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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:

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

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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).

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.

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

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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.

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.

Previewing Free Agency with Michael Grange Jun 30, 2022

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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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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.

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

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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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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 Free Agency Primer with Blake Murphy Jun 28, 2022

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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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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.

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

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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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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.

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

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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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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 Jun 23, 2022

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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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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.

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

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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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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.

Warriors Championship Recap with Jama Mahlalela Jun 21, 2022

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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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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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