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Lindsay Dunn’s Paris Trip Report + Olympics Winners and Losers 1:06:46

3d ago1:06:46

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Will and Alex wrap up their Olympic coverage with Lindsay Dunn, as she shares her favorite memories from Paris her run-in with friend of the program Yuta Watanabe, where Team Canada’s basketball programs go from here, and much more. Later, Will, Alex, and Lindsay chat about Guerschon Yabusele’s surprise run, the legacy of LeBron/Steph/KD, Jayson Ta…

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Who's Ready To Ball Out? | Stormin Norman Powell Set To Takeover | Markkanen Staying In Utah 20:52

7d ago20:52

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With the Olympics reaching its final stages, all attention is now beginning to turn to the start of the 2024/2025 season... and with that, some of the players who are ready to ball out next season. Nic this week took the chance to highlight 4 players who he thinks are set for big seasons with their respective teams. This Included the thought that S…

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What’s Next For Team Canada ft. Oren Weisfeld and Libaan Osman 1:04:41

9d ago1:04:41

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Will is joined by Oren and Libaan to recap Team Canada’s senior men’s basketball team’s run at the 2024 Summer Olympics and discuss: whether their quarterfinals loss to France was more of a disappointment or failure, Jamal Murray’s struggles, whether the team needs a second option next to Shai, potential prospects who might solve their big man prob…

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React Pod: Canada’s Medal Hopes Ends with Loss to France 50:23

10d ago50:23

50:23

Will and Alex recaps Canada’s 82-73 loss to France in the quarterfinals and take questions from the live audience at their Annex Hotel watch party. Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Khem Birch/ the Annex Hotel watch party fans. Gerald Henderson award: Mathias Lessort/ Guershon Yabusele Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at…

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French Basketball, the Olympics, and the NBA, with Dr. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff 1:00:26

11d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov speak with Dr. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff, a leading world expert on sports diplomacy and French sporting history. Dr. Krasnoff speaks to us from Paris, where she’s attending the Olympics. We cover basketball’s place in the French sporting world, what sports diplomacy is and how it has real-world impacts, how Tony Parker and …

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Key Olympic Takeaways | Is Josh Giddey Set To Takeover? | Suns Find Their New Point Guard 22:15

14d ago22:15

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The Olympics have started with a bang... and already there's plenty of intriguing storylines to come out of the action in Paris. This week Nic took the opportunity to shine a light on some of the storylines that are currently playing out. This included South Sudan transcending sport and whether Josh Giddey is set to take over after an impressive st…

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React Pod: Canada Finish 3-0 In Group Play With Win Over Spain 1:02:27

14d ago1:02:27

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Will recaps Canada’s 88-85 win over Spain to finish 3-0 in group play. Three stars: Andrew Nembhard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett Gerald Henderson award: Dario Brizuela Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch…

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Team Canada Knockout Stage Scenarios + RJ’s Impressive Olympic Run 55:10

16d ago55:10

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Will and Alex preview Team Canada men’s national basketball team’s Friday matchup against Spain, look ahead to potential opponents in the quarterfinals, and discuss Jamal Murray’s bench role and RJ Barrett’s impressive tournament run so far. Later, they chat about the Raptors’ 30th anniversary logo. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at h…

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React Pod: Canada Overwhelms Australia with Second-Half Surge 1:00:13

17d ago1:00:13

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Will recaps Canada’s 86-76 win over Australia and answers questions about Andrew Nembhard’s role off the bench, a potential matchup against Team USA in the knockout round, and more. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort. Gerald Henderson award: Jock Landale. Will recaps Canada’s 86-76 win over Australia and answers questions abo…

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React Pod: Canada Escape With Win Over Greece to Open Olympics 49:04

20d ago49:04

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Will breaks down Canada’s senior men’s basketball team’s 86-79 win over Greece to begin the 2024 Summer Olympics. Three stars: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks Gerald Henderson award: Kostas Papanikolaou Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! …

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Western Conference Season Grades | The Suns Slide | Rockets Heading To The Moon 27:23

