Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

In Episode 1401, Sean Woodley is joined by Rafael Barlowe (Locked On NBA Big Board) to dive into NBA Draft season head-on with a look at guard and three-point shooters the Raptors might be able to draft with the likely 13th-overall pick in 2023 NBA Draft. Off the top, Sean and Rafael discuss the quality of the talent in the draft around the Raptors range, and whether the Raptors might be able to address their dire need for guard play and shooting with their first-rounder this year -- assuming they don't jump up into the Wemby Zone. Next, Sean and Rafael run through a handful of potential future Raptors, include Nick Smith Jr. of Arkansas, Keyonte George of Baylor, Cason Wallace of Kentucky, the Michigan duo of Kobe Bufkin and Jett Howard, Gradey Dick of Kansas, and Jordan Hawkins of the national champion UConn Huskies. Plus, is all of this conversation moot with Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster all but certain to draft Victor Wembanyama's teammate Bilil Coulibaly in a classic Raptors draft day surprise? Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord community! It's very fun and cool! https://discord.gg/GGRZgUwv Also be sure to subscribe to Rafael's incredible work over at NBA Big Board: https://www.nbabigboard.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1400, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about a bunch of Toronto Raptors-related topics, including J.J. Redick interviewing for the Raptors job, Pascal Siakam missnig All-NBA and what it means for his extension talks this summer, and an early look at some potential mid-level exception targets the Raptors might pursue in free agency. Off the top, Sean digs into the Raps decision to interview J.J. Redick, which it's understandably ruffled a few feathers as another example of a former player jumping the line ahead of head coaching prospects who have paid their dues, and why interviewing Redick, who seems like a longshot to actually get the job, seems like an example of good process as the team is clearly casting a wide net in their search. Next, Sean discusses Pascal Siakam missing out on All-NBA recognition, and what it means for the contract extension talks that are sure to go down this summer. Does missing out on super-max qualification this year improve or decrease the odds of the team and their two-time All-Star reaching an extension agreement his off-season? Lastly, Sean answers a listener question about who the team should be targeting with their mid-level exception. Kevin Love, anyone? Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord community for priority on mailbag question-asking, and to be part of Fake Trade Fridays beginning next week! https://discord.gg/GGRZgUwv Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1399, Sean Woodley goes solo to discuss O.G. Anunoby being named to the NBA's All-Defense Second Team for the first time in his career and what the honour means for his looming extension talks this summer. Off the top, Sean digs into why the All-Defense nod was so deserved for Anunoby, a one-of-one defensive player who excels in every area, from counting stats, to advanced metrics, to positional versatility, to the eye test. He's the best wing defender in basketball right now, and is the easy choice as the best defensive player in Raptors franchise history. Next, Sean takes a look at what O.G. making All-Defense means for his extension talks this summer, and why Anunoby is beginning to look as close to untouchable as any core member of the team outside of Scottie Barnes. Lastly, Sean runs through a couple listener questions, including whether a new coach will increase the odds the Raptors can keep O.G. long term. Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord! https://discord.gg/bTWbKK4Q Also, one of our Every Dayers is in need of your support! Donate to support listener Charlie's campaign for the Gutsy Walk 2023 in support of Crohn's and Colitis research: https://crohnsandcolitiscanada.akaraisin.com/ui/GutsyWalk2023/p/charliebender Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1398, Sean Woodley is joined by Crina Mustafa (Homestand Sports, Enjoy BBall) to talk about the Toronto Raptors reported pursuit of Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon, the WNBA's potential expansion to Toronto, and the WNBA Canada Exhibition game between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx going down this Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. Off the top, Sean and Crina discuss why the Raptors likely will not land Becky Hammon to be their head coach, partly due to timing, and largely due to the Raptors simply not offering a more attractive situation than coaching the defending WNBA champions. Next, they dig into the WNBA's potential expansion to Toronto, the issues that are ratcheting up the calls for more teams in the W, and why Toronto is a no-brainer destination for a new team. Lastly, Sean and Crina tee up Sky vs. Lynx in Toronto this Saturday, pinpoint key players to watch, and preview the new WNBA regular season which is just days away from tip-off. Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord community to come hang out and talk ball with other listeners of the show! https://discord.gg/bTWbKK4Q Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1397, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to rank their top five best moments and/or games from the 2022-23 Toronto Raptors season. Off the top, Sean and Vivek are in agreement: Pascal Siakam dropping 52-9-7 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks was the clear highlight of the season. But what about after that? Vivek went more game-focused, highlighting big Raptors wins, including a victory over the Phoenix Suns with the help of a dagger three by Christian Koloko, and a very impressive road win over the Sacramento Kings. Plus, some individual efforts get some love, including a prolific O.G. Anunoby performance and a very satisfying Jakob Poeltl effort that came soon after his deadline acquisition. Meanwhile, Sean highlights some pockets of the season where things did not stink, including Scottie Barnes' best month of the season, the first couple weeks of the year where the Raptors looked like they had some real promise, and O.G. Anunoby's post-Poeltl play. Plus, is Sean insane to have chosen the no. 5 best moment he did? Probably! Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord to share your favourite moments from the season! https://discord.gg/bTWbKK4Q Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1396, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to take a look back at the 2022-23 season for Masai Ujiri, Bobby Webster and the Toronto Raptors front office, as well as the decision-making over the last four seasons and whether it's been as bad as it has felt like it's been. Off the top, they dig into the moves over the last calendar year or so, going all the way back to the Thad Young trade, through the Otto Porter signing in the offseason, and the big bet on the team's internal growth that went awry. Plus, is there a chance the Jakob Poeltl trade goes down as more damaging than good? Next, they discuss the ways in which they think the front office has most erred since the championship in 2019. Are some of their "mistakes" overblown? How much has their focus on physical profile over translatable NBA skills informed their current situation? What about their love of handing out player options? And lastly, does the front office get enough credit for nailing the Scottie Barnes pick? And what are Sean and Vivek's confidence levels in Masai and Bobby's ability to nail a very difficult offseason? Continue the conversation by joining the Locked On Raptors discord server! https://discord.gg/bTWbKK4Q Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episodr 1395, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (TSN, Raptors Republic) to discuss the end of the Toronto Raptors bench and determine which players from this season should return for another kick at the can in 2023-24 in the form of a parlour game: Bench Guy, or Good-bye? Off the top, Sean and Jamar discuss Christian Koloko, who is the most no brainer Bench Guy on the roster and stands a real chance of being a viable low-minute backup center next season, and Malachi Flynn, who just might not have it. Next, they chat about whether Jeff Dowtin Jr. deserves another look after some strong defensive stretches as a backup guard, and whether Dalano Banton brings enough to the table to warrant a third year in the Raptors' development pipeline. Lastly, Sean and Jamar discuss Otto Porter Jr.'s potential viability next year, why it looks like the end of the line for Thad Young, Joe Wieskamp likely at least getting a camp invite after signing a deal late in the season, and Ron Harper Jr., who Sean is ready to completely hitch his wagon to. Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord server to chat with fellow listeners of the podcast! https://discord.gg/bTWbKK4Q Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1394, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings, Gaming Society) to answer some Toronto Raptors themed mailbag questions from you, the listeners. Off the top, Sean and Katie dig into why -- UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES -- should the Raptors pursue Dillon Brooks as a free agent addition after his reported divorce with the Memphis Grizzlies. Next, they answer a question about which Toronto Raptors player stands to chance to be the most improved next season, with both Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa having very compelling -- and important -- cases. Plus, what is the feeling about Scottie Barnes' fitness for a rookie max extension in a year's time? Seems crazy we're already reckoning with that, but here we are! Lastly, Sean and Katie answers some very silly questions about Nick Nurse's grocery store etiquette, exactly where Spicy P comes in on the Scoville scale, which Raptors would be best suited for a weekend in the wilderness (including a great Sean life hack re: tents), and whether the 2022-23 Raptors could have more used prime Vince Carter or prime Tracy McGrady on the roster. Now, stop procrastinating and join the Locked On Raptors Discord server so your questions can get prioritized on future episodes of the show! https://discord.gg/3uQU7s25 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1393, Sean Woodley is joined by long-time NBA reporter and Locked On contributor Howard Beck (GQ Sports) to discuss some of the bigger questions facing the Toronto Raptors going into a very important off-season. Off the top, Sean and Howard discuss the high degree of difficulty the Raptors front office has given itself this summer, and why the Raptors' current position -- in the league's beefy middle -- is no longer something to be looked down upon, as just about three quarters of the league finds themselves in a similar place. Is building from the middle any more unlikely to yield a championship contender than a full on teardown? Next, Sean and howard discuss the Raptors' decision to move on from Nick Nurse, why it felt like it was time to make the move, and the difficulty of hiring a new coach without a clear idea of what the roster for next season might look like. Lastly, Sean and Howard discuss the pros and cons of the Raptors looking to trade Pascal Siakam this off-season, and whether Scottie Barnes has the goods to eventually become the foundational star the Raptors clearly hope he is. Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord channel, right here! https://discord.gg/3uQU7s25 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1392, Sean Woodley goes solo to review the up and down seasons of Toronto Raptors bench forwards Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa. Off the top, Sean digs into what went well for Boucher and Achiuwa in 2022-23. Boucher's formula for success didn't change all that much outside of slight uptick from three-point range. Otherwise? Transition dunks, offensive rebounds and big time defensive highlights were what powered him to success. Problem is, he didn't quite bring his ideal level of fury and pop to every outing. Achiuwa meanwhile had a rocky season where his role changed a lot, but he remains an elite defensive player, who performed surprisingly well as a finisher near the rim and as one of the most foul-averse players on a team that fouls a ton. What didn't go so well? Well, Boucher was wildly inconsistent in his effectiveness. Part of it due to awkward lineup construction, but a lot of seemingly tied to him just not having it more often than he did this year. For Achiuwa, his three-point shooting cratered, his role definition left him unclear on where he was best optimized, and his play as a center was pretty off. He's a wing, probably, looking ahead into his fourth season and beyond. The shame about the inconsistent play of Boucher and Achiuwa is what when one or both of them were on, the Raptors were incredibly hard to beat. Without that, the Raptors' depth concerns became a big waving red flag. Lastly, Sean takes a look at what could happen with both guys this summer. Will Achiuwa get a rookie-extension? Is Boucher a trade candidate? Sean digs into it all! Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord server for a place to chat about the team all off-season long. https://discord.gg/3uQU7s25 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1391, Sean Woodley goes solo to run through the three most important questions any Toronto Raptors coaching candidate should be asked by the front office in an interview, before running through the list of Raps interviewees reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, highligted by Las Vegas Aces champion coach Becky Hammon, Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn, Milwaukee Bucks assistant Charles Lee, and Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson. Off the top, Sean digs into the most important questions any candidate for the Raps top job should have great answers for in an interview: How do you plan to foster the development of Scottie Barnes? How do you plan to bring a culture of togetherness back to the franchise? And how do you plan to reimagine the offense? Next, Sean runs through the background and qualifications of the names Woj reported, including Hammon, Lee, Quinn, Atkinson, Jordi Fernandez, Darko Rajakovic, Kevin Young, Mitch Johnson and more. Plus, what about Jerry Stackhouse? Adrian Griffin? And will other candidates join the conversation? Either way, it doesn't seem like this search will be done quickly. Join the Locked On Raptors Discord community! https://discord.gg/3uQU7s25 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1390, Sean Woodley is joined by Samson Folk (Raptors Republic) to break down the 2022-23 season of polarizing Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet and what comes next for the team's lead guard. Off the top, Sean and Samson chat about what went well for VanVleet this season. His pick-and-roll operation alongside Jakob Poeltl was a real bright spot, and as usual, he continues to drive positive play and bring order to all the Raptors' best lineups. That said, it was by no means a perfect season, as his on-ball defense suffered a steep drop-off, his three-point stroke waxed and waned, and the relationship between Fred and Scottie Barnes was callled in to question. Was there any fire behind all the smoke? Was Nick Nurse more the culprit behind the team's off-kilter locker room vibes than VanVleet? Plus, how can the Raptors plot a course forward with VanVleet, who is still good, but definitely has flaws that need to be compensated for. Can the Raptors afford to move on from VanVleet without a readymade replacement for his point guard skills, which are absent elsewhere on the roster? And what do we envision as the endgame for Fred and the Raptors this summer? Please join the Locked On Raptors Discord community to come hang and talk Raps, NBA playoffs and more! https://discord.gg/3uQU7s25 