, Will answers your Twitter questions about whether the Raptors should upgrade the roster at the trade deadline and make a playoff push, Pascal Siakam’s All-Star chances, and more (30:10)!

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5am in Toronto with Tyler Tynes Jan 06, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s fourth straight win and discuss Pascal Siakam’s All-NBA play, Gary Trent Jr.’s shotmaking, and more. They also celebrate Alex finally acquiring an NN hat (0:19). Later, GQ staff writer Tyler Tynes joins the program to discuss his Masai Ujiri profile (30:07).

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Slander Pod: Taking Down the Defending Champs Jan 06, 2022

Will Lou is joined by Asad Alvi for another edition of the Slander Pod as the Raptors win 117-111 over the defending champs Bucks and they discuss Khris Middleton's weakness, Toronto's defensive adjustments against Milwaukee, and how the bench unit supported the starters. Later, the guys chat about OG Anunoby's efficiency alongside Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet, and the last few minutes of the 4th quarter.

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How the Raptors Are Experimenting With Their “Big” Lineup Jan 05, 2022

Will Lou and Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert discuss Tuesday's Raptors win over San Antonio and chat about Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam’s stellar play, Justin Champagnie’s career night, and the experience of broadcasting in an empty arena (04:23). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the show to discuss Scottie Barnes becoming the “new Marc Gasol,” and what they expect from Nick Nurse’s “big” lineup moving forward (28:20).

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Raptors Reaction: Back at .500 Winning Three Straight Jan 05, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 129-104 victory over the Spurs for their third straight win, and touches on the success of the all-forward group on the court, Fred VanVleet scoring another 30+ point game, his ability to take care of the ball, the team's full potential when the roster is healthy, how Scottie Barnes compares to Marc Gasol, and Toronto's next game against the Bucks.

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Should Fred VanVleet Make the All-Star Team? Jan 04, 2022

Will Lou is joined by TheScore’s Joe Wolfond to discuss DeMar DeRozan’s season in Chicago so far and to make the case for Fred VanVleet to make the All-Star team (1:25). Later, Will is joined by Alex Wong and The No Dunks Podcast’s Trey Kerby to talk about the Bulls and their 2013-14 Raptors vibes (32:21).

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Are the 2021-22 Raptors Ready to Write a New Narrative? Jan 03, 2022

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s 120-105 win over the New York Knicks Sunday before diving into Fred VanVleet’s All-Star chances, Nick Nurse’s rotation, and Chris Boucher’s recent contributions off the bench (01:25). Later, the two discuss Goran Dragic’s current whereabouts, Pascal Siakam’s all-around play, and take a look at the standings to see whether the Raptors can make a push for a top-six playoff spot (24:56).

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Raptors Reaction: Kicking off 2022 With a Win Jan 03, 2022

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 120-105 win over the visiting Knicks to start the new year and discuss Nick Nurse's preferred starting lineup and rotation when all healthy, how the team executed without having a true point guard on the court, Fred VanVleet scoring a season-high in points, Gary Trent Jr. fouling out and Scottie Barnes' return.

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Raptors Reaction: Securing the Final Win of 2021 Jan 01, 2022

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 116-108 victory over the Clippers and touched on how Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet thrived on the offensive end, Toronto taking advantage of a depleted Clippers roster, OG Anunoby's return to the starting lineup, and Serge Ibaka's return to Scotiabank Arena.

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Serge Ibaka Q&A Jan 01, 2022

Alex Wong chats with Serge Ibaka about whether he’s found a better Chinese restaurant than Rol San in Los Angeles, what he misses most about Toronto, why he will always have a special connection with the Raptors fanbase, his favourite championship season memories and more!

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Serge Ibaka Appreciation Hour! Dec 31, 2021

Alex Wong sits down with Serge Ibaka to chat about why Raptors fans will always have a special place in his heart, what he has seen on and off the court from OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, and his favourite memories from the 2018-19 championship season (01:08). Later, Alex and Will Lou run through some of their favourite memories of Serge in Toronto, including his best on-court moments and the best “How Hungry Are You” episodes (24:36).

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What is Scottie Barnes’ Long-Term Ceiling? Dec 30, 2021

Alex Wong is joined by Toronto-based critical care doctor Shankar Sivananthan to talk about the NBA’s approach to the pandemic and how safe it is to be at Scotiabank Arena right now (00:23). Later, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor joins Will Lou to chat about Scottie Barnes’ long-term prospects, whether he can become a 25-point per game scorer, and what the Raptors might do at the trade deadline and in the upcoming draft (26:36).

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Raptors-Sixers Recap! “Who He Play For” Hardship Exemption Edition Dec 29, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Paul Jones to discuss Pascal Siakam’s performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, Gary Trent Jr.’s shot selection, Malachi Flynn’s role with the team, and Paul’s career in basketball (01:51). Later, Alex Wong joins the show to spotlight some hardship exemption stories before calling up James Herbert of CBS Sports to play a special edition of “Who He Play For" (38:49).

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Raptors Reaction: Big Game by Boucher Despite Loss to the Sixers Dec 29, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 114-109 loss to the Sixers and Toronto's uphill battle throughout the game, how Pascal Siakam set the tone of the game in his return, Chris Boucher's explosive performance from three and on the boards, how challenging it was to contain Joel Embiid, and how D.J. Wilson played in his second game as a Raptor.

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The Most Important Stats of the Season! How Can the Raptors Build A Contender Again? Dec 29, 2021

On a special super-sized episode, Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss the stats which stand out to them about the 2021-22 Raptors season so far (0:29). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the program to chat about the team’s long-term plan of becoming a contender again (54:17). Lastly, Will and Alex call up Sportsnet Central’s Faizal Khamisa to find out if he actually listens to “The Raptors Show with Will Lou" (1:26:45).

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Raptors Reaction: Cavs Blow Out the Depleted Raps Dec 27, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 144-99 blowout loss to the Cavaliers in Cleveland and touches on the lead up to the game with the 8 active players, if the game should've been played, Yuta Watanabe's performance, Dalano Banton's first game back since facing the Kings, and which player impressed him the most out of the hardship signings.

