Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

In Episode 1206, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings, DIME) to answer Toronto Raptors-themed mailbag questions on opening day of NBA Free Agency. Off the top, Sean and Katie talk about Deandre Ayton, whether the Raptors -- who have the second best odds of being Ayton's next team in Vegas -- could be a fit for the Phoenix Suns' restricted free agent center, and why it might make more sense for the Raptors to pursue him now than it did when there seemed to be more bidders for him on the market. Next, they talk about San Antonio spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV and whether he could be a sound option for the Raptors with their mid-level exception, assuming the Spurs are open to moving on from him. In addition, following the Atlanta Hawks' acquisition of guard Dejounte Murray, how does the Eastern Conference hierarchy look? Are there any teams that might climb up into the play-in conversation like the Detroit Pistons? Or will last season's Top-10 remain the same. Plus, what new jersey numbers should the Raptors be looking to work into their mix this coming season?

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In Episode 1205, Sean Woodley goes solo to run through all the Toronto Raptors-related rumours flying around ahead of free agency opening up on Thursday, including notes on a possible Fred VanVleet extension, Thad Young's possible returning on a two-year deal and more. Off the top, Sean digs into the report from Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer suggesting the Raptors could be closing in on a 4-year / $110 million extension, and details why that is a no-brainer move for the Raptors to make -- in fact you're a fool if you disagree! Next, Sean talks about Fischer's report that Thad Young and the Raptors could come to terms on a deal in the 2-year / $10 million range, which would be perfectly reasonable while also putting to bed any debate over whether the Raptors won or loss the Thad deal with the San Antonio Spurs. Plus, some thoughts on Chris Boucher and whether the radio silence on his free agent status is good or bad news, Nerlens Noel, who was a rumoured Raptors target before he was dealt to Detroit, and Mo Bamba, who will not be returning to Orlando and could be a interesting piece for the Raptors to add if they simply feel they must add another center, even if they should probably devote their mid-level exception to guards or wings.

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In Episode 1204, Sean Woodley is joined by Joe Wolfond (The Score, Pound the Rock) to play another round of Toronto Raptors Mid-Level Madness, with a look at whether or not Malik Monk, Victor Oladipo, Patty Mills, Donte DiVincenzo, Nic Batum, Josh Okogie and more pending NBA free agents could be a fit for the Raptors to sign with their mid-level exception of around $10 million. Off the top, Sean and Joe comment briefly on the return of Lucas "Bebe" Nogueira to Canada as he's signed with the Guelph Nighthawks of the CEBL, before talking about whether former Wolves guard Josh Okogie's brand of menacing defense would be a fit in Toronto in spite of his lacking offensive repertoire. Then, Sean and Joe chat about former Indiana Pacer TJ Warren, former Los Angeles Clippers win Nic Batum, and former Pacers and Phoenix Suns big man Jalen Smith as potential fits in free agency. Lastly, they examine the cases for and against the Raptors pursuing ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk, former Miami Heat win Victor Oladipo, former Kings and Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo and more.

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In Episode 1203, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to discuss whether they would trade Scottie Barnes to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant if they were the Toronto Raptors front office in the event that Kyrie Irving's situation spirals out of control. Off the top, Sean and Vivek dig into why Kevin Durant would make sense for the Raptors, and whether the left over roster in the event of a trade would be an instant championship contender. Next, they tackle the big question: is Scottie Barnes worth giving up for a 34-year-old Kevin Durant, even if it would give the Raptors a title window for the next 2-3 years, and how KD's age might be the biggest dealbreaker in a potential blockbuster for last year's Rookie of the Year. To wrap the show, Sean and Vivek examine some backup packages they could offer Brooklyn in the event Sean Marks strikes out on landing a budding star in his early-twenties. Could and OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. package featuring a boat load of picks get the deal done? And what about the idea of a Pascal Siakam for KD swap? It's a spicy meatball of an episode!

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In Episode 1202, Sean Woodley talks about the Toronto Raptors selection of seven-foot Arizona center Christian Koloko with the 33rd-overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night, before being joined by Mark Schindler (Basketball News, Tag the Roll) for a scouting report on the newest Raptor. Off the top, Sean details why the quiet overall night for the Raptors, which featured the Koloko selection and no OG Anunoby trade, was just about the ideal outcome Raptors fans should have been hoping for from the Draft, especially when you read the tea leaves on what it might suggest about the rest of the Raptors' off-season plans. Next, Sean replays a clip from Rafael Barlowe's recent appearance on the show breaking down Koloko and why his burgeoning three-point shot could be the swing skill that opens up a whole new world of upside for the Douala, Cameroon native. Lastly, Sean and Mark talk about why Koloko is a great fit in Toronto, the floor his defense will provide him, and what needs to happen for him on the offensive end for him to really tap into his potential as an all-around big man.

