Locked On Raptors podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. Host Sean Woodley provides your daily Raptors fix with expert, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Raptors franchise. Locked On Raptors takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Raptors locker room and all over the NBA. T ...
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How would Dylan Harper or Ace Bailey fit with the Toronto Raptors? | More NCAA Prospects to watch at tourney time w/ Matthew Winick
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March Madness gets going today, but top prospects and Rutgers teammates Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey will not be involved -- so what better time to put a bow on their freshman seasons as they head into the NBA Draft this summer? In Episode 1829, Sean Woodley is joined by college basketball knower Matthew Winick to talk about Harper and Bailey as NBA…
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The NCAA Prospects Raptors Fans NEED to watch in March Madness | The Duke Guys, Derik Queen, Asa Newell & more!
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March Madness is here to rescue Toronto Raptors from the doldrums of watching miserable tank-forward basketball, and there a ton of lottery-bound prospects to watch! In Episode 1828, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the prospects he's most eager to watch in this year's Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament, and why it's such refreshing thing to watc…
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This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features a lively discuss on the Toronto Raptors' controversial late-game strategies and the broader implications of tanking in the NBA. The panel explores various proposed solutions to the tanking problem, including fines, lottery reforms, and radical changes to the draft system. The conversation t…
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The Toronto Raptors got spanked by the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, 129-89, in a game that very much fell in line with the team's tanking agenda -- but does the league have an existential threat on its hands with the widespread on-purpose losing going on around the league? In Episode 1827, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors …
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A tasty bite of BBQ vs. the Jazz & a clutch tank loss to the Blazers | March basketball is a scourge
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The Toronto Raptors continued their intensely bizarre push to the finish with a 1-1 weekend against the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers that featured one of the best looks at the Barnes-Barrett-Quickley trio yet, and a clutch tank loss on Sunday. In Episode 1826, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about Immanuel Quickley helping to clarify the Rap…
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How can the Raptors optimize Scottie Barnes next year? | Who should they look to replicate stylistically?
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How can the Toronto Raptors best optimize Scottie Barnes going into the future? In Episode 1825, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to talk about a big ol' grab bag of topics not at all related to the tanktastic game the Raptors are set to play against Philly on Wednesday night. Off the top, Sean and Vivek chat about Scottie Barnes season, what …
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This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features hosts debating the impressive turnarounds of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, analyzing the Coach of the Year race between Kenny Atkinson and JB Bickerstaff. The panel explores the battle for the 4th seed between Milwaukee, Indiana, and Detroit, considering each team's needs and…
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The Toronto Raptors took down the Washington Wizards on Monday night by a final score of 119-104 as local kid AJ Lawson dropped 32 points while banging in seven threes. In Episode 1824, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap the victory for the Raptors powered in large part by their third-stringers, talk about why Immanuel Quickley is clearly the Raptors'…
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Raptors send mixed messages in weekend split vs. Jazz & Wizards | Quit worrying and accept they're finishing 7th in the lotto
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The Toronto Raptors split a pair of games against the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards over the weekend, and sent some mixed messages in the process. In Episode 1823, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the win over the Jazz and the decision to close with Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes, all but ensuring a victory, the return to the more rece…
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RJ Barrett Appreciation & the Toronto Raptors initiate Tank Phase 2 vs. Jazz w/ Katie Heindl
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RJ Barrett's evolution as a player has been one of the best stories of the Toronto Raptors season; is it insane to think about trading him for financial reasons this summer? In Episode 1822, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters, Basketball Feelings) for a Toxic Positivity Friday chat about RJ Barrett's season to this po…
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Is it possible for the Raptors to tank "correctly?" | Tracking Ja'Kobe Walter's development w/ Vivek Jacob
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The Toronto Raptors are still sorting out what the correct way to tank the rest of the season looks like, if that's even an attainable thing. In Episode 1821, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob chat about the Raptors current predicament as a team hoping to maintain high draft lottery position while still having some reason to play their core players and …
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The Toronto Raptors took down the Orlando Magic 114-113 on Tuesday night in an extremely bizarre basketball game that featured some pretty blatant tanking by the Raptors, a crew of third-stringers that flipped the bird to the idea of losing on purpose. In Episode 1820, Sean goes solo to talk about what fun the game ended up being despite the strang…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts debate the merits of LaMelo Ball versus Trae Young as franchise players. They discuss the potential availability of Ball on the trade market and analyze his impact on the Charlotte Hornets. The panel also creates Oscar-inspired NBA awards, including best lead player and best special effect…
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Are the Raptors risking their culture by trying to lose? | Can the Raptors be the Pistons of next year? | Mailbag!