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The Raptors Show Holiday Extravaganza! Dec 23, 2021

Will Lou is joined by producer and co-host Alex Wong to discuss whether the Raptors will play their next game this weekend in Cleveland and catch up on the latest COVID-19 updates. Later, they play the best holiday gift idea voicemails and Alex brings along a few birthday surprises for Will.

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Raptors-Bulls Postponed! Eastern Conference Tiers Dec 22, 2021

Will Lou is joined by TheScore’s Joseph Casciaro (00:11) and Joe Wolfond (28:07) to discuss the latest Raptors postponement and Adam Silver’s comments on the league’s approach to the coronavirus. They also revisit preseason expectations and rank the Eastern Conference teams by tier.

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What Do We Know About the Raptors Emergency Signings? Dec 21, 2021

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show's Blake Murphy to discuss the latest developments surrounding Raptors players entering NBA's health and safety protocols, who will run the offence, how the depleted team will match up against the Bulls, and if this reminds them of the Raptors' Tampa Bay season. Later, Will and Blake chat about Toronto's emergency signings including Tremont Waters, Brandon Goodwin, and Juwan Morgan and what they can bring to the lineup.

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Is the NBA Season in Jeopardy? Dec 20, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Raptors Republic's Louis Zatzman to chat about OG Anunoby's performance in his return to the lineup against the Warriors, how OG can become the next star wing, and the Raptors' halfcourt offence (00:17). Later, Will and Sportsnet's Michael Grange recap how Toronto has been impacted by health and safety protocols, how the NHL suspending cross-border games could affect the Raptors, the future of the 2021-22 season, and much more (27:02).

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Raptors Reaction: 50 Percent Capacity, 100 Percent Dominance Against Warriors Dec 19, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 119-100 win over a depleted Golden State Warriors and discusses Fred VanVleet's dominant performance, Scottie Barnes' play-making and how he looked running point and Precious Achiuwa and OG Anunoby's return to the lineup. Alex Wong makes a special appearance to discuss some of his tweets during tonight's game, plus the guys read your Twitter questions (34:17).

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Who Is the Most Improved Raptor? Will Answers Your Twitter Questions! Dec 17, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Raptors.com's Vivek Jacob to chat about which player he would want to take the final shot of a game, provides an update on OG Anunoby's injury status, details who would be moved out of the starting lineup when OG returns and why Gary Trent Jr. is the most improved player this season (00:46). Afterwards, Will answers your questions from Twitter on Goran Dragic's future with the team, health and safety protocols around the NBA, and much more (26:40)!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3U_6INlqO4

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Late Game Scenarios with Amy Audibert! Raptors 905 Check-in with Savanna Hamilton Dec 16, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet's Amy Audibert to discuss the Raptors' late game execution following their loss to the Nets, when is the right time to call a timeout, and who takes the last shot in a close game (00:23). Later, Raptors 905 sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton joins the show to discuss the best late game shot makers, and assesses the 905's season so far including Dalano Banton and Justin Champagnie's recent performances with the G League team (29:44).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yUyMDX_dw

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Alex’s 10 Nets-Raptors Stats! Will Answers YouTube Questions! Dec 15, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s overtime loss in Brooklyn and discuss the continued lackluster performance from the bench and other areas of improvement (01:17). Later, they answer questions from the YouTube audience on what they expect from Scottie Barnes for the rest of this season, if any Raptor player has trade value, and more (27:34)!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVyl_GENZf8

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Raptors Reaction: Depleted Nets Hang with the Raps Dec 15, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 131-129 OT loss to the Nets and discusses how Brooklyn performed with a diminished lineup. He also gets into Toronto's defence against Kevin Durant, losing the rebound battle, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet closing the game, Chris Boucher's technical foul, and another stellar performance from Scottie Barnes.

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Raise, Check or Fold with Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen Dec 14, 2021

Will Lou is joined by The Fan Morning Show's Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen of The Athletic to discuss Toronto's home win over Sacramento and Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton's performance (04:24). Later, Will puts on his poker hat and gets Blake and Eric to decide whether to raise, check, or fold on each Raptors player (26:42).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDPp98XMPE4

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Raptors Reaction: A Cohesive Bench Unit Dec 14, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 124-101 blow out win over the Sacramento Kings and touches on the production from the second unit, Scottie Barnes playing with the bench, Yuta Watanabe gaining some confidence on the court, Malachi Flynn's performance, how Chris Boucher is taking advantage of his minutes as a starter, Pascal Siakam playing a more passive game against the Kings and Scottie Barnes' ability to do anything on the court. Plus, we take your calls, texts, and Twitter questions!

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Fact-Checking the Toronto Raptors with Daniel Dale Dec 13, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined in studio by Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa to chat about Fred VanVleet’s new scholarship partnership with the University of Toronto and revisit his preseason over/under picks (04:44). Later, CNN reporter Daniel Dale joins the show to reminisce about Toronto’s 2019 championship run, evaluate Will’s in-game live tweets, and fact-check a few statements about the Raptors (26:08).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCaS3otTY0

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Oren Weisfeld Recaps Knicks-Raptors! Matt Bonner Shares His Favorite Toronto Memories Dec 11, 2021

Alex Wong is joined by Oren Weisfeld to recap Toronto’s home win over New York and to discuss his experience covering the Giants of Africa annual dinner (1:27). Later, former Raptor Matt Bonner joins the podcast to chat about his new broadcasting career and his favorite Toronto memories including grabbing subway sandwiches after Raptors games and his favorite dim sum spots in Chinatown (27:10).

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Raptors Reaction: Holding off the Knickerbockers Dec 11, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors' 90-87 victory over the Knicks and discusses Pascal Siakam struggling to find his shot, Chris Boucher's performance, how Scottie Barnes played a role without scoring a ton, and Trent Jr.'s reliability on offence. Plus, Will touches on Nick Nurse's decision to not have Siakam on the floor with the bench unit, switching to zone defence and reads some Twitter questions.

