Listen to Darko Rajaković’s full end-of-season availability. Afterwards, William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss their thoughts on all the final media interviews with Raptors players as they close out the season. 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.

On the heels of Game 82, William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss the state of the Raptors and how much better the team is projected to be in the future. Afterwards, they look ahead to the Play-In Tournament and give their predictions (34:10). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-103 loss against the Miami Heat. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Kelly Olynyk, Jordan Nwora. Gerald Henderson award: Delon Wright. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 125-103 loss against the Miami Heat. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Bruce Brown. Gerald Henderson award: Jaime Jaquez Jr. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss what must change for the Raptors to make a leap next season and go through the plausibility of some fun takes panning out. Also, Will announces big news about his future with the show. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Garrett Temple one last time to discuss moments he’s doubted himself in the NBA, facing Dennis Schröder on Wednesday night and what he told Jontay Porter in a text on Easter Sunday. Afterwards, Joe Wolfond of theScore explains why NBA teams are utilizing the pick-and-roll less (31:40) 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Garrett Temple for his final appearance of the season to discuss the recent loss to the Nets, his interest in returning to the Raptors, making candles with Kelly Olynyk and his texts to Jontay Porter. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 106-102 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, Javon Freeman-Liberty, Bruce Brown. Gerald Henderson award: Dennis Schroder. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy recap the Raptors' loss to the Pacers in what was the final home game of the season. Afterwards, with the help of NBA insider Marc Stein, they hand out their NBA Awards for MVP, DPOY, COTY, ROTY, 6MOTY, MIP, Executive of the Year and Clutch Player of 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 140-123 loss against the Indiana Pacers. Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, Javon Freeman-Liberty, Bruce Brown. Gerald Henderson award: Obi Toppin.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. 

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Eric Koreen of The Athletic to help draft the worst moments from the 2023-24 Raptors season. Later on, Will and Blake find some positives and express their optimism for the future of the franchise (40:50). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss the Raptors' pair of wins over the weekend, highlighted by the play of Immanuel Quickley and Gary Trent Jr. Afterwards, Will is joined by Marc Gasol to reflect on his jersey getting retired by the Memphis Grizzlies and the championship run in Toronto (22:32). 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.

William Lou interviews former Raptor Marc Gasol ahead of his jersey retirement by the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spanish center discusses what Memphis has meant to his career and takes Will through the emotional journey of the Raptors’ 2019 title run. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 130-122 win over the Washington Wizards. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Kelly Olynyk, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Deni Advija. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 117-111 WIN (!!!) to the Milwaukee Bucks. Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: Doc Rivers. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Sportsnet's Michael Grange to discuss his latest piece on the state of MLSE and the future of Masai Ujiri with the Raptors franchise. Afterwards, the guys take a look around the NBA and discuss Bronny James declaring for the NBA Draft (27:07). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Toronto Raptor Garrett Temple to discuss the string of bad losses for the team, facetiming Malachi Flynn after his career-high 50 points on Wednesday night and Vince Carter entering the Basketball Hall of Fame. Later on, Blake sits down with Raptors 905 Head Coach Eric Khoury to chat about the G-League season, Gradey Dick’s improvement and much more (31:47)! 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Garrett Temple to discuss the loss to the Timberwolves, what he texted Malachi Flynn after his 50-point game, Vince Carter reportedly entering the Basketball Hall of Fame, 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 133-85 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. No stars for this terrible game. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy start the show recapping last night's loss to the Lakers which saw RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley return. NBA correspondent Marc Stein pops in to discuss yesterday's scintillating battle between Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic, along with the riveting Warriors-Mavericks matchup on Tuesday night. In the final segment, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller joins the program to reflect on the NBA Draft, his time with G-League Ignite and his first season in the NBA (29:25). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 128-111 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Kelly Olynyk. Gerald Henderson award: D’Angelo Russell.  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy kick things off discussing an extremely fun night of basketball in the Women’s NCAA Tournament. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times chips in with his thoughts on the Elite 8, along with the likelihood of LeBron James doing a farewell tour and the state of the Los Angeles Lakers (12:30). Afterwards, Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux, Co-Director of “Handle with Care,” joins the show to detail the documentary he helped create about Vancouver street basketball (34:50). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy begin this week recapping Sunday's loss to the 76ers and look at the remaining schedule to project when the Raptors will get back into the win column. Afterwards, they take a closer look at Toronto's own Zach Edey who’s helped get Purdue into the Final Four of the Men’s NCAA Tournament (38:00). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 135-120 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Three stars: Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, Jordan Nwora. Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Oubre 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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Samson Folk and Esfandiar Baraheni to discuss Gradey Dick’s ascent, learning from his mistakes, the strides he can make in the final few games and what he looks like when the Raptors are fully healthy. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 145-101 loss to the New York Knicks. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Garrett Temple, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Deuce McBride.  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss Toronto’s cap space and players the franchise could target during free agency. Afterwards, NBA correspondent Marc Stein hops on to look at the league-wide reaction to the allegations facing Jontay Porter and how betting has changed the sports landscape (33:36). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined in-studio by friend of the show Vivek Jacob to discuss the recent reports surrounding Jontay Porter and sports betting’s role within sports. Later on, the trio look at Gary Trent Jr.’s future with the Raptors and whether he is the ideal starting shooting guard for the team next season (33:45). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 96-88 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Three stars: Jevon Freeman-Liberty, Kobi Simmons, Ochai Agbaji. Gerald Henderson award: Dennis Schroder.  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss mentoring young players and what Vince Carter said to him about his time in Toronto. Afterwards, Will and Blake look at the future of the Raptors and debate the value of winning next season (33:23). Later on, Seerat Sohi of The Ringer stops by to spread some knowledge on the Women’s NCAA Tournament and Caitlin Clark becoming must-see television (50:05). Finally, Will and Blake dive into a few prospects that could be great fits with the Raptors in the 2024 NBA Draft (01:29:51). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss team morale during a losing streak, getting more minutes recently, his friendship with Vince Carter and how long-midrange shots have disappeared in the NBA.  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 112-109 loss to the Washington Wizards. Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji. Gerald Henderson award: Corey Kispert.  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Jontay Porter, Garrett Temple. Gerald Henderson award: Kenrich Williams.  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy kick off the program with Raptors guard Garrett Temple discussing how Darko Rajaković approaches lineup decisions, staying ready for action and Scottie's change in leadership since being sidelined (07:04). Later, Raptors Community Ambassador Jamaal Magloire previews this weekend's Tournament of Stars charity game which he will suit up in (49:50). Finally, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic tees up tonight's matchup against the OKC Thunder (01:18:32). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss Darko Rajaković’s uniqueness as a coach, his friendship with Kyle Lowry, facing the Raptors in a playoff series and how players can last in the NBA. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy begin today's episode discussing the Raptors' loss to the Kings, along with the teams that have stood out down the stretch of the season (34:38). Following that, Blake Murphy and producer Amit Mann give their takes on contenders and pretenders in the NBA (49:30). Finally, Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports joins Amit to discuss the Suns as they try to find themselves before the playoffs (01:13:25). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-89 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Jordan Nwora, Ochai Agbaji. Gerald Henderson award: JaVale McGee.  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by The Kid Mero to discuss the Knicks, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley's fit in Toronto, and his new podcast with Carmelo Anthony. Afterwards, Will and Blake reveal the rosters for the upcoming Raptors’ media game (38:15). Following that, NBA writer Marc Stein comes on to give his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and potential rule changes to the In-Season Tournament (49:43). In the final segment, visual artist Samantha Woj describes her creative vision ahead of her live painting at Scotiabank Arena for Kings-Raptors (01:15:53), before Sportsnet 590 The FAN's own Daniele Franceschi previews the Men’s NCAA Tournament (01:24:14)! 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss their takeaways from Darko Rajaković’s coaching clinic and Gradey Dick’s comments on his viral jersey swap with Anthony Black. Afterwards, James Herbert, NBA writer for CBS Sports, discusses his latest piece on Kyle Lowry making a difference in Philadelphia (24:21). Following that, Will and Blake react to some of the insane dunks in the NBA on Monday night and reflect on their own athletic feats (49:32). Finally, Canada’s Senior Women’s National team coach Victor Lapena joins the show to give his thoughts on the draw results for Paris 2024, Spanish coaching, and the future of his team (01:21:20). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy, who returns from a lengthy absence, discuss the Raptors' loss to the Magic over the weekend, as well as the play of Gradey Dick and Immanuel Quickley. After the break, the pair project how long Toronto's rebuild could take (35:40). Next, Will and Blake go around the NBA to examine Kyrie Irving’s absurd game-winner and Victor Wembanyama continuing to surprise (49:50). In the final segment, author Hanif Abdurraqib joins the show to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves and his new book, “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension" (01:18:16). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 111-96 loss to the Orlando Magic. Three stars: Jordan Nwora, Gary Trent Jr., Jahmi’us Ramsey. Gerald Henderson award: Mo Wagner.  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 113-103 loss to the Orlando Magic. Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji. Gerald Henderson award: Cole Anthony. 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.

William Lou and guest host Amit Mann discuss what they have learned about Toronto's trio of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley as a new core, before debating who will be the fifth starter on the floor next season. Former Raptor José Calderón joins the show to reflect on his time with the Raptors, his friendship with Kyle Lowry and his name getting misspelled on Kobe Bryant’s statue (50:06). Afterwards, Sportsnet's Michael Grange stops by the studio to discuss his latest piece in memory of Nathan Barrett (01:22:17). 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.

Former Raptors point guard "Numero Ocho" José Calderón joins William Lou to share some stories from his playing career including his time in Toronto, his role with the Spanish national team, his other stops around the NBA, and the friendships he's made along the way. 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.

William Lou and Amit Mann recap Wednesday's loss to the Pistons which featured impressive play from Immanuel Quickley and Kelly Olynyk. Garrett Temple joins the show to review his NBA adventure and the Raptors’ season (27:48). Afterwards, Oren Weisfeld and Libaan Osman stop by the studio to analyze what Toronto’s defence will look like next season (50:05), before previewing Canada’s men’s basketball team ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics (01:16:26). 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.

William Lou is joined by Raptors guard Garrett Temple to discuss Toronto’s season and changes to the team’s defensive philosophy, before looking back on some of the other squads he’s played on over his career. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 113-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jontay Porter, Bruce Brown. Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Duren.  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.

William Lou and guest host Amit Mann kick things off reviewing the back-end of Toronto's rotation and how it shapes up ahead of next season. Then, Sportsnet's Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton stops by to discuss Darko Rajaković's coaching performance during this rollercoaster season (29:47). Later on, NBA analyst Marc Stein weighs in on the MVP debate and the sudden dip in scoring since the All-Star break (50:00). 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.

William Lou and guest host JD Bunkis recap the Raptors' competitive loss against the Denver Nuggets. Next up, former Raptors Head Coach Dwane Casey joins the show to reflect on his time in Toronto and helping build the foundation for the championship in 2019 (49:45). Later on, Will and JD discuss their picks for this season's MVP and offer some historical context for a player winning three MVP trophies (01:27:00). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 125-119 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jontay Porter, Kelly Olynyk. Gerald Henderson award: Aaron Gordon.  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.

William Lou is joined by NBA writer Katie Heindl to recap the Raptors' loss to the Trail Blazers over the weekend, before sharing her latest piece on the current state of sports content. Later on, David Thorpe of Truehoop.com stops by to analyze where the Pacers and Bucks sit in the Eastern Conference (49:56). Finally, Will zooms out to review Toronto's rollercoaster season to date (01:26:20). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 128-118 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Dalano Banton. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 120-1113 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Gary Trent Jr., RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: Grayson Allen.  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.

William Lou is joined by guest host (and Raptors Show producer) Amit Mann! The guys discuss their goals and expectations for the Raptors’ young core over the team’s final 20 regular-season games. Afterwards, NBA Insider Marc Stein (in Manchester, UK) stops by to chat about his latest trip across the pond, the NBA MVP race, and his current NBA Finals favourites (29:00). Next, the guys are joined by Mark Jackson, former NBA head coach and host of The Mark Jackson Show, to discuss his new media venture, his desire to return to coaching, the origins of his iconic broadcasting catchphrases, and his experience playing in Toronto (49:55). Later, Steve Jones Jr., former NBA coach and co-host of The Dunker Spot podcast, checks in to discuss the continued development of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the Bucks’ chances of emerging from the East, and the L.A. Clippers’ ceiling this season (01:20:45). 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.

William Lou is joined by guest host (and Raptors Show producer) Amit Mann! The guys discuss the Raptors’ loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday and the team’s current defensive flaws. Also, Will and Amit weigh in on Immanuel Quickley’s continued offensive development and the NBA’s evolving tank-a-thon landscape. Afterwards, the guys are joined by former Raptors G/F C.J. Miles to discuss his impressions of Gradey Dick, his experience being a member of the “Bench Mob,” and the biggest challenges facing first-year head coach Darko Rajaković (30:40). Later, Will and Amit indulge in a Raptors Show mailbag, tackling a variety of questions from listeners (49:50)!   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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 139-98 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, Jevon Freeman-Liberty, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Trey Murphy III.  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.

William Lou and guest host Samson Folk talk to CBC's Shireen Ahmed about her report that the WNBA could be bringing a franchise to Toronto soon. Next, Bleacher Report's Dan Favale joins the program to compare the rookie seasons of Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins and Toronto's Gradey Dick (32:55). Later on, Seerat Sohi of The Ringer sheds light on how she grades the Raptors' season, before looking ahead at the future of the franchise (50:03). 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.