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Are the Toronto Raptors risking the culture they built as they pursue their tanking agenda down the stretch, or are they striking a good enough balance to avoid the adverse effects of losing intentionally? In Episode 1819, Sean Woodley goes solo to field some mailbag questions about the Raptors and tanking, the team's outlook in the East going into…
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Raptors intentions laid bare in Tanktastic 1-1 weekend vs. the Bulls & Magic | IQ's Orlando Takeover
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The Toronto Raptors split a pair of games against the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic over the weekend as the team's big picture intentions for the rest of the season began to lay themselves bare. The tank seems to very much be on. In Episode 1818, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Raptors' remarkable late-game collapse engineered in large par…
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How to stop worrying & accept the Raptors are probably drafting between 6th & 10th this June | Derik Queen & Tre Johnson Breakdowns
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Try as they might, the Toronto Raptors are probably not going to be drafting in the Top-5 of this year's NBA Draft -- and Sean is here to tell you why that's okay! In Episode 1817, Sean Woodley goes solo for another Toxic Positivity Friday to talk about why it's OK that factors beyond the Raptors control might leave them drafting somewhere in the 6…
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Immanuel Quickley & Jonathan Mogbo pop, Raptors feel Scottie Barnes' absence in 111-91 loss to Pacers
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The Toronto Raptors fell 111-91 to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in a game where the absence of Scottie Barnes, out with a hip injury, was felt big time, despite strong efforts by the duo of Immanuel Quickley and Jonathan Mogbo. In Episode 1816, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about how Quickley's turbo-charged driving and Mogbo's interior f…
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The Toronto Raptors fell to the Boston Celtics 111-101 on Tuesday night to drop to 18-40 on the season, as the three-point variance proved to not be their friend. In Episode 1815, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Raptors' loss, talk about why the process the Raptors displayed was as sound as you could ask for, talk about Scottie Barnes, RJ Ba…
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In this episode of Locked on NBA Squad East Locked On hosts analyze the Knicks' defensive weaknesses and debate whether Mitchell Robinson's return can solve their problems. The panel explores potential dark horse contenders in the East, with Indiana and Detroit receiving consideration. They also examine the Philadelphia 76ers' situation, suggesting…
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Are the Raptors having a successful season? | Finally figuring out Darko Rajaković w/ Katie Heindl
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With just 25 games remaining, are the Toronto Raptors on track to have a "successful" season compared to pre-season expectations? In Episode 1814, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters, Basketball Feelings) for a bit of a vibe check on the Raptors going into their final 25 contests where they chat about the progress made…
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Immanuel Quickley & RJ Barrett have themselves a weekend vs. Heat & Suns | Why it's OK to enjoy some Raptors wins
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The Toronto Raptors split a pair of home games over the weekend against the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns in which RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley were the two stars of the show. In Episode 1813, Sean Woodley recaps a highly ethical tank loss against the Heat on Friday and a win over the Suns on Sunday that featured an absolute barrage of late-game …
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Raptors gear up for stretch run | VJ Edgecombe & Khaman Maluach are Top-5 prospects to watch
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The Toronto Raptors return to action after a long All-Star break to play the Miami Heat on Friday night, and your host is extremely excited to watch how the final third of this season unfolds! He's also very into a couple potential Top-5 prospects in this year's draft. In Episode 1812, Sean Woodley goes solo talk about what his him excited about th…
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RJ Barrett is the most interesting Raptor to watch between now and the summer | Ulrich Chomche's season done
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RJ Barrett is the single most interesting Toronto Raptors player to watch both on and off the court over the next sixth months. In Episode 1811, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer a couple mailbag questions about RJ Barrett's place within the team and a big dumb summer trade idea before discussing the news that Ulrich Chomche will miss the rest of th…
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How can the Toronto Raptors massage the fit between new acquisition Brandon Ingram and the rest of the team once he begins to play games? In Episode 1810, Sean Woodley is joined by Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry, Locked On NBA Newsletters) to talk about the reasons for optimism and concern regarding Ingrams fit alongside Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett…
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NBA East Squad: Donovan Mitchell, Cade Cunningham Headline Season Success In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show, hosts Nick Angstadt, Pat the Designer, Ku Khahil, and Brandon Scott discuss which Eastern Conference teams have made the most progress towards their goals this season. They analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' impressive performanc…