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10 Stats and 1 Spicy Meatball with Joseph Casciaro Dec 10, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss important and quirky stats from the Raptors season so far, including distance travelled by Fred VanVleet on the court and Yuta Watanabe ranking as one of the fastest players in the league (06:24). Later, TheScore’s Joseph Casciaro joins the show to provide his "Spicy Meatball of the Week" and to play a trivia game to see how many former Raptors he can name from across the league (27:51).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xarmFJtcZo

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OKC Puts Champagnie on Ice! Nick Nurse Visits Memphis Record Store Dec 09, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s last-second defeat to the OKC Thunder and discuss whether the Raptors can be considered as a serious team (05:30). They break down a disastrous third quarter and depict what went wrong during the final three possessions of the game (25:34). To wrap up, they discuss Nick Nurse’s recent trip to his favourite record store in Memphis (40:36).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ-S-39MNKE

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Raptors Reaction: Toronto Strikes Out on a Game Winning Shot Dec 09, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 110-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and discusses the late comeback by Toronto in the 4th quarter, Justin Champagnie's final shot, problems with Pascal Siakam playing with the bench unit, Svi Mykhailiuk's performance on offence, lack of focus on defence, and how the Canadians Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort played against the Raptors. Plus, we hear post-game comments from the players and discuss who should get the last shot in a close game.

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Should the Raptors Be Buyers or Sellers? Dec 08, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to revisit the anniversary of the Rudy Gay trade and to discuss whether the Raptors should be buyers or sellers in the trade market (00:27). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the show to spotlight Precious Achiuwa and Yuta Watanabe’s contributions to the team’s improving defence (29:20). They also discuss Pascal Siakam’s growing leadership role with the young guys on the roster (40:33).

(YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XuCEYiC5tI)

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Tuesday with Blake Murphy! David Thorpe on Scottie Barnes’ Development Dec 07, 2021

Will Lou is joined in studio by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss the new rules for unvaccinated NBA players traveling to Toronto, OG Anunoby and Khem Birch being out for the foreseeable future, and whether Myles Turner might be a fit on the Raptors (01:35). Later, they’re joined by TrueHoop’s David Thorpe to take an in-depth look at the development of Scottie Barnes so far (29:50).

(YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHuv_axEVZQ)

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Are the Raptors Finally Turning the Corner? Dec 06, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down Sunday’s victory over Washington including an All-NBA performance from Pascal Siakam and encouraging signs from Chris Boucher and the second unit (02:13). Later, they discuss Precious Achiuwa discovering bagged milk and whether the team is starting to discover their defensive identity (25:00).

(YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGYE85hMQkg)

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Raptors Reaction: Stress Free Victory for Toronto Dec 06, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 102-90 win over the Washington Wizards in Toronto and discuss Pascal Siakam's strong performance, showing maturity on the offensive end, how the Raptors supported Siakam, defending Bradley Beal, and the effort from the bench unit. Plus we read some of your texts following the Raptors win.

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Quarterly Awards With James Herbert! Raptors Japan Day With Teru Ikeda Dec 04, 2021

Alex Wong is joined by CBS Sports NBA writer James Herbert (0:55) to hand out awards for the first quarter of the Raptors season including the rookie most likely to score 30 points and get benched in the same game, the player who is doing the most, worst in-game promotion, and more. They also play another round of “Who He Play For” (24:23). Later, Alex is joined by Teru Ikeda to talk about Toronto Raptors Japan Day and the impact of Yuta Watanabe in Japan (37:57). And finally, Alex and producer Derrick try to brainstorm ideas for their upcoming Secret Santa gift exchange with Will Lou.

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Alex Delivers on Raptors-Bucks Guarantee! Will Delivers Twitter Questions Dec 03, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s thrilling victory over Milwaukee at home and depict a play-by-play of the final 20 seconds of the fourth quarter (00:28). Later, they take to Twitter to answer your questions on dream Raptors lunch dates, Pascal Siakam’s trade value, Alex’s real age, and much more (25:25)!

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Raptors Reaction: Strong Defensive Effort Against the Defending Champs Dec 03, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 97-93 win against the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks in Toronto and discuss the Raps' defensive effort, not playing against Giannis, the performance from the referees and foul disparity throughout the game, and Fred VanVleet's importance in this matchup. Plus, Will takes your calls and reaction from the Raptors' win.

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Yuta Watanabe Q&A Dec 03, 2021

Will Lou interviews Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe on what it’s like to play in Nick Nurse’s defence, why he’s okay with Fred VanVleet calling him out, the NBA players he studied growing up, whether they’ll finally go for ramen together, and much more!

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Ramen Invite with Yuta Watanabe! Boba Raptors with Clement Chu Dec 02, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss tonight’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks and file an exclusive report from Raptors practice on Nick Nurse’s special shooting ball and Bobby Webster’s latest fashion. The pair are then joined by CCYAA co-founder Clement Chu to discuss the Raptors' latest collaboration, this time featuring bubble tea (16:40). Later, Yuta Watanabe talks about what it’s like to play in Nick Nurse’s defence, why he’s okay with Fred VanVleet calling him out, the NBA players he studied growing up, and whether he’ll finally go for ramen with Will (28:31).

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Silver Linings Playbook with Amy Audibert and Vivek Jacob Dec 01, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to discuss Precious Achiuwa’s two-way potential, her continued optimism with this Raptors team, and share a sideline story about Scottie Barnes (00:14). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com chats about Malachi Flynn’s recent uptick in minutes and what the offence might look like with Scottie Barnes as the primary decision-maker (26:43).

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Raptors Reaction: Losing Streak Reaches Three Dec 01, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors 98-91 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Scotiabank Arena and discusses the weaknesses on the team's roster following their performance, lack of creating offence, Pascal Siakam's foul trouble, Dillon Brooks' defence, and Yuta Watanabe gaining some confidence. Later, Will answers your Twitter questions following the Raptors and Grizzlies game.

