Best Raptors Post Game Podcasts (2025)

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Double react pod: How to fix the Raptors, Blue Jays win Game 5, and bonus banter pod 3:32:56

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2h ago3:32:56

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Will Lou goes live to first discuss the Toronto Raptors' 139-121 loss to the Houston Rockets. He offers solutions for how to fix the Raptors' current problems. He then turns his attention to live-reacting to the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Game 5 of the World Series. He is joined afterwards by Alex Wong (2:10:10) to reac…

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Raptors Blame Pie + Oren Weisfeld on “The Golden Generation” + Is Vladdy the greatest TO athlete? 1:51:26

12h ago1:51:26

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Will and Alex are joined by author Oren Weisfeld to build a blame pie for the Raptors’ 1-3 start to the season as they discuss Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl’s slow starts, whether Darko is on the hot seat, how much blame the front office should take, and more. Later, Oren takes us behind the scenes and shares stories from his upcoming book “Th…

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React pod: Collin Murray-Boyles was great but Raptors have big issues defensively 1:00:09

2d ago1:00:09

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Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He then sticks around until the bottom of the 18th inning in a historic Game 3 World Series battle between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers but we have cut it from the audio podcast. For the full 4 hour experience check out the YouTube stream: https://youtube.com/li…

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React Pod: Raptors need to fix their defense in sloppy loss to Mavericks + Blue Jays corner 1:31:14

3d ago1:31:14

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Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 139-129 loss to the Dallas Mavericks game on Sunday night. He breaks down the Raptors' unacceptable effort on defense and then brings on Alex to talk about the Blue Jays and answer fan questions. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram's offense Gerald Henderson aw…

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React Pod: Raptors collapse in crunch time + LIVE REACTION TO BLUE JAYS' 9-RUN INNING 1:28:48

5d ago1:28:48

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Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He also reacts to some key moments in Game 1 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers including a delirious 9-running inning by the Jays in the sixth (1:09:43) Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle Gerald Hen…

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NBA 6-Pack: What should the NBA do about gambling + Wemby for MVP? 1:12:10

6d ago1:12:10

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Will and Alex unpack the latest gambling scandal to hit the NBA, debate whether Wemby and the Spurs are ready to take a massive leap in the West, give their first impressions on NBC’s coverage of the league, discuss LeBron’s future with the Lakers, review the best Doc Rivers impersonations, and finally: a special World Series edition of Jays Corner…

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React pod: Raptors look AMAZING in season opening blowout against Hawks 58:17

7d ago58:17

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Will Lou and Samson Folk from Raptors Republic recap the Toronto Raptors' 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the season opener. They break down the dominant performances by the entire starting five and the strong showings from Gradey Dick and Jamal Shead off the bench. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: …

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10 stats to be improved for the Raptors this season w/ Keerthika Uthayakumar 1:04:45

9d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Friend of the show Keerthika Uthayakumar (Keeks!) joins Will to share some "Fun Facts" going into the Toronto Raptors 2025-26 season. They agree halfway through that the word fun was being disingenuous and so they rebranded it to 10 stats to be improved by the Raptors this season. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemai…

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React Pod: THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES LFGGGGGG 1:00:02

9d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Daaaaaaaa Mariners lose! Will Lou and Alex Wong celebrate a delirious Game 7 victory as the Toronto Blue Jays advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993. Three stars: George Springer, Jeff Hoffman, Chris Bassett Gerald Henderson award: Bryan Woo's lethal face card Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or e…

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10 Predictions for the 2025-26 Raptors season with Josh Lewenberg 1:46:51

9d ago1:46:51

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Will and Alex are joined by TSN’s Josh Lewenberg to make predictions for the upcoming season including: what will the conversation around Scottie Barnes be about this year, Brandon Ingram’s upside, most surprising player, which Raptor is most likely to be traded, the team’s win total, and more. Later, they discuss the Raptors Halloween party, the p…

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React Pod: Scottie Barnes MASTERCLASS and Brandon Ingram delivers the game-winner 1:08:53

12d ago1:08:53

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Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' final preseason game in their 119-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He discusses the tremendous showing from Scottie Barnes who had 31 points, the point guard mastery from Immanuel Quickley, and Brandon Ingram's impressive playmaking in crunch time to seal the win. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the sh…

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React Pod: First impressions of Raptors starting 5 in preseason debut vs. Celtics 1:26:27

14d ago1:26:27

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Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 110-108 loss to the Boston Celtics in preseason. He looks at how the Raptors starting five performed, the off-nights from Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes music recommendations from the live chat. Three stars: Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji Gerald Henderson award: Xavier Tillma…

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NBA Award Predictions, Most Interesting Players & Who He Coach For? 1:40:35