21d ago27:23

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On this week's show, Nic returned to tackle his Western Conference season grades, off the back of doing the East last week. For the 15 teams within the Conference, it was mixed fortunes. The Suns slide out of the playoffs resulted in their poor grading. Whereas the Rockets got a big pass mark after their regular season success. These gradings alway…

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Team Canada Olympic Basketball Preview ft. Oren Weisfeld 1:00:15

22d ago1:00:15

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Will is joined by Oren Weisfeld to chat about Jamal Murray’s role on Team Canada, the absences of Andrew Wiggins and Zach Edey, Jordi Fernandez’s coaching approach, why Dillon Brooks excels in the FIBA environment, and more. Later, the two look at expectations for the senior women’s basketball team, the potential of younger players on the roster in…

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The Las Vegas Summer League Banter Pod 1:48:16

24d ago1:48:16

1:48:16

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their weeklong trip to Las Vegas Summer League and discuss former Raptor run-ins, no limit poker at the Golden Nugget, favorite food spots, media parties, casino bans, being stranded at the airport, and much more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show …

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Free Agent Targets after Raptors cut Sasha Vezenkov 13:17

25d ago13:17

13:17

Will and Alex discuss the Raptors’ decision to waive Sasha Vezenkov and Javon Freeman-Liberty and run through potential remaining free agency options for the roster. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Ori…

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React Pod: Raptors get demolished in lopsided loss to Heat 24:00

28d ago24:00

24:00

Will recaps Toronto’s 86-76 summer league loss to Utah and discusses Ulrich Chomche’s unique journey to the NBA, Ochai Agbaji’s development, and more. Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Branden Carlson, DJ Carton Gerald Henderson Award: Cole Swider Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show …

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Eastern Conference Season Grades | Magic Ignite Their Future | Raptors Long Road Back 29:58

28d ago29:58

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The news has started to slow a little from Free Agency, but this served up a great opportunity for Nic to start his season gradings from the 2023-2024 campaign. This week we tackled the Eastern Conference and graded all 15 teams on the season that was. Some certainly performed better than others. The Magic ignited their future, with a real coming o…

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React Pod: Raptors Fall To Utah Jazz at Summer League 32:59

30d ago32:59

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Will recaps Toronto’s 86-76 summer league loss to Utah and discusses Ulrich Chomche’s unique journey to the NBA, Ochai Agbaji’s development, and more. Three stars: Javon Freeman-Liberty, Jamal Shead, Ulrich Chomche Gerald Henderson Award: Kyle Filipowski Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellow…

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Gradey Year 2 Leap? First Impressions of Raptors Rookies at Summer League 29:48

1M ago29:48

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Will and Alex discuss Gradey Dick’s development for year 2, Jamal Shead’s impressive start at summer league, and their initial takeaways about the Raptors incoming rookie class after two games in Vegas. Later, they chat about Christian Koloko’s potential return to the NBA and where Gary Trent Jr. might end up. Reach out to the show by leaving a voi…

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React Pod: Raptors Beat Nuggets, Remain Undefeated at Summer League 34:53

1M ago34:53

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Will recaps Toronto’s 84-81 win over the Denver Nuggets at Summer League and answers listener questions. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walter, Javon Freeman-Liberty Gerald Henderson Award: Julian Strawther Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellow…

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React Pod: Raptors Impress In Summer League Win Over Thunder 28:08

1M ago28:08

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Will reacts to the Raptors’ impressive summer league win over the Thunder and shares his first impressions of the team’s new rookie class. Three Stars: Gradey Dick, Branden Carlson, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Ajay Mitchell Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out o…

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The Up-Down Report | Kings Secure DeRozan | Memphis To Bounce Back 21:18

1M ago21:18

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Free Agency has certainly altered the NBA landscape... Yet there are still moves being made as the days progress. On this weeks show, Nic looked at who's on the way up and who's on the way down! These are teams that based on the past few weeks, are expected to go either up or down in next seasons standings. We also looked at some of the notable new…