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Fixing the Raptors Bench with Blake Murphy! Nav Bhatia Q&A Nov 30, 2021

Will Lou is joined in studio by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss the team’s second unit and what players like Malachi Flynn, Yuta Watanabe, and Dalano Banton can specifically do to help the starting five (03:05). Later, Raptors "superfan" Nav Bhatia calls in to chat about his upcoming CBC documentary and his journey as a Raptor fan (27:27).

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Grading The First Quarter of the 2021-22 Raptors Season Nov 29, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s loss to Boston to start their seven-game homestand and hand out first quarter grades to Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Nick Nurse and others (07:40). Later on, they’re joined by Asad Alvi to recap Will’s performance at the Raptors Republic 3-on-3 tournament (42:32).

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Raptors Reaction: Frustrating Loss to the Celtics Nov 29, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 109-97 loss to the Boston Celtics in Toronto and discuss how the team performed without some of they key players, Nick Nurse finding a combination that works on the floor, Scottie Barnes getting benched early in the game, and their continuing losing record at home.

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Road Trip Recap With Savanna Hamilton! Raptors-Celtics Preview With Michael Pina Nov 27, 2021

Alex Wong is joined by Raptors 905 sideline reporter and host of “Raptors Today” Savanna Hamilton (0:53) to chat about Toronto’s never-ending problems on the defensive end, whether the heavy minutes being logged by the starters is catching up to them, and how they’re finding optimism through Scottie Barnes’ performance. Later, Alex is joined by Sports Illustrated’s Michael Pina (37:34) to chat about the Boston Celtics and why Jayson Tatum has been one of the most frustrating players to watch this season.

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Raptors Reaction: Pacers Crush Toronto to End Raps' Road Trip Nov 27, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 114-97 loss to the Pacers in Indiana ending their 6 game road trip with a 2-4 record and he discuss Domantas Sabonis' performance against Toronto, Raptors losing the rebound battle, Gary Trent Jr. leaving the game, Scottie Barnes' offence, and Will takes your Twitter questions.

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Friday Call-In Show! Drinking Eggnog in November Edition Nov 26, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open up the phone lines and take your calls about the worst Raptors-related highlights, whether Nick Nurse is overrated, if Pascal Siakam is getting in the way of Scottie Barnes’ potential, Chris Boucher’s future with the team, and Alex’s love of eggnog (06:28).

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Raptors-Grizzlies Recap! The Guide to Christmas Gifts For Your Parents Nov 25, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s comeback victory in Memphis, Yuta Watanabe’s return, and stellar performances from Gary Trent Jr. and Precious Achiuwa (00:55). Later, they discuss the most stressful time of the year: buying Christmas gifts for their parents (26:07). The pair wrap up with a chat about Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, and Pascal Siakam’s showing Wednesday against the Grizzlies (33:46).

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Raptors Reaction: Grizzlies Blow Their Lead, Toronto Secures the Win Nov 25, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to recap the Raptors 126-113 win over the Grizzlies in Memphis and discuss how Toronto defended Ja Morant, Yuta Watanabe's season debut, and Precious Achiuwa's impact on defence.

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Finishing Drake Lyrics with Faizal Khamisa Nov 24, 2021

Sportsnet Central’s Faizal Khamisa joins Will Lou and Alex Wong in studio to revisit his preseason over/under picks, before chatting about what Kyle Lowry’s return to Toronto in February will be like, and whether he left the franchise in a great place (02:49). Later, they discuss Faizal’s latest media day viral video where Raptors players tried to finish Drake lyrics. In response, Will and Alex put Faizal to the test with their own Drake lyric quiz (25:50).

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Tuesday with Blake Murphy! What’s Wrong With Toronto’s Defence? Nov 23, 2021

The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy joins Will Lou in studio to diagnose Toronto’s putrid defensive performance of late, and discusses whether it is more due to the coach’s scheme or the player’s execution (05:18). Later, they switch gears to the offensive side of the floor to chat about Scottie Barnes’ development curve, the starting lineup, and much more (25:40)!

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Is Scottie Barnes Hitting The Rookie Wall? Nov 22, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Sunday’s road loss against the Warriors, whether Scottie Barnes is hitting a rookie wall, and who should move to the bench when the roster is fully healthy (00:40). Later, they talk to spoken word artist Hannah Flores about the Welcome Toronto Creators Program and her experience on opening night (26:20).

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Raptors Reaction: Warriors Are Really Good Nov 22, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 119-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors and discuss their defence against the Raptors' starters, how Fred VanVleet defends Steph Curry and Scottie Barnes' performance.

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Tammy Sutton-Brown Q&A! Raptors-Warriors Preview With Kelenna Azubuike Nov 20, 2021

Alex Wong is joined by Tammy Sutton-Brown to chat about her illustrious career playing in North America and overseas, and her new role as Associate of Basketball and Franchise Operations with the Raptors 905. Later, Warriors analyst Kelenna Azubuike talks about Golden State’s 14-2 start and the time Carmelo Anthony paid him $3,000 for a jersey number.

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Raptors Reaction: Pascal Siakam Uncrowns the Kings Nov 20, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 108-89 victory over the Kings in Sacramento and discuss how Khem Birch set the tone for the team in this game, Pascal Siakam's bounce back performance on offence, Gary Trent Jr.'s scoring outburst in the first half, and the bench unit finding success against the Kings.

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Will and Alex Answer Twitter Questions! Nov 19, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto’s performance in Utah Thursday night, including Nick Nurse’s defensive schemes and Pascal Siakam’s struggles. They also call up TheScore’s Joseph Casciaro for his "Spicy Meatball of the Week" (18:15). Lastly, Will and Alex head to Twitter to answer your questions about the team’s need for a traditional center, which NBA player can eat 10 Big Macs in an hour, and what position Scottie Barnes will play in three years (30:23).

