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Could Rutgers guard Dylan Harper blow the top off of the Toronto Raptors rebuild if they're lucky enough to land the second-overall pick? In Episode 1852, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about what it would mean for the Raptors if they end up moving up to second-overall and drafting guard Dylan Harper, before a quick moment of appreciation for Pascal Siakam, who's kicking butt on the Pacers. Off the top, Sean digs into the scouting report on Harper, his impressive two-point scoring bag, the questions around his shot and overall upside, and why he'd be nice fit within the Raptors system as a rim pressure wiz. Next, Sean gets into how Harper would fit with the other Raptors core players, how he could energize the team's pick-and-roll attack, the ways in which he and Immanuel Quickley would mesh skillset-wise, and what Harper would mean for the future of RJ Barrett in Toronto. Lastly, Sean takes some time to talk about Pascal Siakam's impressive start to the playoffs, and why the Siakam deal is looking like a rea

NBA East Squad: Which East Teams Should Feel Best & Worst After Opening Weekend? In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts dissect the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, debating which teams should feel most confident and concerned. The panel analyzes key matchups, including the Pacers-Bucks and Knicks-Pistons series, discussing player performances and strategic adjustments. They explore the importance of Game 2 for various teams, particularly focusing on the Pistons' response against the Knicks. The hosts also delve into specific team adjustments, such as the Celtics' need for better ball movement and the Heat's potential lineup changes. 0:00 Intro: Which teams feel best after playoffs?6:16 Pacers vs Bucks: Surprising Game 1 result13:55 Heat struggle against Cavs' defense21:13 Most important Game 2: Pistons vs Knicks27:46 Celtics and Magic: Adjustments for Game 2 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHead to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including W

Are the Toronto Raptors more likely to win a playoff series next season, or miss the playoffs completely? In Episode 1851, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors in 7) to play a classic Locked On Raptors Stupid Little Game: What's More Likely?! On this edition of WML, they discuss whether the Raptors are more likely to find themselves in the second round of next year's playoffs, are sitting at home for the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Next, they discuss whether it's more likely that RJ Barrett returns to 60% or better True Shooting, or Immanuel Quickley cans 250 triples next year. Lastly, they get into whether it's more likely the Raptors get lucky and land the first-overall pick and draft Cooper Flagg with their 7.5% odds of winning the lottery, or that they trade their first-rounder to make a play for a major roster upgrade. Discord: https://discord.gg/A7kC8bkdNewsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/raptorsYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop

The Toronto Raptors have a 7.5% chance of getting the first-overall pick and adding Cooper Flagg to their team at the 2025 NBA Draft, and it's OK to daydream about it. In Episode 1850, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about what makes Cooper Flagg such a special prospects, and what it would mean if the Raptors were to land him both in the near and long-term future. Off the top, Sean digs into Flagg's impressive resume as a college player, and why he's absolutely what he's been sold to be over the past few years in the lead-up to his NBA Draft declaration on Monday. Next, Sean gets into what he'd do for the Raptors as soon as next season, how he'd fit with Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram and Jakob Poeltl in a theoretical jumbo starting five, the small-ball possibilities he would unlock, and why adding Flagg might fulfill Masai Ujiri's stated requirements for feeling comfortable paying the luxury tax. Lastly, Sean outlines how Flagg would change the Raptors' outlook over the next 5 to 10 years,

The Toronto Raptors season is over, and the listeners have some questions about the Scottie Barnes/Brandon Ingram pairing, Kyle Lowry's retirement and the Toronto Tempo! In Episode 1849, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings, Locked On NBA Newsletters) to field a host of listener questions! First up, they're asked to compare the Scottie Barnes/Brandon Ingram pairing with the Scottie Barnes/Pascal Siakam pairing, and dig into what the present day duo might look like with a deep supporting cast next season. Next, they chat about their fav, Kyle Lowry, who might be on the edge of retirement. How should the Raptors handle their inevitable Lowry-related celebrations? Lastly, they dig into a question about how to fix the Raptors with the snap of their fingers this summer, and some of the players they're hoping the Toronto Tempo can land before they take the court for their first season next summer.Discord: https://discord.gg/A7kC8bkdNewsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/rapt

Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri gave his end-of-season address to the assembled media to put a bow on the 2024-25 season on Wednesday. In Episode 1848, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to Masai Ujiri's end-of-season press conference where he dug into the logic behind the Brandon Ingram trade, the forces at play that are shaping the ways front offices go about building their teams, and much more! Sean kicks things off with some thoughts on how it seems like the Raptors have firmly righted course and know what their direction is from the top of the organization on down to the players. You may disagree with the plan, but there's a plan in a way there wasn't a couple years ago, and the Ingram addition is a big part of that. Next, Sean digs into some of Ujiri's comments on learning the new CBA, the impact of geopolitical strife on Canada's lone NBA team, and the opportunities that could arise for the Raptors in the coming years as the sport globalizes. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good, The Bad & Th

As the Toronto Raptors get ready to head into the off-season, what should the top priorities of Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster be with their big move -- Brandon Ingram -- already taken care of? In Episode 1847, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about what they would have as their top summer priorities if they were in charge of the Toronto Raptors. Off the top, Sean digs into why swinging for high upside in the draft has to be the top priority considering how much they stand to gain from landing a star with their top-10 pick. Big V counters with adding to the team's shooting talent being the number one thing he'd look to pursue. Next, they chat about whether or not a backup center is actually a pressing need for the team, and why adding a spacing big man of some persuasion would be a huge for helping to elongate the Raptors' lineups and amplify the impact of Scottie Barnes. They also get into whether or not the Raptors should be looking to move RJ Barrett and why they absol

The Toronto Raptors season is over and their players with the assembled media on Monday for their exit interviews. The big takeaway? Everyone seems to be pretty thrilled about where things are heading. In Episode 1846, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down his biggest takeaways from media day, get into whether optimism ahead of next season is warranted and run through some final thoughts on the last couple games of the season. Including thoughts on the end-of-season remarks by Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett and more! Discord: https://discord.gg/NRRdGuEPNewsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/raptorsYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown

The Toronto Raptors 2024-25 NBA season comes to an end this weekend, which means it's time for the last Toxic Positivity Friday of the season! In Episode 1845, Sean Woodley and Chelsea Leite (Raptors HQ, Locked On Women's Basketball) chat about their favourite moments and storylines from a Raptors season that turned out to be a lot more fun than your run-of-the-mill 30-win season should be. They get into what made this season much more enjoyable than last year, Ja'Kobe Walter's hilarious game-winner against the Orlando Magic, the camaraderie the team built over the course of the year, the growth of the rookies, the January win over the Boston Celtics in the midst of an 8-game winning streak, and Darko Rajaković making his name as an outstanding culture setter as the team's head coach. Discord: https://discord.gg/NRRdGuEPNewsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/raptorsYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Si

The Toronto Raptors hammered the truly awful Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night 126-96 to wrap up their home portion of the schedule on a high note with a game that had no business being as charmingly fun as it ended up being. In Episode 1844, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about just how enjoyable the game was in spite of there being zero stakes, discuss the Raptors locking up the 7th spot in the NBA Draft Lottery, the latest on Brandon Ingram's recovery, and much more from the final home game of the year. Sean gets into Jonathan Mogbo's triple-double, the team's vibes remaining shockingly high for a team stuck on 30 wins, the Raptors' position on lotto night finally being secure, and the PRP injection Brandon Ingram reportedly got in his ankle to speed up his recovery before running through The Good (One last blast for BBQ, Herbie Kuhn), The Bad (No Chris Boucher?), and The Hmm (Darko's comments on Jonathan Mogbo's position) to wrap up the show. Discord: https://discord.gg/NRRdGuEPNewsletter: https://news