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Will the Raptors have two All-Stars next year, or zero? | What's More Likely!? w/ Vivek Jacob
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Will Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram both make the Eastern Conference All-Star Team for the Toronto Raptors next season, or will neither? In Episode 1809, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to play a round of "What's More Likely!?" as we await the Raptors' return to action this Friday. This time around, scenarios incl…
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The Toronto Raptors have the talent to be a playoff team in the Eastern Conference next year. In Episode 1808, Sean Woodley rings in another Toxic Positivity Friday by laying out the case for why the Raptors can make the playoffs in their first full season with Brandon Ingram, what even a medium outcome in the draft lottery could do to increase the…
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The Toronto Raptors introduced Brandon Ingram as the newest member of the team on Wednesday night, and he said all the right things. In Episode 1807, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Ingram's first presser as a Raptor, the encouraging things both he and head coach Darko Rajaković said about his fit with the team, and the Raptors' 131-108 lo…
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The Toronto Raptors extended Brandon Ingram, and then took down the Philadelphia 76ers 106-103 on Tuesday night as Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley turned in one of their better efforts as a duo in their time together as teammates. In Episode 1806, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap the Raptors' win over the very sad, very screwed Sixers, discuss …
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NBA Squad East: Trade Deadline Winners, Losers, and Potential Frauds This episode of the Locked On NBA East Squad Show features hosts Wes Goldberg, Tony East, Gavin Shaw, Philip Rossman-Reich, Doug Branson, and Sean Woodley discussing the Eastern Conference post-trade deadline. They debate Trae Young's All-Star selection, analyze the Miami Heat's r…
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Does Brandon Ingram have the skillset to play as a two-guard in jumbo lineups, and could his arrival in Toronto signal the return of the Raptors' Vision 6'9 team build? In Episode 1805, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer a bunch of questions from you, the listeners! Off the top, Sean answers a question about Brandon Ingram's viability at the two guar…
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Should Scottie Barnes be experimenting, or tightening at this point of the season? w/ Vivek Jacob
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The Toronto Raptors lost a pair of games over the weekend to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets to fall to 16-37 on the season while Scottie Barnes continued his recent run of struggle. In Episode 1804, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob chat about the Raptors' 0-2 weekend, Scottie Barnes' continued efficiency struggles and whether they'd pref…
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The Brandon Ingram trade's impact on the immediate, medium & long-term future w/ Vivek Jacob
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Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster met with the media to discuss the Brandon Ingram trade with the New Orleans Pelicans along with the rest of the team's moves at the NBA Trade Deadline; what did his comments reveal about the reasoning behind the trade, and what will the impact of the trade be on the Raptors in the short, medium and long-term future?…
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Raptors Trade Deadline Recap & is Brandon Ingram adaptable? w/ Jake Madison of Locked On Pelicans
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The Toronto Raptors traded Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat, held on to Chris Boucher and picked up James Wiseman essentially for free after trading for Brandon Ingram before the NBA Trade Deadline. In Episode 1802, Sean Woodley goes solo off the top to talk about the Raptors small deadline day moves, saying goodbye to Davion Mitchell, Chris Bouch…
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The Toronto Raptors have acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, the Pacers 2026 first-round pick and a 2031 second-round pick. In Episode 1801, Sean Woodley goes solo to spill his many thoughts on the trade, which certainly bring some upside if Ingram is able to adapt his game to fit around …
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Raptors rookies nearly spearhead thrilling comeback vs. Knicks; more of that, please! w/ Vivek Jacob
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The Toronto Raptors nearly pulled off a spirited comeback against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night thanks in large part to their rookie trio of Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jonathan Mogbo, who all closed the game as the Raptors lost 121-115. In Episode 1800, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about the …
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Eastern Conference Squad Show, hosts Sean Woodley, Tony East, Danny Cunningham, Wes Goldberg, and others discuss the shocking Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. They analyze the Mavericks' decision-making process and potential motivations behind the trade. The conversation shifts to Eastern Conference trade rumors…
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Raptors starters pop in weekend split vs. Bulls & Clippers | Do the Raptors wanna lose games or not?