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Raptors Reaction: Defensive Struggles Continue Nov 19, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors 119-103 loss to the Jazz in Utah and discuss how the Raptors attacked one of the best shot blockers Rudy Gobert on offence, Pascal Siakam's performance on both ends of the court, and the struggling second unit.

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Thursday with Savanna Hamilton! OG’s Injury and Raptors-Jazz Preview Nov 18, 2021

Raptors 905 sideline reporter and host of “Raptors Today” Savanna Hamilton joins the program to chat with Will Lou and Alex Wong about OG Anunoby’s injury and how it will impact the team in the short term (05:31). They also discuss the number of bench players the Raptors can trust and why Malachi Flynn isn’t playing more. Later, we find out whether Savanna actually knows everything about her twin sister Oceana as she participates in the “hardest quiz in sports radio history” (26:30).

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Safeway Tour Trip with Danielle Michaud Nov 17, 2021

Sportsnet Central’s Danielle Michaud joins Will Lou and Alex Wong in studio to chat about her Raptors over/under picks from the start of the season (15:31). Later, they discuss Danielle’s sports media career journey and participate in “the hardest quiz show in sports radio history” with Alex (27:00).

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Tuesday with Blake Murphy! Raptors-Blazers Recap Nov 16, 2021

Will Lou is joined in studio by The FAN Morning Show's Blake Murphy to analyze the Raptors' loss Monday night to the Trail Blazers, Nick Nurse's 8-man rotation, and the defensive upside Scottie Barnes provides. In the final half of the show, the pair discuss Will & Yuta Ramen Watch 2021, how Pascal Siakam fits in the lineup, the Raptors' impact players, & much more (25:45)!

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Raptors Reaction: Portland’s All-Star Backcourt Propel Blazers to a Win Nov 16, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 118-113 loss to the Trail Blazers in Portland and discusses the performance from the Blazers' all-star backcourt, their surge in the 4th quarter, Toronto's slip on the defensive end in the past 6 games, and Pascal Siakam finding a groove on offence.

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Why Are the Raptors So Inconsistent? Nov 15, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong rank Toronto’s six home losses so far this season and discuss why the Raptors have been such an inconsistent team (2:50). They officially ban any mentions of the NN hat on “The Raptors Show” and are joined by Yaron Weitzman to talk about his feature story on Nick Nurse’s in-game squatting (10:52). In the second half of the show, Will and Alex chat about Pascal Siakam’s impressive performance on Saturday and look ahead to the team’s six-game road trip which starts tonight (24:16).

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Raptors Reaction: Another Disappointing Loss at Home Nov 14, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 127-101 loss to the Detroit Pistons and discuss the lackluster performance on defence by Toronto, their losing record on home court, how Pascal Siakam looks in his first few games coming off his shoulder surgery, and Goran Dragic's performance in the starting lineup in place of Fred VanVleet.

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Raptors-Pistons Preview! Schemes and Stats with Joe Wolfond Nov 13, 2021

Alex Wong is joined by theScore’s Joe Wolfond (0:21) to discuss his reasons for optimism and reasons for concern regarding the Raptors. They also discuss the biggest what-ifs in franchise history and whether a large bubble tea with tapioca is considered a meal. Later, The Athletic’s James Edwards III (32:45) joins the program to chat about Cade Cunningham, Dwane Casey, and Detroit’s Canadian trio.

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Norman Powell Q&A Nov 13, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong sit down with former Raptor Norman Powell to talk about his transition to Portland and reminisce about his many highlights during his tenure in Toronto (00:13). Norm also tells us where his championship ring is now, if he ever actually went to Osmow's, the one thing Fred VanVleet is afraid of, and his favorite Kyle Lowry practice story (25:19).

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Larry O'B Memories with Norman Powell Nov 12, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open today's show by discussing Toronto's win over the Sixers Thursday night. Then, Alex busts a rhyme in a new Popeyes freestyle snippet and discusses if his dream of receiving Nick Nurse merch will come true (00:30). Later, former Raptor Norman Powell joins the program to talk about his transition to Portland and reminisces about his many highlights during his tenure in Toronto (16:33). Norm also tells us about where his championship ring is now, if he ever actually went to Osmow's, the one thing Fred VanVleet is afraid of, and his favorite Kyle Lowry practice story (40:54).

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Raptors Reaction: Bounce Back Win for Toronto Nov 12, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors’ 115-109 win against the 76ers in Philly and discusses Chris Boucher’s turnaround performance, the contributions from the entire team and holding off a late rally by the Sixers. Plus, your calls and texts on Gary Trent Jr.’s development, opposing defences struggling with OG Anunoby, and who should be the Raptors closer moving forward.

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Evaluating Pascal Siakam’s Return with Blake Murphy & JE Skeets Nov 11, 2021

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy and JE Skeets of the “No Dunks” podcast to chat about Toronto’s disappointing showing in Boston Wednesday night, what they’ve seen from Pascal Siakam’s return so far, and more (00:48). Later, they discuss JE Skeets’ career path and the influence of “The Basketball Jones”, before Producer Alex Wong stops by to wrap up the show (26:35).

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Raptors Reaction: Mindless Effort by Toronto in Loss to Celtics Nov 11, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 104-88 loss to the Celtics in Boston and discuss the amount of chances Toronto had to win the game, their effort on both ends of the court, Boston’s performance against the Raps, missing Khem Birch in the lineup and the decisions to double team players. Plus, we take your calls and texts throughout the show.

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The Life and Times of Michael Grange Nov 10, 2021

William Lou and Alex Wong are joined in studio by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss Earl Watson’s time with the Phoenix Suns, his interactions with Robert Sarver, and why the Raptors are so good at drafting players (00:20). Later, Grange chats about his career path, the Kevin O’Neill era, and shares his favorite Raptors coaches of all-time (30:25).

