Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about the release of the 2023-24 NBA schedule (4:49), predicting the reception of Nick Nurse and Fred VanVleet’s returns, the lack of national television games, the final attempt to get ramen with Yuta and an in-depth breakdown of NBA Rivals week. Later, the two chat about Scottie’s joy and the challenges of adjusting to expectations in the NBA (39:00), how much blame the front office should take about the team’s current predicament, Markquis Nowell’s bold proclamation, James Harden vs. Daryl Morey (1:00:00), Gary Oak, Deagol, and “The First Slam Dunk.” Finally, former Toronto Raptor Tracy Murray (1:41:00) joins Will and Alex in-studio to chat about his love of the city, what it was like to be part of an expansion franchise, his favourite memories from the first season, and finally Tracy goes up against Alex in an iconic Basketball Reference game.

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