Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

In Episode 840, Sean and Vivek Jacob begin addressing some of the biggest questions facing the Raptors this coming season with a look at the half-court offense and whether it can improve after being the team's Achilles heel in 2019-20. They kick things off by reflecting on what went wrong last season, and whether the team's changes in personnel might lead to an improvement, or perhaps a worsening of the problem. Next, they focus on new assistant Chris Finch, who seems likely to take over the offensive game-planning side of the things, and promised last week to increase the randomness in the Raptors attack. Lastly, Sean and Vivek first react to the breaking news of three positive COVID-19 tests in the Raptors organization before discussing how Pascal Siakam could almost single-handedly fix what ails the Raps in the half-court if he makes a couple improvements.

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In Episode 839, Sean is once again joined by Corbin Smith and John Wilmes to conclude their two part examination of the meaning and quality of the number selections made by each new member of the Raptors. They begin with some discussion of Malachi Flynn's troubling choice of the number 8, before pivoting to the Raptors other rookie Jalen Harris, who will wear Kawhi Leonard's number 2. They also address Alex Len (27), Yuta Watanabe (18) and Alize Johnson (12), before attempting to assign a number to Aron Baynes, who does not yet have a number.

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In Episode 838, Sean is joined by Corbin Smith (Quarantinecast, NBC News Think, The Internet) and John Wilmes (Real GM) to discuss the meaning behind the various numbers chosen by new and old members of the Toronto Raptors. They first take a look at Fred VanVleet, and whether he qualifies as an exception to Corbin and John's belief that no one should wear the number 23. Next they talk about Kyle Lowry's choice of the number 7, and determine ultimately that Lowry is so cool that he could wear any number he damn well pleases. Lastly, they examine DeAndre' Bembry's choice of number 95, and Henry Ellenson's interesting decision to sport the number 44. Part two tomorrow features the remaining new faces joining the team, including Malachi Flynn, Jalen Harris and Aron Baynes.

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In Episode 837, Sean and Vivek Jacob continue their two-part episode looking at the Raptors lineups they're most excited to see on the court this year. They kick things off with a round up of the most interesting notes from the Raptors early media availabilities. Then, they chat about a trio of fun lineups. First up is the small ball lineup that really hit the ground running against Boston last year, featuring Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Norman Powell, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. They close out by looking at a pair of bench heavy lineups that go heavy of VanVleet and Chris Boucher.

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In Episode 836. Sean and Vivek Jacob kick off a two-part episode in which they take a look at some lineups they're excited to see the Raptors roll out this season. Things start off with a discussion of the expected starting five, featuring Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Aron Baynes, as Sean an Vivek try to determine whether it'll be anywhere close to as good as last year's starters with Marc Gasol in the place of Baynes. Next they discuss a small-ball look that features DeAndre' Bembry heavily, before examining one possibly iteration of "Lowry plus bench dudes" that Lowry will almost surely carry to a +49 NET Rating. Come back tomorrow for part two as we take a look at three Vivek-conceived lineups!

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In Episode 835, Sean and Katie Heindl discuss the Raptors decision to keep Terence Davis through his guarantee on Sunday and why that's disappointing, however expected it may have been. They discuss their thoughts on the idea that the Raptors hands were tied by the CBA and unable to release Davis for non-basketball reasons without facing a PA grievance and what the Raptors could be doing to uphold their morals while waiting for the investigation to conclude. Next, they talk about how their fandom may be affected if Davis remains on the team, even if he is handed out a suspension by the league like in the Darren Collison situation. Lastly, they run through some small team transactions from over the weekend.

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In Episode 834, Sean goes solo to talk about the Raptors' decision to waive Dewan Hernandez before his guarantee date, the decision the team has to make on Terence Davis, and the possibility of Norman Powell getting traded this season. Things kick off with a discussion of Hernandez and why it was a little surprising to see him released, while also serving as a good reminder that not every Raptors project will work out. Next, Sean addresses Terence Davis looming guarantee date on Sunday, why the team should waive him before then, and why they probably won't. Lastly, Sean takes a listener question about the potential of a Norman Powell trade this season, and dives into why it's unlikely that we'll see him traded this season.

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In Episode 833, Sean, Vivek Jacob and Katie Heindl pay homage to Serge Ibaka's wonderful three and a half season tenure in Toronto by fantasy drafting the best moments from time with the Raptors. Five rounds, fifteen total selections, and everything from Scarfs, to How Hungry Are You to pandemic content, with some on-court exploits mixed in as well. This is at once the most uplifting and depressing episode of the podcast to date, I think. Serge forever, man.

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In Episode 832, Sean addresses the Raptors' smart addition of Alex Len before getting the low down on Toronto's temporary home with Kevin Weiss of Locked On Rays. Sean opens up by chatting about the Len signing, and why he might end up being viewed as the best center on the team by season's end, as well as why his addition protects the Raptors from front court injury in a way they were not before they made the move. Next, Sean chats with Kevin about the Raptors' temporary home of Tampa Bay, how it presents as a sports town, where the city's basketball allegiances currently lie, and the restaurants that could derail Toronto's conditioning before Sean quizzes Kevin on some introductory Raptors trivia.

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In Episode 831, Sean and Joe Wolfond (The Score) recap a wild and transformative 24 hours for the Toronto Raptors. They kick things off by discussing Marc Gasol leaving for the Lakers, and what Aron Baynes will offer as his replacement in the Raptors' presumptive starting lineup. Next they discuss whether Baynes and Chris Boucher will be a viable one-two punch at center, and the other ways in which the Raptors can find minutes at the five. Lastly, they discuss where Deandre' Bembry might fit in as an addition on the wing, and why his funky playing style will likely be emblematic of the Raptors as a whole this year. They'll probably be good, but they'll definitely be weird.

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