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Zarar and Brian Goldfinger get together to talk shop. Topics span over four decades and include:- The 80s Pistons- Uros Slokar stories- Kawhi Leonard's silence- Linas Kleiza's community moment- A Lenny Wilkens/Glen Grunwald story- What the Jerry Stackhouse trade tells us about DeMar DeRozan- The tarnishing of the JYD brand- Joey Graham stories- The legend of Primoz Brezec- Look back at the Damon days- Much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to discuss this week in Raptors basketball.Topics:- Biggest storylines heading into training camp- What's the deal with Kawhi Leonard?- Behind the scenes of Fred VanVleet's re-signing- Trading for Jimmy Butler- Where Blake is headed next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zarar speaks to the Mrs about her Top 5 Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou speaks with Open Gym producer Jeff Landicho about this summer's changes and what's next for the show.Topics:- Favorite episode from last season- Masai Ujiri's Giants of Africa tour- Showing appreciation for DeMar DeRozan and Dwane Casey- Jakob Poeltl, Bruno Caboclo and Bebe Nogueira- How to build a show around Kawhi Leonard- Plans for this upcoming season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou flies solo to entertain the idea of trading for Jimmy Butler.Topics:- What would it take to land Butler? Would he fit?- Kawhi Leonard buys a house in Toronto- Who should start at power forward?- What does Danny Green bring to this team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Chisholm joins Zarar in a mid-week edition of the Raptors Weekly Extra podcast where a host of topics are covered. They include:Head coaching changeNick Nurse's great unknownsKawhi trade and how it sets up the RaptorsBench unitsMost likely to get tradedEast predictionsMedia outletsMuch more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to make some bold predictions about the upcoming season:- Kawhi Leonard wins MVP- Kyle Lowry doesn't make the All-Star Game- CJ Miles gets traded- Serge Ibaka moves to the bench- Overzealous fans flip on OG Anunoby- Raptors win 60+ games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to discuss the latest news about Kawhi Leonard.Topics:- Raptors assistant Phil Handy says Kawhi Leonard is recovering and worked out with teammates- Gilbert Arenas shares his perspective on how to score on Leonard (Gil's pod is worth a listen; Kawhi talk at 9:50 mark)- Why are Raptors fans still watching over DeMar DeRozan's every move?- How each of the prospects can improve this upcoming season- Serge Ibaka makes Cari Champion eat fish eyes- Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Colin Connors to take a record 42 listener questions.Topics:- What will it take to keep Kawhi Leonard?- More roster moves?- Biggest weakness on the roster- Norman Powell's comeback campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou speaks to Joe Wolfond to recap another week in Raptors basketball.Topics:- Raptors awarded 15 national TV appearances- Christmas game still elusive- Greg Monroe vs. Jonas Valanciunas- Extending Delon Wright- Clippers fire Bruce Bowen over Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Seerat Sohi of SB Nation to break down this week in Raptors basketball.Topics:- Raptors sign Greg Monroe- ESPN and Vegas win projections- How good the Celtics will be- Masai Ujiri's ongoing humanitarian efforts- Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to discuss everything in Raptors basketball.Topics:- DeMar DeRozan still upset at Masai Ujiri- Will Kyle Lowry be a problem?- Nick Nurse as the Kawhi Leonard whisperer- How good will the Raptors be on defense?- Sorting out the starting lineup- Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well. A WHOLE bunch has happened since the guys got together last. They had to come out of summer hiatus to discuss the biggest day in franchise history. On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry try to make sense of whats happened to the team. The guys are very excited, nervous and optimistic.They Discuss:DeMar DeRozanKawhi LeonardNick NurseDrakeTwitter questionsAround the league.All this and a bunch more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!Lets Go Raptors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave to break down the Kawhi Leonard trade in further detail.Topics:- Addressing the backlash for Masai Ujiri- Hitting a ceiling with DeRozan- How good are the Raptors with Kawhi and Green?- Another trade in the works?- Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou reacts to the Raptors trading for Kawhi Leonard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou returns to the reaction podcast assignment with Colin Connors to recap Raptors-Cavaliers in Summer League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to reflect on Las Vegas Summer League.Topics:OG Anunoby's progressWill the Raptors retain Rawle Alkins, Chris Boucher, and Giddy PottsKilling the buzz around Kawhi Leonard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou and Colin Connors return to the reaction podcast assignment to recap Raptors-Hornets in Summer League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou and Colin Connors return to the reaction podcast assignment to recap Raptors-Nuggets in Summer League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down another week in Raptors basketball.Topics:- Will Nick Nurse get DeMar DeRozan to defend?- How do the Raptors compare to other East contenders?- Entertaining the idea of trading for Kawhi Leonard- Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou returns to the reaction podcast assignment to recap Raptors-Thunder in Summer League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Colin Connors to recap the Raptors' 103-92 loss in Las Vegas Summer League to the Timberwolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou recaps the Raptors' 90-77 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in their first game in Las Vegas Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss the start of free agency. Topics: - Fred VanVleet returns on affordable 2-year deal - Would it make sense to move DeMar DeRozan? - Dwane Casey as a "sponge of newness" - Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond to preview free agency following the draft. Topics: - Dump Norman Powell or pay the tax? - How much would Fred VanVleet command and who else will be interested? - Who will benefit most from Nick Nurse? - Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou flies solo while discussing the various bits of speculation on the Raptors ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft.Topics:- Raptors interested in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander- Every player is available for the right price; Raptors targeting a top-10 pick- Raptors shopping Norman Powell- Raptors very interested in re-signing Fred VanVleet- Assistant coaching search continues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy and guest Wes Brown of The Monday Morning Scouting Report at NBAProspects.com discuss the NBA Draft.Canada U-18 team in St. Catherine's.Canadians in this year's NBA Draft.Quick chat on the top names in the draft.What if the Raptors - hypothetically, don't laugh - land in the top five somehow?Fringe first-rounders that fit the Raptors' mold, should they acquire a first.The back-half of the draft.Flat draft offers real opportunity for attractive free agents.Might also mean you want to buy a pick and go for your guy.Names to watch for the Raptors as second rounders/UDFAs.Names the Raptors have worked out so far.Shevon Thompson scouting report.905 center play with Raptors at Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Anthony Doyle to discuss the hiring of Nick Nurse.Topics:- Who is Nick Nurse?