Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors
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WOOPS! This show was meant to go out on Friday and say in drafts all weekend. Still good stuff, though! In Episode 1526, Sean Woodley goes solo to take stock of the 9-10 Toronto Raptors as they get set to play their 20th game of the season tonight. Off the top, Sean dives into the tale of the tape on the first 19 games, which includes some unsurprising outcomes for both their offense and defense compared to preseason expectations. Of course, though, Scottie Barnes' leap is the story of the season so far, which changes the context of the team in a pretty significant way while also making this year's version of the team significantly more watchable than the 2022-23 Raptors were. Next, Sean digs into what the first quarter of the year has told us about the Barnes-Pascal Siakam-OG Anunoby trio and its viability going forward. The path of least resistance may be to move on from Pascal at the deadline, but is that really the way to optimize the talent around Barnes for the long haul? The data is telling us those three win their minutes together. Is there an avenue to assembling a more sensible roster around them while hanging on to all three big wings? Lastly, Sean answers a listener question on that very question, and outlines some of the ways in which they can assemble a roster that amplifies its three best players, and another about what the Raps' 8 or 9 man rotation would be if the Raptors were playing in an knockout round game in the In-Season Tournament.
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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!
Which Eastern Conference teams could leapfrog the Raptors? Plus more listener questions! w/ Katie Heindl
Will it really be different for the Canadian men at the 2023 FIBA World Cup? w/ Oren Weisfeld
Latest Pascal Siakam rumors & a Toronto Raptors-themed HoopGrids gauntlet w/ James Herbert
What's More Likely, Crystal Ball Edition: Barnes vs Siakam All-NBA nods, Achiuwa's long-term outlook & more w/ Vivek Jacob
Raptors fan origins, hope for 2023-24 & That Random Raptors Game w/ comedian Andrew Ivimey
What's More Likely?! Good offense or bad defense? Scottie MIP or Schroder Sixth Man? Plus more! w/ Vivek Jacob
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