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- 427 - React Pod: Raptors no match for Knicks, playoffs come down to Game 82
Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 112-95 loss against the New York Knicks. He laments how bad of a matchup the Knicks are with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns having their way, and looks ahead to clinching scenarios on Game 82 this Sunday.
Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ja'Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick
Gerald Henderson award: Jordan Clarkson
#raptors #torontoraptors #nba
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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 - 1h 12min - 426 - Raptors one win away from playoffs and then Alex goes into full chaos mode
Will and Alex come with another NBA banter! The Toronto Raptors can avoid the play-in with one more win, NBA head coaches on the hot seat, Las Vegas expansion names, short kings and more!
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 1h 38min - 425 - React Pod: Brandon Ingram superstar game brings Raptors to the brink of playoffs
Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 128-114 win over the Miami Heat to bring them to just one more win until the playoffs. He shows love to Brandon Ingram's superstar performance, the resilient performance by the Raptors as a whole against a Heat side looking for revenge, and then congratulates Darko Rajakovic on his 100th win.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles, RJ Barrett
Gerald Henderson award: Davion Mitchell
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 1h 11min - 424 - Raptors control own playoff destiny after forcing Heat into team meeting
Will and Alex check in on the Raptors as they fight to hold onto a top-6 spot. They also discuss the Chicago Bulls cleaning house and Doc Rivers hinting at retirement.
#raptors #torontoraptors #chicagobulls #milwaukeebucks
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 - 1h 07min - 423 - React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram carry Raptors to huge win over Miami
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-96 win over the Miami Heat. He discusses the strong performances of Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram as the two best players in the game, and the overall level of focus from the entire team as the Raptors crushed the Heat in the first of a double-header.
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 - 1h 19min - 422 - Can Raptors save their season + Worst teammate of the year award + Jays Corner
Will and Alex head into the final week of the NBA regular season asking if the Raptors can finish top 6 and avoid the play-in. They then award the reverse Twyman-Stokes worst teammates in the NBA, least valuable players and take a visit to Jays corner.
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 - 1h 29min - 421 - React Pod: The Raptors simply aren't good enough for the playoffs
Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 115-101 loss against the Boston Celtics. He explains that the Raptors simply aren't playoff level, and details exactly why from their top players to the coaching and management.
Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes
Gerald Henderson award: Neemias Queta
#nba #raptors #celtics
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Sun, 05 Apr 2026 - 1h 36min - 420 - React Pod: Raptors smack Grizzlies to keep pace in playoff race
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 128-96 win over the tanking Memphis Grizzlies. He praises RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles for being locked in for this game and then takes listener questions.
Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead
Gerald Henderson award: GG Jackson
#nba #raptors #grizzlies
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Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 1h 18min - 419 - March Banter Pod: Toronto East End guide, The Will Lou Quiz, and Chaotic Listener Questions
It's everyone's favourite time of the month, the banter pod! Will and Alex answer your questions, invite friend of the show Evy Kwong to list things to do in the Toronto East end, take incredibly chaotic questions from the chat & the Will Lou quiz.
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 - 3h 07min - 418 - React Pod: Raptors choke must-win game to Precious and DeRozan
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 123-115 loss to the Sacramento Kings. He breaks down a simply unacceptable performance by the Raptors, critiques Scottie Barnes for his lacklustre game, and takes a slew of dreary listener questions about this disaster of a game.
Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Gerald Henderson award: Precious Achiuwa really had 29 18 lmao
#nba #raptors #kings
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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 - 1h 15min - 417 - Keith Pelley praises Bobby and Darko, Masai joins Tempo, Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year
Will and Alex check in middle of the week to talk about the Raptors getting spanked by the Pistons, Masai Ujiri joining the Toronto Tempo as a principal owner, Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year + more!
#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #wnba #torontotempo
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 1h 18min - 416 - React Pod: Raptors no match for Pistons' physicality
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 129-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He covers the lack of synergy between Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Brandon Ingram in this game, then praises the bench for having the will to make a comeback.
Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili, AJ Lawson
Gerald Henderson award: Daniss Jenkins
#nba #raptors #pistons #bluejays
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 1h 26min - 415 - Point Scottie will clinch Top-6 for Raptors + Blue Jays start perfect
Will and Alex kick off the week the morning after the Raptors blow out the Magic and get closer to securing their top 6 NBA playoff spot. They then discuss which Raptors franchise record would be hardest to break and then make a stop in Blue Jays corner.
