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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!This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Link to Lotto Max contest: https://play.raptors.com/tb_app/543378 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 QuickleyGerald Henderson award: Danielle Michaud #nba #raptors #pelicans This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #miamiheat #bamadebayoThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 113-99 loss to the Houston Rockets.Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe WalterGerald Henderson award: Amen Thompson#Nba #rockets #raptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PoeltlGerald Henderson: Daniel Gafford#nba #raptors #mavericks Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 BarnesGerald Henderson award: Ayo Dosumnu#nba #raptors #timberwolvesThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 QuickleyGerald Henderson award: Josh Hart#nba #raptors #knicksThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 IngramGerald Henderson award: Will Riley#nba #raptors #wizardsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.This episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 QuickleyGerald Henderson award: Dylan Harper#nba #raptors #spursThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SheadGerald Henderson award: Cason Wallace#nba #raptors #okcThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Alex are back! They talk what's trending upward for the Raptors and discuss some Olympics, Pat Riley and Kawhi.#raptors #torontoraptors #olympics #nbaThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SheadGerald Henderson award: Ryan Rollins#nba #bucks #raptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#nba #kevindurant #chrispaulThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

APOLOGIES FOR THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES - We're aware that the production quality of this episode is far below our standard. We promise it's a one-time thing as Will was in a different location outside of the studio. Please bear with us this time.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 WalterGerald Henderson award: Tre Jones#nba #bulls #raptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?#nba #raptors #torontoraptorsThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#nbaallstar #nba #allstar #raptors #kawhileonardThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#nba #raptors #kawhileonard #allstarThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#nba #raptors #allstarThis episode is a presentation of ToonieBet Online Sportsbook and Casino.Visit ToonieBet: https://tooniebet.ca/ca/landing/29cm-basketball-tnnReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#nba #pistons #raptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#raptors #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-DavisGerald Henderson award: Jarace Walker#nba #raptors #pacers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 MamukelashviliGerald Henderson award: Guerschon Yabusele#nba #raptors #tradedeadline Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#raptors #torontoraptors #nbatrade #nbatradesReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Bones Hyland#nba #raptors #timberwolves Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sort of got Chris Paul!#raptors #torontoraptors #nbatradeReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 BarnesGerald Henderson award: Isaiah Collier#nba #raptors #jazzReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 WalterGerald Henderson award: Wendell Carter Jr.#nba #magic #raptors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-BoylesGerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges#nba #raptors #knicks Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #gilletteReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #demarderozanReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SheadGerald Henderson award: Lu Dort#nba #raptors #okc Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 DickGerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday#nba #raptors #blazers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #lebronjamesReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 IngramGerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook#nba #raptors #kings Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #torontoraptorsReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 MamukelashviliGerald Henderson award: Jonathan Kuminga#nba #raptors #warriors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #kawhiReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 IngramGerald Henderson award: Deandre Ayton#nba #raptors #lakers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 DickGerald Henderson award: Kris Dunn#nba #raptors #clippers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#nbaReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 DickGerald Henderson award: Quentin Jackson#nba #raptors #pacers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.