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A Raptors and NBA podcast with Will Lou & Alex Wong

  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    React Pod: Raptors use total team effort to collect another great road win

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He details how impressive it was to see the entire team contribute towards yet another difficult road win, and how Sandro Mamukelashvili was key in winning his matchup against Donovan Clingan.


    Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick

    Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday


    #nba #raptors #blazers


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    24 January 2026, 6:54 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Why are the Raptors so willing to ship RJ? Domantas Sabonis trade interest + NBA scapegoats

    Will and Alex discuss the pros and cons of trading for Domantas Sabonis before diving into the NBA All-Scapegoat Team, LeBron’s drama with Lakers ownership and Alex’s one-on-one tournament idea for All-Star Saturday. Finally, Will takes a 2016 quiz to see how much he remembers about NBA award winners and the Raptors summer league squad from a decade ago.


    Shout out Virage Sonore studios for hosting Alex while he is in Montreal (https://viragesonore.com/)


    #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #nbaallstar #lebronjames


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    23 January 2026, 6:16 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    React Pod: Raptors finally solve zone defense to beat hopeless Kings

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings. He discusses how the Raptors finally responded against zone coverage in the second half, and praises the maturity of the group in closing out a scrappy opponent.


    Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram

    Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook


    #nba #raptors #kings


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    22 January 2026, 6:51 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Let’s have a fair discussion about Immanuel Quickley and Bobby Webster

    Will Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond for a two-part discussion. First, they try to have a fair and objective conversation about Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley, who has become a lightning rod for criticism this season. Then, they discuss Michael Grange’s report at Sportsnet over the future of Raptors general manager Bobby Webster.


    #raptors #torontoraptors


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    21 January 2026, 5:46 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    React Pod: Immanuel Quickley delivers 40-ball in dominant win over Warriors

    Will Lou goes live late-night to break down the Toronto Raptors' 145-127 win over the Golden State Warriors. Immanuel Quickley explodes for one of the most efficient games in NBA history, Scottie Barnes flirts with a triple-double and the Raptors nail 21 threes.


    Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili

    Gerald Henderson award: Jonathan Kuminga


    #nba #raptors #warriors


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    21 January 2026, 6:53 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Why are the Raptors LAST in threes and what's the future of Jamal Shead and CMB?

    Will and Alex break down the start of the Raptors’ West Coast road trip, how Collin Murray-Boyles could make it into the starting lineup, and assess Jamal Shead’s long-term upside. Will puts Alex to the test with a franchise-by-franchise quiz on all-time three-point leaders. Later, the two debate the possibility of a Giannis trade, react to Kawhi showing up at a Scarborough basketball camp, reflect on the 20th anniversary of No Dunks, and discuss Alex’s side quest to land a spot on the upcoming season of Traitors Canada.


    #raptors #torontoraptors #giannis #kawhi


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    19 January 2026, 5:50 pm
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    React Pod: Raptors have to address their lack of shooting and size

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers matchup. He vents about the complete lack of shooting and size on the Raptors roster and takes listener questions on how to upgrade the roster.


    Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram

    Gerald Henderson award: Deandre Ayton


    #nba #raptors #lakers

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    19 January 2026, 6:16 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    React Pod: Raptors lose in OT despite brilliant Jamal Shead performance

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-117 OT loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He laments Darko Rajakovic's decision to guard James Harden 1-on-1 in crunch time, and then praises Jamal Shead's great two-way game.


    Three stars: Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick

    Gerald Henderson award: Kris Dunn


    #nba #raptors #clippers


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    17 January 2026, 4:38 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    NBA Banter: Do the Raptors still want AD? Luka vs Dennis, Spurs vs Thunder + more

    Will and Alex debate whether the Raptors should have any interest in trading for Anthony Davis (and Domantas Sabonis and Zion Williamson??) before diving into a pair of heated rivalries: Luka Dončić vs. Dennis Schröder and the Spurs vs. the Thunder. They wrap up with Alex once again trying (and failing) to sell Will on the Clippers, a discussion on the worst NBA players ever by plus-minus, and destination wedding etiquette.


    #raptors #torontoraptors #anthonydavis #lukadoncic #spurs #thunder #clippers

    #nba


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    15 January 2026, 4:53 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    React Pod: Raptors dominate Pacers again as Gradey Dick finally breaks out

    Will Lou goes live to react to the Toronto Raptors' 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the excellent start led by Scottie Barnes, lauds the clutch shot making by Brandon Ingram, then shows love to Gradey Dick for his long-awaited breakout game.


    Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick

    Gerald Henderson award: Quentin Jackson


    #nba #raptors #pacers


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    15 January 2026, 3:49 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Is Kyle Lowry the most unlikely “greatest player of all time for a franchise” in NBA history?

    Will and Alex recap Kyle Lowry’s weekend in Toronto, debate who are must-invites to his eventual jersey retirement ceremony, and then ask the question: is Kyle the most unlikely greatest player of all-time for an NBA team?


    #raptors #torontoraptors #kylelowry


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    13 January 2026, 5:26 pm
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