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1389, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings, Gaming Society) to break down the sophomore season of budding Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes and take a look at what his future might hold. Off the top, Sean and Katie chat about their biggest positive takeaways from his season. Most impressively, he wore a bunch of different hats, and learned how to operate within his various different roles on the team very effectively after brief windows of adjustment. He's a basketball sponge, a visionary passer, and still very much a player who has yet to be fully moulded -- and that's a good thing! Next, Sean and Katie dig into the negatives of Barnes' second season, and how the front office and coaching staff's lack of direction and role definition probably played into some negative impressions of Scottie's season and his interactions with veteran teammates Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet. Are the on-court tensions between Scottie, Pascal and Fred fixable with a fresh set of eyes in the form of a new head coach? Plus, why Barnes' conditioning is a massively important area of focus this summer as he looks to ditch the Fourth Quarter Scottie moniker and become Four Quarter Scottie. And some thoughts on how his mid-range touch could unlock the rest of his game. Lastly, Sean and Katie discuss why the Raptors' off-season need for shooting is critical to Scottie's development, whether it's time to hand the keys to Barnes and make it his team going into Year 3. Join the Locked On Raptors Discord community! https://discord.gg/WVcHqxfG Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1388, Sean Woodley goes solo to quickly address the news of Ime Udoka getting hired by the Houston Rockets and thus no longer being in the running to replace Nick Nurse with the Toronto Raptors, before diving into the 2022-23 season of Pascal Siakam and what comes next for him. Siakam was better than ever this year, and turned in one of the best individual seasons in Toronto Raptors franchise history. He remains a good ISO and post-up hub, and is still comortably the best player on the team. But will the fit issues with the Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl front court force the Raptors front office to make a tough decision regarding the two-time All-NBA forward who is up for a pivotal extension this summer? Could a new coach weaponize Siakam as an off-ball scorer akin to what he was back from 2018 through 2020? And does the Siakam-Barnes-Jak trio need one more year to see if the fit can be massaged -- ideally with a three-point shooting uptick on the part of Siakam? Lastly, Sean examines the two potential roads the team could go down with Pascal this summer. Extend or trade? What are the arguments both ways? And why does a trade make less sense this summer than it might make sense if Siakam were on a longer term contract? All that, plus a Discord listener question about Siakam's odds of finishing Top-5 in MVP voting some day. Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord server to get your questions in for the remainder of our Player Review episodes! https://discord.gg/WVcHqxfG Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1387, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to talk about the status of Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors' front office now that they've played the Nick Nurse firing card and sit on the precipice of a massive off-season for the franchise. Off the top, is the there any warmth on the seats of Ujiri and Bobby Webester? Probably not just yet, but they've certainly painted themselves into a corner where the fury will be loud if the team bungles the very complex off-season it has set up for itself. Next, Sean and Vivek play a game of Fact or Fiction centered around some of the quotes from Ujiri's season-ending press conference. Is Jakob Poeltl actually a Top-10 center in the league as Ujiri declared? Can the team be fixed without major roster moves if the lionized culture the team used to proudly cultivate is restored? Did Nick Nurse's comments before the late-season game in Philly really have no bearing on the Raptors' decision to fire him? And will the Raptors win in Toronto again under Masai's leadership? Join us in the Locked On Raptors Discord to keep the off-season conversation going! https://discord.gg/WVcHqxfG Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1386, Sean Woodley reacts to Friday morning's announcement by the Toronto Raptors that they have fired championship-winning head coach Nick Nurse after five seasons with the team. Off the top, Sean digs into his biggest takeaway on the firing, why it feels like the right time for the Raptors to make this move despite all the success Nurse has had, and why the internal locker room dynamics that seemed to decay under his leadership are the biggest reason the move makes sense, not his outside the box preferred playing style. Next, Sean sifts through some of Masai Ujiri's comments on the firing and the off-season that lies before the Raptors. Ujiri clearly indicated the team has no plans to tank, and Sean thinks that's good. However, should there be some concern with Masai declaring his belief in Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton, or will the front office have a plan to tackle the team's weakness for which it is most to blame: the team's lacklustre depth