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The Toronto Raptors starters looked their best yet this weekend as the Raps split a pair of home games against the Chicago Bulls on Friday and the LA Clippers on Sunday. In Episode 1799, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap a loss to the Bulls on Friday that very much seemed by design, the starters' strong play over the course of the two games and why i…
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The Toronto Raptors will never see the likes of Kyle Lowry & DeMar DeRozan again | Open Gym Review w/ Katie Heindl
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This week on Open Gym, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan sat down to reflect on their storied run with the Toronto Raptors during the 2010s, and we've got feelings as a result! In Episode 1798, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters) to talk about the new episode of Open Gym covering Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan's time with th…
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The Toronto Raptors beat up the Washington Wizards -- who stink!!! -- on Wednesday night for their fifth-straight win, and seventh in their last eight games. In Episode 1797, Sean Woodley goes solo talk about how happy he is that the Raptors are not in the Wizards when it comes to being utterly tanktastic, the few actual takeaways to be pulled from…
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How the Raptors' defense found its shape & pouring water on Brandon Ingram to Toronto w/ Es Baraheni
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The Toronto Raptors have the best defense in the NBA over the last 7 games, led by Scottie Barnes' All-Defense level play -- but can it sustain? In Episode 1796, Sean Woodley is joined by Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily) to talk about the Raptors' newfound defensive structure, the impact of Davion Mitchell, Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes and h…
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NBA East Squad: Injury Bug Bites Contenders, Should Cavs and Celtics Fear Surging Eastern Teams?
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This episode of the Lockdown NBA Squad Show East features a panel of NBA podcast hosts discussing recent developments in the Eastern Conference. The conversation covers the Cleveland Cavaliers' defensive struggles, highlighting the impact of injuries to players like Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, and Evan Mobley. The Detroit Pistons' surprising success…
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Toronto Raptors run of killer defense continues in 113-104 win vs. Pelicans | What's gotten into them?!
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The Toronto Raptors picked up their sixth win in seven games with a 113-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, as they continue to be absolutely monstrous on the defensive end. In Episode 1795, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap the Raptors' win, talk about what's been going into the Raptors' having the league's best defense over the last seven games,…
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The Toronto Raptors picked up their fifth win in their last six games and second-straight on the road against the Atlanta Hawks on Satuday, as Scottie Barnes continued to play the best all-around ball of his life. In Episode 1794, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about the Raptors picking up another win on the…
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Scottie & The Vets help Raptors take down Hawks 122-119 & no, the Raptors aren't winning too much
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The Toronto Raptors took down the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night in a close 122-119 tilt that saw Scottie Barnes continue a run of stellar, winning basketball while his supporting cast of sage veterans helped out big time; but are the Raptors, now winners of four of their last five, winning too much? In Episode 1793, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk…
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Can the Toronto Raptors get in on a Jimmy Butler trade between the Suns & Heat? w/ Wes Goldberg & Brendon Kleen
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Can the Toronto Raptors help grease the wheels of what is sure to be a very complex, multi-team trade that sends Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat to the Phoenix Suns? In Episode 1792, Sean Woodley is joined by Wes Goldberg (Locked On Heat) and Brendon Kleen (Locked On Suns) to talk about the Toronto Raptors potential involvement in the long-rumored…
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Scottie Barnes shines, Raptors offense finds its groove in win vs. Orlando Magic w/ Vivek Jacob
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The Toronto Raptors took down the Orlando Magic 109-93 on Tuesday night and Scottie Barnes turned in the kind of all-around star effort that makes you believe in him as the guy this team is building around. In Episode 1791, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about the Raptors win over the Magic, their comeback f…
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In this episode of the NBA Eastern Conference Squad Show, hosts from various Locked On podcasts discuss the current state of the Eastern Conference. The conversation centers on the Boston Celtics' recent struggles and whether they remain the favorites to win the conference. The hosts debate the Cleveland Cavaliers' impressive season and their poten…
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Will the Raptors have a busy Trade Deadline? Reacting to the latest reporting on Chris Boucher, Bruce Brown & more
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Will Chris Boucher, Bruce Brown or any of the Toronto Raptors other expiring players set to be on the move ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline? In Episode 1790, Sean Woodley reviews Jake Fischer's latest rumour dump which featured all kinds of noise about the Raptors potential activity ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Off the top, Sean digs in to the R…
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Scottie Barnes struggles as Raptors lose big to Bucks | Top-5 prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft
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The Toronto Raptors fell big to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night in a game that made your brave host think all about the 2025 NBA Draft. In Episode 1789, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about Scottie Barnes' struggles against the Bucks in the team's 130-112 loss on Friday, make his first swing at a Top-5 prospect ranking ahead of a the 2025 NBA D…
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