Will Lou and guest host Samson Folk kick off today's show discussing the Raptors' weekend of action and recent roster moves. Later, the pair weigh in on RJ Barrett's growth from his time in New York to his current stint in Toronto (30:18). Later on, Savanna Hamilton, Raptors sideline reporter for Sportsnet, checks in following practice to chat about Jordan Nwora's security in the rotation and the changes in Gradey Dick's game (50:15).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 111-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Brandon Miller. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 120-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, RJ Barrett, DJ Carton. Gerald Henderson award: Moses Moody. 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.

William Lou and guest host Esfandiar Baraheni discuss the latest showdown between Victor Wembanyama (28:08) and Chet Holmgren along with what’s behind the offensive explosion in the NBA. Andy Liu joins the show (50:23) to give the latest on the Golden State Warriors as they aim to escape the play-in. Finally, Michael Grange comes in-studio (1:21:50) to provide the latest on extension talks between the Raptors and several players on the 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.

William Lou and guest host Esfandiar Baraheni discuss the Raptors' loss to the Mavericks Wednesday night and the defensive capabilities of the second unit. Tas Melas, co-host of No Dunks, pops by to do some Raptors trivia (30:36). Next up, 2019 NBA champion with Toronto, Danny Green reminisces about title-winning team and shares his outlook on the Philadelphia 76ers (49:46). Finally, comedian Nick Reynoldson brings some laughs and hot takes in the closing segment (01:21:36). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 136-125 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: PJ Washington. 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.

William Lou and guest host Esfandiar Baraheni are joined by Dennis Schröder, one last time, to discuss his move from Toronto to Brooklyn. Later, the guys dive into the numbers behind the Raptors' improved defence (29:28). Marc Stein checks in on Luka Dončić’s potential, before sharing his favourite spots to visit in the city (49:45). Finally, Summit Arora of Raptors Uprising, details the rise of esports in Canada ahead of his team's debut on Wednesday night (01:17:58). 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.

Former Raptor Dennis Schröder joins William Lou and guest host Esfandiar Baraheni to discuss learning about the trade from the Raptors, why it didn’t work out and how he’s adjusting to his new team in New York. 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.

William Lou and guest host Lindsay Dunn recap Toronto’s win over the Pacers and learn about Ochai Agbaji’s trash talking methods (31:00). Afterwards, friend of the show Amy Audibert stops by to provide the latest on the Miami Heat and share why Lindsay hates monkeys (49:44). Finally, Will and Lindsay go through some cool video segment ideas that could be done with certain Raptors players (01:20:18). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 130-122 win over the Indiana Pacers. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: Benedict Mathurin.  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.

William Lou and guest host Lindsay Dunn start things off discussing the Raptors’ win Friday over the Hawks and how Gradey Dick rediscovered his shot. Then, we hear Lindsay's interview with Bruce Brown about his transition to Toronto and his love for country music (32:06). Later on, Gary Trent Sr. joins the show to go through players he had beef within the NBA, why he told his son Gary Trent Jr. to stop flopping, and more (49:30)! 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-121 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick. Gerald Henderson award: DeAndre Hunter.  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.

William Lou and guest host Vivek Jacob recap last night's win over the Brooklyn Nets and why Darko Rajaković sees shades of Manu Ginobili in RJ Barrett. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Alvin Williams joins the show to reflect on playing alongside Vince Carter and watching his rise to stardom (27:30). Later, NBA analyst Marc Stein offers his take on the latest NBA rumours including Trae Young’s future in Atlanta (49:21). 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 affiliates.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 121-93 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr.  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.

William Lou and guest host Vivek Jacob discuss Immanuel Quickley’s progress since joining the Raptors and how Darko Rajaković is handling practices. Next, Will sits down with Garrett Temple to discuss his role with the NBPA and his family's ties to countering racism (27:32). Later on, Seerat Sohi of The Ringer dishes on her concerns for title contenders from both conferences (50:22). 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.

Toronto Raptors forward Garrett Temple joins William Lou from the practice court to discuss his father's incredible journey to become the first black basketball player at LSU, how his family's experience has helped him strive in his career, his role with the NBA Player's Association, 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 127-125 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Ben Sheppard. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by former Raptor Jason Kapono to discuss his time in Toronto and the hilarious moments behind his two Three-Point Contest victories at All-Star Weekend. Caitlin Cooper stops by to chat about Pascal Siakam’s fit with the Pacers (30:07). Marc Stein gives the latest rumours including Bronny James’ projected draft value (50:10). Finally, Will and Blake reminisce about Siakam ahead of his return to the city on Wednesday night (01:17:12). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy kick things off discussing the Raptors' blowout loss to the Spurs lead by Victor Wembanyama. Next up, Joe Wolfond of theScore joins the show to look at Immanuel Quickley’s offensive game (35:43). Later, Minnesota Lynx forward and soon-to-be four-time Olympian, Natalie Achonwa comes on to detail the emotions around Canada qualifying for Paris 2024 (49:43). Finally, Sportsnet's own Michael Grange stops by to discuss Scottie Barnes leaving the bench early last night and the conflicting comments about his discipline (01:13:47). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 122-99 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Three stars: Victor Wembanyama, Gradey Dick, Kelly Olynyk.  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Chris Herring, ESPN senior NBA writer, to discuss how OG Anunoby has unlocked the Knicks (34:18). Later on, Ben Golliver of The Washington Post checks in to look at the future of Victor Wembanyama with the Spurs (50:20). Afterwards, Wembanyama's basketball trainer, Tim Martin, uncovers how he's worked with the phenom to develop his generational talent (01:15:22). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 119-94 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick, Kelly Olynyk. Gerald Henderson award: Caris LeVert. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 107-104 win over the Houston Rockets. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Gerald Henderson award: Jeff Green. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Raptors GM Bobby Webster to describe why his team prioritized flexibility at the trade deadline. Later on, Utah Jazz beat reporter Sarah Todd joins the show to detail what Toronto is getting in Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji (49:45). Finally, the guys go through some of their favourite memories of Fred VanVleet (01:12:40). 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.

Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster discusses the acquisitions of Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji, the franchise prioritizing flexibility at the trade deadline and the future of Scottie Barnes. 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.

Toronto Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster takes to the podium to address his team's trade deadline moves and their direction moving forward. Later on, William Lou and Blake Murphy check in to parse through the press conference and share their takeaways. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy kick things off breaking down the major moves from trade deadline day including Buddy Hield heading to Philly, and much more! The duo also discuss the big trades involving Toronto including Dennis Schröder, Kira Lewis Jr., Thad Young and Otto Porter being dealt, while acquiring Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji. Later on, Sportsnet's own Michael Grange checks in to review Toronto's business ahead of the deadline (01:10:50). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: Cody Martin. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy start things off rounding up the latest trade rumours from around the NBA. Afterwards, they speak to Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot podcast about the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, and signs that players have bought into a new coaching system (26:40). Later, NBA Insider Marc Stein shares some up to-the-minute news on Bruce Brown, Bobby Portis, Andre Drummond and D'Angelo Russell (49:30). To close out the show, Will and Blake discuss the confirmed participants for Saturday’s event during NBA All-Star Weekend (01:18:50). 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy give their thoughts on the Raptors' blowout loss to the Pelicans, which also featured Gradey Dick scoring a career-high 22 points. Later, the pair react live to Scottie Barnes being named an All-Star injury replacement in the Eastern Conference. Next up, Mo Dakhil of The Athletic shares the latest surrounding the Clippers and helps cook up a few mock trades ahead of the deadline (49:40). Finally, Will and Blake go through their own fake trades involving a few current Raptors players (01:16:50). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 138-100 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Jakob Poeltl, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Jose Alvarado. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by CBS Sports’ James Herbert to discuss his latest piece on Immanuel Quickley and how he believes he can fit well alongside Scottie Barnes long-term. Oren Weisfeld drops-by in-studio with his thoughts on Toronto’s 135-127 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, notably Barnes’ play down the stretch in the fourth quarter and overtime (16:02). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 135-127 2OT loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: Aaron Wiggins. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 135-106 loss to the Houston Rockets. No stars for this no show. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Michael Grange to discuss his conversation with Fred VanVleet. Kelly Iko checks in to give the Rockets perspective on VanVleet’s impact on the franchise since joining (31:43). Also, Marc Stein provides the latest on Bruce Brown and Kyle Lowry trade rumours (50:28). Finally, Akram Kilani of Kilani Jewellery came in-studio to discuss his Raptors clients and what goes into making the very expensive hardware (1:22:55).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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy go through their NBA All-Star reserves picks ahead of the announcement. Afterwards, Dennis Schröder pops in to give his perspective on developing through the European basketball system and the words from his father he still lives by (51:42). Finally, Seerat Sohi joined the show to go through her favourite landing spots for Bruce Brown, Jontay Porter’s hooper mentality and the future of Jordan Nwora. Also, who is acquiring Kyle Lowry (1:18:15)?  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Dennis Schröder (from the massage table) to discuss Marc Gasol’s retirement, top NBA cities and why he shared an article on social about Tony Snell. Also, his experience developing through the European basketball system and the biggest lesson his father provided him.  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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss how Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and Thaddeus Young contributed to the win vs. the Bulls. Tim Bontemps joins the show to provide the latest on Joel Embiid’s injury and what the Raptors could receive in a Bruce Brown trade package (30:05). Also, Katie Heindl brings her perspective on patience within a rebuild and Marc Gasol's memories as the big man announced his retirement from basketball (50:14).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 118-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: Dennis Schröder, Bruce Brown, Thad Young. Gerald Henderson award: Julian Philips. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy discuss the next steps for Scottie Barnes and what their expectations are for the rest of this season. Then, Trey Kerby of the No Dunks Podcast provides the state of the Chicago Bulls and whether DeMar DeRozan could be traded at the deadline (28:16). Also, ahead of the Raptors-Bulls tilt, Savanna Hamilton checks in from Chicago (50:24).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.

Blake Murphy is joined by Samson Folk and Esfandiar Baraheni of Raptors Republic to recap the loss to the Atlanta Hawks and discuss the development of Gradey Dick following Toronto putting him through a conditioning stint. Also, Brittni Donaldson, Hawks Director of Coaching Development, joins the show to share her career journey, which included winning a title with the Raptors in 2019 (49:45). Afterwards, Nekias Duncan and Blake Murphy do a deep dive into Immanuel Quickley’s next steps and Pascal Siakam’s fit with the Pacers (01:02:33). Finally, Raptors 905 guard Kira Lewis shares how he learned about the trade to the Raptors and how he’s formed his basketball identity (01:19:40). 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 905 guard Kira Lewis Jr. joins Blake Murphy to discuss his past experience playing with Scottie Barnes, how he found out about the trade to Toronto, leaning on veterans to understand what it takes to survive in the NBA, and why he was willing to play G-League minutes upon becoming a Raptor. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 126-125 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Three stars: Jordan Nwora, Gradey Dick, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Saddiq Bey 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 127-107 loss to the LA Clippers. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Thad Young. Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy answer fan questions including the future of the Barnes-Barrett-Quickley trio and how the Raptors should approach the draft picks they’ve received in recent trades. Also, Dan Devine joins the show to go through his reserves for the All-Star Game (50:21).  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 affiliates.

William Lou is joined in-studio by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore to look at title contenders, up and coming NBA trios, and the recent Wembanyama-Holmgren rivalry. Later, Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins the show to discuss "BBQ", Gradey Dick’s development, meeting Phil Jackson and plenty more (49:41)! Finally, CityNews journalist and Raptors905 sideline reporter, Lindsay Dunn pops by to recap what went down at Raptors' practice and the latest around the G-League (01:11:55). 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.

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins William Lou from OVO Athletic Centre to discuss the pledge from his family to help children at three hospitals around the world, before getting into the state of his team, Scottie Barnes’ potential, his chat with Phil Jackson and his view on cellphones in the locker room at halftime. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by James Herbert to partake in a Raptors trade deadline quiz, discuss Herbert’s piece on rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and the long history of Bruce Brown impacting winning. They’re also joined by Marc Stein to look at the circumstances around Adrian Griffin getting fired as Bucks head coach and why Doc Rivers has been reportedly picked to lead Milwaukee (50:24). Finally, Michael Bartlett, CEO of Canada Basketball, looks back at the men’s team qualifying for Paris 2024 and previews the upcoming exhibition game between Canada and USA in Las Vegas at Summer League (1:17:59).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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies before being joined by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto to discuss today’s Kyle Lowry-Terry Rozier swap and where remaining Raptors like Chris Boucher and Bruce Brown could be headed before the NBA’s February 8th trade deadline. After the break, Will and Blake react to breaking news that Adrian Griffin has been dismissed as the Bucks’ Head Coach (36:13). Raptors PG Dennis Schröder joins the show following the Grizzlies game (55:58) and Will and Blake go around the NBA  and talk about big offensive nights from Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns (1:18:31).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 point guard Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy with his instant reaction to the Bucks parting ways with Head Coach Adrian Griffin before discussing Toronto’s most recent loss against the Grizzlies, the team going young and starting five players 25 years old or under, and his advice to Immanuel Quickley as the young PG transitions to a starting role in the NBA.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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 108-100 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Thad Young. Gerald Henderson: Vince Williams Jr. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy return from the weekend to recap the Raptors’ loss to the Knicks, Pascal Siakam’s first games with the Pacers, and examine how other former Raptors are faring around the NBA. Vivek Jacob joins the show to discuss how lengthy of a rebuild it will be for this version of the Raptors and OG Anunoby’s fit in New York (50:30). Sportsnet’s Michael Grange talks about Bruce Brown joining Toronto, the interest in him league-wide, and Chris Boucher’s future (1:19:17).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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 126-100 loss to the New York Knicks. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick. Gerald Henderson: Precious Achiuwa lmao. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy reflect on the Toronto Raptors' loss to the Chicago Bulls, before voicing their final thoughts on Masai Ujiri’s media availability from Thursday (29:50). Later, Will and Blake pay homage to Pascal Siakam and celebrate his Raptors tenure following the release of his article on the Players Tribune (49:25). Raptors 905 guard Markquis Nowell wraps up the week with a chat about his all-star calibre campaign in the G-League (01:14:41). 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 905 guard Markquis Nowell joins Blake Murphy to discuss his debut season in the G-League, the growth of his game, the “brotherhood of undersized guards”, and striving to become an All-Star. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 116-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown, Jontay Porter. Gerald Henderson award: Ayo Dosumnu. 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.