15d ago1:40:35

1:40:35

Will and Alex are joined by James Herbert of CBS Sports to make their annual NBA awards predictions. They debate the MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, discuss whether Nico Harrison could take home Executive of the Year, and share their picks for Best Teammate and other awards. Later, they choose their most intriguing player…

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3 takeaways from Raptors preseason + Who He Play For? + Blue Jays Corner 1:12:42

17d ago1:12:42

1:12:42

Will and Alex share their takeaways from the Raptors’ preseason so far, including thoughts on the team’s emerging defensive identity, Brandon Ingram’s potential as a true number one option, and whether the roster might be overloaded with shooting guards. Later, they dive into the most obscure NBA player references in rap lyrics and play a preseason…

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React Pod: Raptors win again on last-second layup, and let's talk about Scottie 1:02:55

17d ago1:02:55

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Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 113-112 win over the Washington Wizards in preseason action. He gives credit to Darko Rajakovic for drawing up yet another game-winning play, and then touches on the conversation on Scottie Barnes' approach on offense. Three stars: Chucky Hepburn, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes Gerald Henderson award: Wi…

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React Pod: Jonathan Mogbo hits game-winner to cap incredible 18-2 run by Raptors bench 1:18:43

19d ago1:18:43

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Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 107-105 win over the Boston Celtics in preseason. He breaks down Chris Boucher's return to Toronto, the great effort by the third stringers to come back in dramatic fashion, and shows love to Gradey Dick's continued improvements. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Chucky Hepburn, Jonathan Mogbo Gerald Henderson award:…

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October Banter Pod: Raptors training camp stories and listener questions 3:35:30

20d ago3:35:30

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It’s the October Banter Pod! Will, Alex, and Jerome debate whether it’s ever acceptable to wear a Yankees cap in Toronto, recap their celebration dinner with Bobby Webster, and share the highs and lows from their trip to Calgary for Raptors training camp. Later, Alex delivers his latest takes on why guys should hype up guys more, imitation crab, th…

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram gets on a heater vs. Kings and DAAA YANKEES LOSE 1:12:04

21d ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 130-122 win over the Sacramento Kings in preseason. He discusses the heater that Brandon Ingram continues to be on, the impressive showing by rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, and the strong performances of Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick. To close, he reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays beating the New York Yankees …

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NBA Over/Unders: Can Raptors Reach 40 Wins? 1:05:35

22d ago1:05:35

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Will and Alex are joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to draft their locks for this season’s NBA over/unders. They debate whether the Raptors can crack the top six in the East, if it’s finally safe to trust the Clippers again, whether Denver can challenge OKC for the West’s top seed, who the true favorite is in the East, if Detroit can build on l…

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React Pod: Brandon Ingram and Sandro Mamukelashvili shine in Raptors preseason debut 52:29

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1-on-1 with Ja'Kobe Walter: "We're a young team, and we love each other" 11:05

24d ago11:05

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React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles shines, Brandon Ingram scores easily at Raptors Open Practice 46:29

26d ago46:29

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Will and Alex recap the Raptors open practice and scrimmage live from the University of Calgary and discuss Collin Murray-Boyles’ impressive debut, Brandon Ingram’s fit with the starters, standouts from the second unit, and more. Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Sandro Mamukelashvili Gerald Henderson award: Chucky Hepburn #…

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The Annual Matt Devlin interview: Are the Raptors ready to win this year? 1:18:38

27d ago1:18:38

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Will and Alex sit down with Matt Devlin to discuss whether the Raptors are ready to win this season, Bobby Webster’s new role leading the team, and the challenges of covering a rebuild. They also get into Kyle Lowry’s potential future as a TV analyst, Devlin’s favorite Asian athletes, his top four movies, career advice, and more. #raptors #torontor…

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Who should be the Raptors' first option? Key questions from Raptors training camp 1:03:56

28d ago1:03:56

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Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to break down the three biggest storylines coming out of Toronto Raptors training camp. They discuss who will be the first option will be this season, a new role for Scottie Barnes, and expectations for Immanuel Quickley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Raptors Media Day takeaways: Raptors expect playoffs, unselfishness, and a lot from Brandon Ingram 36:22

1M ago36:22

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Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from Hotel X after the Toronto Raptors' media day for 2025-26. They discuss the team's excitement for Brandon Ingram, defense as a main priority heading into pre-season, playoff expectations, RJ Barrett winning media day, and Bruce Brown confirming he never wanted to be in Toronto. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach …

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Raptors GM Bobby Webster lays out expectations for 2025-26, Brandon Ingram, and Scottie Barnes 1:10:16

1M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

Will and Alex react to Bobby Webster’s season-opening presser, covering his expectations for the year, Brandon Ingram’s fit, and the urgency for the Raptors to win now. Later, they dive into Sam Presti’s headline-making media day quote, Kyle Lowry working two jobs, and Draymond Green sampling baijiu in China. #raptors #nba #brandoningram Hosted on …