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React Pod: Team Canada Falls Short in Exhibition Game vs USA 37:39

1M ago37:39

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Will reacts to Team Canada’s 86-72 loss in Las Vegas against Team USA and talks about the absence of Andrew Wiggins and Zach Edey, toughest opponents at the Olympics, and more. Three Stars: Dillon Brooks, Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk. Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the…

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Masai Speaks! Ranking The NBA’s Best Young Cores 43:01

1M ago43:01

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Will and Alex discuss Masai’s presser on Monday and what’s next for Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. Later, they rank the league’s best young cores. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music …

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Raptors Mailbag! Bring Back Gary? Should Gradey Start? When Will The Team Contend Again? 1:26:28

1M ago1:26:28

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Will and Alex answer listener questions about: Bruce Brown (again), Gary Trent Jr.’s free agency market, the Raptors’ timeline for contending, the team’s identity for next season, if Gradey Dick should start, what Davion Mitchell can bring to the team, what to expect from the upcoming 30th anniversary season, and Jakob Poeltl’s future with the team…

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NBA Free Agency | Winners & Losers | Denver Have Fumbled It 20:19

1M ago20:19

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As an NBA fan, the free agency period is certainly one of the most exciting times of the year... and this year has been no exception. On this week's show, Nic looked to tackle some of the biggest points of free agency in an installment of Winners & Losers. There have certainly been some big winners in this period, including Philly with their acquis…

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Grading the Raptors’ Offseason + Free Agency Exit Survey ft. Joseph Casciaro 1:05:29

1M ago1:05:29

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Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to grade the Raptors offseason and answer key questions from this year’s free agency including: the long-term impact of the second apron, the second-best team in the East, the Thunder as favorites in the West, what the Clippers are planning to do in the post-Paul George era, the most underrated…

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Jake Fischer on Raptors’ interest in Patrick Williams and Memphis inquiring about Jakob Poeltl 15:41

2M ago15:41

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Will is joined by Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports to chat about a potential Eastern Conference destination for Bruce Brown, the Raptors’ interest in Bulls forward Patrick Williams, the asking price for Jakob Poeltl, what the market looks like for Gary Trent Jr.’s next deal, the end of the Paul George-Clippers partnership, how teams are adjusting to th…

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Slow Free Agency Begins! What’s Next For Paul George and Klay Thompson? 49:11

2M ago49:11

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Will and Alex react to the slowest start in free agency history and chat about Paul George’s departure from the Clippers and what the future holds for Klay Thompson in free agency (Bonus: a live reaction to KCP signing with Orlando). Later, the two discuss whether Bruce Brown will remain a Raptor until next year’s trade deadline, Sasha Vezenkov loo…

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NBA Draft Day | Lakers Strengthen Family Ties | The Nova-Knicks 22:18

2M ago22:18

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One of the most exciting days of the NBA calendar has officially come and gone, with the NBA draft serving up the next batch of superstars set to descend on the league. This week Nic looked at some of the fallout of the season's draft, by going through some of the winners and losers of draft day. The Lakers locking down Bronny James was certainly a…

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Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew on Ja’Kobe Walter, Raptors Sign Immanuel Quickley 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Will is joined by Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew to talk about Ja’Kobe Walter’s college career and what Davion Mitchell brings to the Raptors. Later, Will and Alex chat about Immanuel Quickley’s new five-year deal, the additions of Ulrich Chomche and Branden Carlson, and why Andrew Wiggins won’t be attending Team Canada training camp…

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Raptors Acquire Davion Mitchell, Draft Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead 40:47

2M ago40:47

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Will and Alex react to the Toronto-Sacramento trade, reminisce about the Jalen McDaniels era, and discuss Davion Mitchell’s role on the Raptors. Later, the two chat about Toronto’s second-round picks Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead before taking a deep dive into Sasha Vezenkov’s Wikipedia page. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowe…

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Why Ja'Kobe Walter Was The Right Pick ft. Sam Vecenie 17:42

