Will and Alex dish out blame pies for the Nuggets’ and Celtics’ season-ending losses, breaking down OKC’s Game 7 performance, whether the Nuggets are heading down a Giannis-Bucks path, and what Tatum’s injury means for Boston’s future. They also question the overuse of the term “emergency pod,” make their conference finals picks, and cap things off…

Will, Alex, and Jerome break down OKC’s impressive Game 5 win, debate whether the Celtics can survive the Knicks without Jayson Tatum, and serve up blame pies for the Warriors’ and Cavs’ season-ending exits. They also weigh in on Atlanta’s reported interest in Masai Ujiri and answer listener questions. #nbaplayoffs #warriors #raptors Reach out to t…

Will Lou shares the results of a poll of who Toronto Raptors fans want at the 9th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. He then discusses broadly the 10 names involved: Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Carter Bryant, Collin Murray-Boyles, Noa Essengue, Kasparas Jakuciounas, Rasheer Fleming, Thomas Sorber, Egor Demin. #nba #raptors #nbadra…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the result of the 2025 NBA draft, where the Toronto Raptors slid to the ninth pick. They go through the live emotions of not winning the lottery, and settle with the strange feelings of the Dallas Mavericks winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes with 1.8 percent odds. They also discuss where Giannis Antetokounmpo …

Will and Alex are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro for a playoff six-pack, debating which team — the Cavs or Celtics — is in more trouble, whether Golden State has a path to an upset, and the top playoff risers and fallers so far. They also pick who they’d bring to a 100 men vs. 1 gorilla battle. Later, Will and Alex dive into James Harden vs. …

Will and Alex debate which second-round team concerns them most, then break down the Wolves’ puzzling Game 1 performance, the impact of Steph Curry’s injury, Boston’s streaky three-point shooting, OKC’s late-game fouling strategy, and Indiana’s surprising playoff run. Later, Will introduces "The Pat Spencer All-Stars" for two-sport white NBA hooper…

Will, Alex, and Jerome hand out blame pies after the Clippers and Rockets crash out in Game 7, breaking down James Harden’s latest playoff no-show, whether Kawhi Leonard can still be a postseason difference-maker, Steve Ballmer’s bold move to fly fans to Denver, and what’s next for Jalen Green in Houston. Later, they make their second-round predict…

Will Lou catches up with Chris Boucher to discuss his involvement with the Make-A-Wish foundation, being a finalist for the 2025 NBA Social Justice Champion Award, his upbringing in Montreal, and his future with the Raptors. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merc…

Will and Alex dish out blame pies for the Lakers and Bucks, and dive into: JJ Redick’s first playoff series as a head coach, LeBron entering the final stage of his career, Luka’s struggles, Austin Reaves’ disappearing act, Bobby Webster vs. Rob Pelinka, Giannis vs. John Haliburton, Kyle Kuzma’s case as the worst trade deadline upgrade ever, and muc…

Will Lou is joined by Raptors Republic's Samson Folk to give some grades to the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors. Grades were assessed in three categories in offense, defense, and intangibles. They also share what the next steps of improvement are for each player in the rotation. Player (grade) Scottie Barnes (B) RJ Barrett (B) Ochai Agbaji (B) Jakob Poeltl…

Will and Alex recap a thrilling second weekend of the playoffs, breaking down the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, what a potential Raptors trade package could look like, Anthony Edwards’ rise as the best player in the Lakers-Wolves series, and Julius Randle’s redemption arc. Later, they serve up a blame pie for the Grizzlies’ first-round sweep, deba…

Will and Alex break down the Clippers’ dominant Game 3 win over the Nuggets, the Grizzlies’ collapse after leading by 29 at home, and how Jimmy Butler’s injury could shift the Warriors-Rockets series. Then, they crack open a playoff six-pack and discuss: Nico Harrison’s end-of-season presser, The Athletic’s anonymous player poll, viral Asian NBA fa…

Will, Alex and Jerome are joined by Mr. Raptor Moments to draft their favorite moments from the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors season as they reminisce about: Ja’Kobe Walter’s game-winner in Orlando, hot mics, Matt Devlin’s most iconic on-air call, their favorite 30th anniversary moments, the team dancing their way through a rebuilding year, and much more…

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs (1:00), diving into Pascal Siakam’s role in Indiana, Kyle Kuzma’s unforgettable box score, and early impressions of Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook. They break down Detroit’s fourth quarter no-show at Madison Square Garden, the Lakers’ growing concerns, Orlando’s offensive str…

Will, Alex, and Jerome make their first round picks and discuss most intriguing players and storylines heading into the postseason including: James Harden’s playoff resume, the history of “Steph Stoppers,” Giannis’s supporting cast in Milwaukee, the Pacer having the best team hashtag in the NBA, Cade Cunningham’s post-season debut, which former Rap…

