Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors
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In Episode 1482, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to react to Damian Lillard getting traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-teamer with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns, and where that leaves the Toronto Raptors after they were reportedly very much in the running for the 7-time All-NBA point guard. Off the top, Sean and Jamar share their initial reactions to the reporting on how the trade went down. Ultimately, this doesn't quite feel like a case where the Raptors balked at a readily available deal, and more like a loss of an honest bidding war to a Bucks team whose package the Blazers simply valued more. Still, that doesn't excuse Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster for the corner they've painted themselves into as a franchise going forward. Next, they chat about where this leaves the team with Lillard not coming in to revitalize the offense and define the team's direction. In particular, they dive into the troubling reporting from Michael Grange about the team still not being sure about where they stand with their best player, Pascal Siakam, and are still in wait-and-see mode when it comes to whether or not they will commit to their 2-time All-NBA forward. Lastly, Sean and Jamar discuss what this means for Scottie Barnes, who now stands as one of the last remaining vehicles by which the Raptors can be lifted out of their state of purgatory. If he's really That Dude in Year 3, then a lot of the Raptors problems become less problematic. But is it unfair to heap that level of pressure and responsibility onto Barnes, especially considering how ill-fitting the roster around him seems to be?
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The Damian Lillard sweepstakes from the Portland Trail Blazers' perspective w/ Erik García Gundersen of Blazer Banter
Why Damian Lillard is worth the risks for the Toronto Raptors
Is it almost Dame Time in Toronto? The pros, cons and ideal cost of a Damian Lillard trade w/ Vivek Jacob
Key Toronto Raptors swing skills, Pt. 2: Siakam's shooting, OG's handle & Poeltl's free throws
Which swing skills will make or break the seasons of Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa & Gary Trent Jr.?
Is Toronto really the mystery Dame Lillard team? Plus, the Raptors we're most excited to watch this year w/ Chelsea Leite
Mailbag! The fate of the Raptors 2024 first-rounder, struggles with Darko ball & rookie expectation
Uncertainty around Pascal Siakam looms; could Raptors-Hawks talks reignite around Bogdan Bogdanovic? w/ Vivek Jacob
What's More Likely: Will Siakam stay long-term OR get dealt before the season? Plus more w/ Jamar Hinds
Who will start for the Toronto Raptors? Dennis Schröder vs. Gary Trent Jr. & more w/ Vivek Jacob
Recapping Canada's bronze medal-winning run at the FIBA World Cup; looking to Paris 2024 w/ Alex Adams
Canada takes down Luka Dončić & Slovenia to advance to FIBA World Cup Semis w/ Nick Angstadt
Why Scottie Barnes is one of the most interesting players in the NBA in 2023-24 w/ Joe Wolfond
Biggest takeaways from Canada's historic World Cup win vs. Spain & Canada-Slovenia preview w/ Vivek Jacob
Who wore it best? The best player to wear every number in Raptors history, Pt. 2 w/ Jamar Hinds
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Canada blows out Latvia to win Group H at FIBA World Cup & a Raptors temperature check w/ Vivek Jacob
Which teams are the biggest threats to sign O.G. Anunoby next summer? And more listener questions!
Where would Scottie Barnes go in a re-draft of the 2021 NBA Draft? Plus more listener questions!
What should Darko Rajakovic's top priority be to begin his first season with the Raptors? Plus more listener questions!
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