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 1h 22min - 414 - SLANDER Pod: Raptors slapped the Magic by 52 lmao
Will Lou is joined by the slander expert Asad Alvi to slander the Orlando Magic after the Toronto Raptors' 52-point win lmao. They go in on Paolo Banchero and the general incompetence by the Magic as a whole.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett
Gerald Henderson award: Tristan da Silva
#nba #raptors #magic
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026 - 1h 32min - 413 - React Pod: Scottie Barnes shines at point as Raptors collect chill win over Pelicans
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 119-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He shows love to Scottie Barnes running point and then takes a quick spin around Jays Corner as the Toronto Blue Jays open up with a 3-2 win in the bottom of the ninth.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Gerald Henderson award: Derik Queen
#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #bluejays
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Sat, 28 Mar 2026 - 1h 31min - 412 - NBA Banter: What are Raptors playing for? Will and Alex fight over 65-game rule
Will and Alex come with another NBA Banter! The Raptors close their road trip with a tough loss to the LA Clippers, happy birthday 40th Kyle Lowry, Alex shares his thoughts on the eastern and western conference, Adam Silver defends the 65-game rule, and the return of Blue Jays corner!
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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 - 1h 55min - 411 - React Pod: Raptors get clapped by Clippers + revisiting vintage 2013-14 wins
Will Lou goes live early to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 119-94 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He finally comes to the acceptance that the Raptors simply don't have the level of talent to truly elevate in a playoff setting, before settling in to watch some vintage Raptors moments.
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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 - 1h 35min - 410 - Are you confident in the Raptors’ future?
Will Lou talks with Joe Wolfond and Vivek Jacob of Raptors in 7 about the state of the Raptors and whether they feel encouraged about the future of the team. They discuss recent results in their western conference road trip, and look at if this team has another step they can take moving forward.
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Tue, 24 Mar 2026 - 1h 17min - 409 - React Pod: Markelle Fultz debuts, CMB returns, Ja'Kobe Walter cooks in Raptors win
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 142-127 win over the Utah Jazz. He also reacts to the debut of Markelle Fultz and the return of Collin Murray-Boyles.
Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter
Gerald Henderson award: Bez Mbeng
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Tue, 24 Mar 2026 - 1h 17min - 408 - React Pod: Suns run Raptors out of the gym in nasty blowout
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 120-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The game was so bad that we started the recap live during the fourth quarter. He critiques Jamal Shead and Brandon Ingram's poor games and then finishes it with watching old Raptors videos from 20 years ago.
Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick
Gerald Henderson award: Rasheer Fleming
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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 - 1h 29min - 407 - React Pod: Raptors make too many errors in 4th and lose in Denver
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He praises the effort from Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl, then laments the errors made by the team and coaching staff in the fourth quarter that cost them the game.
Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter
Gerald Henderson award: Tim Hardaway Jr.
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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 - 1h 17min - 406 - Toronto Tempo have 6 weeks to launch, and are you buying Raptors turnaround?
Will Lou talks to Chelsea Leite of SB Nation about the insane 6 weeks ahead for the Toronto Tempo after the WNBA reached a new CBA to preserve the 2026 season. Then, he talks to Joseph Casciaro of theScore about the Toronto Raptors’ turnaround and how they fit into the East playoff picture, before finishing with a trip through the top spots in Scarborough.
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 - 1h 41min - 405 - React Pod: Raptors crush Bulls from start to end, Mamu says Pelicans woke them up
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 139-109 win over the Chicago Bulls. He praises the team for a total team effort, then relays the message from Sandro Mamukelashvili that the embarrassing loss to the Pelicans woke up the team.
Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett
Gerald Henderson award: MLSE president Keith Pelley
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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 - 1h 14min - 404 - Raptors lock in for playoff chase + Scottie head-tapped by random kid at Fan Day
Will and Alex answer your Raptors questions and recap Fan Day this past Monday. Kid slaps Scottie Barnes in the head and issues apology. All that and more!
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 1h 19min - 403 - Raptors bounce back with two signature wins! NBA expansion is finally coming
Will and Alex kick off the week recapping two much needed wins from the Raptors. They then look at the schedule ahead and ask who has the best Kawhi laugh.
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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 1h 13min - 402 - React Pod: Raptors respond with their best win of the year over Pistons
Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 119-108 win over the Detroit Pistons. He celebrates the massive performance from Jakob Poeltl and how the team overcame their three biggest weakesses.
Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram
Gerald Henderson award: Tobias Harris
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Sun, 15 Mar 2026 - 1h 28min - 401 - React Pod: Brandon Ingram leads the offense, Scottie Barnes wins it with defense
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 122-115 win over the Phoenix Suns. He shows love to Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and the entire team for how they pulled out a comeback win at a crucial part of the season.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett
Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Green
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Sat, 14 Mar 2026 - 1h 10min - 400 - NBA Banter: Raptors vibes hit new lows, Shai breaks Wilt's record, early 2000s Markham spots
Will and Alex wrap the week with another NBA Banter. What are the most disrespectful plays in NBA history after Dejounte Murray punks Jamal Shead? Also, Bam Adebayo pushes back on the slander, SGA breaks Wilt's record and Dwight Howard retires. Finally, a tour of Markham!