Will and Alex recap Masai Ujiri and Darko Rajakovic’s end of season pressers and discuss: whether the Brandon Ingram trade impacted the team’s rebuilding plans, Masai giving a high grade for the team’s culture, whether the Raptors should add a young big, if Chris Boucher’s tenure in Toronto is coming to an end, and Masai reflecting on his inability…

Will and Alex recap today’s end-of-season interviews from Raptors players and discuss: Scottie’s comments on playoff expectations for next season, Brandon Ingram’s plan to return to an All-Star level, RJ Barrett’s future with the team, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected]…

Will Lou, Alex Wong, and Jerome Cheng discuss the Toronto Raptors' 125-118 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 82. They discuss Scottie Barnes' dominant 35-11-8 outing in the final game of the season, the unfortunate injury to Garrett Temple, and Jamison Battle's hot shooting. Then, they say thank you and show appreciation for show listeners. Thi…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live during the Toronto Raptors' 124-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss the continued benching of Chris Boucher, Bobby Webster's comments on Brandon Ingram, and then devolve into banter podcast topics. Three stars: Ochai Agbaji, Garrett Temple's stops, Scottie Barnes Gerald Henderson award: Brandon Williams rap…

Will and Alex provide Letterboxd ratings to all 30 NBA teams and discuss: Luka’s return to Dallas, potential trade destinations for Kevin Durant, Pat Riley’s aura, Michael Malone and Calvin Booth’s firing, the upside of the Knicks roster, if the Rockets are the most underrated 2-seed ever, if the Cavs can beat the Celtics in the playoffs, and who c…

Will Lou shares what he saw from the Toronto Raptors' 126-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses the triple-double performance of Jonathan Mogbo, the continued absence of Chris Boucher, various tributes and other observations from the last home game of the 2024-25 season. Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jared Rhoden, Scottie Barnes Gerald Hen…

Will and Alex discuss big picture takeaways from the 2024-25 season including: the Raptors failing at tanking, another year of not seeing the Barnes-Barrett-Quickley trio, the end of the rebuilding era, expectations for Scottie and Darko next season, appreciation for Jakob Poeltl, the team’s 30th anniversary celebration, and Alex’s new (unproven) t…

Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 120-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss the standout efforts of Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead, and then share takeaways from the NCAA Finals for both the men's and women's tournament. Three stars: Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Cole Swider Gerald Henderson award: Maxwell Lewis #raptors #nba #net…

Will Lou and Jerome Cheng goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 117-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. They discuss the continued promise of Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead, the concerns with Immanuel Quickley in physical games, and rip open a fresh NBA six-pack. Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Cole Swider Gerald Henderson award: Tim Hardaway…

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors 112-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers game. He discusses the Raptors' lose-lose decision to play Scottie Barnes through a hand injury, the impressive defense of Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter, and then takes listener questions. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Jonathan Mogbo Gerald Henderson award:…

Will Lou takes a look at 5 NCAA prospects (+bonuses!) that he thinks will be great fits for the Toronto Raptors in the upcoming 2025 NBA draft. Is Maluach or Queen our next big? Should we add VJ to our pool of guards? What is our best fit and talent? Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelco…

Will Lou and Jerome Cheng react to the Toronto Raptors' 137-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Will discusses the continued struggles of Scottie Barnes on offense, the numerous defenses lapses against the Bulls, and then they share a fresh six-pack of topics and take listener questions. Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Immanuel Quickley, Orlando Robinson G…

Will Lou and Alex Wong hang out after the Toronto Raptors' 127-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss RJ Barrett's excellent outing, the success of Toronto's four rookies in Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, and Jamison Battle, before getting into their usual banter topics. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Jamison Battle, Ja'Kobe Walt…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors 108-97 win over the Charlotte Hornets. They discuss the importance of Jakob Poeltl, the emergence of rookie guard Jamal Shead, the Memphis Grizzlies firing their coach, are the LA Clippers for real, Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James, and the Toronto Blue Jays. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 116-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Will discusses the development success stories for Raptors rookies Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamison Battle. Then, Alex Wong joins with a fresh NBA 6-pack. Three stars: Orlando Robinson, Jonathan Mogbo, Cole Swider Gerald Henderson award: Trendon Wat…

Will, Alex, and Vivek Jacob answer listener questions on the Raptors’ future, including optimism for the 2025-26 season, potential roster additions, and key areas for the starters to improve over the summer. They also discuss their top draft prospects, the biggest what-ifs in franchise history, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 112-104 win over the Washington Wizards. They discuss the absurdities of tanking, the strong performances by Jamison Battle, Jamal Shead, and Jonthan Mogbo, and then somehow end up shopping for Raptors hats. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: AJ…

Will Lou and Alex Wong come to you live after the Toronto Raptors' 123-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss the total lack of competitiveness in this loss, the struggles of Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett with turnovers, and finish with plenty of banter. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, Kelly Rowland Gerald Henderson award: Devin V…

