Episodios

  • Why did MLSE push out Masai Ujiri? What's next for the Raptors and a thank you to Masai Ujiri
    Jun 28 2025
    Will Lou recaps the wild day that was the Toronto Raptors firing President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri. He discusses the opaque and uninspiring press conference by MLSE President Keith Pelley, the lack of clarity on what's next for the team, and the general lack of assurances provided by Pelley. He then tries to answer the question of why Masai was let go, who will be his replacement, and what's next for the team. Finally, he gives his thanks to Masai for what he provided in his time in Toronto.

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    1 h y 2 m
  • BREAKING: Masai Ujiri out as Raptors president, what's next for Toronto?
    Jun 27 2025

    Will Lou and Alex Wong go live on an emergency podcast basis to react to the news of MLSE parting ways with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. They discuss the succession plan, what went wrong with Masai and MLSE, and then give Masai his flowers for a legendary run in Toronto.


    #raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft


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    1 h y 10 m
  • Film room: Why the Raptors see something special in No. 9 pick Collin Murray-Boyes
    Jun 26 2025

    Will's note: Apologies for the lagging issues. Not sure why it happened but will try to fix it for next time. Hope this is still watchable/listenable.


    Will Lou watches tape of the Toronto Raptors' No. 9 pick Collin Murray-Boyles to see what his strengths and weaknesses are, and why the Raptors chose to draft CMB over several other options in the 2025 NBA Draft.


    Credit to YouTube/ @cashiggy3219 for the CMB videos. Please go to his account for the best draft prospect compilations.


    #raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    1 h y 1 m
  • NBA Draft watch party: Raptors skip Queen and Maluach to select Collin Murray-Boyles
    Jun 26 2025

    LIVE REACTION TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES SELECTION AT NO. 9 (57:36)


    Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from the Hello and Welcome watch party at NBA Courtside Restaurant at 15 Queens Quay E. They react to the 2025 Draft results and discuss who the Toronto Raptors will select with the No. 9 pick.


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    1 h y 24 m
  • The June Banter Pod
    Jun 24 2025

    Will, Alex, and Jerome take you behind the scenes of their Holt Renfrew live event with Raptors GM Bobby Webster and running into Kyle Lowry (2:00). Alex pitches a fresh batch of five-dollar ideas (1:01:00) —featuring hologram dogs, reverse chess, and diet water. Later, they answer listener questions (1:39:20), share the origin story of the podcast, and put Jerome’s Sopranos knowledge to the test.


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    3 h y 40 m
  • NBA Finals Game 7 reaction + Kevin Durant traded to Houston + Should Haliburton have played?
    Jun 23 2025

    Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning Game 7 over the Indiana Pacers for their first ever championship. They give praise to OKC and to Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, debate whether Tyrese Haliburton's should have been allowed to play before tearing his Achilles, the sobering comments from Pascal Siakam in reflecting on Toronto (1:36:00), and discuss Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets (45:44).


    #raptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder


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    2 h y 19 m
  • Pacers stun Thunder to force Game 7 + Raptors workout Hansen Yang and Egor Demin
    Jun 20 2025

    Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the conclusion of Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers (0:00). Then, they discuss the latest reports of the Raptors working out prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft (43:29) and a detailed review of Alex's health check.


    #raptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    2 h y 9 m
  • Raptors GM Bobby Webster talks 2025 Draft, full Kawhi Leonard trade details, and life in Toronto
    Jun 18 2025

    Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster sits down with Alex Wong and Will Lou at Holt Renfrew Bloor in downtown Toronto. They discuss a wide range of topics from how Bobby got his start in Toronto, how the Raptors were one lottery ball away from Cooper Flagg, never before heard details on the Kawhi Leonard trade and his subsequent free agency chase, and also what it’s like to be the GM of the Raptors.


    Special thanks to Holt Renfrew, The Nation Network and our crew for the day

    🎥 Jeremy Zheng (https://www.instagram.com/peace.madeit/)

    📸 Celeste Cole (https://www.instagram.com/ovita.cole/)


    #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #nbadraft


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    Original Music by DIVISION 88.


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    - Only Available In Ontario, must be 19+. Please play responsibly.


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    1 h y 8 m