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 1h 31min - 399 - React Pod: Raptors are giving up on the season, and now they're in the play-in
Will Lou takes everyone's complaints after a bottom-three loss of the season. This one was terrible from start to finish. Jamal Shead, someone should have come to your defense.
Three stars: C-Mac ($400 donation), Kerem, Immanuel Quickley
Gerald Henderson award: Danielle Michaud
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Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 1h 42min - 398 - Raptors cannot beat good teams, Bam Adebayo goes for 83 and the 10 worst contracts in the league
Will and Alex take a look at yet another loss for the Raptors against an above .500 team. They then talk about the most unlikely 83-point game from Bam Adebayo and list the top 10 worst contracts in the league.
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 1h 20min - 397 - React Pod: Raptors losing control on the season, and Bam passes Kobe???
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 113-99 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter
Gerald Henderson award: Amen Thompson
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 42min - 396 - Will the Raptors stay in Top-6 and The Annual Media Game Recap
Will and Alex kick off the week discussing yesterday's win and what the playoff picture looks like. Then, they recap their dub at the annual Raptors media game.
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 - 1h 20min - 395 - React Pod: RJ Barrett leads the way as Raptors smack Mavericks
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 122-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks. He breaks down the Raptors' return to their identity as a pressure defense and ball-movement team, and he praises RJ Barrett for his strong play.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl
Gerald Henderson: Daniel Gafford
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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 1h 09min - 394 - NBA Banter: Can Hornets win the East, Jayson Tatum returns, and Raptors media game
Will and Alex close out the week with an NBA Banter. Are the Charlotte Hornets championship contenders? How will Jayson Tatum's return affect the Celtics? Are these Joe Mazzulla quotes? And the guys have the annual Raptors media game this weekend!
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 1h 20min - 393 - React Pod: Raptors straight-up can't beat any good teams
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 115-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He discusses how the Raptors have become so predictable and boring, and then takes a wide variety of questions from a very agitated fanbase.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes
Gerald Henderson award: Ayo Dosumnu
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 1h 16min - 392 - Are the Raptors destined for a first-round exit? And what is holding them back?
The Toronto Raptors lost to the New York Knicks for the 12th time in a row. Is their ceiling a first-round exit? Will and Alex discuss.
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 - 1h 19min - 391 - React Pod: Raptors fight back but get owned by Knicks yet again
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 111-95 loss to the New York Knicks. He shows love to Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett's strong scoring games, and then details how the team struggles every time in crunch time.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley
Gerald Henderson award: Josh Hart
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 - 1h 22min - 390 - Raptors to-do list before playoffs and who would you protect in expansion draft?
Will and Alex run through the remaining regular season schedule to assess Toronto’s chances at remaining in the top six, and discuss how Darko might handle the playoff rotation in round one. Later, they answer a few more mailbag questions related to a potential expansion draft, what a Raptors 3-on-3 team would look like, and more.
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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 - 1h 21min - 389 - React Pod: Darko yells at Raptors during halftime to reverse slow start vs. Wizards
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-125 win over the Washington Wizards. He gives props to Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl for their strong performances, and commends Darko Rajakovic for his fiery halftime speech to wake up the team after a slow start.
Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, Brandon Ingram
Gerald Henderson award: Will Riley
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Sun, 01 Mar 2026 - 1h 20min - 388 - The February Banter Pod: All-Star Weekend stories, and live H&W lore trivia
Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their favorite moments from All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, including behind-the-scenes stories from the Klutch Party, and Will meeting Draymond Green in person. Later, they open up the mailbag and answer questions about all-time Asian household items, building the ideal podcaster, their whitest quality, and more. Finally, Alex shares his toonie thoughts of the month on bagels, horses, and other things before we debut the first Hello & Welcome lore quiz live on air with our listeners.
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 - 4h 01min - 387 - What’s keeping the Raptors from becoming contenders?
Will and Alex discuss the Raptors' late game struggles and what it will take to get them to the next level. Also, they are joined by Amar Wala, a long-time Raptors season ticket holder, but more importantly, the director and producer of “Shook,” a Canadian drama film that is now available for streaming on Crave.
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Thu, 26 Feb 2026 - 1h 14min - 386 - React Pod: Raptors choke AGAIN as Darko and Barrett make costly errors
Will Lou crashes out over the Toronto Raptors' 110-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He goes into the mistakes made by Darko Rajakovic and RJ Barrett in crunch time, and then gives Jakob Poeltl credit for his strong play off the back injury.
Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley
Gerald Henderson award: Dylan Harper
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Thu, 26 Feb 2026 - 1h 11min - 385 - React Pod: Raptors stage comeback but can't close the deal in sloppy loss to OKC
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 116-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He discusses the Raptors' incredible 27-2 comeback, and also why the team was undone by early and late errors in concentration.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead
Gerald Henderson award: Cason Wallace
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 - 1h 12min - 384 - 3 Raptors trending at the right time, and making sense of Team Canada's loss
Will and Alex are back! They talk what's trending upward for the Raptors and discuss some Olympics, Pat Riley and Kawhi.
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Mon, 23 Feb 2026 - 1h 20min - 383 - React Pod: Raptors use total team effort without Scottie in smackdown over Bucks
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 122-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He shows love to Immanuel Quickley's excellent outing, the promising signs from Jakob Poeltl, and Brandon Ingram handling the pressure well on both ends as the go-to guy with Scottie Barnes missing in action.
Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Jamal Shead
Gerald Henderson award: Ryan Rollins
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Mon, 23 Feb 2026 - 1h 27min - 382 - NBA Banter: The KD Files, CP3’s retirement, new anti-tanking rules
Alex is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to discuss the KD Files, Chris Paul’s final days with the Clippers, who the face of the league will be in five years, whether there are any useful anti-tanking rules, the worst pro sports franchises in North America, and an appreciation for traffic lights.
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 - 50min - 381 - React Pod: Brandon Ingram goes All-Star mode to save Raptors from another collapse
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Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 110-101 win over the Chicago Bulls. He details the heroics by Brandon Ingram to secure the win, and the questionable health of Jakob Poeltl.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja'Kobe Walter
Gerald Henderson award: Tre Jones
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 - 1h 10min - 380 - NBA Vibe Check: Can Raptors win a playoff series? Is this Harden’s year?
Alex Wong and Joe Wolfond go around the league for a full 30-team vibe check. They discuss Toronto’s chances in the first round, debate whether the Pistons can make the Finals, and ask if James Harden or Joel Embiid can finally flip their playoff narratives. Plus: Did the Bucks miss their window by not moving Giannis at the deadline? How might the NBA punish Kawhi and the Clippers? And which rebuilding team is poised to make the biggest leap next season?
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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 - 1h 07min - 379 - React Pod: Kawhi Leonard goes 2019 mode but Scottie Barnes' team wins riveting All-Star Game
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2026 All-Star Sunday Night. They react to a mesmeric performance by Kawhi Leonard in the round robin games, recap Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram's moments, and reflects on what worked and what didn't with the NBA's latest All-Star tweak.
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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 - 33min - 378 - React Pod: Kawhi Leonard's weird answer on 2019 plus a pretty fun All-Star Saturday
Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from All-Star Saturday Night 2026 to recap a decently entertaining All-Star Saturday and then react to Kawhi Leonard's strangely off-putting comments about the 2019 championship Toronto Raptors team.
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Sun, 15 Feb 2026 - 38min - 377 - Raptors legend Chris Paul officially retires, behind the scenes at Rising Stars and Celeb Game
Will and Alex come live from Intuit Dome after the first night of NBA All-Star Weekend. They discuss how Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin performed at the Rising Stars Game, and the issues behind how the players are covered. They are then joined by Lindsay Dunn who was at the Celebrity Classic with Brandon Ingram and Glorilla. They also react to the news of Toronto Raptors legend Chris Paul retiring. Finally, they look ahead to All-Star Saturday and Sunday.
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Sat, 14 Feb 2026 - 29min - 376 - React Pod: Raptors get bullied off their home court by Pistons
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 113-95 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He details the Raptors' lack of ability to handle physicality, and why the Pistons were so impressive in how they approach games.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Gillette (for sending us to this game)
Gerald Henderson award: Paul Reed
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Thu, 12 Feb 2026 - 1h 03min - 375 - 5 biggest Raptors questions for the rest of the season
Will and Alex discuss the biggest questions surrounding the Raptors for the final 28 games of the regular season as they focus on: Jakob Poeltl’s health, the team’s record against top teams in the league, crunchtime offence concerns, and more. Later, they look at this year’s All-Star Saturday participants and review the Super Bowl.
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Mon, 09 Feb 2026 - 1h 19min - 374 - React Pod: Raptors sweeps Pacers behind Scottie Barnes' dominance and TJD's great debut
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 122-104 win over the Indiana Pacers game. He breaks down the takeover performance by Scottie Barnes in the third quarter, the adjustment to start Ja'Kobe Walter in the second half, and the energetic debut of Trayce Jackson-Davis in his Raptors debut.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter, Trayce Jackson-Davis
Gerald Henderson award: Jarace Walker
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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 - 1h 08min - 373 - React Pod: Brandon Ingram drops 33 on Bulls + Takeaways from Bobby Webster's deadline
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 123-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. Then he shares takeaways from general manager Bobby Webster's press conference following the 2026 NBA trade deadline.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Gerald Henderson award: Guerschon Yabusele
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Fri, 06 Feb 2026 - 1h 22min - 372 - Reaction: Raptors add center depth but nothing more in anti-climactic trade deadline
Will and Alex come to you live to hang out as we wind down to the 3pm ET NBA trade deadline. We react to the Ivica Zubac trade on an otherwise quiet trade deadline day. They discuss why the Raptors had such a quiet trade deadline and debate if Bobby Webster has done a good job in his first year as lead decision maker.