Caitlin Cooper of ‘Basketball, She Wrote’ talks about the Pacers motivations for acquiring Pascal Siakam, his fit on their roster, and what the Raptors are getting in Bruce Brown and Jordan Nwora. The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi discusses the Raptors sell-off, how Toronto fared on the return in their most recent trades, and building the roster around Scottie Barnes (28:26). Pascal Siakam’s representative Jaafar Choufani looks back at his client’s time in Toronto and his legacy with the Raptors franchise (58:20). 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy host Masai Ujiri’s media conference as the Raptors President spoke about the organization’s decision to trade Pascal Siakam. Will and Blake share their instant reaction to Ujiri’s comments (1:06:46) before being joined by The Athletic/Stadium’s Shams Charania who discussed the ongoing trade negotiations between Toronto and Indiana, the Raptors’ attempts at acquiring young players over draft picks in the deal, and if Bruce Brown could be dealt again before the deadline (1:16:16).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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 121-97 win over the Miami Heat. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., Immanuel Quickley. Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Lowry. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by The Athletic’s Sam Amick with his latest reporting on the Pascal Siakam trade talks and the Pacers’ rumoured interest. Immediately following Amick, BREAKING NEWS hits and Siakam is officially off to Indiana in a deal involving three first-round draft picks, Bruce Brown, and Jordan Nwora (19:10). For instant reaction and analysis on the trade, the guys call up Raptors play-by-play man Matt Devlin (27:50), NBA insider Marc Stein (55:55), Siakam’s agent Todd Ramasar of Life Sports Agency (1:12:25), and Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (1:29:17).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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy recap the Raptors’ 105-96 loss to the Celtics; notably Boston going big in their starting lineup and the problems it created without Jakob Poeltl. Yahoo! Sports’ Senior NBA Writer Jake Fischer examines the NBA’s trade landscape and potential fits for Pascal Siakam and others ahead of February 9th (26:03). Raptors guard Dennis Schröder talks about staying professional as trade rumours swirl around the deadline, Toronto struggling to make threes, and the importance of helping younger players in the league as a veteran (53:23).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.

Dennis Schröder makes his weekly visit to discuss staying focused amidst trade rumours, Toronto struggling to make threes against Boston, how Jakob Poeltl’s injury has impacted the team defensively, his impressions of Celtics, friendship with Jayson Tatum, and passing along knowledge to young players like Scottie Barnes.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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 105-96 loss to the Boston Celtics. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Thad Young. Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy look back at the Raptors loss to the Jazz and discuss the team’s defensive rating since the Knicks trade. Raptors Republic’s Louis Zatzman shares his thoughts on the team’s recent play and Scottie Barnes’ chances at becoming an all-star (34:30). With the Boston Celtics in town, the guys call up The Athletic’s Jared Weiss with the latest on the Celtics, notably Ime Udoka facing his old team over the weekend (50:50). Will and Blake take a deeper look at RJ Barrett’s usage in the fourth quarter before going around the NBA (1:22:05).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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 145-113 loss to the Utah Jazz. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jontay Porter. Gerald Henderson: Walker Kessler. 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.

William Lou and Blake Murphy send off Alex Wong in style. But first, they discuss the Raptors' sudden offensive boom. Next, producer JR Manatad gets his long-awaited Raptors Show chain. (51:24). Then they pivot to a final episode of Around the NBA featuring the NBA's new Netflix show, and the Pistons chasing another historic losing streak (1:00:19). Finally, members from all around the industry share their tributes and goodbyes for Alex (1:17:11).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.

William Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong discuss the Raptors' loss to the Clippers on the second night of a back-to back with a shorthanded lineup. After the break, the trio react to the breaking news that Darko Rajaković was officially fined $25k for his post-game rant on Tuesday (37:08). Later on, Raptors point guard Dennis Schröder stops by to reflect on his team’s last two games in Los Angeles, Darko’s rant, and adapting to his role off the bench (49:48). 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.

Dennis Schröder joins William Lou to reflect on the Raptors' last two games in Los Angeles and share his thoughts on Darko Rajaković’s rant criticizing the officials. Schröder also discusses adapting to his new role off the bench, the team playing with more cohesiveness since the Knicks trade, and how the team spent their day off in L.A. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 126-120 loss to the LA Clippers. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Jontay Porter. Gerald Henderson: Ivica Zubac. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy react to the Raptor's one-point loss to the Lakers and Darko Rajakovic’s post-game rant where he ripped Tuesday’s officiating crew. The Ringer’s Michael Pina joins the show to go over different trade scenarios involving Pascal Siakam (28:30). Marc Stein shares his thoughts on Darko’s rant and the Laker's inconsistent play since winning the NBA in-season tournament (50:28). Greg Ho discusses the Wayne and Theresa Embry Fellowship (1:19:05).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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 132-131 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. (Basketball talk begins at 19:30). Three stars: Ben Taylor, Kevin Cutler, Tyler Ricks. Gerald Henderson: NBA review 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy discuss what the Raptors' goals should be for the rest of this season with their new-look lineup.  Sportsnet’s Michael Grange joins the show with the latest on Jakob Poeltl’s ankle injury, Dennis Schröder’s role off the bench, and the early returns on the Knicks-Raptors trade (30:55). Later, The Athletic’s Andrew Schlecht concentrates on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-calibre season (50:50) and Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times dishes on the Lakers ahead of tonight’s game (1:20:10).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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s impressive win over the Golden State Warriors on the road and RJ Barrett’s 37-point performance before discussing trade rumours surrounding Pascal Siakam. Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the team handled the OG Anunoby trade in Detroit, how RJ and Immanuel Quickley have fit in, evaluating Darko Rajakovic in his rookie season, and more (53:20). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex go around the NBA (1:18:57).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 133-118 win over the Golden State Warriors. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher, Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson: Kevon Looney. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 135-130 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Three stars: Dennis Schroder, Chris Boucher, Jontay Porter. Gerald Henderson: The “YEAH BABY” guy who wouldn’t stop screaming. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong discuss the future of the Warriors and Victor Wembanyama’s showdown against Giannis before answering mailbag questions about Pascal Siakam trade rumours, RJ Barrett’s ideal outcome with the Raptors, and more. Finally, they draft favourite OG Anunoby moments from his seven-year Raptor career (1:19:20).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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Vivek Jacob recap Toronto’s impressive win in Memphis. Dennis Schröder joins Will and Blake to chat about his comments about team culture after the loss to Detroit over the weekend, embracing his new role off the bench, a behind-the-scenes look at how he found out about the OG trade, what Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett bring to the team, and more (59:40). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong discuss new Raptor nicknames and go around the NBA (1:12:36).  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.

Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy to chat about his comments about team culture after the loss to Detroit over the weekend, embracing his new role off the bench, a behind-the-scenes look at how he found out about the OG trade, what Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett bring to the team, 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 116-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Ziaire Williams. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy break down the new-look Raptors and discuss what the new offence could look like, potential starting lineups, and what the front office might do next. Marc Stein of The Stein Line shares league-wide reactions to the OG Anunoby trade and what the trade market for Pascal Siakam looks like (50:22). Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot shares his early impressions of the Raptors with Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett (1:17:40).  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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s New Years Day win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Michael Grange joins the program to chat about the team’s embarrassing loss in Detroit this weekend and whether more roster changes are coming (31:23). Fred Katz of The Athletic breaks down OG Anunoby’s Knicks debut (54:49). Finally, Will and Blake chat about other roster upgrades they would like to see (1:21:50).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 124-121 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Sam Merrill. 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.

Host William Lou rips into the Toronto Raptors’ 129-127 loss to the Detroit Pistons. No stars. Trade reaction to the Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett for OG Anunoby at (30:14) 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.

It's an emergency pod edition of the Raptors Show, as Blake Murphy breaks down reports that OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn have been traded to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickly, and a 2024 second-round pick. He's joined by a number of analysts and writers to break it down from every perspective, including Sportsnet's Michael Grange (6:42), Raptors Show co-host Will Lou (19:02), The Score's Joe Wolfond (53:07), ESPN's Bobby Marks (1:00:54), The Athletic's Eric Koreen (1:02:27), and Raptors Republic's Samson Folk (1:22:44). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 120-118 loss to the Boston Celtics. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jalen McDaniels. Gerald Henderson award: Luke Kornet. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the state of the 2023-24 Raptors, recap Will’s low-key birthday, his dad receiving Leafs tickets for the first time, and provide an update on Alex’s 2001 Honda Civic (22:00) before answering assorted questions about working at The Bear, overachieving in ESL, Reddit criticism, how to find good Chinese restaurants, most requested guests, Gary Trent Sr.’s coat, Alex’s worst NBA player interview of all-time, and more (46:00). Finally, the two answer questions about the front office and direction of the team (2:05:00). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 132-102 win over the Washington Wizards. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Corey Kispert. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 126-119 loss to the Utah Jazz. No stars for this game. 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.

Host Will Lou recaps the Raptors' 121-111 loss to the Sixers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr., and Jakob Poeltl, Gerald Henderson award: Tobias Harris. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Gary Trent Sr. in-studio to chat about spending the holidays in Toronto, Christmas gifts, banning video games during the week, the Raptors' season so far, Draymond Green’s suspension, and more. Later, Gary gives Will fashion advice (35:31). In the second hour, Will, Alex, and Blake Murphy go around the NBA (49:32), before handing out some Christmas gifts (01:17:30)! 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s home loss to Denver. Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic chats about whether Precious Achiuwa would fit into the starting lineup, and more (29:30). Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore’s Pound The Rock podcast discuss potential Pascal and OG trade proposals (50:20). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Peyton Watson. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy react to Ja Morant's heroics in his return from suspension, discuss why Zion Williamson has been inconsistent, and slander the Celtics for choking against the Warriors. Then, Marc Stein shares the latest scoops on trade rumors regarding Lauri Markannen and Donovan Mitchell (26:30). Shareef Abdur-Rahim joins the program to chat about his role as president of the G-League, what’s ahead in 2024, and the G-League Showcase (1:03:48). Adam Mares of DNVR Sports previews tonight's Raptors-Nuggets game (1:22:30). 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s win over Charlotte before they’re joined by Dennis Schröder aka The Playboy Man of the Year to chat about what Gary Trent Jr. brings to the closing lineup, how Darko Rajaković approaches in-game adjustment, what Thad Young and Garrett Temple bring to the behind-the-scenes conversations in the locker room, starting line-up changes, what it’s like to guard Jamal Murray, and his history of trash-talking with former teammate Jeff Teague (17:32). Tom Haberstroh of “The Finder” discusses James Harden and the Clippers, and more (35:34). Oren Weisfeld on Scottie Barnes’ progression and what the Raptors should prioritize this season (50:25). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong go around the NBA (1:26:48).  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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy are joined by Dennis Schröder aka The Playboy Man of the Year to chat about what Gary Trent Jr. brings to the closing lineup, how Darko Rajaković approaches in-game adjustment, what Thad Young and Garrett Temple bring to the behind-the-scenes conversations in the locker room, starting line-up changes, what it’s like to guard Jamal Murray, and his history of trash-talking with former teammate Jeff Teague.  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 114-99 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Bryce McGowans. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong discuss the direction of the Raptors after another disappointing loss on Friday. Savanna Hamilton joins to program to chat about OG Anunoby’s progress, Jakob Poeltl’s role, and more (32:05). Will, Blake, and Alex go around the NBA to discuss Keegan Murray’s 47-point performance, Dillon Brooks’ triumphant return to Memphis, and more (53:00). ESPN’s Bobby Marks explains the potential timeline of a Pascal Siakam contract extension (1:17:48). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 125-104 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Garrison Matthews 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong discuss: the Clippers' winning streak, Amir Coffey's nicknames, revisiting the 2022-23 Raptors bingo card, Pascal's potential extension, first quarter NBA awards, 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. Dennis Schroder chats about scoring 10,000 points in the NBA, his thoughts on the controversy around Giannis’s game ball, defending Trae Young, his scuffle with Bogdan Bogdanovic last night, his blossoming friendship with OG Anunoby, Draymond’s suspension, meeting Dillon Brooks this summer, the origin story of his “Dennis the Menace” nickname, and more. Will, Blake, and Alex break down Giannis’s quest to secure the correct game ball. Andy Liu of The Light Years Podcast reacts to Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension, 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.

Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy chats about scoring 10,000 points in the NBA, his thoughts on the controversy around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game ball, defending Trae Young, his scuffle with Bogdan Bogdanović last night, his blossoming friendship with O.G. Anunoby, Draymond Green’s suspension, meeting Dillon Brooks this summer, the origin story of his “Dennis the Menace” nickname, 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 135-128 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl. Gerald Henderson award: Onyeka Okongwu 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.