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Fred VanVleet Q&A Nov 09, 2021

Will Lou sits down with Raptors guard Fred VanVleet to chat about the ways he changed his approach this offseason to set himself up for a leadership role, the personal goals he sets for himself in the NBA, his strong connection with former Raptor Kyle Lowry, if comments from social media trickle down to the players themselves, his impressions of Gary Trent Jr. & the rookies, the trust he’s developed with Head Coach Nick Nurse, & so much more!

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All You Can Eat with Fred VanVleet Nov 09, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss last night’s melee between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat (01:17), before they are joined by Imman Adan of Dishes & Dimes to chat about Precious Achiuwa and Kyle Lowry (16:27). Later, Will sits down with Fred VanVleet to discuss the start of the season, his personal goals for this year, Nick Nurse’s swag, his new podcast, and much more (27:09)!

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Wins and Lessons with Matt Devlin Nov 08, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong kickoff the show by discussing Pascal Siakam’s return against the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant’s praise of Scottie Barnes (01:26). They then call up Matt Devlin for the definitive story on his iconic performance in Indiana earlier this season (24:18). To wrap up, they chat about Yuta Watanabe going for ramen again and Herbie Kuhn’s bag (42:35).

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Raptors Reaction: Nets Spoil Siakam’s Return Nov 08, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 116-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in Toronto and discuss how Nick Nurse juggled the lineup and rotations with Pascal Siakam returning to the starting lineup, how Siakam performed in his first game back, team’s defence against James Harden and Kevin Durant, if we’ll see Precious Achiuwa continue to play with the second unit and Chris Boucher staying in the rotation. Plus we take your calls and texts to get your reaction from the Raps’ loss.

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Raptors-Nets Preview! “Who He Play For” With James Herbert Nov 06, 2021

James Herbert of CBS Sports joins host Alex Wong on the weekend edition of the Raptors Show to recap last night’s defeat to the Cavaliers, discuss Pascal Siakam’s return to the lineup tomorrow. Later, they preview Nets-Raptors and chat about Kyrie Irving’s status and James Harden’s slow start (24:45) . Finally, James challenges Alex to a round of “Who He Play For” (39:16).

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Raptors Reaction: Tough Cavs Team Snap Raps’ Win Streak Nov 06, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Raptors 102-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and discusses the final plays of the close game, the referees’ calls throughout the night, the improvements from the Cavs’ roster, and how Scottie Barnes performed in his return to the lineup. Plus, we take your calls and texts.

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Friday Call-In Show: The Raptors’ Long-Term Potential Nov 05, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open today’s edition by previewing tonight’s matchup against Evan Mobley and the Cavaliers (03:01), before heading to the phonelines to take your calls on what separates the Raptors’ front office from other franchises in the league, if Khem Birch should start over Precious Achiuwa at centre, and longer term questions […]

Cut or Uncut with Tim Micallef Nov 04, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Tim Micallef of “Tim & Friends” to chat about their growing optimism about the Raptors after their 6-3 start, and kick off Nick Nurse’s Coach of the Year campaign (00:28). The two also chat with Tim about his career path and wrap up with a Raptors edition […]

Raptors Reaction: Freddy Leads Revenge Game Against Wizards Nov 04, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 109-100 win against the Wizards, including a discussion on Fred VanVleet’s decisions in the halfcourt, and the team’s ability to close out games. Plus, your calls and texts to chat about where Toronto stacks up within the Atlantic Division, Raps’ playoff chances, Precious Achiuwa’s performance (including an incredible in-game dunk), […]

Revenge Game in D.C. Nov 03, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert to look back on Matt Devlin’s “flu-game” Saturday night, before previewing tonight’s game vs. the Wizards, Khem Birch potentially moving into the starting lineup, and Drake’s callout to bring a WNBA team to Toronto (00:29). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com joins the program to chat about the […]

Tuesday with Blake Murphy! Knicks-Raptors Recap Nov 02, 2021

Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss Toronto’s victory in New York last night (00:44). They discuss early season offensive takeaways including: OG Anunoby’s growth, Gary Trent Jr.‘s surprise start, Scottie Barnes’ development, and much more (24:57)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the […]

Raptors Reaction: Gritty Win at the Garden Nov 02, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors 113-104 win against the Knicks in New York and touched on the team’s offensive performance in the third quarter to win them the game, how Svi Mykhailiuk looked in the starting lineup, what the veterans like Pascal, Fred and OG are teaching the younger players, Nick Nurse’s adjustments on […]

Bing Bong! The Raptors Take Madison Square Garden Nov 01, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to today’s Scottie Barnes injury update (00:22), his possible replacements in the starting five (08:00) & Fred VanVleet’s maturity this season (10:03). Next, Sportsnet’s Raptors TV analyst Alvin Williams joins to chat about Matt Devlin’s iconic Saturday performance in Indiana (16:58). With the Raptors in New York tonight, Will […]

Raptors Reaction: Win Streak Reaches 3 Oct 31, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 97-94 victory over the Pacers in Indiana, and discussed Scottie Barnes competing against Indy’s big frontcourt, Raptors continuing to play physical on the defensive end, Precious Achiuwa’s struggles, and OG Anunoby’s ability to read the offence. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts […]

Raptors-Pacers Preview! Does Scottie Barnes Have Superstar Potential? Oct 30, 2021

On this week’s weekend edition of “The Raptors Show,” host Alex Wong is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about how Scottie Barnes’ performance so far changes expectations for the Raptors, why the NBA should adopt soccer’s advantage rule, and more. Also, Caitlin Cooper of SB Nation’s Indy Cornrows blog (32:52) joins us […]

Raptors Reaction: Raps Bottle Up Magic In Toronto Oct 30, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors’ 110-109 win over the Magic at Scotiabank Arena, including another great first half from rookie phenom Scottie Barnes, some terrific defensive play by Gary Trent Jr. – including on the final play of the game – and how to evaluate both OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet. The views and […]

Friday Call-In Show: Ramen and Rotation Spots Oct 29, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open this Friday edition of The Raptors Show by answering your calls and responding to listener questions and comments. Caller topics range from: why the Raptors are regarded as a model organization, Gary Trent Jr.‘s improved defense early on, how Pascal Siakam’s return impacts OG Anunoby’s minutes in the rotation, & much more!