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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 1h 32min - 371 - React Pod: Raptors choke AGAIN in meltdown to Timberwolves
Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 128-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He details why the Raptors keep choking away leads, and then takes listener questions about the trade deadline.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles
Gerald Henderson award: Bones Hyland
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Thu, 05 Feb 2026 - 1h 12min - 370 - BREAKING: Raptors land Chris Paul (for now) after dumping Ochai Agbaji
We sort of got Chris Paul!
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 37min - 369 - Raptors still want Sabonis + Raptors SLAM shoot behind the scenes + Harden trade react
Will Lou and Alex Wong check in with the latest transactions and reports during NBA trade deadline week. They live react to the James Harden trade, walk through the other deals from the day, then pivot to the Raptors topics around Domantas Sabonis and Jakob Poeltl's health.
Then, Alex takes you behind-the-scenes on writing the SLAM cover story on Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and gives a shocking revelation about the Raptors' locker room.
Timestaps:
- James Harden live trade reaction (1:10)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah (15:40)
- Minnesota emerges as Giannis destination (28:10)
- Raptors still pursuing Domantas Sabonis (42:00)
- Behind the scenes on Raptors' SLAM shoot (1:08:00)
- Raptors locker room smells like fish???? (1:36:00)
- Immanuel Quickley does a super nice thing for a random kid (1:39:30)
#nbatrade #raptors #torontoraptors
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 1h 44min - 368 - What will the Toronto Raptors do at the trade deadline?
Will Lou is joined by TSN's Josh Lewenberg to discuss what the Toronto Raptors will do ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. They discuss the Raptors' links to Domantas Sabonis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and other minor center targets.
#nba #raptors #tradedeadline
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Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 51min - 367 - React Pod: Raptors overcome Jazz despite many mistakes, and Scottie Barnes named All-Star
Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 107-100 win over the Utah Jazz. He breaks down the unorthodox tactics by the Jazz who played a one-man zone with Jusuf Nurkic in the paint, and the full-court trapping. He then discusses Scottie Barnes making the All-Star game along with former Raptors Norman Powell and Pascal Siakam, and Brandon Ingram not making the cut.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Scottie Barnes
Gerald Henderson award: Isaiah Collier
#nba #raptors #jazz
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Mon, 02 Feb 2026 - 1h 24min - 366 - React Pod: Raptors fold every time to physical teams and it's going to kill them
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 130-120 loss to the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the mistakes from the disastrous fourth quarter in which the Raptors got outscored 44-21 and wonders why there was such a lack of organization and leadership from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram when the game was sliding away.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter
Gerald Henderson award: Wendell Carter Jr.
#nba #magic #raptors
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Sat, 31 Jan 2026 - 1h 02min - 365 - The January Banter Pod: Sopranos character draft + All-NBA Free Thinker Team
Will, Alex and Jerome are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to answer mailbag questions about the most overrated sports moments, favorite podcast guests, most influential hoopers and more. Later, they draft their top-10 Sopranos characters (2:30:30) before answering e-mails (3:10:00) about Evan Mobley, Bill Simmons, how to use NBA lingo to skip work, and more.
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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 - 3h 36min - 364 - React Pod: Raptors fold AGAIN in unacceptable loss to Knicks
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks. He holds the team accountable for their lack of response to New York's physicality, and then is joined by Alex Wong for more Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Collin Murray-Boyles
Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges
#nba #raptors #knicks
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Thu, 29 Jan 2026 - 1h 08min - 363 - Get to know the real Gradey Dick both on and off the court
We’re joined by Gradey Dick and Gillette's barber partner Joshua Diamante for a special Hello and Welcome episode in collaboration with Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Gradey talks goal-setting in the NBA, his friendship with Josh, breaking down Gen Z concepts for Will and Alex, and his evolving personal style. Later, he reviews his most iconic off-court fits and revisits his viral TikTok moments.
AD | This episode is sponsored by Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Throughout this episode we also gave Gradey the opportunity to style our beard model Braeden, with different styles of beards featuring the GilletteLabs razor. GilletteLabs has a built-in green bar that helps release trapped hairs so you can get virtually every hair in a single stroke. It's also Gillette's Best shave* and the blades last 50% longer** (*also available as heated) (**on avg vs Gillette Fusion5)
#raptors #torontoraptors #gradeydick #gillette
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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 - 36min - 362 - Can Scottie Barnes win DPOY + Was Dillon Brooks right about DeMar?