2M ago17:42

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Will chats with The Athletic's draft expert Sam Vecenie for the in-depth scouting report on Ja'Kobe Walter. They discuss his freshman season at Baylor, how his game will translate with the Raptors, and other options with the 31st pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hel…

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Raptors Draft Ja’Kobe Walter, Mikal Bridges to the Knicks 54:03

2M ago54:03

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Will and Alex give their initial reactions to Raptors first-round pick Ja’Kobe Walter (1:00), the pros and cons of his game, and what his role might be this season. Later, the two chat about Bruce Brown (30:20), Mikal Bridges to the Knicks (41:30), KD potentially on the move (38:50), and Scottie Barnes’ max extension (48:40). Reach out to the show …

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Atlanta Hawks' play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun 48:13

2M ago48:13

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Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) and Ray LeBov (@raylebov) are delighted to chat with Atlanta Hawks’ broadcaster Bob Rathbun. We discuss load management, the burden of travel, why broadcasters knew something had changed with the officiating before anyone else, the state of the Hawks, the excitement around the #1 pick, and much more! Check out the dail…

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Bronny, JJ Redick, Free Agency News + Who Will Make Team Canada’s Roster? 54:31

2M ago54:31

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Will and Alex chat about Rich Paul’s recent comments on Masai Ujiri’s interest in Bronny James (3:40), the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade (7:40), free agency updates on Malik Monk (11:50), Pascal Siakam (13:30), and OG Anunoby (17:00), and the Lakers hiring JJ Redick (21:50) as their new head coach before Will, Alex, and Jerome try to spend a minute…

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Canada's Rayyan Pathan on T20 Cricket World Cup and Toronto sports heartbreaks 17:35

2M ago17:35

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Will Lou has an in-depth conversation with Canada Cricket team member Rayyan Pathan about the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, growing up in Toronto, the infrastructure for cricket in Canada and being a lifelong Toronto sports fan. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Original Music…

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Celtics Claim Their Throne | Brown Stamps His Authority | Detroit Put It In Reverse 22:00

2M ago22:00

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There you have it... The Celtics claim their throne after vanquishing the Mavs, 4-1 to claim the NBA Championship. On this weeks show, Nic looked at all the fallout of the Celtics historic title win. This included Jaylen Brown stamping his authority on the series, and the Celtics resigning a big name to hopefully go back to back. Elsewhere, there w…

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Andrew Nembhard on Team Canada, Growing up in Toronto, and the Pacers’ success 31:38

2M ago31:38

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Will and Alex are joined by Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard to chat about the Team Canada senior men’s national team, how he fell in love with basketball, playing with RJ Barrett, the draft process, the success of the Pacers, the Pascal Siakam trade, Tyrese Haliburton’s fits, growing up in Aurora, and the CNE. Reach out to the show by leaving …

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VEX IN THE CITY: THE 2024 FINALS EDITION 2:58:27

2M ago2:58:27

2:58:27

Intro and Welcome Back 01.37 Interview with the Vex Coaches Panel 05.41 Interview with Baseball Insider Donna Cuffy 37.29 Interview with Health Insider and CEO of Athletic Leaders Bootcamp Granville Mayers 01.09.00 R N B Special mix by DJ MAJIK MARK 01.38.37 The World According to Guiness and Milk 02.05.34 Outro and Rant of the Day : The Drake Vs K…

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Key Raptors Off-Season Decisions + Behind-The-Scenes Draft Stories ft. Bobby Marks 46:21

2M ago46:21

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Will is joined by ESPN NBA Insider Bobby Marks to discuss four key decision for the Raptors this summer: Immanuel Quickley’s restricted free agency (1:00), Bruce Brown’s trade market (7:30), Gary Trent Jr.‘s next contract (12:00), and a potential extension for Scottie Barnes (16:00). Later, Bobby shares his favorite stories from draft night (21:30)…

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NBA Finals G4 Recap + Should The Raptors Tank Next Season? 45:52

2M ago45:52

45:52

Will and Alex chat about Dallas’ impressive Game 4 win (1:00), whether anyone wants to win Finals MVP (9:30), Charles Barkley’s retirement plans (13:00), a Grant Williams tribute video (17:10), and Klay Thompson’s free agency (21:00). Later, on this week’s edition of “Slow Raptors News Week,” the two debate whether the team should tank this season …

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Dallas Hunting History | Celtics Cruising | Thunder Offseason Rumblings 16:13

2M ago16:13

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The Dallas Mavericks will be hunting history if they're to turn their fortunes around, and make a play at the championship. On this weeks show, Nic tackled the fallout of games 2 & 3 from the NBA Finals, which currently sees the Celtics cruising with a 3-0 lead. It will take a herculean effort from the Mavs, they just have to remember that records …

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NBA Finals of the Past Decade, Ranked 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

Will, Alex, and Jerome figure out how many great NBA Finals they’ve watched in the past decade by reviewing every matchup from 2014 to 2023 (01:00). Also included: Letterboxd rating and review for each series and the Ian Mahinmi All-Stars. Later, everyone picks their top 4 individual Finals games of all-time (44:00). Reach out to the show by leavin…

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Did the NBA's changes cause all these playoff injuries? w/ James Herbert, CBS Sports 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

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Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer chat with James Herbert of CBS Sports. We primarily cover James’ piece discussing whether or not the NBA’s regular-season alterations, like the IST and officiating changes, had an impact on the wave of injuries afflicting the playoffs. We also leave plenty of room for Finals coverage, including how the Mavericks can claw …

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Who Should The Raptors Draft At 19th? ft. Sam Vecenie 41:00

2M ago41:00

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Will is joined by The Athletic senior writer and host of The Game Theory Podcast Sam Vecenie to break down the pros and cons of four players the Raptors could potentially select with the 19th pick: Jaylon Tyson (6:31), Tyler Kolek (12:21), Tristan da Silva (16:41), and Kel’el Ware (21:08). The two also discuss whether Zach Edey’s (27:45) college su…

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NBA Finals G1-2 Recap + Darko on Team's Competitive Timeline 56:04

2M ago56:04

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Will and Alex discuss the 2024 NBA Finals (1:20) and chat about Jrue Holiday’s impact, Kyrie and the Mavericks looking ordinary, how the Celtics built a roster to overcome their flaws, Payton Pritchard as early contender for the Ian Mahinmi All-Star award, and their review of ESPN's broadcast (22:30). Later, the two discuss adjustments for Game 3 (…

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The Finals Begin With A Bang | KP Makes His Return Felt | Nuggets Look To Add Depth 16:29

2M ago16:29

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The NBA Finals have officially began, with the Boston Celtics sending an emphatic message on their home court. On this weeks show, Nic discussed all the fallout of Game 1, including Kristaps Porzingis's incredible return to the squad. There was also some notable news to come out of the week, with Denvers interest in Gordon Hayward being of particul…

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The WNBA in Toronto & the Caitlin Clark Discourse ft. Shireen Ahmed 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Will and Alex are joined by CBC senior contributor Shireen Ahmed for a behind-the-scenes look at how the WNBA ended up in Toronto (12:00), potential names for the franchise (18:40), and the present-day sports media discourse surrounding Caitlin Clark and women’s basketball (32:30). Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show o…

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Dean Oliver on what to watch for in the NBA Finals and his new book 47:12

2M ago47:12

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Mike Shearer(@bballispoetry) and Ray LeBov (@raylebov) are once again delighted to chat with the legendary analytics pioneer Dean Oliver (@DeanO_Lytics). We cover some anecdotes and insights from his forthcoming book (Basketball Beyond Paper, now available for preorder on Amazon!), including a story about Shane Battier and the Observer Effect. We a…

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Bill Walton's life and legacy, with Kerry Eggers 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov speak with Kerry Eggers about Bill Walton. Eggers spoke with more than a dozen of Waltons’ closest associates to paint a complete picture of the player and the man. He wrote a compelling piece that warranted further discussion. We also spend some time discussing why Wilt Chamberlain should be the GOAT, for some reason. It…

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