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Private: Friday Call-In Show: Ironing Out the Rotation Oct 29, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open this Friday edition of The Raptors Show by answering your calls and responding to listener questions and comments. Caller topics range from: why the Raptors are regarded as a model organization, Gary Trent Jr.‘s improved defense early on, how Pascal Siakam’s return impacts OG Anunoby’s minutes in the rotation, […]

Toronto Street Names with Faizal Khamisa Oct 28, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Sportsnet Central’s Faizal Khamisa to chat about Scottie Barnes’ electric start to the season (02:55), the value of 2021 second round pick Dalano Banton (08:42), before revisiting some Raptors’ over/under picks and Fred VanVleet’s ever-growing list of sponsorships (14:57). Next, the fellas react to Faizal’s latest media day video where he asked Raptors players to pronounce Toronto street names (24:10) before Alex wraps up the show with some Q&A (40:04).

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Raptors Reaction: Fred VanVleet and Raps Crush Pacers Oct 28, 2021

Will Lou breaks down the Raptors first victory at home with a 118-100 win over the Pacers and discuss the team’s effort on both ends of the court, throughout the lineup, Dalano Banton receiving more minutes over Goran Dragic, other teams missing out on Scottie Barnes in the draft, how he’ll fit with Pascal Siakam when he returns to the team and Fred VanVleet’s maturity. Plus, we take listeners’ calls and texts on their thoughts from the game.

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Raptors Vibe Check With Katie Heindl Oct 27, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open today’s edition of the Raptors Show previewing Nate Bjorkgren’s revenge game against the Pacers Wednesday night (01:49), before trying to sort through the Raptors’ second unit and find ways to potentially fix the glaring early issues (09:52). Then, Katie Heindl of the “Dishes and Dimes” podcast, joins the conversation for an early season vibe check on Nick Nurse, Scottie Barnes, and the team’s recent form (24:27).

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Private: How to Fix the Second Unit With Katie Heindl! Oct 27, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open today’s edition of the Raptors Show previewing Nate Bjorkgren’s revenge game against the Pacers Wednesday night (01:49), before trying to sort through the Raptors’ second unit and find ways to potentially fix the glaring early issues (09:52). Then, Katie Heindl of the “Dishes and Dimes” podcast, joins the conversation […]

Early Season Raptors Trends Oct 26, 2021

Will Lou is joined by FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss trends from the Raptors’ 1-3 start including their struggling half-court offence (01:06), OG Anunoby’s role as a primary option (08:06), and Precious Achiuwa’s inability to finish at the basket (15:19). Then, the guys take a look into Chris Boucher’s inconsistency, the lack of bench production so far, and when we could see Malachi Flynn minutes (26:19), before reconnecting with Producer Alex Wong on the phonelines (47:43).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Toronto’s Search for a Home Win Continues Oct 26, 2021

Will Lou looks back at the Raptors 111-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls and touches on Toronto’s fight late in the 4th quarter in their search for their first win at home, Fred VanVleet’s playmaking, finding a spot for OG Anunoby on offence, a passive Scottie, and Goran Dragic’s start to the year.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Revisiting the DeMar DeRozan Trade Oct 25, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong kick off Monday’s edition of The Raptors Show with a discussion about Nick Nurse calling out and benching Chris Boucher Saturday (03:16), and expectations for Scottie Barnes’ development curve on the offensive end (11:30). Next up, the guys break down DeMar DeRozan’s recent comments about what went down during how his 2018 trade to San Antonio ahead of his return to Scotiabank Arena (25:30).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors Reaction: Luka Doncic Shines in a Win Over Toronto Oct 24, 2021

William Lou recaps the Raptors 103-95 loss to the Mavericks in Toronto and discuss Luka Doncic’s performance, OG Anunoby’s encouraging start to the game and other positives from the loss. Plus, we take your calls and chat about the team’s ability to create offence, players in foul trouble, and the Raptors playing their first back-to-back.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors-Celtics Recap! Goran to Dallas? Oct 23, 2021

It’s the weekend edition of “The Raptors Show.” Host Alex Wong is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to talk about Scottie Barnes, Toronto’s impressive defensive performance in Boston, baked beans, and more (1:07). Tim Cato of The Athletic joins the show to talk about potential Goran Dragic trades to Dallas and who the Raptors might receive in return (38:18).

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Slander Pod: Scottie Barnes Dominates Celtics Oct 23, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down the Raptors 115-83 win over the Celtics at TD Garden and discuss Toronto’s defence against Boston’s lineup, Scottie Barnes’ career night, and Nick Nurse’s decision to change the starting lineup right before tip-off.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Call-In Show Friday! Oct 22, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open up the phonelines to take your calls following the Raptors home opener Wednesday (01:58). Today’s wide-ranging show features topics including: Malachi Flynn’s lack of minutes during game one, Goran Dragic’s future with the team, Gary Trent’s role heading into this season, what’s next for Ben Simmons in Philly, and […]

Opening Night Recap & Getting to Know Dalano Banton! Oct 21, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong kick off today’s edition of The Raptors Show with a recap of Toronto’s opening night loss to the Washington Wizards, review OG Anunoby’s debut as the number one option and dive into how the rookies fared (00:44). Afterwards, the guys chat with Raptors rookie guard Dalano Banton (22:58) before expanding […]

Raptors Reaction: Toronto Drops Season Opener Oct 21, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 98-83 loss to the Washington Wizards in their season opener and discuss the team’s offensive performance, rookie debuts from Scottie Barnes and Dalano Banton, plus we take listener’s calls to get their thoughts on the game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts […]

10 Predictions with Blake Murphy and Vivek Jacob Oct 20, 2021

Will Lou is joined by The Fan Morning Show’s Blake Murphy and Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to share their 10 “bold” predictions surrounding the 2021-22 Raptors season. The wide ranging conversation features topics including Fred VanVleet’s anticipated role in the offence, if Dalano Banton could potentially make the rotation, Scottie Barnes’ campaign for All-Rookie First […]