Will and Alex come to you on this snow filled Monday to talk some Raptors new and old. Fresh from his clutch block on Chet Holmgren, we ask can Scottie Barnes win DPOY? We then chat about Dillon Brooks' comments on DeMar DeRozan.
#raptors #torontoraptors #scottiebarnes #demarderozan
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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 - 1h 01min - 361 - React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley come up clutch to beat OKC
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 103-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder matchup. He details the clutch plays by Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes an extra amount of fan questions after their biggest win of the year.
Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead
Gerald Henderson award: Lu Dort
#nba #raptors #okc
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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 - 1h 30min - 360 - React Pod: Raptors use total team effort to collect another great road win
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He details how impressive it was to see the entire team contribute towards yet another difficult road win, and how Sandro Mamukelashvili was key in winning his matchup against Donovan Clingan.
Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick
Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday
#nba #raptors #blazers
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Sat, 24 Jan 2026 - 1h 19min - 359 - Why are the Raptors so willing to ship RJ? Domantas Sabonis trade interest + NBA scapegoats
Will and Alex discuss the pros and cons of trading for Domantas Sabonis before diving into the NBA All-Scapegoat Team, LeBron’s drama with Lakers ownership and Alex’s one-on-one tournament idea for All-Star Saturday. Finally, Will takes a 2016 quiz to see how much he remembers about NBA award winners and the Raptors summer league squad from a decade ago.
Shout out Virage Sonore studios for hosting Alex while he is in Montreal (https://viragesonore.com/)
#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #nbaallstar #lebronjames
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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 - 1h 22min - 358 - React Pod: Raptors finally solve zone defense to beat hopeless Kings
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings. He discusses how the Raptors finally responded against zone coverage in the second half, and praises the maturity of the group in closing out a scrappy opponent.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram
Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook
#nba #raptors #kings
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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 - 1h 04min - 357 - Let’s have a fair discussion about Immanuel Quickley and Bobby Webster
Will Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond for a two-part discussion. First, they try to have a fair and objective conversation about Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley, who has become a lightning rod for criticism this season. Then, they discuss Michael Grange’s report at Sportsnet over the future of Raptors general manager Bobby Webster.
#raptors #torontoraptors
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 1h 28min - 356 - React Pod: Immanuel Quickley delivers 40-ball in dominant win over Warriors
Will Lou goes live late-night to break down the Toronto Raptors' 145-127 win over the Golden State Warriors. Immanuel Quickley explodes for one of the most efficient games in NBA history, Scottie Barnes flirts with a triple-double and the Raptors nail 21 threes.
Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Gerald Henderson award: Jonathan Kuminga
#nba #raptors #warriors
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 1h 07min - 355 - Why are the Raptors LAST in threes and what's the future of Jamal Shead and CMB?
Will and Alex break down the start of the Raptors’ West Coast road trip, how Collin Murray-Boyles could make it into the starting lineup, and assess Jamal Shead’s long-term upside. Will puts Alex to the test with a franchise-by-franchise quiz on all-time three-point leaders. Later, the two debate the possibility of a Giannis trade, react to Kawhi showing up at a Scarborough basketball camp, reflect on the 20th anniversary of No Dunks, and discuss Alex’s side quest to land a spot on the upcoming season of Traitors Canada.
#raptors #torontoraptors #giannis #kawhi
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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 - 1h 07min - 354 - React Pod: Raptors have to address their lack of shooting and size
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers matchup. He vents about the complete lack of shooting and size on the Raptors roster and takes listener questions on how to upgrade the roster.
Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram
Gerald Henderson award: Deandre Ayton
#nba #raptors #lakers
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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 - 1h 09min - 353 - React Pod: Raptors lose in OT despite brilliant Jamal Shead performance
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-117 OT loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He laments Darko Rajakovic's decision to guard James Harden 1-on-1 in crunch time, and then praises Jamal Shead's great two-way game.
Three stars: Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick
Gerald Henderson award: Kris Dunn
#nba #raptors #clippers
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Sat, 17 Jan 2026 - 1h 08min - 352 - NBA Banter: Do the Raptors still want AD? Luka vs Dennis, Spurs vs Thunder + more
Will and Alex debate whether the Raptors should have any interest in trading for Anthony Davis (and Domantas Sabonis and Zion Williamson??) before diving into a pair of heated rivalries: Luka Dončić vs. Dennis Schröder and the Spurs vs. the Thunder. They wrap up with Alex once again trying (and failing) to sell Will on the Clippers, a discussion on the worst NBA players ever by plus-minus, and destination wedding etiquette.
