Loss to Orlando, How Long is a Rebuild and Hanif Abdurraqib

William Lou and Blake Murphy, who returns from a lengthy absence, discuss the Raptors' loss to the Magic over the weekend, as well as the play of Gradey Dick and Immanuel Quickley. After the break, the pair project how long Toronto's rebuild could take (35:40). Next, Will and Blake go around the NBA to examine Kyrie Irving’s absurd game-winner and Victor Wembanyama continuing to surprise (49:50). In the final segment, author Hanif Abdurraqib joins the show to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves and his new book, “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension" (01:18:16).

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