beyond the top 7 or 8 guys. Lastly, Sean looks at what comes next for the Raptors, specifically as it relates to the extremely important Scottie Barnes, whose growth over the course of this season and into this summer were big focuses of Ujiri's presser, and who the next coach might be. Ime Udoka? Jerry Stackhouse? Patrick Mutumbo? Someone else? Keep the Nurse conversation going by joining the Locked On Raptors Discord Server! https://discord.gg/WVcHqxfG Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1385, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to review the season that was for Toronto Raptors shooting guard Gary Trent Jr., who might be the most difficult to project of the Toronto Raptors pending unrestricted free agents. Off the top, Sean and Jamar dig into their biggest positive takeaways from Trent's season, in which he operated well within the flow of the Raptors' offense and did his duty as a late-clock bailout guy, all the while flip-flopping back and forth between the starting lineup and the bench. Next, they dig into the things in Trent's game that still leave something to be desired, including his lack of defensive oomph outside of his knack for steals, and the very limited playmaking package he brings to the table. Were his struggles all his fault, though? Or was he over-relied upon on a team that often sunk or swum with his ups and downs. Lastly, Sean and Jamar look ahead to his very likely unrestricted free agency this summer, take stock of what could be a cool market for his services, and make the case for his return contingent upon the Raptors supplementing their core six guys with a more robust supporting case. Join the Locked On Raptors Discord community! It's really fun, and you're missing out if you're not in there! https://discord.gg/WVcHqxfG Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1384, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings) to talk about the season that was for Toronto Raptors defensive ace and NBA steals leader O.G. Anunoby. Off the top, they dig into whether O.G.'s season was the single biggest highlight of the year for the Raptors, as his defense reached new heights while his opportunistic bucket-getting on offense was a massive boon to a not-very-good Raptors offense. Next, they chat about what felt like a season-long tension regarding his role, and why the final 26 games of the season where he played his best ball alongside Jakob Poeltl offered Anunoby enough of a role to leave him content after season-long burblings about his discontenet with his role on the team. Plus, what areas does Anunoby need to improve upon this summer to continue his ascension and perhaps open up an even larger role in the offense? Lastly, Sean and Katie examine an offseason of uncertainty surrounding O.G. His play down the stretch suggested he's someone the Raptors should hang onto, but with the CBA extension rule change maybe leaving the Raptors a little short in terms of a hefty extension offer and a contract year looming, is there still a chance Anunoby could get moved this summer? And will the Raptors find themselving regretting an Anunoby trade in short order if they do in fact pull the trigger on something? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1383, Sean Woodley goes solo to review the season of Toronto Raptors center and prized Trade Deadline acquisition of Jakob Poeltl. Off the top, Sean digs into the good things Jak brought to the Raptors: reliable center play, screening, rim-protection and interior scoring, and an uplifting effect on his teammates, specifically O.G. Anunoby and Fred VanVleet. He made the starting five into one of the best in the league, and made the Raptors 13.4 points per 100 possessions better when he was on the floor. It wasn't all smooth, however! On the negative end of things, the arrival of Jak created a spacing conundrum alongside Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes. Is that something that can be rectified with improve shooting strokes for one or both of Siakam and Barnes? Or is it a fundamental flaw in the reasoning behind the trade that could result in either a big time shake-up some time down the line, or a whole lot of regret for the front office? Plus, how much of an issue is that Poeltl can't close games in every matchup? Is that a Jak problem? Or is it only a problem because the Raptors lack of the depth of options and stylistic diversity needed to complement what Jak does well? Lastly, Sean takes a look at Jak's outlook as he hits unrestricted free agency this summer. It's hard to see an outcome that doesn't see Jak back in Toronto, right? Plus, a listener Discord question about the Raptors' defensive scheme and where Jak fits into it. Be sure to join the Locked On Raptor Discord server to get your player-specific questions answered throughout the season-in-review series: https://discord.gg/GsbT2JeX Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1382, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to begin picking apart the wreckage of the 2022-23 Toronto Raptors. Today, they dig into how much of a failure this Raptors team was compared to the lofty pre-season expectations placed upon the squad. What were the biggest individual disapppointments? And is there any chance they can be rectified going into next season? Next, Sean and Vivek reflect back upon what they were most wrong about at the beginning of