Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

In Episode 939, Sean goes solo to run through three player development storylines he's keying in on over the final seven games of the season. First up, Sean talks about Yuta Watanabe, and why the next seven games could help determine whether he's a rotation staple next season, or destined for a role in the 11th-13th range of the 2021-22 depth chart. Let the man shoot. Next, Sean takes a look at how the upcoming difficult schedule could help test whether OG Anunoby is capable of scaling up on offense, while maintaining his all-world defensive status against the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Luka Doncic. Lastly, Sean talks about Khem Birch, and why the next seven games should be a time for experiment with just how much he's capable of on the offense end. Let him run a pick and roll, damnit. All that, plus a relatively successful Tankathon Sim of the Day!

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In Episode 938, Sean chats with Vivek Jacob about the Raptors' 121-114 win over the Lakers on Sunday on the heels of a familiar-feeling 106-102 loss to Utah a night prior. They dig into Kyle Lowry's absolute brilliance at Staples Center, and recount their favourite elements of his 37-point, 11-assist masterclass before digging into the question of his future with the team beyond the end of this season. Next, they talk about Pascal Siakam's 39-13-4 night and how his improvement in some key areas continues as the season winds down. Lastly, they bounce around some of their other observations, like the fact that Marc Gasol should be playing more for the Lakers, and what Freddie Gillespie needs to work on as he moves forward with Toronto. Fun show!

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In Episode 937, Sean is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic, TSN) for his debut appearance on the podcast to chat about the Raptors' 121-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. They open up by discussing a game that saw OG Anunoby assume the number one option role on offense en route to a 25-point, 8-of-21 shooting night. They discuss his blistering first half, why things cooling off in the second is all a part of the development process, and the skill they're each most keen on watchin OG develop between now and the end of the season. Next, they talk through the awful bench lineup to start the fourth quarter that lost the game for Toronto. Lastly, they discuss a career-best 20-8-4 night from Khem Birch, and whether his recent play is changing what the Raptors off-season priorities may be. Plus, they get into Kyle Lowry hitting 600 games with the team, and run another Tankathon Sim of the Day.

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In Episode 936, Sean goes solo to take questions from you, the listeners! Things start off with a Khem Birch-heavy section, in which Sean contemplates whether he's shown enough to maybe take the starter center job next season in the interest of reallocating resources elsewhere on the roster. Next, Sean takes questions about the Raptors' improved vibes since the trade deadline, and whether a return to 50-win status is likely once things are back to something close to normal in 2021-22. Lastly, Sean fires through some questions on ideal player archetypes to target in the draft, whether the Raptors can upgrade at center, keep Kyle Lowry AND hang on to all the members of the core this summer, and whether Nick Nurse is the Rex Ryan of the NBA.

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In Episode 935, Sean and Katie Heindl chat about the Raptors' 116-103 loss to the Nets on Tuesday to fall to 26-36, 1.5 games back of the final play-in spot. They kick things off by discussing Khem Birch, who continues to test the bounds of what he can do, and finished with 13 points and 14 boards on the night. Next, they chat about OG Anunoby, who continued breaking out before our eyes against Brooklyn with a largely self-created 21-6-6 on 9-of-15 shooting. Lastly, they chat about Toronto's point guard play, from Malachi Flynn's growing comfort, to Fred VanVleet's clear discomfort, to Kyle Lowry continuing to do Kyle Lowry things.

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In Episode 934, Sean goes solo to break down the Raptors' 112-96 win over the Cavaliers on Monday night to pull within one game of the play-in. First, Sean talks about Pascal Siakam (25-5-4 on 11-of-19) and OG Anunoby (20-5-2 on 9-of-15) and how they've kinda gone out and made the team their own in recent weeks, and why they're such an exciting duo to have locked in as cornerstones long-term. Next, Malachi Flynn and Yuta Watanabe get their flowers for excellent performances off the bench, while Freddie Gillespie still has some work to do. Lastly, Sean digs into the Raptors' steady improvement in the two-point scoring department, and why those strides made this a winnable game despite an 8-of-29 mark from three in the game.

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In Episode 936, Sean and Vivek Jacob react to a hard-fought 120-103 loss to the Knicks that came unraveled in the final new minutes. They discuss Pascal Siakam's excellent 26-7-5 performance and his continued recovery from his early season slump. Next, they dig into Nick Nurse's minute distribution in the game, which saw the starters each play 30+ minutes, with the main four guys all pushing 40 or more. Did Nick Nurse err in the team's developmental process by playing Malachi Flynn and Gary Trent Jr. just six and 19 minutes respectively? Lastly, they take a swing at handicapping the race for the 10th seed in the East.

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In Episosde 932, Sean, Vivek and Katie team up to take your questions on the Locker Room app. They address Freddie Gillespie's impassioned performance of Party in the USA, Chris Boucher's injury, why Kyle Lowry is right to like the DVP, the most frustrating Raptors of all time and more. Be sure to download the Locker Room app on your iOS device to gain access to our weekly Locker Room hangouts!

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In Episode 931, Sean and Joe Wolfond (The Score, Pound the Rock) talk all about Gary Trent Jr. and where he fits into the Raptors plans both to close this season and into the future. They first discuss Trent's move to the bench against Brooklyn on Wednesday, as well as Joe's overall feelings on the trade now that we're roughly a month removed from Trent being acquired for Norman Powell. Next, they take a look at the upcoming off-season and try to sort out what in fact Trent will earn on his next contract. Lastly, they gaze into a very unclear future, and discuss the ceiling for Trent, as well as the skills he most needs to improve in order to truly prove the Raptors won the deal.

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In Episode 930, Sean goes solo to break down a delightful 114-103 win over the Nets on a night that saw the Raptors get Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby back in the lineup. Sean kicks off by declaring the Raptors the favourite to make it into the play-in tournament ahead of the Wizards and Bulls, Sean then digs into the wildly impressive center play from Khem Birch and Freddie Gillespie, and why the tandem is finally proving that the front office was right to think it could absorb the blow of losing Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka. Lastly, Sean talks about Gary Trent's move to the bench on Wednesday, Nick Nurse's iffy rotation, and more.

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