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In Episode 1201, Sean Woodley goes solo to address the latest Chris Haynes report suggesting the Portland Trail Blazers are still pursuing Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby with the 7th-overall pick in the NBA Draft as they look to add to their addition of Jerami Grant on Wednesday, before offering some final thoughts on the draft. Off the top, Sean digs into the OG reports and continues to hold firm in his belief that the reports are more noise than anything else. Why would the Raptors trade Anunoby for a downgrade considering where they are in their life cycle as a team? 5th-seeds don't trade dudes as good as OG, man. Next, Sean offers his final thoughts on what he hopes to see the Raptors do with the 33rd overall pick, and why he's prioritize high floor over high but uncertain ceiling in whomever the Raptors look to select 33rd-overall on Thursday night. To wrap it up, Sean details why Raptors fans should be hoping for a quiet day from the Raptors, and why making trades for the sake of trades is probably not the way to go -- especially for a team that has the rare luxury of being able to exercise patience.

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In Episode 1200, Sean woodley is joined by Sam Ferris of Locked On NBA Big Board to talk about how the Toronto Raptors should approach their pick at 33rd-overall in tomorrow's NBA Draft, and some specific players who could be available to them once they're on the clock. Off the top, Sean and Sam discuss the general philosophy the Raptors should employ with their second-rounder this year. Should they take a huge swing on a guy oozing with upside but with some major areas of improvement to figure out? Or should they be looking for a more polished player who might not project to be a star if all goes well, but instead seems like a safe bet to be a rotation player around Toronto's established core? Next, they dive into breakdowns of a handful of guys, including Michigan wing and Mississauga nativa Caleb Houstan, polarizing G-League Ignite guard Jaden Hardy, do-it-all Marquette wing Justin Lewis, Gonzaga point guard and Canadian Andrew Nembhard, Patrick Baldwin Jr., who struggled big time in college after being a highly regarded recruit, and Memphis forward Josh Minott, whose athleticism is hard to miss. Plus, who else does Sam think Raptors fans should be hoping for at 33? All that and more on today's show!

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In Episode 1199, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer a whole bunch of listener questions about the Toronto Raptors with the 2022 NBA Draft and free agency quickly on the way. Off the top, Sean addresses a question about Malachi Flynn, and whether the Raptors might be able to package him with the 33rd pick in the draft to move up into the first round. Couple problems with that idea -- does Flynn have much in terms of trade value around the league at all? And are the Raptors really compelled to spend more assets to move back into the range of the draft they already trade out of in the Thad Young deal? Plus, Sean digs into questions about what type of player the Raptors could target with their second-rounder, be it a project player with sky-high upside OR a player with a bit more of a role player projection, considering they already have the star quotient of the team seemingly filled by Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam. Other questions include: Could Caleb Houstan be a fit for the Raptors at 33? What's the best way to sift through the noise and get the best insight on prospects going into the draft? And most importantly: is it OK to tweet about Pascal Siakam on your wedding day?

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In Episode 1198, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to conduct a five-round fantasy draft of all the best draft picks the Toronto Raptors have made throughout their history. There are some no-brainers of course, like Pascal Siakam, 27th-overall in 2016 whose gone on to win all sorts of hardware, and Antawn Jamison, who was dealt for Vince Carter on Draft Day. Plus, who doesn't love Scottie Barnes or Chris Bosh? But the thing that happens when you go down the list of Raptors draft picks is that you run out of no-doubter good ones pretty quickly! Does Morris Peterson, 21st-overall in 2000 stack up enough to make the list? How high does Charlie Villanuea, 7th-overall in 2005 deserve to get selected after playing just one very successful season in Toronto? Could there even be a surprise Bruno Caboclo appearance? Find out on the Draft Pick Draft, the most meta of all drafts!

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The Ultimate NBA Mock Draft 2022 begins as the Locked On NBA local experts make the pick for their teams. Kainani Stevens is joined by Rafael Barlowe & Richard Stayman from Locked On NBA Big Board to breakdown every pick. Audacy Experts Ryan McDonough, Jimmy Patsos, and more give their analysis along with the Locked On College hosts who covered these players all year. 

In the first episode, the Orlando Magic make their selection at number one but Rafael disagrees with the selection. The Oklahoma City Thunder get their guy at number two. The Houston Rockets accept their fate at number three. The Sacramento Kings jumped up in the Draft Lottery but they trade down from the 4th overall pick, who will the Kings get, and who traded up? The Detroit Pistons take a gamble at number five. The Indiana Pacers have a plan for the 6th pick. 

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