Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

In Episode 1315, Sean Woodley is joined by Joe Wolfond (Pound the Rock, The Score) to fully examine the question of whether or not the Toronto Raptors should trade point guard Fred VanVleet before the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline. Off the top, Sean and Joe run through some of the reasons for ang against the Raptors dealing the 2019 NBA champion, and try to parse whether the season-long slump VanVleet has found himself in on both ends of the ball is the sign of trouble to come for the team that pays his next contract, or merely a poorly-timed slump that is not representative of what is to come for VanVleet in the future. Next, they talk about whether there's any juice to the idea of the Raptors standing pat with VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr., the thinking being that upgrades to the back end of the roster might be what's more needed this summer as opposed shipping players with skills the Raptors already have in short supply out the door. Plus, what could the Raptors realistically even hope to receive in exchange for VanVleet? Is the market for him strong enough for the Raptors to bring back enough to justify moving on from the seven-year Raptor? Lastly, Sean pitches a few trade proposals to Joe for judgement. Could the Clippers make a consolidation trade to add yet another member of the 2019 champs to their mix? Could VanVleet and Trent be the return for the Russell Westbrook + two first-round picks package that has been dangled in rumours all season long? What about the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Miami Heat as a landing spot? Or could VanVleet be the co-star to Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks? It's a long show, and a complex situation for Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster to navigate. Enjoy!

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In Episode 1314, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings) to break down the Toronto Raptors absolutely insane near-comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, in what was probably the dumbest game the Raptors have ever played. Off then top, Sean chats with Katie about their big takeaways from the game, including the excellent game plan the Raptors had for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and why there should be room to sit back and bask in the glory of chaos basketball, regardless of the results or implications. Next, Sean and Katie run through a dozen of the most ridiculous stats and events from the game and try to determine which was in fact the dumbest of them all. Lastly, they run through the Good (Gary Trent Jr.'s miracle shot to tie it in the fourth quarter, and the Bad (the nastiness surrounding Fred VanVleet' end of game miss) before punting on the Hmm because the entire game was one big giant question mark anyway.

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In Episode 1313, Sean Woodley goes solo to preview the Toronto Raptors' six-game home stand which starts tonight against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks and will determine the course of the remainder of the Raptors' season. Off the top, Sean digs into why the slate of games against the Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets (x2) and Atlanta Hawks over the next couple weeks is the biggest stretch of ball for the team in years, why the future of Fred VanVleet feels very much at stake, and why the Raptors needs to go at minimum 4-2, preferably 5-1 or 6-0 to keep this season from spiralling off the tracks. Next, Sean talks about why no matter the outcome, the idea of trading this year's first round pick for upgrades should be firmly off the table, although for the right long term upgrade, the first rounders beyond 2023 should still be on the table if it means Toronto can improve its position for 2023-24 and beyond. Lastly, Sean takes a look at the struggling Milwaukee Bucks and why, without Khris Middleton, they might be ripe to get punished by some old school Raptors junk defense, in a similar fashion to the five consecutive games they've dropped to Toronto. Buckle up!

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In Episode 1312, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Off the top, Sean digs into how Indiana beat Toronto at its own high-octane transition game, because three points are worth more than two. He also goes on a bit of a rant about the fickle nature of the fan base around this year's team, why there is value in still trying to win games even when things aren't going exactly to plan, and why there is plenty of enjoyment to glean from the struggle if you recalibrate your expectations accordingly. Next, Sean takes a look at one of the best games Scottie Barnes has played all season when you factor in both ends of the floor, as he was a rim protecting menace while serving as a super-duper connector for the Raptors offense, operating largely from the middle of the floor as the nominal center. Lastly, Sean runs through the Good (Gary Trent Jr.'s shot-readiness), the Bad (awful nights from Malachi Flynn and Fred VanVleet) and the Hmm (is there anything resembling a viable bench rotation that can be salvaged here?).

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In Episode 1311, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to break down the Toronto Raptors' 113-104 win over the Devin Booker-less Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Off the top, they discuss Gary Trent Jr.'s excellent performance which saw him drop 35 points on 11/22 shooting, 9/9 from the free throw line, and examine why Trent's recent resurgence makes the prospect of trading him before the NBA Trade Deadline a much more difficult decision to sort out than it seemed earlier in the season. Plus, they dig into the unsustainability of the Raptors' path to wins in recent weeks, whether it's a concerning trend, or if it's actually a good sign that the Raptors have started to scratch out some victories as their process has slowly improved. Did Nick Nurse's 20 minute film session before Friday's game perhaps right the ship? Lastly, they run through the Good (GTJ's free throw rate, Scottie Barnes' defense on Deandre Ayton), the Bad (Malachi Flynn and Juancho Hernangomez's struggles) and the Hmm (Jeff Dowtin?!) before rounding out the show.