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors' 117-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors. They discuss Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley's strong performances, the interesting tactical wrinkles on matchups, and then go around the NBA for a fresh 6-pack. #raptors #nba #warriors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.…

Will is joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar, Joseph Casciaro, and Joe Wolfond to discuss the five biggest questions on the state of the Raptors’ rebuild, including: whether Scottie is a number one option, how Brandon Ingram will fit with this roster, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley’s role with the team, who is the Raptors’ shooting guard of the future…

Will and Alex recap Toronto’s Game 3 win at home over the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals and discuss: Serge’s motivational speech to the team after falling down 2-0, Nick Nurse’s defensive adjustments against Giannis, Kawhi’s career-high 51 minutes in the double overtime victory, Marc Gasol’s bounce-back, the importance of Pa…

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the Toronto Raptors' 129-89 loss to the Phoenix Suns. They go live during the fourth quarter because this game was a complete blowout. Will and Alex also each deliver an NBA six-pack of topics from around the league. They also riff on who their favorite The Wire characters are, and debate NCAA vs NBA basketball. #raptor…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the Toronto Raptors' 105-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Jakob Poeltl's expanded offensive arsenal, Scottie Barnes being aggressive, and Jamal Shead's two-way contributions. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Toumani Camara #raptors #nba #trailblaz…

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down Toronto Raptors 126-118 win over the Utah Jazz. They discuss Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley's increased chemistry, Jamal and Garrett Temple's defense, and wrap up with an exposition of Alex Wong's Letterboxd page (@stevenlebron). #raptors #nba #jazz Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome…

On the latest NBA six-pack, Will and Alex discuss whether flattening lottery odds could help eliminate tanking, the all-time MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, and how Jokić’s historic season compares to past MVPs. They also break down the most game-changing players of the past two decades, why expectations for Scottie Barne…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the ultimate tank game between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss the sheer shamelessness of the tank, give credit to Jared Rhoden, Orlando Robinson, and Colin Castleton for setting new career-highs, and then get straight to bantering for the last 40 minutes. Three stars: Orlando Robins…

Alex sits down with former Raptors owner John Bitove Jr. to discuss the franchise’s early days, from securing an NBA team for Toronto to shaping its identity. They dive into the original branding process—including how close the team came to a lime-green Raptor logo—the challenges of hosting games at the SkyDome, and his biggest argument with David …

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors win 119-104 against the Washington Wizards. They discuss AJ Lawson's 32-point effort, Jamal Shead's improbable dunk, and share their favorite movies. Three stars: AJ Lawson, Jamal Shead, Orlando Robinson Gerald Henderson award: Kyshawn George #raptors #nba #wizards Reach out to the show by leavi…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 118-117 loss to the Washington Wizards. They discuss Jamal Shead's game-winning moment that was off by 0.1 seconds, the return of the tank, and debate who should win the MVP between Shai Gilegous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Jamal Shead, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson a…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the tank-off between the Toronto Raptors' 118-109 win over the Utah Jazz. They discuss Immanuel Quickley's season-high effort, the confusing state of the Raptors' tank, and share some unbelievable stats from Wilt Chamberlain. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter Gerald Henderson award: Walke…

Will shares his latest six-pack of NBA ideas with Alex, including: the Luka Doncic trade saving the NBA season, if there’s a “right” way to tank, if the East is wide open for the Raptors next season, why Toronto shouldn’t trade RJ Barrett this summer, if NBA teams should market teams over players, and more. #raptors #torontoraptors #lukadoncic #lak…

DISCLAIMER: StreamYard had treated our audio with echo cancellation for the first 30 min so it gets overprocessed but bear with it and it'll clear up after. Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their recent work trips, including trying wings at Magic City, debating the best Philly cheesesteak, and navigating the clout-chasing scene at All-Star Weekend in S…

Will Lou and Alex Wong break down the Toronto Raptors' 114-113 win over the Orlando Magic in the hilariously exciting rematch. They break down Ja'Kobe Walter's first career game winner, discuss the new and absurd ways the Raptors tried to tank by pulling every starter in a close game, before coming up with brand new nicknames for the players. Three…

Will Lou is joined by producer Jerome Cheng after the Toronto Raptors win 104-102 over the Orlando Magic. They discuss the importance of Immauel Quickley, why the Raptors struggle in crunch time, and how the tanking moves are becoming too obvious. #raptors #nba #magic Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the gu…

Will Lou goes live after the conclusion of the Toronto Raptors' 125-115 OT loss to the Chicago Bulls. He discusses the Raptors' crunch-time issues, why Brandon Ingram would really help, and has a little fun at the end by showing highlights of the Raptors media game to lighten the mood. #raptors #nba #bulls Reach out to the show by leaving a voicema…