Jontay Porter of Raptors 905 joins Blake Murphy to chat about his career journey, why he almost quit basketball, watching his brother Michael win a championship with Denver, and more. Will Lou and Blake talk to Andscape’s Marc Spears about his two-decade friendship with Masai Ujiri and the success of Giants of Africa (27:48). NBA Insider Marc Stein joins the program to discuss the length of Draymond Green’s next suspension and where the Warriors have gone wrong this season (49:42). Finally, Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot Podcast previews tonight’s Raptors-Hawks matchup (10:18:40).  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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s fourth-straight loss. Next up, Coach David Thorpe of TrueHoop explains why the Raptors should consider changing their starting lineup (27:50). In the second hour, Will, Blake, and Alex chat about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the Northern Star award, Ja Morant’s imminent return, and which Western Conference Play-In team could make a move up the standings (49:36). Finally, Ben Golliver of The Washington Post provides a behind-the-scenes recap of the In-Season Tournament Final in Las Vegas (01:19:37). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 136-130 loss against the New York Knicks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson award: Josh Hart. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong discuss the loss of three things this weekend: Alex’s ‘01 Honda Civic, Shohei Ohtani, and optimism for this Raptors core. Michael Grange joins the program to chat about the direction of this Raptors team moving forward (28:30). Fred Katz of The Athletic previews tonight’s Raptors-Knicks matchup and chats about the ongoing lawsuit saga between Toronto and New York (49:40). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex recap the In-Season Tournament Final and improvements they would like to see next season (01:19:40).  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.

Host William Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors’ 119-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. There are no stars and no awards because this is about the bigger picture direction of the team. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong kicks things off recapping the In-Season Tournament semi-finals. Next, Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe joins the show to chat about what it was like to spend a season in Tampa, why he wanted to stay with the Raptors, his return to Toronto with the Brooklyn Nets, his friendship with Kevin Durant, helping Japan qualify for the Olympics, his pitch for Shohei Ohtani to join the Blue Jays, and more (20:20). In the second hour, Will, Blake, and Alex hand out some Raptors first-quarter grades (49:50). 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 Watanabe joins the show to chat about what it was like to spend a season in Tampa, why he wanted to stay with the Raptors, his return to Toronto with the Brooklyn Nets, his friendship with Kevin Durant, helping Japan qualify for the Olympics, his pitch for Shohei Ohtani to join the Blue Jays, 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.

Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy about taking accountability after a tough loss over Miami, his apology to his teammates, Darko’s dinner plans, thoughts on the In-Season Tournament, 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.

Dennis Schröder joins the program to chat with Will Lou and Blake Murphy about taking accountability after a tough loss over Miami, his apology to his teammates, Darko’s dinner plans, thoughts on the In-Season Tournament, and more. Next up, Vivek Jacob chats about big-picture concerns regarding the Raptors (29:14). Later on, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong discuss stats from the first quarter of the season and hand out some early NBA awards (49:16). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 112-103 loss to the Miami Heat. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Caleb Martin. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy start off chatting about the 10th anniversary of the Rudy Gay trade. NBA Insider Marc Stein stops by to share his ideas for the In-Season Tournament moving forward, what it would mean for the Pacers to win the NBA Cup, and more (29:40). Later on, ESPN’s Bobby Marks discusses his personal memories of the 2013-14 Raptors-Nets series, before sharing how Kyle Lowry almost ended up in New Jersey (48:33). Miami Heat analyst Amy Audibert wraps up today's show with a chat about Lowry's 18th season in the league, and helps tee up tonight’s Raptors-Heat matchup (01:11:43).  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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap the first night of the In-Season Tournament knockout round. Mike Scotto of HoopsHype chats about whether the Raptors will be the swing team for this year’s trade deadline (27:55). Dan Woike of The LA Time chats about where the Lakers stand heading into tonight’s matchup against the Suns (49:30). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex officially begin Shohei Ohtani Watch on the Raptors Show (01:17:50). 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy discuss Pascal’s three-point shooting struggles and Fred’s comments on the Woj Pod regarding his free agency process. Tas Melas of No Dunks chats about Shohei Ohtani, the In-Season Tournament and more (31:10). Michael Pina of The Ringer explains why the Golden State Warriors are the most desperate team in the league (49:47). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong are joined by Faizal Khamisa to discuss his jersey choices, and where the Raptors will go for dinner when they win three straight (01:18:43). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 119-106 loss to the New York Knicks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Jakob Poeltl. Gerald Henderson award: Josh Hart 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong answer listener questions about Pascal and O.G., the front office, the bench unit, which Raptor they would take to karaoke, “Plans” vs. “Transatlanticism,” Alex’s 2001 Honda Civic, who would win in a UFC fight, and much more. Later, they give their appreciation for their most dedicated listeners and award the Raptors Show chain of the week. 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 point guard Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy to discuss the Raptors' big win against the red-hot Phoenix Suns, what went through his mind during his game-clinching bucket, his nutmeg on Kevin Durant, why Toronto excels against good teams, O.G. Anunoby’s defensive talents, the team plane being delayed, 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s impressive win over the Phoenix Suns at home, before they’re joined by Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton to chat about Scottie’s fourth quarter performance and Darko Rajaković’s rotation (34:17). Dennis Schröder joins the program to discuss his game-clinching basket against the Suns, why the Raptors seem to step up against better opponents, why O.G. Anunoby deserves consideration for Defensive Player of the Year, the infamous team plane delay from New York this week, who is involved in the Raptors "booray" games, the story behind his FIBA World Cup championship ring, and more (50:00)! Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex Wong discuss Alex’s losing bet, their meeting with Yuta Watanabe, and pick Raptors players for a pick-up game (01:15:42).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 112-105 win over the Phoenix Suns. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa. Gerald Henderson award: Jusuf Nurkic. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy discuss Toronto's disappointing loss in Brooklyn. Clement Chu and Dennis Chang explain the new CCYAA Bruce Lee Raptors collab (31:14). Later on, Marc Stein hops aboard to chat about the new ownership situation in Dallas (49:19). Will, Blake, and Alex Wong go around the NBA to chat about Warriors-Kings, the side effects of the In-Season Tournament, and more (01:14:53).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Three stars: Gary Trent Jr., Chris Boucher, Jakob Poeltl. Gerald Henderson award: Royce O'Neale 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.

Blake Murphy and Alex Wong chat about Gradey Dick’s Raptors 905 stint and tee up the final night of group play in the In-Season Tournament, before NBA Insider Shams Charania joins the program to survey the trade market, Zach LaVine’s trade value, and where the Raptors might fit in with several player heading to unrestricted free agency (16:43). Lindsay Dunn of CityNews stops by to chat about her new role as sideline reporter for the Raptors 905, and helps us put together a pre-game playlist for the Raptors (26:00). Later on, Samson Folk of Raptors Republic discusses Toronto’s offensive growth, Scottie Barnes' third year in the league, and much more (49:56)!  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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong break down Toronto’s frustrating defeat in Cleveland, dive into the worrisome numbers around the Scottie-plus-bench lineups, and chat about the in-season tournament drama coming out of Friday’s game against Chicago. Later, Jerome Cheng of No Dunks (27:05) and Crina Mustafa from Huddle Studios (49:48) help recap Saturday’s TMU Sport vs Media charity game. Finally, Michael Grange chats about Toronto’s long-term roster building plans and the direction of the franchise (01:17:34). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 105-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Dennis Schroder, Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Max Strus. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-108 win over the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl. Gerald Henderson award: Zach LaVine.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 shooting guard Garrett Temple joins Will Lou from practice to talk about how he became a Raptor, his transition to becoming a veteran presence with the team, his process in helping younger players when they are struggling on-court, Scottie Barnes’ growth, and his shooting competitions with Dennis Schröder and Malachi Flynn. 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 veteran Garrett Temple sits down with Will Lou to chat about life as a 14-year vet, helping Gradey Dick and Scottie Barnes, and the generational gaps in the league. Then, play-by-play voice Matt Devlin joins Will and Blake Murphy to discuss the state of the Raptors, and offers some much-needed career advice (22:38). Later on, Trey Kerby of No Dunks delivers an inside look at the Chicago Bulls (49:34). Finally, The Raptors Show chain of the week is awarded to producer Derrick Brandao (01:14:09). 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 point guard Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy to talk about Toronto's wild win against the Pacers, his chemistry with Pascal Siakam, what he said to Tyrese Haliburton after the game ended, if he talks trash to his opponents in German, and Malachi Flynn getting the team chain. 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.

Will Lou recaps Toronto’s thrilling win over the Indiana Pacers with theScore’s Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond. Later on, Dennis Schröder joins the show to chat about behind-the-scenes of the Pacers win, in-game trash talk, chemistry with Pascal, and friendship with Alphonso Davies (49:51). Will, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong wrap up going around the NBA to chat about Kawhi being booed in San Antonio, Chris Paul vs Scott Foster, Shaedon Sharpe’s love of mac and cheese, and more (01:18:58). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 132-131 win over the Indiana Pacers. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson award: Buddy Hield 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Vivek Jacob recap Toronto’s embarrassing performance in Orlando and discuss everything that’s wrong with the Raptors right now. NBA Insider Marc Stein joins the program (49:40), before Caitlin Cooper of “Basketball, She Wrote” previews tonight’s Raptors-Pacers matchup (01:13:25).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 126-107 loss to the Orlando Magic. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Jakob Poeltl. Gerald Henderson award: Goga Bitadze. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong provide an update on James Dolan and the New York Knicks’ lawsuit against the Raptors and discuss the Raptors 905’s slow start. Orlando Magic Assistant Coach Jesse Mermuys discusses his career journey, favorite Bruno Caboclo story, and more (23:45). Eric Koreen of The Athletic previews Raptors-Magic and shares his concern index on a number of early trends about the team (49:54).   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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s franchise-record-setting win over the Pistons, before diving into Friday’s In-Season Tournament loss to the Boston Celtics, Darko Rajaković’s coaching decisions, a Fat Joe cameo at the arena, and more. JE Skeets of the No Dunks Podcast looks back on the 2021 draft class, Scottie’s leap in year three, if Cade Cunningham would still go first overall today, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case (49:43). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex learn some Chinese NBA nicknames (01:27:57). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 142-113 win over the Detroit Pistons. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Pascal Siakam. Gerald Henderson award: Stanley Umude  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 108-105 loss to the Boston Celtics. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Kristaps Porzingis. 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.

Will Lou sits down with Gary Trent Jr. to discuss how the Raptors can improve on offense, Gradey Dick’s development, and what he thinks of Will’s outfits. Sportsnet's own Michael Grange shares some In-Season tournament ideas with Blake Murphy (26:33). Tim MacMahon of ESPN stops by to share some updates on Western Conference teams (49:46). Alex Wong talks to Will and Souchi Terada of MassLive about the Hauser Brothers and karaoke (01:15:28). Finally, Will and Alex hand out the Raptors Show chain of the week! 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.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy to chat NBA In-Season Tournament and the decision for the colourful courts, the possibility of the league expanding new teams into Canada, Draymond Green’s suspension, Miles Bridges return to Charlotte after a 10-game suspension, 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s disappointing loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, before Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic joins the conversation to further break down the defeat (26:17). In the second hour, Will, Blake, and Alex hand out early-season awards (49:43). Finally, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joins the program to chat about the early feedback about the In-Season Tournament, potential interest in having expansion franchises in Vancouver and Montreal, the league’s intimate partner violence policy, his favourite English Premier League team, whether he has a burner account, the partnership with SKIMS, and more (01:15:00).  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.

William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 128-112 loss. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Markquis Nowell. Gerald Henderson award: Malik Beasley.  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.

William Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong spotlight Raptors trends 10 games into the regular season to decide whether they’re nice, nize, or noise, before chatting about Draymond Green putting Rudy Gobert into a chokehold 90 seconds into last night’s game (34:35). In the second hour, NBA insider Marc Stein discusses Zach LaVine's trade market, the Clippers being winless in the James Harden era, and more (49:56). Later on, Mike Tanton joins the program to talk about Raptors Indigenous Heritage Night (01:21:05). 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 point guard Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy to chat about Toronto’s 23-point comeback against the Wizards, his role in Pascal Siakam’s adjustment to Darko Rajaković’s system, Joe Mazzulla’s late game coach’s challenge in Boston, his introduction to the game of basketball 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong break down Toronto’s 23-point comeback against the Wizards and discuss the politics behind the team’s post-game chain. Danny Chau of the Ringer chats about Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Zach LaVine’s trade value, and the In-Season Tournament (29:18). Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports joins the program to discuss whether the Spurs need to pair Victor Wembanyama with a true point guard, Chet Holmgren’s rookie season with OKC, and more (49:26). Finally, Dennis Schröder talks about Monday’s comeback win, Joe Mazzulla’s fourth quarter coaches challenge in a blowout, Malachi Flynn’s growth, Jeff Teague’s mentorship, being discovered playing streetball in Germany at the age of nine, and more (01:14:35). 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 or any affiliates.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 111-107 win over the Washington Wizards. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Daniel Gafford 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s loss over the weekend in Boston and discuss whether Joe Mazzulla broke an unwritten rule with his coaches challenge, the composition of the Celtics roster over the past two decades, and more. In the second segment, Action Bronson reading Will Lou’s tweet on Pablo Torre’s podcast is fully explained. Later, James Herbert of CBS Sports joins the program to draft all-time “bonehead” moments in Washington Wizards history (49:55), before Alex plays “Who He Play For” for the first time this season (01:31:34). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 117-94 win over the Boston Celtics. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Pascal Siakam, Malachi Flynn. Gerald Henderson award: Sam Hauser 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong tip off Friday's show sorting through some listener questions. They chat about Scottie Barnes (his All-Star and Most Improved Player chances), Malachi Flynn (Darko Rajaković's belief in him and the security of his role as back-up point guard), and many more assorted topics. In the second hour, Will and Blake preview Saturday's Raptors-Celtics matchup (49:37). Finally, Shireen Ahmed of CBC Sports and Fitriya Mohamed, founder of the Muslim Women’s Summer Basketball League, chat about the MWSBL, their personal relationship with the game of basketball, and the All-Star game taking place this Sunday at MLSE Launchpad (01:08:05). 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s impressive win over the Dallas Mavericks and chat about Pascal Siakam’s breakout performance, Scottie Barnes’ all-around play, O.G. vs. Luka, Malachi Flynn’s bench role, and more. In the second hour, Blake Murphy talks to College Park Skyhawks head coach Ryan Schmidt (49:17), before sitting down with Raptors 905 General Manager Luke Winn (01:05:30) to chat about his unique career path, the upcoming season, 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong provide an oral history of almost hooping with Adam Sandler (6:00) before diving into their behind-the-scenes highlights from the “Prehistoric” book launch (23:00) at the University of Toronto. Later, the two answer listener questions (56:00) divided into several categories including fashion (the best fit at the book launch, wearing merch from two different NBA teams at the same time), basketball-adjacent (how did Dennis Schroder become a Raptors Show regular? how many players on the team know Will Lou?), cats (how does Alex feel about cats? Why does Will have three cats?), food and drink (Hong Kong specialty cuisine, dream patty collab), assorted (Christmas wish list, Will’s skincare routine), 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 127-116 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes. Gerald Henderson award: Tim Hardaway Jr. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy and Alex Wong compare Raptor players to “Succession” characters, before Will and Blake test Alex on his basketball acronym knowledge (24:36). In the second hour, Marc Stein joins the show to chat about James Harden and the Clippers, and Dallas’s 6-1 start (49:53). Later, Tim Cato of The Athletic previews tonight’s Raptors-Mavericks matchup (01:15:18).  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.

Dennis Schröder joins Will Lou and Blake Murphy live from the team bus to chat about the thrilling comeback in San Antonio, his impressions of Scottie Barnes so far this season, what it was like to shoot over Victor Wembanyama, Malachi Flynn’s role on the team, 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy spend the first hour checking in on the rookie of the year race, Blake’s story on defensive trends to look out for with the Raptors so far, and ESPN’s top 25 players under 25. In the second hour, Libaan Osman and Oren Weisfeld join the program to chat about how the Canadians in the NBA are doing so far (49:54). Finally, Dennis Schröder joins us live from the team bus to chat about the thrilling comeback in San Antonio, his impressions of Scottie Barnes so far this season, what it was like to shoot over Victor Wembanyama, Malachi Flynn’s role on the team, and more (01:21:08).  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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s comeback win in San Antonio, Scottie Barnes’ impressive fourth quarter, and whether Pascal Siakam will be a Raptor past the trade deadline. Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton joins the program to chat about Scottie’s summer workouts paying off early in the season, O.G.’s career-high game from three, and Pascal’s early struggles (27:29). Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated gives his first impressions on the In-Season Tournament, James Harden’s Clippers debut, and more (49:50). Finally, Will, Blake and Alex brainstorm ways to improve the In-Season Tournament (01:14:28). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 123-116 OT win over the San Antonio Spurs. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson award: Keldon Johnson 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong kick off today's show discussing which two Raptor players they would stack on top of each other to guard Victor Wembanyama, before recapping Toronto’s loss in Philadelphia and diving into Gary Trent Jr.’s slow start. Later, Joe Wolfond of theScore joins the program to chat about Pascal Siakam’s role in the offence (26:48). In the second hour, Ben Golliver of the Washington Post shares his experience of covering the first week of Victor Wembanyama’s rookie season and if the Spurs should consider trying to win now (49:21). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex chat about whether James Harden is a system or a system player (01:28:38).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 114-99 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Oubre. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s win over Milwaukee and discuss the second-unit contributions from Malachi Flynn, Otto Porter Jr., and Gradey Dick, Scottie Barnes winning his matchup against Giannis, Pascal Siakam re-discovering his chemistry with Jakob Poeltl, and more! In the second hour, Javon Freeman-Liberty joins the program to chat about his career journey and expectations for the upcoming Raptors 905 season (49:35). Later on, Michael Levin of the Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast previews tonight’s Raptors-Sixers matchup and how Philadelphia will look like after the James Harden trade (01:17:05).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 130-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson: Josh Tiven. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong give their early impressions on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, before diving into some worrisome early-season offensive stats about the Raptors. Eric Nehm of The Athletic joins the show to talk about how Dame Lillard's trade to Milwaukee came together, Adrian Griffin as the team’s new head coach, and what to expect from the Bucks this season (24:45). In the second hour, Marc Stein breaks down why the Sixers decided it was finally time to move on from James Harden, how the new Clippers “superteam” will look like, if the Raptors will dominate the trade market again, and more (49:15). Finally, Tim Bontemps of ESPN joins the program to chat about the Celtics’ impressive start, what the vibe in Philadelphia is like after the James Harden trade, and more (01:15:10).  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.

Toronto Raptors point guard Dennis Schröder joins the program to chat about the recent losing streak, what is the mood in the locker room after a 1-3 start, Darko Rajaković’s optimism in the film room, how he’s communicating with his new teammates on the court to build chemistry, the shooting competitions taking place post-practice, his iconic “freeze” celebration going global, early impressions of Victor Wembanyama, 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s disappointing loss to Portland and chat about the struggles in the half-court offense, their three-point shooting woes, and finding the right balance for Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam. Raptors point guard Dennis Schröder joins the program to chat about the recent losing streak, what is the mood in the locker room after a 1-3 start, Darko Rajaković’s optimism in the film room, how he’s communicating with his new teammates on the court to build chemistry, the shooting competitions taking place post-practice, his iconic “freeze” celebration going global, early impressions of Victor Wembanyama, and more (25:05). In the second hour, Howard Beck of The Ringer joins the program to chat about the James Harden trade and other NBA topics (49:50). Finally, Alex Wong joins the program to go around the NBA and discuss Furkan Korkmaz’s trade request, DeMar’s Hall of Fame case, and much more (01:15:05).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 99-91 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson award: Malcolm Brogdon. 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.  

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap a weekend of losses for the Toronto Raptors highlighted by Nick Nurse’s return to Toronto, how the team handled Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes’ impressive start, and how the team is utilizing Pascal Siakam early on. Later, they discuss the NBA's new In-Season Tournament court designs and Malachi Flynn’s early-season struggles (39:50). In the second hour, Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report joins the program to talk about the post-Dame Lillard Blazers, expectations for Scoot Henderson’s rookie season, how Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams will fit with the roster, Shaedon Sharpe’s development, and more (49:30). Finally, Will and Blake preview tonight’s matchup between the Raptors and Trail Blazers (01:19:24).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 114-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Oubre Jr. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 104-103 OT loss to the Chicago Bulls. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher. Gerald Henderson award: Alex Caruso. 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.

Dennis Schroder joins the show to chat about his Raptors debut, similarities between German national team and this year’s Raptors team, the origin story of his three-point celebration, behind-the-scenes of the locker room celebration for Darko Rajakovic’s first win, post-practice shooting contests at OVO, stories about his personal vlog, and how he’s dealt with social media criticism during his career. 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy discuss Alex Wong’s “Prehistoric” book launch party before Dennis Schroder joins the show (14:27) to chat about the origin story of his three-point celebration, behind-the-scenes of the locker room celebration for Darko Rajakovic’s first win, how he’s dealt with social media criticism throughout his career, and more. Later, Dan Woike of the LA Times (35:13) chats about Dennis Schroder, what is the right comp for Austin Reaves, his takeaways from Lakers-Suns, and more. I’m the second hour, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer (49:19) talks about the state of the 76ers including early impressions of Nick Nurse, where in the world is James Harden, and what a Joel Embiid trade package might look like. Finally, Will and Blake preview tonight’s Raptors-Bulls matchup. 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s opening night win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and talk about the team’s post-game celebration, O.G. Anunoby’s defence, Dennis Schroder’s debut, Darko’s rotation to start the season, and the team’s back-up point guard problem. In the second hour, David Thorpe of TrueHoop joins the program to chat about his early impressions of Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes, and why he has high expectations for the Raptors this season (49:02). Finally, we go around the NBA to chat about the Orlando Magic, and Chicago’s players-only meeting (01:23:15).  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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 97-94 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Dennis Schroder. Gerald Henderson award: Rudy Gobert. 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. 

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong play a game of “two truths and a lie” about the 2023-24 Raptors and discuss Scottie Barnes’ two-way play, Pascal Siakam extension talks, O.G. Anunoby’s Defensive Player of the Year chances, Gradey Dick’s three-point shooting, Malachi Flynn’s spot in the rotation, and more. Later, the three discuss new NBA team hashtags, their predictions for the Raptors' win total, and their favourite award choices for this upcoming season (37:58). In the second hour, Michael Grange joins the program for a deep-dive on his Big Read on Darko Rajaković’s coaching journey, Pascal’s contract situation, and more (49:55). Finally, Will and Blake preview tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (01:32:10).  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.

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins the show to chat with Will Lou and Blake Murphy about his Halloween costume, the Scottie-Pascal partnership, the team’s new defensive approach, the benefits of a 10-man rotation, the importance of building relationships with players and referees, how much coffee he consumes on game day, 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.

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajaković joins the show to chat with Will Lou and Blake Murphy on his Halloween costume, the Scottie-Pascal partnership, the team’s new defensive approach, the benefits of a 10-man rotation, the importance of building relationships with players and referees, how much coffee he consumes on game day, and more! Bobby Marks of ESPN chats about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s extension, why the Raptors did not extend Precious Achiuwa or Malachi Flynn, the latest on James Harden, and more (28:28). Next up, Michael Pina of The Ringer joins the program to go through his bold NBA predictions for the 2023/24 season (49:45). In the final segment, Alex Wong stops by to chat about his new book “Prehistoric” and what the Raptors were like in their inaugural season (01:24:14). 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s win over the Washington Wizards in the pre-season finale and chat about Scottie Barnes’ impressive showing and his role as a small-ball five, Otto Porter Jr.’s return, what to expect from Precious Achiuwa this season, and the end of the Jeff Dowtin Jr. era. Later, Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton joins the program to chat in-depth about how Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam fit with each other on the court, what to expect from each of them individually this season, and what Dennis Schroder’s role will look like with the starting lineup (28:25). In the second hour, Blake introduces a “Nice, Nize, Noise” segment to determine what’s real and what’s not about the Raptors from the preseason (49:39). Finally, Will, Blake, and Alex chat about the team’s Halloween party, the team’s three-point celebration, and more (01:21:01). 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 134-98 win over the Washington Wizards in preseason. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Eugene Omoruyi 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.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong pick their NBA over/unders for the upcoming season! They start off in the West where they discuss Denver's potential to repeat their regular season success from last season, if the Phoenix Suns can be a juggernaut over 82 games, how much the Grizzlies will miss Ja Morant to start the season, and more! In the second hour (49:47), they go over the Eastern Conference and chat about whether the Sixers have "season from hell" potential, if the Cavaliers are a 50-win team, whether the Raptors can overachieve this season, if Orlando and Indiana can make a leap, 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.

It’s Blake Murphy Thursday! Will Lou and Blake discuss a potential Precious Achiuwa extension and Gradey Dick’s cameo in Adonis’s music video before diving into what Dennis Schroder’s role on the Raptors will be this season. In the second segment, Blake sits down with head coach of the German men’s national team Gordie Herbert (24:26) to chat about the FIBA World Cup, his observations from Raptors training camp, coaching Dennis Schroder, and more. In the second hour, Samson Folk of Raptors Republic (49:53) joins the program to chat with Will and Blake about Scottie Barnes’ role this season, how he can flourish in the pick-and-roll, 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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s preseason win over the Chicago Bulls and discuss Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes’ performance, how Gary Trent Jr. is expanding his game, concerns about the overall offensive efficiency, and how the team’s new defensive approach is paying off. In the second segment, Alex Wong joins the show (28:04) to chat about James Harden’s absence from Sixers training camp today and the decline of NBA jersey designs. In the second hour, Will is joined by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore (49:46) to chat about the Eastern Conference and whether Boston or Milwaukee should enter the season as the Finals favourite, if the Miami Heat should be considered a championship contender, whether the Sixers, Knicks, or Cavs can find a path to the conference finals, where the Raptors belong in the East, and more! Finally, Will talks to Joseph and Joe (01:22:32) about Raptors players who will make or break this season. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 106-102 win over the Chicago Bulls in preseason. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam, Gary Trent Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Pat Williams. 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.

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy and Alex Wong as Blake goes through a number of Raptors props for the season including the team’s win total, number of Gradey Dick three-pointers, Pascal’s All-NBA chances, how often the starters are going to play 36+ minutes per game, number of three-point attempts in Fred VanVleet’s return, who would win a freestyle battle between Alex and Adonis, and more! In the second hour, Will and Blake discuss what O.G.’s role will look like this season (49:21) and how he might be spotlighted even more on the defensive end under Darko Rajakovic, before diving into Jakob Poeltl’s importance to the team’s offence season. Finally, Alex brings an assortment of around the NBA topics to the program (01:16:52) for Will and Blake as they chat about a recent New York Magazine feature on Shams Charania and where the Raptors rank on Zach Lowe’s league pass rankings.  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.