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In Episode 1310, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-106 loss to Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night at Scotiabank Arena. Off the top, they dig intot their biggest takeaways from the game, of which there were many! It's never been more painfully clear that the Raptors need a real, high-level center on the roster having spent the week getting bludgeoned by Ivica Zubac and Steven Adams. Plus, a reminder of the value of Fred VanVleet, and a sobering look at an opponent in Memphis that plays with the type of verve and swagger that the Raptors used to, but haven't been able to capture at all this season. Next, Sean and Jamar examine the status of Nick Nurse, who is certainly not blameless when it comes to the Raptors' struggles of late, but is it too soon for his seat to be getting warm? Does he deserve the runway to adapt to the way the league has clearly adapted to his schemes? Lastly, they run throug the Good (Jeff Dowtin!), the Bad (transition defense, Malachi Flynn's wayward night) and the Hmm (Justin Champagnie getting waived without getting much of a sniff with the big club) before rounding out the show.

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In episode 1309, Sean Woodley takes listener questions about the 15-19 Toronto Raptors ahead of a big back-to-back set against the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns. Off the top, Sean addresses a question about Precious Achiuwa and whether or not his importance to the Raptors has been undervalued by the fan base during his absence ahead of his potential return tonight or tomorrow. Plus, where will the Raptors be in the standings by the time the All-Star break rolls around? Next, Sean digs into some trade-related questions regarding the most likely Raptors to get moved between Gary Trent Jr., Chris Boucher and Khem birch, and why the New York Knicks duo of Immanuel Quickley and Isaiah Hartenstein is his dream target trade package for the Raptors ahead of the deadline, while Jakob Poeltl's fit is a little bit more of a question mark. Lastly, Sean chats about the players who have been most regularly scapegoated on the Raptors roster this season and who is most likely to have a second half bounceback -- Scottie Barnes feels like a good candidate if he's going to play the five so much -- as well as the level of worry he's feeling about the Raptors' ability to retain Pascal Siakam before he hits free agency. All that and more on today's show!

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In Episode 1308, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to break down the Toronto Raptors' recent win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and loss to Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell's LA Clippers to bookend the Christmas weekend. Off the top, they chat about whether the Raptors are trending in the right direction as a squad, and which elements of the team are still giving them pause. Next, they examine the likelihood of the Raptors pulling off a second half run similar to the 34-17 surge with which they finished the 2021-22 season. How crucial is a healthy Fred VanVleet to stringing a run together? Is a trade for a true center a prerequisite to this team truly taking off? And what kind of impact might a healthy Precious Achiuwa have once he eventually returns? Lastly, Sean and Vivek run through the Good, the Bad and the Hmm from the last couple games, including plenty of love for Norman Powell and his all-time status as a Raptors Guy, and Sean's contemplation of a chemical change in the way his brain thinks about the Raptors.

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Locked On Sports Today, hosted by Peter Bukowski takes a look at the biggest sports moments from 2022. From Aaron Judge's home run record, to championships for the Warriors, Rams, Astros, and Avalanche, to retirements of Coach K, Sue Bird, and Tom Brady retiring and un-retiring, 2022 was a big year in sports. In this year end special we look back on the biggest stories, the biggest games, and the superstars who called it a career.

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In Episode 1307, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Toronto Raptors' 113-106 win over the New York Knicks on the strength of Pascal Siakam's incredible 52-point, 9-rebound, 7-assist performance. Off the top, Sean dives into the majesty of Siakam's performance, which very well could be the single best game a Toronto Raptor has ever played when you consider the circumstances surrounding the win. Siakam's the dude you build the whole thing around. What a player. Next, Sean hands out some flowers to Toronto's zone defense, Fred VanVleet's management of the half court offense, and Malachi Flynn, who continues to prove he should be a surprise rotation mainstay. Lastly, Sean runs through the Good (the degree to which he'd trust Thad Young with his life), the Bad (a really rough night from a struggling Scottie Barnes) and the Hmm (the stretch at the start of the 4th quarter that just maybe saved the season) to round out the show.

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