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Slander Pod: Taking Down the Defending Champs Jan 06, 2022

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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.

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 the Raptors Are Experimenting With Their “Big” Lineup Jan 05, 2022

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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).

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: Back at .500 Winning Three Straight Jan 05, 2022

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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.

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.

Should Fred VanVleet Make the All-Star Team? Jan 04, 2022

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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).

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.

Are the 2021-22 Raptors Ready to Write a New Narrative? Jan 03, 2022

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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).

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: Kicking off 2022 With a Win Jan 03, 2022

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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.

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: Securing the Final Win of 2021 Jan 01, 2022

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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.

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.

Serge Ibaka Q&A Jan 01, 2022

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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!

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.

Serge Ibaka Appreciation Hour! Dec 31, 2021

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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).

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 Scottie Barnes’ Long-Term Ceiling? Dec 30, 2021

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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).

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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