The Raptors Show with Will Lou

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 today's guest host, 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.