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The Raptors Show with Will Lou

Will Lou and Alex Wong talk all things Raptors live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 2pm-3pm ET.

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Latest Episodes:

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

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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).

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: Starting The Season With A Win Oct 20, 2022

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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.

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

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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).

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.

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

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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).

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.

Nick Nurse Q&A Oct 17, 2022

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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.

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.

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

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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).

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

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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

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.

100 NBA Predictions with James Herbert Oct 14, 2022

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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.”

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.

Top 5 Raptors Storylines with Savanna Hamilton Oct 13, 2022

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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.

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.

Western Conference Tiers with Jay Caspian Kang Oct 12, 2022

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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.

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.

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