Will Lou sits down with Raptors forward Chris Boucher to chat about Team Canada’s FIBA World Cup performance before diving into what went wrong with the Raptors last season, the dynamic between the younger and older players on the roster, how the team dealt with Nick Nurse’s occasional public call-outs of players, and more. Later, Chris details how he approached prepping for the season this summer, the most slept-on player on the team and what he wants to improve on individually this season. 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.

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy and Alex Wong to chat about the big-picture expectations for this 2023-24 season, takeaways from the first few weeks of training camp, and how Pascal Siakam’s on-going contract talks might impact the season. Later, (31:36) they discuss the one food item Raptors players would eat for the rest of their life and provide an update on the New York Knicks lawsuit. In the second hour, Will sits down with Chris Boucher (50:05) to chat about Team Canada’s performance over the summer, the dynamic between the younger and older players on the team last season, getting used to Darko Rajakovic’s new system in training camp, and much more. Finally, Will and Blake (1:18:26) discuss the battle for spots in the team’s front-court rotation, and what the bench depth will look like this season. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 134-93 win over the Cairnes Taipans of the NBL. Three stars: Pascal Siakam, Chris Boucher, Jevon Freeman-Liberty. Gerald Henderson award: Patrick Miller. 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.

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to chat about Toronto’s preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings and early trends including: Dennis Schroder as the starting point guard, Gary Trent Jr. in a sixth man role, Scottie Barnes’ involvement in the new-look offence, the potential for more bench depth, and more. Later, Alex Wong provides highlights from the annual NBA GM survey (41:55) including NBA Finals picks, the one player you would build a franchise around, the most underrated offseason acquisition, and the best perimeter player in the league. 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.

Host William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 112-99 win over the Sacramento Kings in preseason. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby. Gerald Henderson award: Keegan Murray. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong check in on early training camp storylines including whether Dennis Schroder should be in the starting lineup and what Scottie Barnes’ role will look like in year 3 before discussing Toronto missing out on a WNBA expansion franchise and Darko Rajakovic’s Toronto Life interview. Later, the two chat about (1:16:00) the end of the Blue Jays season before answering listener questions about their first ever job, new food additions to Scotiabank Arena, dream podcast guests and public-speaking tips, before ending with a birthday surprise for Alex. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong are live on location from media day to chat about Masai Ujiri’s comments on the summer, the selfishness of the team last season, and more. Will is then joined by Jakob Poeltl (20:53) to chat about his chemistry with Pascal Siakam and what his role will be in Darko Rajakovic’s offence. Later, O.G. Anunoby drops by (33:05) to chat about his new goatee, a 10-minute best man wedding speech he gave this summer, his British accent, and much more. In the second hour, Will and Alex (49:54) dive into Pascal’s relationship with the front office and the pros and cons of not signing the team’s best player to an extension before the start of the season. Finally, the two wrap up with a few more bullet points from media day (01:22:45) before chatting about James Harden’s decision to skip media day in Philadelphia, and the Boston Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday. 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.

Host William Lou is joined by Raptors wing O.G. Anunoby on Raptors media day! Will and OG discuss the latter's contract status heading into 2023-24, Anunoby's love for the city of Toronto and the London native's goals for the upcoming season. 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.

Host William Lou speaks with Sarah Chan, manager of African scouting for the Toronto Raptors and longtime coach at Giants of Africa. They discuss the growth of the program (1:00), stories from the 20th anniversary (17:00), Precious Achiuwa's return (20:00), Masai Ujiri's personal dedication (24:00), Raptors' advantage of scouting in Africa (33:00), and where the next hotspot of talent will come from (36:00).  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.

Host William Lou reacts to the Damian Lillard trade. In part 1 (0:00), Will speaks with Michael Grange about what the Raptors offered, updates on extension talks with Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Gary Trent Jr., and on the future of the front office. In part 2 (26:00), Will gives his thoughts on the team-building strategy and on Raptors fan expectations and habits. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong continue their conversation about Dame Lillard and discuss whether the O.G. Anunoby trade proposal is better than anything the Miami Heat can offer, concerns about the depth and long-term draft capital of the team after a potential trade and much more. Later, the two recap (44:30) their eventful weekend in the city, Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce, Usher performing at the Super Bowl, and Kevin James becoming a meme. 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.

Host William Lou speaks with Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report about the latest between Toronto and Portland involving Damian Lillard. Sean shares the latest insights from Portland’s perspective and the viability of OG Anunoby as the core trade piece in a potential return package. Then, Will goes solo down memory lane about how the Raptors nearly were in position to draft Damian Lillard back in 2012, if not for an unlikely triple-double from Ben Uzoh, who has since rejoined the team this past week as a scout. 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.

Host William Lou interviews Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez. They discuss the entire World Cup journey, what Dillon Brooks is actually like, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can elevate his game and the subtle differences in coaching in FIBA. They also discuss Jordi’s interview with the Toronto Raptors coaching vacancy this summer, and also his many ties to Canada. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong welcome Blake Murphy into the “Raptors Show” universe full-time and discuss their upcoming plans for the season before onboarding Blake with a “Raptors Show” quiz. They discuss the latest rumours surrounding Dame Lillard (31:00) and whether the Raptors make sense as a potential trade partner before diving into a myriad of NBA topics including how Nick Nurse plans on using Joel Embiid this season, Jamal Murray not bringing the Larry O’Brien trophy to Kitchener, and Hakeem Olajuwon’s $50k workout. Finally, Will and Alex (1:20:00) wrap up their summer-long Lord of the Rings conversation, discuss their sports media journey, and look forward to year three of the show. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the latest report on trade talks between the Raptors and Hawks for Pascal Siakam (5:00), the Delaware Blue Coats acquiring Jeff Dowtin Jr., and Giannis’s comments on the world champion debate. Later, the two chat about (55:00) the NBA’s new player participation policy, Draymond Green’s love of Apple, and Serge Ibaka signing with Bayern Munich. They finish with an update on friends of the program worldwide, and Alex getting caught in 4K at the Blue Jays game (1:12:00). 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.

Host William Lou speaks to Muad Issa, manager of digital content for Canada Basketball. They discuss Canada’s memorable run at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, what the players and coaches were like behind the scenes, the speeches and key moments that brought Canada to bronze, and advice on how to break into sports media. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap (10:45) Team Canada’s bronze medal finish at the FIBA World Cup and look ahead to the 2024 Olympics before diving into mailbag questions (43:00) about the Olympic tournament format, NBA vs. FIBA refs, Shai vs. Steve Nash, favourite produce in Toronto, why NBA players are more successful in FIBA, more. Later, (1:25:00) the two chat about Libaan’s trip to Spain and continue their ongoing summer-long discussion about Lord of the Rings. 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.

Host William Lou recaps Canada’s 127-118 overtime win over USA to secure bronze at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Three stars: Dillon Brooks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges. BONUS slander podcast with Sahal Abdi and Asad Alvi (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.

Host William Lou recaps Canada’s 95-86 loss to Serbia in the semifinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks. Gerald Henderson award: Marko Guduric. 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.

Host William Lou speaks to Oren Weisfeld, writer at large. They discuss Canada’s matchup with Serbia in the semifinal (5:00), the significance of Canada’s wins over Spain and Slovenia (20:00), whether Shai Gilegous-Alexander is already better than Steve Nash (39:00), Pascal Siakam’s charitable efforts (53:00), 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.

Host William Lou recaps Canada’s 100-89 win over Slovenia. Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett. Gerald Henderson award: Klemen Prepelic. 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.

Host William Lou recaps Canada’s 88-85 win over Spain at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, Dwight Powell. Gerald Henderson award: Santi Aldama. 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.

Host William Lou recaps Canada’s 68-64 loss to Brazil at the FIBA World Cup. Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Brazil coach Gustavo Conti. Gerald Henderson award: Yago Santos. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Team Canada’s impressive 3-0 start at the FIBA World Cup, Jordi Fernandez’s command as a head coach, an update on Li Kaier, Yuta Watanabe, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, and a long list of former Raptors at the tournament. Later, the two discuss (58:00) the Raptors as a “dark horse” candidate for Giannis and potential trade packages. Finally, they go through the pros and cons of Liberty Village (1:14:00), Lord of the Rings mythology, and generational love of the Raptors, before Will provides a recap of his Chicago trip (1:45:00) which included deep-dish pizza, a White Sox game, nursing two beers for three hours at a jazz bar, getting roasted at a comedy show, 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.

Producer and co-host Alex Wong makes good on his promise to record a solo react pod while Will Lou is on vacation and recaps Team Canada’s impressive win over Lebanon in the second game of group play at the FIBA World Cup. Also: what this tournament could mean for the men’s national team program long-term, how does the FIBA World Cup actually work, who has the most to gain from Team Canada at this tournament, and Alex’s top 10 FIBA World Cup jerseys.Three stars: Zach Edey, Jordi Fernandez, Trae Bell-HaynesGerald Henderson Award: Alex WongThe 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Giannis’s comments in the New York Times about free agency and whether the Raptors could be a landing spot for the Bucks star. Later, the two chat about the fallout from the New York Knicks' lawsuit (49:30), before recapping the Raptors' reunion weekend (1:04:00) in the city and what it meant to long-time fans of the team. Finally, the two go on a marathon session (1:46:00) answering listener questions about: swearing on air, EPL predictions, most underrated and overrated neighbourhoods in Toronto, dogs vs. cats, beer preferences, The Bear Season 2, favourite follows on X, Libaan vs. Oren, the CNE, hidden talents, Precious' role on the team, Darko vs. Nick, what they would actually steal from the Knicks, 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.

Host William Lou reacts to Canada’s 95-65 win over France to open their 2023 FIBA World Cup campaign. Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, Kelly Olynyk. Gerald Henderson award: Mathias Lessort. 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.

Host William Lou speaks with Oren Weisfeld of The Guardian and Libaan Osman of The Toronto Star. They discuss how Canada looked in the exhibition games, standout performers, strengths and weaknesses, and how Canada matches up against France ahead of their first FIBA World Cup game on Friday. They make a hard pivot into discussing the ideal Canadian National Exhibition outing. 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.

Host William Lou speaks with Louis Zatzman of Raptors Republic. They discuss the Knicks’ lawsuit against the Raptors over the alleged sharing of proprietary information by a former Knicks video coordinator, then transition into a granular discussion on how the Raptors will run pick-and-roll next season. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about the release of the 2023-24 NBA schedule (4:49), predicting the reception of Nick Nurse and Fred VanVleet’s returns, the lack of national television games, the final attempt to get ramen with Yuta and an in-depth breakdown of NBA Rivals week. Later, the two chat about Scottie’s joy and the challenges of adjusting to expectations in the NBA (39:00), how much blame the front office should take about the team’s current predicament, Markquis Nowell’s bold proclamation, James Harden vs. Daryl Morey (1:00:00), Gary Oak, Deagol, and “The First Slam Dunk.” Finally, former Toronto Raptor Tracy Murray (1:41:00) joins Will and Alex in-studio to chat about his love of the city, what it was like to be part of an expansion franchise, his favourite memories from the first season, and finally Tracy goes up against Alex in an iconic Basketball Reference game.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. 

Host William Lou catches up with Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com. They discuss how Team Canada has fared in exhibition play (5:43), if the NBA’s in-season tournament will catch on (34:23), what to look forward to next season with the Raptors (56:30), and wrap with EPL soccer and cricket talk (1:19:00). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong come together for another banter pod to chat about Duolingo, Pascal Siakam appearing at the Rico Hines run, Kawhi’s side-deals with the Clippers, how the Raptors can learn from the Jose Bautista ceremony this weekend, Will's bootleg jersey collection, Gary Oak, Team Canada’s win over Germany, Alex’s live tennis experience over the weekend, the best sports to watch in person, and a series of listener interactions from this past week. Later, Will has an in-depth chat with Alex about his new book “Prehistoric” as they take a journey back to the very beginning of the Raptors franchise. To conclude, the two chat about the upcoming NBA schedule release and their excitement level for the in-season tournament. 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.

Host William Lou speaks to former Raptors social content producer Tristan Forbes. They discuss Tristan’s new job working with Fred VanVleet, how the Raptors approached social content strategy, the importance of managing relationships with players, and look behind the scenes on last season’s team. 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.

Will Lou catches up with Alex Wong to recap his Asia trip before the two dive into the latest reporting on trade talks surrounding Pascal Siakam (1:07:00) and if there are any reasons for optimism for the Raptors heading into the 2023-24 season. Later, they answer questions from Twitter and Instagram (1:55:00) on a list of wide-ranging topics. 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.

Host William Lou speaks to Jonathan Chen of Raptors Republic about the men’s national team ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Topics: Will Jamal Murray play? What is Canada’s starting five? Who will be the surprise contributors? What is their path towards 2024 Olympic qualification? 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.

Host Will Lou speaks to Eric Koreen of The Athletic about his insightful feature on new Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic. They discuss Darko’s connections to Sam Presti, how he made his reputation in the States, and why Darko’s people skills are so necessary to the job in Toronto. They also discuss how the Raptors’ rotation might shake out. 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.

Host William Lou speaks to Asad Alvi on the six factors this upcoming season hinges on. Those include: Can the Raptors get back to excelling on defense? Will Scottieball work? Can the Raptors replicate what Fred provided? Will luck swing back in their favor in crunch time? 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.