#raptors #torontoraptors #anthonydavis #lukadoncic #spurs #thunder #clippers
#nba
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 1h 07min - 351 - React Pod: Raptors dominate Pacers again as Gradey Dick finally breaks out
Will Lou goes live to react to the Toronto Raptors' 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the excellent start led by Scottie Barnes, lauds the clutch shot making by Brandon Ingram, then shows love to Gradey Dick for his long-awaited breakout game.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick
Gerald Henderson award: Quentin Jackson
#nba #raptors #pacers
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 - 1h 03min - 350 - Is Kyle Lowry the most unlikely “greatest player of all time for a franchise” in NBA history?
Will and Alex recap Kyle Lowry’s weekend in Toronto, debate who are must-invites to his eventual jersey retirement ceremony, and then ask the question: is Kyle the most unlikely greatest player of all-time for an NBA team?
#raptors #torontoraptors #kylelowry
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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 1h 14min - 349 - React Pod: Sixers get revenge but Raptors fans get Kyle Lowry cameo
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 115-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. There's not a lot to say except for Kyle Lowry's last moments on the court in Toronto.
Three stars: AJ Lawson, Collin Murray-Boyles, KYLE LOWRY!
Gerald Henderson award: Nick Nurse
#nba #raptors #sixers
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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 59min - 348 - Hello & Welcome Film Club reviews 'Marty Supreme'
As promised, Alex and Will come to you with their first of movie review episodes with Hello & Welcome. They are kicking things off with their review of 'Marty Supreme'.
#martysupreme #letterboxd
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Mon, 12 Jan 2026 - 2h 09min - 347 - React Pod: SCOTTIE BARNES WINS EPIC OT BATTLE WITH A GENIUS PLAY
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 116-115 OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers matchup. He raves about Scottie Barnes' clutch and smart plays to win the game, the gritty performances of rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, and Darko Rajakovic's clutch decision making.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead
Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Oubre
#nba #raptors #sixers
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Mon, 12 Jan 2026 - 1h 11min - 346 - React Pod: Raptors reserves put up a good fight, but RJ Barrett sprains ankle
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-117 loss against the Boston Celtics. They have fought very well without Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram but could not contain the Celtics.
Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jamal Shead, Alijah Martin
Payton Pritchard award: Payton Pritchard
#nba #raptors #celtics
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Sat, 10 Jan 2026 - 1h 11min - 345 - 1-on-1 w/ Raptors' Alijah Martin: "I won't be satisfied until I look back on multiple championships"
Alijah Martin joins us again to talk about league leading success with the Raptors 905, how he's developed his game for the NBA, head coach Drew Jones and the Raptors' team culture and team photos.
#raptors #torontoraptors #gleague
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Fri, 09 Jan 2026 - 25min - 344 - React Pod: IMMANUEL QUICKLEY DAGGER 3 FOR THE WIN IN A CRAZY FRUSTRATING GAME
Will Lou goes live to break down the dreaded Toronto Raptors' 97-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He gives full credit to Immanuel Quickley for the game-winning three, and to RJ Barrett for his stubborn fourth-quarter buckets.
Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Gerald Henderson award: PJ Hall
#nba #raptors
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 1h 20min - 343 - Which East tier do the Raptors belong in? + Scottie rising in All-Star votes
Will and Alex come to you on a Wednesday to ask which east tier do the Raptors belong in? Are they better than a play-in team? They also look at the next round of NBA All-Star voting returns and react to the Raptors waiving Mo Bamba.
#raptors #torontoraptors
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 - 1h 38min - 342 - React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles flirts with triple-double as Raptors sweep Hawks
Will Lou goes live to break down the rematch between the Toronto Raptors' 118-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He praises most of the team starting with Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and several key bench players.
Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick
Gerald Henderson award: Onyeka Ogkongwu
#nba #raptors #hawks
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Tue, 06 Jan 2026 - 1h 24min - 341 - Does it make sense for Raptors to make a big trade? + 25 Raptors 'Sliding Doors' moments
We are 30 days from the NBA trade deadline and Will and Alex ask if the Raptors should make a big move. Also, they go through 25 sliding door moments from the past 25 years for the Toronto Raptors. Thanks, Bill.
#raptors #torontoraptors #nbatrade
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Mon, 05 Jan 2026 - 1h 45min - 340 - React Pod: Raptors torch Hawks as Ingram-RJ-Scottie combine for 78 points
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He breaks down the impressive scoring from Brandon Ingram, the importance of RJ Barrett, and the fourth quarter push that set up the win.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett
Gerald Henderson award: Keaton Wallace
#nba #raptors #torontoraptors
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Sun, 04 Jan 2026 - 1h 17min - 339 - NBA Banter: Why aren't Raptors fans voting for All-Star, does anyone want Trae Young?