The Toronto Raptors are set to play their final home game of a strange, tanking season tonight against the Charlotte Hornets -- but should there be genuine optimism about the team's chances of competing for the post-season in 2025-26? In Episode 1843, Sean Woodley is joined by Andrew Ivimey, a hilarious local stand-up and die-hard Raptors fan, to chat about the fan experience of watching another season in the tank, the excitement brought about by the Raptors rookies, the Brandon Ingram trade, things to look forward to in 2025-26, and Chris Boucher getting disappeared from the Raptors' rotation. Will Ingram help expand Scottie Barnes' game while narrowing his role? What excited Andrew about the idea of watching a team that just has a bunch of good basketball players? And so much more! Be sure to buy tickets to Andrew's live comedy special taping next Tuesday, April 16th at Comedy Bar Danforth! Tickets for the 7pm and 9pm shows available here: https://comedybar.ca/events/2Discord: https://discord.gg/FT2DD7QUNew

NBA East Squad: Which Play-In Team Is Most Dangerous? In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the most dangerous play-in teams in the Eastern Conference. They debate which teams could potentially upset higher seeds, with focus on the Magic, Bulls, Heat, and Hawks. The panel also explores the futures of bottom-tier teams like the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, considering their young talent and draft prospects. The conversation shifts to the potential impact of landing the first overall pick and drafting Cooper Flagg, with speculation on how it could change the trajectory of struggling franchises. The hosts provide updates on their respective teams as the regular season winds down.  0:00 Intro: Most dangerous play-in team discussion6:41 Bottom teams' futures: Wizards, Nets, Hornets14:17 Impact of Cooper Flagg on lottery teams21:59 Team updates: Pacers, Pistons, Magic, Heat31:16 Cavs clinching top seed, Mitchell injury scare  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHead to 5-

With the Toronto Raptors season coming to a close, are you higher or lower on core Raps players like Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Gradey Dick than you were before the season starter? In Episode 1842, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors in 7) link to play a classic Stupid Little Game with the debut of a new joint: "Higher OR Lower?" where they discuss whether they're, you guessed it, higher or lower on Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Ja'Kobe Walter than they were coming into the season. How does the addition of Brandon Ingram to the team inform their opinions? Does Scottie Barnes' defensive leap outweigh the poor shooting splits? How do we judge a half season of Immanuel Quickley? And is Ja'Kobe Walter primed for big things? All that and more! Discord: https://discord.gg/FT2DD7QUNewsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/raptorsYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and

The Toronto Raptors split a pair of games against the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets over the weekend as their crew of rookies continued to show out. In Episode 1841, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the contributions of Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead over the weekend, discuss a rough one for RJ Barrett at Barclays Center and more. Off the top, Sean talks about Walters' 22-point outing on Friday night, his two-way play, and Darko Rajakovic singing his praises. Plus, Jamal Shead's 21 assists to 3 turnovers over the weekend, and Jonathan Mogbo looking the part as a springy small-ball center in a 17-11-7 game against Brooklyn in which he shot 8/9. Next, Sean gets into a rough night for RJ Barrett and what his idealized role will look like on next year's team. Lastly, Sean digs into The Good (Immanuel Quickley making things happen), The Bad (Duke's Final Four collapse) and The Hmmm (can AJ Lawson stick around?) to round out the show. Discord: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/rap

The Toronto Raptors lost 112-103 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night in a game that was overshadowed by the pre-game revelation that Scottie Barnes has been playing through an injured hand for months -- A PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER CHOOSING TO PLAY PRO BASKETBALL WHILST HURT?! A SCANDAL! In Episode 1840, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the admittedly contradictory nature of how the Raptors have handled Barnes and the run up to the end of this season, and why everyone probably just needs to a get a grip on their outrage over it all, because no one is going to think about this in a couple months' time. Plus, Sean digs into some takes from his in-laws, who attended the game last night and had some thoughts, and runs through The Good (TERRENCE ROSS IN THE HOUSE!), The Bad (the rest of 2010s night) and The Hmmm (One last Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick update to come on Friday) to round out the show. Discord: https://discord.gg/FT2DD7QUNewsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/raptorsYour