- How does this hiring affect Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas- The other candidates- Unsexy optics- What's really changed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy and special guest Daniel Hackett play a game of sliding doors.Alarmist GM: Can the Raptors rebuild? Should they?What would that look like?Potato GM: Can the Raptors justify running the same group back?What about the tax implications?Does a coach make a difference here?(Likely) Ujiri/Webster GM: What changes need to be made with a largely similar core?Is DeRozan tradeable?Is Powell as good as gone?Most/least likely to be back.Mid-level exception targets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Zarar Siddiqi to discuss all things Raptors. Topics: - Bryan Colangelo's insecurity - Will LeBron James finally leave the East and how does that affect the Raptors? - Addressing the 'dark horse' LeBron contenders - Who will the Raptors hire as head coach? - What direction should they go this summer? - Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond to remember the 2017-18 season.Topics:- The final Open Gym Episode- Recognizing the accomplishments of this team- What to do with Norman Powell- Bryan Colangelo's burner accounts- Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to discuss the future of the Raptors.Topics:- Lessons from the Conference finals- Raptors interviewed Ime Udoka and Ettore Messina- How fans can move on from the loss- Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys have finally emerged from the cavern of sadness and despair that had recently been dwelling in. On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry get together and try to deliver their thoughts on what has transpired up to this point.They discuss:Thoughts on the playoffsDeMar DeRozanDwane CaseySocial MediaPositivityMilwaukee BucksAll this and a bit more. It is still very hard to talk about all this but eventually faith will return, hopefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to discuss the Raptors' ongoing search for a new head coach. Topics: - What was the deal with Mike Budenholzer? - Who is Nick Nurse? - Who is Rex Kalamian? - Who is Jerry Stackhouse - Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou is joined by Josh Hart (@notjoshhart) to discuss an emotional week in Raptors basketball. Topics: - Being swept by the Cavaliers - What the Celtics' win says about the Raptors - Saying goodbye to Dwane Casey - Who will replace him? - The inferiority complex of the Raptors and Toronto as a whole - Twitter questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou and Vivek Jacob react to Dwane Casey being fired.Topics:- Appreciating Casey for what he accomplished- Factors that led to Casey's dismissal- More moves to come- Who will replace him?- Favorite Casey-isms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave to recap the Toronto Raptors' Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.Three stars for the series: OG Anunoby, Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle LowryGerald Henderson award of the series: JR Smith and Kyle Korver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' Game 3 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.Three stars: OG Anunoby, Kyle Lowry, Serge IbakaGerald Henderson award: Kyle Korver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick and Barry took in Game 2 with some fellow Raptors fans at Wenona Lodge. The guys spoke with those in attendance before the game, at half time and following the loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou and Zarar Siddiqi recap the Toronto Raptors' Game 2 meltdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers.- Three stars: Nah- Gerald Henderson award: Nah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.Gerald Henderson award: Tristan Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond to preview the Toronto Raptors' second-round series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Topics:- Circumstances favor Raptors- Who is guarding LeBron James?- Who is guarding Kevin Love?- Can the Raptors score? (yes)- X-Factor (George Hill; Jonas Valanciunas)- Twitter questions- Series prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' Game 6 win over the Washington Wizards with Blake Murphy.Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Jonas Valanciunas, Fred VanVleet/Pascal SiakamGerald Henderson award: Markieff Morris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Harsh Dave to break down the Toronto Raptors' Game 5 victory over the Washington Wizards.Three stars: DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas, Delon WrightGerald Henderson Award: Kelly Oubre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the playoffs so Nick and Barry get together to try and figure out why Raptors fans are allowed to have nice things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave to recount Game 4 and look ahead to the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zarar and Shyam break down just what the hell happened to the Raptors in Washington. Brand new series as Wizards tie it up 2-2 despite Bradley Beal fouling out in the key fourth quarter stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defensive collapse as Wizards shoot 55% and take Game 3, setting up a pivotal Game 4. Zarar and Shyam discuss matters. Three Stars: DeRozan, JV, LowryGerald Henderson Award: Kelly Oubre Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zarar and Will try to figure out what's in the Shandong waters.Three stars: DeRozan, Ibaka and MilesGerald Henderson award: The Man from Shandong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to take Twitter questions as we await Game 2.Topics:- Bebe Nogueira, the unlikeliest hero- Finals chances- Adjusting Jonas Valanciunas' minutes- DeMar DeRozan's production- How to enjoy games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.