Will and Alex break down the early NBA All-Star voting returns, debating whether LeBron still deserves an honorary spot, before diving into potential trade destinations for Trae Young. Later, Alex quizzes Will on his corporate slang fluency, they react to Joe Mazzulla admitting he wants a pet wolf, and wrap things up by sharing their most rewatchable movies.
#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaallstar #traeyoung
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Fri, 02 Jan 2026 - 1h 50min - 338 - React Pod: Brandon Ingram's miracle 3 ruled out as Raptors blow it against Nuggets
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on New Year's Eve. He details the Raptors' issues in crunch time, the struggles of the bench unit against zone coverages, and wishes everyone a happy 2026.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett
Gerald Henderson award: Peyton Watson
#nba #raptors #nuggets
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Thu, 01 Jan 2026 - 1h 07min - 337 - React Pod: Raptors pull 21-point comeback over Magic with another elite defensive effort
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 107-106 comeback win over the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the brave decisions by Darko Rajakovic to keep his best defenders in the game, and the incredible defensive effort by the second unit to fuel the comeback.
Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles
Gerald Henderson award: Anthony Black
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Tue, 30 Dec 2025 - 1h 33min - 336 - December Banter Pod: New Year's Resolutions + What are we leaving in 2025?
Will, Alex, and Jerome open up the listener's mailbag and answer questions about who is the best at giving gifts, whether Will has upgraded his wardrobe, current favorite snacks, what they love and hate about the holidays, and more. Later, Alex shares his $5 thoughts on the most interesting people in the world, food items with the greatest diminishing return per bite, and more. Finally, it’s the year-end in/out list featuring social climbers, egg nog, and pickleball.
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Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - 3h 39min - 335 - React Pod: Raptors EPIC OT comeback over Warriors in win of the year
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' thrilling 141-127 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors matchup on a Sunday afternoon from Scotiabank Arena. He gushes over the dominant performance from Scottie Barnes, and details how the Toronto Raptors pulled off a 43-17 stretch in the fourth quarter and overtime to snatch the victory.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram
Gerald Henderson award: Draymond Green
#nba #raptors #warriors #stephcurry
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Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - 1h 18min - 334 - React Pod: Raptors play zero defense and get cooked in Washington
Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 138-117 loss to the Washington Wizards. He details the complete lack of defensive intensity and discusses the issues with the Raptors' team building framework in addition to taking questions from the live chat.
Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter
Gerald Henderson award: The entire Washington Wizards roster
#nba #raptors #wizards
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Sat, 27 Dec 2025 - 1h 19min - 333 - What are realistic expectations for the Toronto Raptors?
Will and Alex discuss what the realistic expectations are for the Raptors this season and whether they’ve met them so far, and also if Immanuel Quickley is miscast as a starting point guard and the case for more Jamison Battle minutes. Later, they preview the Christmas Day schedule and chat about the struggling Cavs, the Spurs-Thunder rivalry, and Minnesota as a dark horse team in the West.
#nba #raptors
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Wed, 24 Dec 2025 - 1h 09min - 332 - React Pod: Scottie, CMB, and Mamu feast as Raptors bounce back in Miami
Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 112-91 win over the Miami Heat. He highlights the strong play by Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili and what the Raptors should do with their rotating cast of inconsistent shooting guards.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Murray-Boyles
Gerald Henderson award: Jaime Jaquez Jr.
#nba #raptors #heat
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Wed, 24 Dec 2025 - 1h 21min - 331 - React Pod: Raptors offense hits new low in blowout loss to Brooklyn
Will Lou discusses the Toronto Raptors' 96-81 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He talks about why the Raptors have struggled so much on offense, and takes some listener questions.
Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles
Gerald Henderson award: Egor Demin
#raptors #nba #nets
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Mon, 22 Dec 2025 - 1h 06min - 330 - React Pod: Raptors play so SOFT in loss to shorthanded Celtics
Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 112-96 loss to the Boston Celtics. He calls out the team for not having the mentality to win physical matchups before giving Sandro Mamukelashvili and Brandon Ingram their dues for their strong performances.
Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram, Collin Murray-Boyles
Gerald Henderson award: Hugo Gonzalez
#nba #raptors #celtics
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Sun, 21 Dec 2025 - 1h 15min - 329 - NBA Banter: FVV obsesses about 2019, KD's weird habits, nobody comes to CP3's party
Will and Alex come back for another NBA banter. They discuss Fred and KD's episode of Unguarded, nobody going to Chris Paul's Halloween, which LA Clippers "legends" would make the HOF, some Alex free thinking & more!
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Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 1h 14min - 328 - React Pod: Raptors win ugly in Milwaukee thanks to strong clutch finish
Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 111-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He breaks down the early-game mistakes that kept the game tight, the strong showings from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and the strong finish from the two-point guard lineup.
Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili
Gerald Henderson award: Myles Turner
#nba #raptors #torontoraptors
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Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 1h 15min
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