The Toronto Raptors class of rookies has been one of the bright spots of the season, but what does the future hold for Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle? In Episode 1839, Sean Woodley goes solo to a big of a status update on each of the Raptors four high-usage rookies, and plot out what their roles look like going into next year, and what needs to happen in their development to hit their high-end outcomes in the years to come. Off the top, Sean digs into Walter's season-long steady improvement, why he has the highest upside of any Raptors rookie, and why he could be a fixture in the Raptors' best lineups as early as next season. Next, Sean gets into Jamal Shead, who is a backup point guard's backup point guard, and has a real shot to be that for the long haul. Lastly, Sean runs through the offensive improvements Jonathan Mogbo will need to make in order to make use of his immense defensive potential, and gets into whether Jamison Battle can ever become more than a dead-eye station

The Toronto Raptors got smacked by the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, but the play of Immanuel Quickley and Ja'Kobe Walter in the back court has your very handsome host feeling pretty optimistic about their future! In Episode 1838, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Raptors loss in Chicago, the efficient play of Walter and Quickley and why they make a lot of sense as a guard tandem going forward, Scottie Barnes' recent scoring struggles and more. Off the top, Sean gets into some of the encouraging numbers around the IQ-Ja'Kobe tandem, and what makes them such a sensible on-court fit. Whatever the team looks like next year, the need to be playing loads of minutes together. Next, Sean digs into the recent offensive woes of Scottie Barnes, whether there's cause for legitimate concern, and why the context he's currently playing in is probably informing some admittedly very ugly numbers. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (an important loss for lotto position), The Bad (The Chicago Bulls, I don't care what

In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the impact of Damian Lillard's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' title chances. They debate which team between the Celtics and Cavaliers is better equipped to handle the loss of a star player, with insights on Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and supporting casts. The panel also explores potential coaching changes in the Eastern Conference, focusing on teams like the Knicks and Bucks, while touching on the challenges faced by coaches like Tom Thibodeau and Doc Rivers. 0:00 Intro: Damian Lillard injury impacts Bucks7:12 Celtics vs Cavs: Who survives star injury?14:55 Which East team needs coaching change?22:35 Knicks could benefit most from new coach32:16 Western Conference coaching change candidates Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHead to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Peach-Mango. Need one now? Grab a 5-hour ENERGY shot at your local grocery or convenience store—t

The Toronto Raptors have 300 different players suit up in the history of the franchise -- WOW! -- and today we're here to draft a starting five's worth each of former Raptors legends. In Episode 1837, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) get together for a draft of some all-time Raptors within some very strict rules! Each host is tasked with assembling a 5-man starting lineup featuring one former Raptors All-Star, one starter, one bench player, one obscure random Raptor and a wild card selection, while including players from every decade of the franchise's existence. Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard are obviously gonna get selected, but how will Sean and Vivek fill out the rest of the roster? Find out by tuning into the best distillation of 30 years of Raptors history you'll hear all year long!  Discord: https://discord.gg/VSHseKZaNewsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/raptorsYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered

As reported by Sportsnet's Michael Grange, the Toronto Raptors have picked up the option of head coach Darko Rajaković for the 2026-27 season, marking a vote of confidence in the work their second-year head coach has done through two losing-yet-productive seasons on the job. In Episode 1836, Sean Woodley goes solo to chat about why Rajaković is fully deserving of the belief the front office seems to have in him after all the foundation-laying he's done over the last two seasons. Next, Sean tries to sift through some takeaways from the Raptors pair of weekend wins, pushing their winning streak to 4 games despite them not really trying all that hard to actually win these games. But hey, the Immanuel Quickley-Jakob Poeltl connection looks extremely strong, and the rookies continue to make their way. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (Duke prospects), The Bad (the utter meaninglessness of this late-season schedule) and The Hmm (Ja'Kobe Walter's tantalizing set of skills) to round out the show. Discord: https://d