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Redrafting the Toronto Raptors & The Basketball Reference game w JE Skeets 1:48:35

1M ago1:48:35

1:48:35

Will and Alex are joined by JE Skeets of No Dunks to re-draft the Raptors’ starters and debate Scottie Barnes’ next leap, Immanuel Quickley’s future as a full-time starter, and more. Later, Skeets takes on the Basketball Reference game. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info…

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10 (or more!) reasons to be excited about the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors 1:29:19

1M ago1:29:19

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Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob to break down what excites them about the upcoming Raptors season. They get into Brandon Ingram’s impact on offence, RJ Barrett’s long-term future, a full year of Immanuel Quickley, and whether Gradey Dick can make a leap. Plus: potential rivalries in the East, Matt Devlin calling meaningful games again, a pi…

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Andrew Nembhard teaches us his signature move, and how Pacers will bounce back after Finals run 34:26

1M ago34:26

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Indiana Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard sits down with Will Lou for the second summer to discuss another very eventful season. Andrew opens up about losing in Game 7 of the Finals, how his role will change with Tyrese Haliburton's injury, and Team Canada's run at the 2024 Olympics. Then, Andrew breaks down his signature moves, and answers spicy …

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Kawhi Leonard scandal continues + 5 ways the NBA can punish Steve Ballmer 1:24:38

1M ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Will and Alex continue to follow the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal (2:39), debating whether it signals a larger trend of cap circumvention across the league, if Kawhi should take the same blame as Uncle Dennis, and revisiting past and present other potential cases of tampering (22:10). Later, Alex lays out five ways the league could actually punis…

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Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis’s crazy demands from 2019, does it affects his Raptors legacy? 1:30:06

2M ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Will is joined by the Toronto Star's Bruce Arthur to discuss his article on the attempted dealings for Kawhi Leonard through his uncle Dennis in the summer of 2019 following the Toronto Raptors championship. (read here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/inside-kawhi-leonard-s-bizarre-list-of-secret-demands-from-raptors-and-how-they-line/articl…

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AJ Lawson picks his greatest Raptor, defends Brampton slander, and getting scammed at CNE 41:26

2M ago41:26

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Toronto Raptors guard and Brampton's very own AJ Lawson joins the Hello and Welcome podcast for an in-depth interview. AJ gives us a look behind the scenes on the Toronto Raptors' offseason, reviews his inspiring journey to the NBA, revels in pride of his Canadian roots and coming up through Brampton, and shares his stories about playing with Luka …

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Wongstradamus predicts all 82 Raptors games, and a farewell to Jeremy Lin 1:34:30

2M ago1:34:30

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It’s the annual Hello and Welcome off-season tradition as Alex predicts all 82 games of the upcoming Raptors season, diving into career-high performances, surprise twists, a new rivalry with the Washington Wizards, and more. Later, Will and Alex discuss Jeremy Lin’s retirement (1:13:23) and share personal stories from the 2019 championship run. #ra…

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The 2025 August Banter Pod 3:53:50

2M ago3:53:50

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Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer travels to Europe (6:00), sharing their favorite moments, the Oasis concert in Edinburgh, and Will’s first trip to Anfield to watch a Liverpool game in person. Later, they discuss behind-the-scenes stories from the Serge Ibaka interview and attending the Skechers Canada event with Norman Powell, as well as …

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Why the Raptors gave Bobby Webster the keys, and 5 things on his to-do list for 2025 1:12:24

2M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Will Lou and Alex Wong return to discuss Bobby Webster's new position leading basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors. They discuss why MLSE decided to give Bobby the reigns, the underwhelming list of external candidates, and 5 things that should be on Bobby's to-do list for 2025. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a vo…

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Serge Ibaka on friendship with OG and Kawhi, and his fondest moments with Raptors 33:26

2M ago33:26

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Serge Ibaka finally joins the podcast to reflect on the Raptors’ 2019 championship run. He opens up about the pain of getting swept by Cleveland the year before (1:40), Nick Nurse’s impact, and adjusting to fewer minutes after the Marc Gasol trade (8:53). Serge shares his memory of Kawhi’s iconic Game 7 shot (15:00), thoughts on Kevin Durant’s Fina…

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Championship react pod: The unforgettable moments in Game 6 when the Toronto Raptors won it all 1:40:30

3M ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors to secure the 2019 NBA title. They break down Kyle Lowry's exhilarating start, Fred VanVleet's courageous fourth quarter, and the devastation of Klay Thompson's ACL injury. Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam DJ Augustin award: Draymond Green #ra…

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Championship react pod: The Infamous game when Kevin Durant tore his Achilles 1:26:38

3M ago1:26:38

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Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors, which includes the harrowing Achilles injury to Kevin Durant and reflect on how big of a "what if" moment this was for the entire NBA. Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka DJ Augustin award: DeMarcus Cousins #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nb…

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1-on-1 with Chucky Hepburn: Studying Jamal Shead's game, training with Fred VanVleet 8:42

3M ago8:42

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Will Lou interviews Toronto Raptors rookie Chucky Hepburn at Las Vegas Summer League 2025. Chucky discusses studying Jamal Shead and training with Fred VanVleet in college, and how he approaches the game on defense. Chucky also details his upbringing in Omaha and also being home-schooled until Grade 8. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reac…

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Who will be the next Raptors president, and the 3 biggest questions facing this team 1:43:36

3M ago1:43:36

1:43:36

Will Lou discusses the latest round of reported candidates for the president of the Toronto Raptors, makes the case for why Bobby Webster is the right choice, and the three biggest questions facing the Raptors beyond who will be president. He discusses reports of Dwane Casey, Chad Buchanan, Marc Eversley, Monte McNair, and Kevin Pritchard (19:00). …

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1-on-1 with Jamal Shead: "I'm Canadian now. I'm applying for my real citizenship soon" 7:48

3M ago7:48

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Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead sits down with Will Lou of the Hello and Welcome podcast to discuss how the Raptors can get back to the playoffs, who taught Jamal how to play defense, his close bond with teammate Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamal's love for Toronto and Canada. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a v…

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Raptors Summer League report card and one thing to improve 1:28:47

3M ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Will Lou hands out player grades for the key Toronto Raptors players from 2025 Las Vegas Summer League and discusses one area of improvement for each of them. He discusses: 1:39 - Jamal Shead 6:15 - Ja’Kobe Walter 12:28 - Jonathan Mogbo 16:44 - Ulrich Chomche 24:23 - Jamison Battle 27:43 - Collin Murray-Boyles 36:40- Alijah Martin 42:35 - Chucky He…

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React Pod: Raptors lose to Kings in semifinals despite masterful game from Jamal Shead 1:28:50

3M ago1:28:50

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Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 98-88 loss to the Sacramento Kings semifinals matchup in Las Vegas Summer League. He breaks down the slow starts in the first and third quarters, the difficulties in defensive matchups against Sacramento, and the fantastic effort by Jamal Shead. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Alijah Martin Gerald Hend…

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React Pod: Collin Murray-Boyles carries Raptors to 4-0 finish and advance to semifinals 58:05

3M ago58:05

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Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 81-69 win over the Golden State Warriors game in Las Vegas Summer League. They advance into the semifinals and will play on Saturday at 4pm ET. Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Alijah Martin, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: Isaiah Mobley begging for a review #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerl…

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The 2025 NBA Summer League Banter Pod 3:00:51

3M ago3:00:51

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Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer league trip to Las Vegas, including how Alex finally got unbanned from the Wynn, unexpected run-ins, and catching the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere. Later, Alex pitches a new batch of five-dollar ideas—including the happiness tax and climax popcorn. Finally, Will attempts to name 10 WWE wrestlers. Hosted on…

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React Pod: Recapping a wildly entertaining, physical, and eventful win by the Raptors in LVSL 35:32

4M ago35:32

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Will Lou goes live from Las Vegas Summer League to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 101-97 win over the Denver Nuggets. He discusses the strong performances from Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and AJ Lawson. Then he breaks down the many flagrant plays that lead up to an ejection, and then breaks down the awkward scenes of MLSE president Keith Pelley and …

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Alijah Martin on his dominant draft workout with Raptors, and his player comps 14:36

4M ago14:36

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Toronto Raptors rookies guard Alijah Martin discusses the dominant workout that landed him with the Raptors at the 39th pick, his progression from unremarkable freshman to national champion, and his heartwarming story fo playing for his mother. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague #nbadraft Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hello…

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Reaction: Collin Murray-Boyles debut, Ulrich Chomche's growth, and Adam Silver crashes the show??? 1:00:34

4M ago1:00:34

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Will and Alex come live from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to recap the Toronto Raptors' 89-86 win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Collin Murray-Boyles' debut, the continued defensive intensity of team, Ulrich Chomche's growth and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver randomly crashes the show. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to th…

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HW x RR roundtable: Which Raptors prospect do you believe in most? Who is the best defender? 49:11

4M ago49:11

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Hello and Welcome is joined by Raptors Republic at Summer League all our early thoughts on the Raptors here in Las Vegas! Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined on the roundtable by Samson Folk, Trevon Heath and other surprise guests. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the…

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Reaction: Raptors bully Bulls into 34 turnovers in dominant opening win at Summer League 43:37

4M ago43:37

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Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League after the Toronto Raptors' 116-72 win over the Chicago Bulls. They discuss the overwhelming defensive performance by the entire team, Alijah Martin's poster dunk, details behind the Collin Murray-Boyles injury, and many more scoops from behind the scenes. #raptors #torontoraptors …