Host William Lou is joined by Libaan Osman of the Toronto Star and freelance writer Oren Weisfeld. They discuss Gradey Dick and Markquis Nowell’s performances in Summer League, Raptors’ final roster spots, why Dalano Banton moved on, the newest Canadian prospect O-Max Prosper, and also the uncertainty that Nick Nurse left with Team Canada. They wrap up by sharing some stories from Las Vegas. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong re-unite to chat about the state of the Raptors, Darko Rajakovic’s dark magic, the team continuing to be in flux before diving into a behind-the-scenes look at summer league in Las Vegas (30:00) including Will’s one-on-one interview with Dennis Schroder, why he didn’t gamble, and his media row experience with Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Later, they chat about this year’s CCYAA Celeb Classic (1:20:00), Will’s in-person meet-ups with Souichi Terada a.k.a. Boston Will Lou and Andy Liu. Finally, they play another round of the Basketball Reference game. 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.

Host William Lou goes solo from the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League for the last time. He shares concluding impressions on Gradey Dick, Markquis Nowell, and coach Pat Delaney. Then he discusses the ongoing Pascal Siakam trade rumors from both the player and front office perspective, and other potential moves that might be to come. 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.

Host William Lou speaks with Raptors point guard Dennis Schröder on his signing day. They discuss Dennis’ connections with Masai Ujiri and Darko Rajakovic, his soccer and skateboarding background, squashing the beef with OG Anunoby, and that Herbie Kuhn is the only PA announcer to pronounce his name correctly. 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.

Host William Lou gives his assessment of the top rookies in the Summer League. He gives a first-hand account of Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Anthony Black, Bilal Coulibaly, Jarace Walker, Kobe Bufkin and Keyonte George. Will also discuss prospects in Indiana and Atlanta (Benedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, and AJ Griffin) that could be returning in a potential Pascal Siakam trade. 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.

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 94-90 loss to the Detroit Pistons in 2023 Las Vegas Summer League. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Mo Gueye, Ron Harper Jr. Gerald Henderson award: Ausar Thompson. 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.

Host William Lou is in Vegas Summer League and catches up with two key figures on the Raptors roster. First, Will interviews Raptors assistant coach Pat Delany (2:40) about working with head coach Darko Rajakovic, tactics for next season, and Pat’s 20-year career in the NBA. Then, Will catches up with point guard Markquis Nowell (15:45) to get his perspective on how he reads the floor, his unique approach to the game, and his favorite point guards in the league. 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.

Host Will Lou speaks to Michael Grange of Sportsnet about the latest rumors on the team. They discuss Pascal Siakam in trade talks, updates on a potential extension, locker room issues last season, and Will returns after the break to wrap on the Raptors’ confusing team direction. 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.

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 99-75 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Las Vegas Summer League. Three stars: Marquis Nowell, Gradey Dick, DJ Hogg. Gerald Henderson award: Emoni Bates. 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.

Host William Lou speaks to Jalen McDaniels and Jakob Poeltl at Scotiabank Arena! McDaniels (13:45) details his career and shares his starting five of the hardest players to defend. Then, Will speaks with Jakob (17:24) about his free agency process, how he feels the offense will change this year, and about wanting to play with Pascal Siakam. Finally, Will goes solo on the latest reports from Michael Grange on the issues in Toronto’s locker room (27:40), and how the Raptors should approach Pascal Siakam this summer. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Dalano Banton signing a two-year contract with the Boston Celtics, the Raptors announcing their coaching staff for next season before diving into the many different off-season paths the team can take this season including making a win-now move in the trade market, standing pat, and pivoting to a rebuild. The two also chat about Dame Lillard’s insistence on landing in Miami and Daryl Morey’s attempt to reconcile with James Harden. Later, they’re joined by Clement Chu of CCYAA (1:02:44) to chat about the impact of Jeremy Lin’s charity work in the local community, scouting Asian hoopers, and the upcoming celeb classic taking place this weekend. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong start off discussing what will need to be replaced on the court and in the locker room with Fred VanVleet’s departure and what direction this team could potentially go in. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins to chat about the trade market for James Harden, what it might mean for Joel Embiid, expectations for Nick Nurse, and if he’s ever tried a Crumbl Cookie (28:33). Later, the two chat with Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report about a Dame-to-Toronto trade and the Blazers’ previous interest in O.G. Anunoby and Pascal Siakam (51:17). Finally, Sportnset's Michael Grange joins the program to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how Fred ended up in Houston and discuss Pascal Siakam’s future in Toronto (01:24:08).  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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to Fred VanVleet’s new three-year, $130M deal with the Houston Rockets and discuss the conversation around the former Raptors starting point guard this season (25:00) before diving into Fred’s legacy with the team (39:00) and sharing their favorite memories from the championship season and his seven-year run with the franchise. Later, they chat about the signing of Dennis Schroder (1:07:00) and how the roster move will impact the rest of the team, Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby’s trade value (1:21:00), Jakob Poeltl returning on a four-year deal (1:31:00) before wrapping up with another segment of the Basketball Reference game (1:46:00). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the latest update on Fred VanVleet potentially heading to Houston in free agency before going around the league and looking at the major storylines for all 30 teams heading into the opening of the free agency period on Friday. The two discuss: the Tobias Harris trade market, what Sacramento can do with their cap space, an assortment of point guard options for the Raptors if Fred leaves, 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong catch up to discuss Houston’s potential offer to Fred VanVleet in free agency (6:00), the rumours surrounding a potential return to San Antonio for Jakob Poeltl (30:13), and Golden State’s offer for O.G. Anunoby (50:00) before discussing Nick Nurse’s decision to leave Team Canada (53:00). Later, the two discuss wide-ranging topics (1:06:55) including the death of basketball divisions and advance levels of bubble tea before playing another round of the Basketball Reference game. 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.

Host William Lou speaks with Blake Murphy of Sportsnet for a preview of free agency. They discuss Toronto’s budget in re-signing Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl, their possible free agency options, extension possibilities for Gary Trent Jr. and OG Anunoby, and end with a discussion on Blake’s transition to covering the Toronto Blue Jays. 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.

Host William Lou speaks to Toronto Raptors No. 13 pick Gradey Dick after his introductory press conference at OVO practice facility. They discuss his whirlwind 72 hours since being drafted, working with head coach Darko Rajakovic, his development and his process as a prolific shooter, and also dig into flipping the switch between his online persona and his approach to work. Will then returns to share his impressions on Dick’s unveiling. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto's decision to select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick, how it addresses a weakness on the roster, and what it might signal about the team's direction moving forward before they're joined by Shreyas Laddha of The Kansas City Star (11:25) to chat about how Gradey developed his three-point shot during his childhood and how he embraced being a villain in college. Later, the two chat with Jordan Buskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal (25:47) about the pros and cons in Gradey's game. Finally, Will and Alex chat about Charlotte's decision to draft Brandon Miller and put a ban on any more Dame Lillard talk.  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.

Host William Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors selecting Kansas guard Gradey Dick with the No. 13 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He discusses Dick’s strengths and weaknesses, how he would potentially fit on the roster, and what this suggests about the direction of the team. He finishes with a thought on Pascal Siakam wanting to remain in Toronto. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss potential selections with the 13th overall pick tonight before diving into key storylines heading into tonight’s draft including who the Hornets will select at number two and whether Portland-Damian Lillard are finally headed for a break up. Later, they’re joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (27:10) to break down the news of MLSE chairman Larry Tanenbaum reportedly looking to sell a share of his holdings, the Raptors' increasingly likely decision to run it back next season, and what he is hearing about Pascal Siakam's trade market and the interest in Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl from around the league. 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.

Host William Lou talks to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports about the latest rumors involving the Toronto Raptors. They discuss the interest of Portland and Atlanta in Pascal Siakam (1:00), the market for OG Anunoby, free agency options for Fred VanVleet, and the perception of the Raptors front office. In the second half (23:00), Will reacts to the options available for Siakam and VanVleet, and whether it makes sense for them to 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the consumption of NBA rumours in the lead-up to the NBA draft before diving into Gary Trent Jr.’s decision to opt in for next season (15:53) and what it might mean for the team’s cap situation moving forward. Later, the two discuss Raptors assistant general manager Dan Tolzman’s media availability (41:57) and his assessment of the upcoming draft class and how the player development process might change under head coach Darko Rajakovic. Finally, the two share their thoughts on the Bradley Beal trade (58:32) before playing another round of the Basketball Reference Game (1:28:00). 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.

Will Lou speaks to ESPN draft analyst Jeremy Woo about the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. They discuss various candidates who could be available at No. 13, including Jalen Hood-Schifino, Keyonte George, Kobe Bufkin, Bilal Coulibaly, Cason Wallace, and Brandon Podziemski. They also break down what’s happening at the top of the draft at No. 2 in Charlotte, and if the Raptors have an opening to trade into No. 3 with Portland. Woo also breaks down the special training regime of No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama, and also how to make it in the business of scouting. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their main takeaways from Darko Rajakovic’s media tour and whether Scottie Barnes should be expected to take on a larger leadership role this season before diving into a behind-the-scenes look at the new head coach’s introduction at Maple Leaf Square. Later, they touch on Bobby Webster’s comments about the upcoming draft and free agency and Bradley Beal’s trade market this summer before wrapping up with another edition of the Basketball Reference game. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto’s introductory presser unveiling Darko Rajakovic as the 10th head coach in Raptors franchise history. Later, Darko Rajakovic joins the program (28:09) to chat with Will about his player development role in OKC, Phoenix, and Memphis, specifically the work he did with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane, and his philosophies on working to help players improve over time. They also dive into expectations for Scottie Barnes as he enters Year 3, how he plans to communicate and earn the respect of the roster and how to hold players accountable and address selfishness in the locker room. Finally, the two chat about Rajakovic’s offensive philosophies, the team’s roster construction, what he’s looking for on the coaching staff, and his summer league plans. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Denver’s championship-clinching win over Miami and discuss: Cody Zeller’s one minute of horror on the court, Kyle Lowry’s performance art, Jimmy Butler’s up-and-down Finals appearance, Denver’s impressive 16-4 postseason run and what the title means for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Later, the two discuss Kitchener watch parties, their favorite Blackberry phones, Will and Alex’s respective embarrassing Q&A moments with Masai Ujiri, and Ja Morant’s impending suspension before diving into some more thoughts about what Darko Rajakovic might bring to the Raptors and how he will be evaluated in his first year in Toronto. 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.

Host William Lou speaks with Michael Grange of Sportsnet. They discuss the hiring of Darko Rajakovic, what he brings to the table, other candidates in the hiring process, how the front office operates, and why they wanted a new voice. Grange also discusses the future of the roster, why Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. are likely to return, and the chances of a roster teardown by the front office. 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.

Host Will Lou goes solo to react to the Toronto Raptors reportedly hiring Darko Rajakovic as head coach. He discusses Darko’s nearly 30 year journey to becoming an NBA head coach, his work as the offensive coordinator in Phoenix, and his recent track record if player development in Memphis. He concludes with a discussion of where the Raptors will go this offseason with the 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 affiliates.

Happy Friday! Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss pick-up game faux pas (3:10), their new offseason routine (20:57), and their favourite Raptors Show fan run-ins (30:59) before answering listener questions (37:05) including collecting sports cards growing up, therapy update, throwback jersey culture, how Will mentors his little bro, explaining durian, explaining why Alex prefers Nas over Kendrick Lamar, which Succession character should take over for Masai, why a live stream of Will and Alex won’t work during Raptors games, Kyle Lowry’s HOF case, Alex fails to come up with a new rap intro for the show live on air, does Will want to celebrate his milestones at Milestones, and finally, an in-depth chat on what it would mean for players like Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka to one day become part of the organization and their coaching staff.  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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Oren Weisfeld to recap Denver’s impressive G3 win in Miami. They discuss Nikola Jokic’s historic night, Jamal Murray’s shot-making, and what adjustments Miami can make heading into G4. Later, the two discuss the validity of Wilt Chamberlain’s accomplishments, Miami’s celebrity row, and their favourite NBA offseason tropes before analyzing Sergio Scariolo’s travel schedule in June, debating whether James Harden is going to Houston and where Chris Paul might end up next. Finally, they invite Oren to The Basketball Reference Game. 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.

Host William Lou speaks to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews and The Urbonas Podcast. They discuss Raptors head coaching candidate Sergio Scariolo’s track record in European competition, what makes his management style unique, and how he would culturally assimilate into the NBA. They also discuss in general the hurdles European coaches face coming to the NBA, and finish with a short discussion of which European prospects could be signed as free agents or drafted. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down a few more storylines coming out of G2 of the Finals including Michael Malone’s decision to not call timeout on the final possession and Erik Spoelstra’s post-game comments about turning Nikola Jokic into a scorer. Later, the two discuss reports of Kyrie Irving looking to convince the Dallas Mavericks to trade for LeBron James (44:19) before reviewing every NBA Finals matchup from 2000-2010 and chat about the Shaq-Kobe era, the Pistons’ upset of the Lakers, Dwyane Wade’s iconic 2006 Finals run, who got the biggest glow-up from the 2008 Celtics championship win, and more (53:35). 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 or any affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Miami’s impressive G2 win in Denver and discuss the Heat’s defensive strategy against Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s disappointing performances, Duncan Robinson’s huge fourth-quarter minutes, and another Heat Culture classic before diving into other key questions about (42:46) Will's off-day routine during the 2019 championship run and an update on Denver’s celebrity row. Later, the two provide another non-update on the Raptors coaching search (1:03:48) before Alex recaps his Death Cab For Cutie concert experience (1:12:19) and names his all-time favorite white bands. Finally, the two play another round of the Basketball Reference game (1:32:48). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Game 1 of the NBA Finals (3:30) and ask other important questions including: will Jimmy Butler wear his “Four More” shirt for the rest of the series if the Heat are swept, will Mark Jackson acknowledge not including Nikola Jokic on his MVP ballot during the Finals, if Bobby Webster has ever been aggregated online, what a Stephen A. Smith basketball variety show titled “Will’s World” would look like, and whether the Nuggets have any actual celebrity fans. Later, the two discuss Premier League kits (53:22), Nick Nurse’s introductory presser in Philadelphia (57:05), provide another update on the Raptors’ coaching search (1:17:27), before diving into a Nuggets-themed Basketball Reference game (1:34:32). 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.