the year. Vivek was bullish on the Raptors' addressing their three-point shooting issues via internal growth, while Sean was completely fooled by the Raptors' fast-paced start to the season. Lastly, they discuss what they learned the most about the Raptors and team building over the course of this year, with two big takeaways coming to mind: the Raptors ain't special, and winning isn't a given even with all the success the franchise has had; and the need for more depth to navigate the rigours of 82 games is painfully apparent after what we just witnessed. Come hang out in the Locked On Raptors Discord server, where we're hanging out all offseason long: https://discord.gg/GsbT2JeX Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1381, Sean Woodley goes solo to share his biggest takeaways from the Toronto Raptors' end-of-season press conferences. Off the top, Sean addresses Fred VanVleet's comments regarding the need for the Raptors to establish a new identity, and why the concepts of role clarification, structure and habits need to be re-incorporated into the fabric of the Raptors after a year in the wilderness. Next, Sean discusses Fred's comments on Scottie Barnes' path to becoming a point guard and why he's embracing that idea, Barnes' comments about him needing to improve his own conditioning in order to play the way he wants to play more often, and why it's important for the Raptors to clearly establish a hierarchy going into next year. Lastly, Sean talks about Pascal Siakam's comments on Toronto being home, and makes a plea to the Raptors to keep him around for the remainder of his prime. Dudes like Pascal don't come along often, man. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/nba60 and use code nba60 for 60% off plus free shipping! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Woodley goes live moments after the end of the 9 vs. 10 NBA Play-in Tournament Game between the Toronto Raptors and the Chicago Bulls. DeMar DeRozan looking for revenge, the Raptors looking for a glimmer of hope to salvage from this season, setting up the final East play-in game, and so much more! What went wrong for the Raptors in the second half after a first half that looked so promising? Why didn't O.G. Anunoby get a look at guarding a scorching hot Zach Lavine? What did the Bulls do to hurt Toronto's offense in the second half? And my god, how did the Raptors manage to go just 18/36 from the line? It stunk!!! Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord server. Season's over, but that just means there's more to talk about in there: https://discord.gg/GsbT2JeX Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/nba60 and use code nba60 for 60% off plus free shipping! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a bonus episode of the show, Sean Woodley is joined by Kate Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings) for a quick chat about Kyle Lowry's incredible night in the Miami Heat's play-in loss to the Atlanta Hawks, what the Heat falling into the final play-in game for the 8th-seed means for the Toronto Raptors should they handle the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, and why despite the disappointment of this season, the basketball gods have aligned to give Raptors fans at least one or two touchstone moments from the 2022-23 season with DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry now standing in the Raptors' path to the post-season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/nba60 and use code nba60 for 60% off plus free shipping! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1379, Sean Woodley is joined by Pat the Designer of Locked On Bulls to dig into some of the big picture stories to keep tabs on going into tonight's 9/10 play-in game between the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. Off the top, Sean and Pat discuss the general feelings among the respective fanbases heading into the game, and what's at stake for both franchise. Will a bad outcome lead to a change in direction for either team's front office? Next, Sean and Pat look to identify a player on the opposing team who they most fear as a chaos agent who could spoil the best-laid gameplans and tilt the game with a big performance -- Pat Beverley is the play-in king, Raptors should should be weary, just as Pat is weary of Gary Trent Jr.'s capacity for getting on a single-elimination game heater. Lastly, Sean and Pat chat about the things that must go right for the Raptors or Bulls to win, and the things that will cost each team if they don't go well. Plus, a coin flip prediction -- literally! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/nba60 and use code nba60 for 60% off plus free shipping! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and the Chicago Bulls have enough heart to beat the Toronto Raptors in a Play-In Game? Haize (Locked On Bulls) joins Nick Angstadt (Locked On NBA) to discuss the state of the Chicago Bulls going into the NBA Play-In. What's the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who's on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host expectations this postseason?  Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More

