Will Lou and Blake Murphy recap Toronto’s preseason win over the Chicago Bulls and discuss Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes’ performance, how Gary Trent Jr. is expanding his game, concerns about the overall offensive efficiency, and how the team’s new defensive approach is paying off. In the second segment, Alex Wong joins the show (28:04) to chat about James Harden’s absence from Sixers training camp today and the decline of NBA jersey designs. In the second hour, Will is joined by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond of theScore (49:46) to chat about the Eastern Conference and whether Boston or Milwaukee should enter the season as the Finals favourite, if the Miami Heat should be considered a championship contender, whether the Sixers, Knicks, or Cavs can find a path to the conference finals, where the Raptors belong in the East, and more! Finally, Will talks to Joseph and Joe (01:22:32) about Raptors players who will make or break this season.

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