Host Will Lou speaks to longtime NBA development coach David Thorpe of TrueHoop! They reflect on Game 7 between the Heat and Celtics, preview the NBA finals (8:09), discuss what the Raptors should be looking for in their next head coach (33:46), and David gushes over Canadian draft prospect Olivier Maxence-Prosper (50:52), before finishing with a few tips for Will to improve his pick-up game. 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.

Host Will Lou speaks with Adam Spinella of The Box And One about the Toronto Raptors’ options ahead of the 2023 NBA draft. They discuss prospects at the No. 13 pick (Keyonte George, Kobe Bufkin, Cidy Sissoko), then discuss if the Raptors should trade up to No. 3 (39:06) for Scoot Henderson, then discuss Scottie Barnes’ second year progression (52:00) and finish with a look at the NBA Finals matchup (58:42) between Miami and Denver. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Miami’s impressive Game 7 win on the road against Boston and reminisce about the key moments across the seven games in this series and discuss the future of this Boston Celtics team before diving into the Sixers hiring Nick Nurse, Adrian Griffin in Milwaukee, and an update on the Raptors coaching search (46:14). Later, the two discuss the winners and losers of the Succession series finale (1:30:19) before Alex runs the table in his most impressive Basketball Reference game performance to date (2:17:33). 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.

Alex Wong is joined by Souichi Terada of Masslive.com to chat about Derrick White’s improbable buzzer beater in G6 and how the Celtics have managed to come back in this series, how to spin the AAPI month narrative if Erik Spoelstra and the Heat blow a 3-0 lead, whether Joe Mazzulla has saved his job this week, and inside stories from being on the Celtics beat. Later, Alex talks to Miami Heat analyst Amy Audibert (51:14) about how the team is approaching a Game 7 on the road and her experience covering the WNBA game in Toronto. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Boston’s convincing G5 win and whether they might actually become the first team in NBA history to come back from 3-0. They also ask the important questions including whether Udonis Haslem has a jersey under his hoodie and what would Erik Spoelstra losing this series mean for AAPI month? Later, the two provide another super-exciting coaching search update, chat about LeBron’s potential retirement, debate if Bronny can have a normal NBA career, and ask why the national media struggles to cover certain teams before pulling up the 2022-23 Raptors schedule to see how many actual quality wins they had this season. Finally, they play another round of the Basketball Reference game before giving their predictions for the “Succession” series finale. 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.

Will Lou talks to Asad Alvi about the Raptors’ team building strategy, and why the overall direction of the team is most likely to keep building rather than full scale tear down. They discuss the developmental progress of Scottie Barnes, work through sign-and-trade scenarios with Fred VanVleet, how OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam might improve in different roles, and the importance of the head coaching search. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Boston’s season-saving G4 win against Miami and discuss Grant Williams, Pokémon Go, Jayson Tatum as a playoff performer, and sports arena names being in their flop era before Will tries to avoid talking about another Raptors head coaching update by detouring into his father playing soccer, the new “Blackberry” movie and the origin story of “The Raptors Show” name. Finally, the two chat about their favorite Carmelo Anthony moments before Alex goes on an all-time run remembering some guys on Basketball Reference. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Denver’s impressive sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers, Tristan Thompson’s G4 cameo, LeBron’s historic first half and Nikola Jokic’s historic playoff run. Later, the two chat about the Celtics’ garbage-time lineup, Joe Mazzulla vs. Jimmy Butler in college, the Raptors interviewing Steve Nash for their head coaching position and which Nick Nurse NN hat colourway would be the most appealing at his next gig. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Denver's thrilling G2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and discuss the national media narrative, what the Lakers need from LeBron and AD to get back in the series, Jamal Murray's sensational fourth quarter and Denver as a playoff juggernaut at home. Later, the two discuss the latest reports surrounding Nick Nurse and the 76ers, James Harden to Houston, and whether the Raptors can pursue a rebuild this offseason. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Miami’s Game 1 upset of the Boston Celtics to kick off the Eastern Conference Finals and discuss whether Jimmy Butler is a perfect basketball player (Heat Culture alert). Later, they’re joined by Souichi Terada of Masslive.com to chat about his story of becoming "Boston Will Lou", and shares his perspective ahead of Heat-Celtics Game 2 (28:22). 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.

Will Lou is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to discuss the draft lottery results from last night, what the Raptors might do with the 13th pick, and Charlotte’s two-decade long run of bad luck, before diving into Denver’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers to open the Western Conference Finals and the most intriguing tactical adjustments heading into Game 2. Later, they preview the Eastern Conference Finals between Boston and Miami (37:51). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about the Sixers’ decision to fire Doc Rivers, discuss which head coaching opening is the most attractive, and look at a potential Nick Nurse-Joel Embiid pairing before diving into the draft lottery tonight and the Raptors having a 1% chance at the first overall pick. Later, the two preview the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Nuggets. 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.  

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Shireen Ahmed of CBC Sports to chat about their in-arena experience at the WNBA game in Toronto this weekend and the future of women’s basketball in the city. Later, Will and Alex discuss Monty Williams’ firing in Phoenix before diving into Philadelphia’s G7 collapse in Boston. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Boston’s Game 6 win in Philadelphia, Jayson Tatum’s fourth quarter turnaround, and Doc Rivers in series-clinching games, before looking ahead to Phoenix’s offseason. Later, the two chat about the WNBA game in Toronto this weekend and Mark Jackson’s MVP ballot (36:15). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong talk to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange about the emerging candidates for the Raptors head coaching position including JJ Redick, Becky Hammon and Dwane Casey (??) before diving into the implications of Pascal Siakam missing out on an All-NBA selection. Later, an update on the search for "Boston Will Lou" (39:42). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the Lakers’ Game 4 win over the Warriors, Lonnie Walker’s remarkable fourth quarter performance, Golden State’s sloppy play down the stretch, the worst contracts in the league, and the history of 3-1 comebacks in the NBA. Later, the two chat about O.G. Anunoby making All-Defensive Second Team and officially convert to "Heat Culture" (34:44). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Phoenix’s Game 4 win over Denver and discuss Devin Booker’s historic playoff run so far, the Landry Shamet curse, and the Nikola Jokic-Mat Ishbia incident. Later, the two chat about the Sixers' overtime win over the Celtics and Joe Mazzulla's season-long trend of saving his timeouts (28:44). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Golden State’s bounce back performance in G2, Steph Curry’s brilliance, and LeBron’s incredible memory with handshakes before diving into Milwaukee’s decision to fire Mike Budenholzer, how attractive the Bucks job is long-term, and whether it would make sense as a landing spot for Nick Nurse. Later, the two chat about Jeff Van Gundy’s 1995 Honda Civic, NBA players buying Rolex watches for each other, 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.  

Will Lou and Alex Wong follow up on their all time playoff series draft from yesterday and discuss some of the favorite series they didn’t get to including the 2019 ECF between the Raptors and Bucks. Later, the two check in on the eight remaining teams in the playoffs, chat about Nikola Jokic’s impressive playoff run so far, and the flaws on Phoenix’s 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 affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong look ahead to a fresh start for the Raptors next season before discussing Asian Heritage Month, if they’re taking too many professional photos on social media, a full-length recap of their karaoke night, their bubble tea tasting experience, and Will’s first impressions of Alex’s upcoming book “Prehistoric.” The two then answer listener questions about their favorite songs, food challenges, and where they see themselves in 10 years. Later, the two are joined by Andy Liu of The Light Years Podcast to talk about covering the Warriors, the feedback he gets from the team, his game day routine, growing up in San Francisco, finding his way into the sports media industry, his love of K-Pop, his impressions of Toronto, what Coachella is like, and finally, they draft favorite food items at a Chinese buffet. 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to chat about the Heat-Knicks series and Game 1 between the Warriors and Lakers. Later, they draft their favorite all-time playoff series from 2001 and on.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.

Will Lou is joined by C.J. Miles of the "Strictly Hoops" podcast to chat about the firing of Nick Nurse, his experience of watching assistant coaches make the jump to the head coaching position, before diving into Celtics-Sixers G1 and Suns-Nuggets G2. Later, Will and Alex Wong chat about the Grizzlies deciding to part ways with Dillon Brooks.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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Steph Curry’s all-time performance in Game 7 against the Sacramento Kings and look ahead to their second round matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Later, the two discuss the coaching candidates for the Raptors head coaching position and Becky Hammon’s potential fit with the franchise.   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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Gary Trent Sr. to chat about his fur coat collection, present day NBA fashion, and Dillon Brooks’ trash talk, before diving into how the Raptors can change their culture, the importance of leaders in the locker room, and the importance of role definition and communication within the team. Later, Will and Alex look ahead to a pair of Game 6s tonight (45:32).  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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Miami’s Game 5 win over the Milwaukee Bucks and break down Mike Budenholzer’s questionable coaching decisions at the end of the game. Later, they’re joined by Andy Liu of the Light Years Podcast to chat about the Warriors’ first round series against the Sacramento Kings. Finally, the two look ahead to tonight’s Celtics-Hawks Game 6 (43:31). 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.

Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to talk about Otto Porter Jr. picking up his player option and the news of Kawhi’s injury, before diving into what approach the new Raptors head coach will need to take with this roster, how the team can rediscover its culture, and how to evaluate Gary Trent Jr. and Precious Achiuwa’s seasons. Later, Will talks to Raptors sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton about Fred VanVleet’s shooting struggles this season, potential options to replace him in free agency, and why Scottie Barnes fell short of expectations in year two (33:03).  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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Houston Rockets hiring Ime Udoka as their new head coach, and discuss what it may mean for the Raptors coaching search and where Nick Nurse might end up. Later on, the two look back on Jimmy Butler’s 56-point performance, LeBron’s masterpiece in Game 4 against Memphis, and how Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers are faring in the first round against the Knicks (27:07). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to chat about the main factors behind Nick Nurse’s firing, including friction between the front office and the head coach over playing time for young players, and tension within the coaching staff. They also dive into potential candidates for the Raptors head coaching job. Later, Will and Alex recap the Kings-Warriors series and look ahead to tonight’s Heat-Bucks game (39:21). 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 affiliates.

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to Toronto’s firing of head coach Nick Nurse and discuss how the 2022-23 season led to his dismissal, before diving into Masai Ujiri’s end-of-season presser where he chatted about the need to improve the culture around the team, accountability in the organization, and potential changes to the roster moving forward. Later, the two briefly chat about potential candidates for the Raptors head coaching position (43:29).  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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Michael Pina of the Ringer to discuss LeBron entering a different phase of his postseason career, Dillon Brooks talking trash, the Milwaukee Bucks evening up their series, and Jamal Murray’s impressive performance in Game 2. Later, the two look ahead to tonight’s Golden State-Sacramento game (40:09). 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Phoenix’s Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Devin Booker’s impressive two-way performance, if Kawhi Leonard can carry his team past the first round, and Chris Paul finally ending his 13-game losing streak against Scott Foster. Later, the two chat about O.G. Anunoby becoming part owner of the London Lions, the NBA introducing the in-season tournament next season, Desmond Bane wearing LeBron’s signature sneaker in the Lakers series, and more (37:07)!   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.

Will Lou and Blake Murphy chat about whether Golden State is in serious trouble down 2-0 to the Sacramento Kings, if Draymond Green crossed the line last night, and if there’s an optimal strategy to defending Joel Embiid in the playoffs. Later, the two discuss Embiid’s comments about Nick Nurse and speculate about the timing of Masai’s end-of-season presser, before diving into the key offseason decisions for the Raptors this summer (29:00).  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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the eight Game 1s from the weekend and discuss Sacramento's impressive win over Golden State, concerns about Kevin Durant and the Suns in their playoff debut, and Rui Hachimura's breakout game in Memphis. Later, the two chat about Giannis's injury, Jalen Brunson's crunch-time performance against Cleveland, and Brooklyn's defensive strategy against Joel Embiid (33:21). 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 affiliates.

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). 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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)! 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.

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. 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.

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

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). 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.

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). 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.

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 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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 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.

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. 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

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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).  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.

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)! 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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)! 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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! 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.

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)! 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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). 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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! 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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.  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.

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)! 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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. 

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). 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.

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). 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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). 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.

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.  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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) 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).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.

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. 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.

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.  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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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.  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.

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) 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.

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). 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.

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.  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.

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. 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.

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.  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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).   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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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).  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

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 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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!  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.

'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). 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.

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. 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.

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! 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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.  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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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).  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.

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. 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.

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.   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.

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). 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.

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. 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 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! 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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).  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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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)! 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.  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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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). 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.

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.  Watch on YouTube! 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.

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).  Watch on YouTube! 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.

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).   Watch on YouTube! 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.

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). Watch on YouTube! 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.

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.

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.

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). Watch on YouTube! 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.

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).   Watch on YouTube! 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.

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). Watch on YouTube! 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.

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). Watch on YouTube! 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.

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).  Watch on YouTube! 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.

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).   Watch on YouTube! 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.

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).  Watch on YouTube! 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.