The Toronto Raptors are a different-looking team in the NBA's Play-In now, how do Pascal Siakam and the Raps matchup against DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and the Chicago Bulls? Sean Woodley joins Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) to discuss the state of the Toronto Raptors. What's the biggest on-court story this season? What will the Playoff Rotation look like and who's on the bubble? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses (how have they won and lost games this year)? What are fans/team/host expectations this postseason?  Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More

In Episode 1378, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob preview all angles of the Toronto Raptors' Eastern Conference Play-in Tournament matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night with a round of everyone's favourite Locked On Raptors parlour game: What's More Likely? Off the top, Sean and Vivek examine whether it's more likely that Nick Nurse keeps a tight rotation in the single-elimination tilt or if he'll go a little deeper into his bench to work around some of the matchup questions the Bulls' guard-heavy play style presents. Next, Sean and Vivek discuss who of Fred VanVleet (guarded by Alex Caruso and/or Patrick Beverley) and DeMar DeRozan (guarded by O.G. Anunoby) is in for a rougher night on the offensive end, before spinning off into all sorts of interesting matchup questions. Who guards Zach Lavine? Will the Raptors need to skew small and play without Jakob Poeltl when the game gets into its most important moments? And where will Chris Boucher and Precious Achiuwa factor in against a Bulls team that is among the league's best at preventing second-chance opportunities. Lastly, Sean and Vivek dig into the big one: What's More Likely? A Raptors win, or a Bulls win? Will the matchup problems the Bulls cause in their new-look alignment be too much for the Raptors to handle? Will home court shift the balance in Toronto's favour? And what about the unknowables, like Scottie Barnes' propensity for shining under the bright lights? All that and so much more! Join the Locked On Raptors Discord server and come hang during the play-in game tomorrow night! https://discord.gg/jTe9VHeF Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/nba60 and use code nba60 for 60% off plus free shipping! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1377, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down the Toronto Raptors' 1-1 weekend against the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks to put a bow on a season that deserved to finish with an exactly .500 record. Off the top, Sean takes a look back at the Raptors; wild oscillations in play over the course of 82 games, and why it is narratively perfect that the team settled in with a 41-41 record when it was all said and done. This team was never as good as it looked at its best, and never as bad as it felt when it was at its worst, and the ups and downs of the individual players on the team were just as indicative of Toronto's mid status as the team's play overall. Next, Sean runs through the Good (Precious Achiuwa's strong finish), the Bad (completely laying down against Boston) and the Hmm (how the A.J. Griffin buzzer beater back in November came back to burn the Raptors) from the final weekend of the regular season. Lastly, Sean digs into some of his early impressions of the matchup with the Chicago Bulls in the East's 9 vs. 10 play-in game and some interesting tactical questions that could dictate the outcome of the game. Be sure to join the Locked On Raptors Discord server! It's a really fun time, and will be the spot to be on Wednesday during the play-in game: https://discord.gg/jTe9VHeF Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that's why it's America's #1 meal kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/nhl60 and use code nhl60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1376, Sean Woodley fields listener questions about the Toronto Raptors as they get set to duke it out in the NBA Play-in Tournament. Off the top, Sean digs into a pair of questions about Jeff Dowtin Jr. not getting his contract converted, why despite some understandable criticisms he's not too broken about it, and the overall feeling of concern with the Raptors' front office decision makers in Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Next, Sean digs into off-season centric questions. Could a big trade happen in response to the outcome of the Play-in Tournament? What could the construction of next season's bench look like and how is the board game Ticket to Ride somehow analagous to the Raptors' current situation? And what the one move he'd make to bring out better results from the team next season might be. Lastly, Sean digs into questions about who the Raptors should target in the upcoming draft and why Cason Wallace is his very early favourite potential selection as well as how Precious Achiuwa and Scottie Barnes would fair on a pair of unhinged reality TV shows. Want to have your question read on a future episode of the show while also getting to chat with Raptors fans in a fun community? Join the Locked On Raptors Discord server today at this link: https://discord.gg/jTe9VHeF Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.  BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get on your way to being your best self. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Pro Basketball GM To download the game just visit probasketballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices