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

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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).

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 Dismantles Toronto Jan 20, 2022

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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.

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.

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

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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).

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.

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

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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).

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: Competing Till the End Jan 18, 2022

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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!

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.

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

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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).

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: Taking Down the Champs, Again Jan 16, 2022

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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: Not Taking the Pistons Seriously Jan 15, 2022

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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.

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.

Fan Question Friday! Jan 14, 2022

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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)!

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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