Bonus! Malachi Flynn Media Day Interview Oct 19, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong sit down with Raptors sophomore guard Malachi Flynn on media day to discuss his expectations for this upcoming season, his father Eric’s passionate fandom, which teammate he would choose to join him on The Amazing Race, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the […]

Bold Predictions for the 2021-22 Raptors Season Oct 19, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong are reunited for this episode of the Raptors Show to chat about the latest developments in the Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia (01:19) and discuss life after Kyle Lowry in Toronto and the current leadership core (11:45). Finally, the guys open up the voicemail to hear some of your bold […]

Alvin Williams Q&A Oct 18, 2021

Alex Wong hosts today’s edition of The Raptors Show and is joined alongside Alvin Williams, Sportsnet’s TV colour analyst for the Toronto Raptors. The pair chat about Alvin’s high school friendship with Bradley Cooper (01:05), early 2000’s fashion (08:25), the 2001 Raptors playoff run (17:03), before pivoting to the current Raptors squad and the challenge […]

Friday Call-In Show! Oct 15, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong open up the phone lines to talk your calls about all things Raptors, including: rookie initiations, the team’s long-term identity, detailing the roles of Earl Watson and Nate Bjorkgren, Precious Achiuwa’s potential, which Raptor could crack the All-Star team roster this season, and much more! The views and opinions expressed […]

Pre-season Analysis with Amy Audibert and Savanna Hamilton Oct 14, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Sportsnet’s Amy Audibert (00:14) and MLSE’s Savanna Hamilton (01:12) to recap Raptors pre-season action and discuss their reasons for optimism and concern with the current squad. Amy and Savanna also share their journey from the court to being part of sports media and the challenges of navigating the industry (26:53). […]

Raptors Over/Unders with Faizal Khamisa and Danielle Michaud Oct 13, 2021

Sportsnet Central’s Faizal Khamisa and Danielle Michaud join Will Lou and Alex Wong to discuss their over/unders for the 2021-22 Toronto Raptors including total number of wins this season, the number of games veteran Goran Dragic will play in Toronto, how many new sponsorships Fred VanVleet will tally this season, and many more (17:21)! The […]

Raptors (W)Rap Preseason With A Win Oct 13, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 113-108 win over the Washington Wizards in preseason play, and discusses which player on the bubble has the best shot of making the regular season roster (another match against the Wizards). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not […]

Season Preview with Matt Devlin and Blake Murphy Oct 12, 2021

Will Lou is joined by Matt Devlin to chat about his broadcasting journey over the course of his career and touches on his favourite Raptors moments along the way. Next up, Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy joins the show to discuss the most important pieces for the Toronto Raptors heading into this upcoming season and his expectations […]

Raptors Reaction: Decisions for Raptors as Preseason Winds Down Oct 12, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 107-92 win over the Houston Rockets in preseason action and debates who could end up making the final roster. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

What Is Gary Trent Jr.’s Role With The Raptors? Oct 11, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Saturday’s preseason classic against the Boston Celtics and discuss Svi’s new nickname and OG and Scottie’s continued improvement. Also, they chat with Gary Trent Jr. about his new contract and expectations for this upcoming season (28:05). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts […]

Raptors Reaction: Celtics Squeak by Raptors in Preseason Action Oct 10, 2021

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors 113-111 preseason loss to the Boston Celtics, the ups and downs from Scottie Barnes’ game and breaking down some of the individual performances from the Raptors’ secondary unit. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the […]

Friday Call-In Show! Oct 08, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong take calls from listeners on topics including Goran Dragic’s role with the team, OG Anunoby’s upside, the problem with comparing every player to Kawhi Leonard, if the team needs to add another centre, Gary Trent Jr.’s role within the team’s offence, and so much more! The views and opinions expressed […]

Raptors Reaction: Defence Struggles In Philly Oct 08, 2021

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-113 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Yuta’s long-term future in Toronto Oct 07, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Sportsnet’s Faizal Khamisa to get the behind-the-scenes story on OG’s OVO owl drawing from media day (1:21). Yuta Watanabe talks about personal improvements for this upcoming season and finally landing in Toronto (32:35). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media […]

Raptors Roundtable: Season Preview with Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond Oct 06, 2021

Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore’s “Pound the Rock” podcast join Will Lou and Alex Wong to discuss their expectations for the Toronto Raptors, the team’s potential win totals in the competitive Eastern Conference, and their strengths on the defensive side of the floor even with a lack of size in the middle (02:50). […]

Early impressions of Scottie Barnes Oct 05, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong talk to Scottie Barnes about joining the Raptors (10:34). Sportsnet’s Michael Grange and Blake Murphy join the show to discuss expectations for Scottie Barnes this season (24:06). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of […]

Raptors Reaction: Scottie Barnes shows his versatility in preseason debut Oct 05, 2021

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in preseason action. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Justin Champagnie, OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Andre Drummond. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & […]

Fred VanVleet: Happy to be home Oct 04, 2021

Raptors guard Fred VanVleet joins Will Lou and Alex Wong to discuss the team’s return to Toronto, the leadership group on the Raptors and the importance of clear communication with a new-look roster, and breaks down his difficult journey to reach the NBA. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and […]

How will the Raptors replace Kyle Lowry’s leadership? Oct 04, 2021

Will Lou and Alex Wong talk to Fred VanVleet (9:26) about assuming a larger leadership role this season, if Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby can lead the team, and who stands to benefit the most on the court in Kyle Lowry’s absence. The guys then give their thoughts on the Raptors’ leadership situation in a […]

An introduction Oct 01, 2021

Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s new Raptors-dedicated program features Will Lou, who will also host Raptors postgame shows. Lou is joined by writer and NBA personality Alex Wong, who will produce The Raptors Show and host an episode weekly.

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