Best Local Wiz Podcasts (2025)

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Behind the Toronto Raptors' defensive turnaround | Can they maintain TOP-5 status all season? w/ Joe Wolfond 39:11

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The Toronto Raptors have one of the league's best defenses despite ranking near the bottom of the league during their 1-4 start to the season -- is it sustainable? In Episode 1993, Sean Woodley is joined by Joe Wolfond to talk about the Toronto Raptors' incredible defensive turnaround, what's been working for them, and what could threaten their top…

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Brandon Ingram WINS IT for the Raptors vs. Pacers as the Pascal Siakam trade comes full circle w/ Katie Heindl 33:30

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A last-second Brandon Ingram dagger earned the Toronto Raptors their ninth win in a row over Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers in NBA Cup Group Play on Wednesday night. In Episode 1992, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl discuss the juicy narrative symmetry of the Raptors' new star scoring the winner over Siakam, who's trade two years ago set the acq…

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Drafting the BEST THINGS from the Toronto Raptors incredible first month w/ Zulfi Sheikh 34:47

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The 13-5 Toronto Raptors have been one of the stories of the NBA season so far -- what better way to honour than than to draft the best things we've seen from them so far? In Episode 1991, Sean Woodley is joined by Zulfi Sheikh (Raptors Republic, Sportsnet) to make five picks each in a draft of the best parts of the Raptors season so far. Available…

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INGRAM'S NIGHT: Raptors shut down Cavaliers late, BI drops 37, Raps win 8th in a row w/ Vivek Jacob 36:47

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The Toronto Raptors handled the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-99 on Monday night on the back of 37 points by Brandon Ingram and a 7-0 run to close the game in the final 4:35. In Episode 1990, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob recap the Raptors' 8th win in a row, what make Ingram's 15/30 night so special, where they can improve their offensive process, how the…

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Raptors take care of business vs. Wiz & Nets | Why they're built to withstand an RJ Barrett injury 34:18

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The Toronto Raptors took down the Washington Wizards and Brooklyn Nets on the weekend, continuing to do what good teams do against bad teams; but are they built to withstand an injury to one of their starters? In Episode 1989, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Raptors' 2-0 weekend in games against the leagues dregs that while different in comp…

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Early season Toronto Raptors stats that are making us say WHOA! w/ Keerthika Uthayakumar 35:40

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The Toronto Raptors are off to a 10-5 start, which has produced all kinds of wildly interesting stats that help tell the tale of their season. In Episode 1988, Sean Woodley is joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar to run through some of the early season numbers that are making them say "WHOA!" They chat about the wild success of the Raptors' offense, the…

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FRIENDSHIP BALL: Connected Raptors starters play their BEST game of the year to close out Sixers w/ Katie Heindl 37:02

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The Toronto Raptors have now won FIVE in a row and nine of their last ten games after a 121-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. In Episode 1987, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl run through the big takeaways from the game. Off the top, they chat about how the starting five of Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie B…

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The Toronto Raptors are a JOY to watch & Darko Rajaković deserves a TON of credit 37:33

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The Toronto Raptors are 9-5 and as fun as they've been in years -- and you should savour every second of it. In Episode 1986, Sean Woodley goes solo to get a little sappy about the joy of watching a competitive team again, the impact of head coach Darko Rajaković early on, and why it might already be time to start planning for how to pay Sandro Mam…

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Late blocks seal CLUTCH win for Raptors vs. Hornets & Brandon Ingram is HERE w/ Vivek Jacob 37:42

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The Toronto Raptors took down the Charlotte Hornets 110-108 on Monday night while Brandon Ingram loudly announced that he is very much here. In Episode 1985, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob recap the Raptors' clutch time win over the Hornets that ended on a pair of huge blocks by Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes. Off the top, Sean and Vivek assess th…

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Toronto Raptors bench continues to CRUSH IT in 129-11 win over Pacers 37:45

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The Toronto Raptors picked up their seventh win in eight games, 129-111 over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday and their outstanding bench continued to show out. In Episode 1984, Sean digs into the incredible play of Jamal Shead, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gradey Dick as the bench trio has helped guide the Raptors to their 8-5 start. Off the top, Sean …

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Scottie Barnes plays the game of his life (?), Raptors' offense overpowers the Cavs w/ Joe Wolfond 40:10

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The Toronto Raptors took down the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 on Thursday night on the back of a brilliant Scottie Barnes effort. In Episode 1983, Sean Woodley is joined by Joe Wolfond to break down what was arguably the best Raptors performance in 3+ years. Off the top, Sean and Joe talk about Barnes' brilliant two-way effort in which he put up 28…

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WOULD YOU RATHER: Relive the last 3 years of Toronto Raptors basketball OR hire Nico Harrison as GM today? w/ Katie Heindl 37:45

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Would you rather re-live the last three years of Toronto Raptors basketball, or hired disgraced Dallas Mavericks exec Nico Harrison to be the GM today? In Episode 1982, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl play a round of Would You Rather, Toronto Raptors Edition. Off the top, they discuss whether it would be worth experiencing the last three miserable ye…

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Toronto Raptors play with their food vs. Nets, but don't get burnt, because the Nets are embarrassing 37:35

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The Toronto Raptors took down the truly awful Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night to move to 6-5 on the season despite a bit of a sluggish start. In Episode 1981, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down the Raptors' comfortable handling of the Nets and details why this game was never once in doubt even with the 18-12 Nets start, dig into some of the emergi…

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10-Game Raptors Smell Test: The East is a Beast & are the Raptors REALLY this good on offense? w/ Vivek Jacob 38:10

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Ten games into the Toronto Raptors season, it's time to start looking at early trends and sniffing them to determine just how real they are. In Episode 1980, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob play the early season Smell Test and pick out some things they think are real, fake, and in need of more observation from the Raptors' 5-5 start. Off the top, Sean…

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Toronto Raptors prove their realness with weekend split vs. Hawks & Sixers 33:19

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The Toronto Raptors split a pair of weekend games -- a 109-97 NBA Cup win over the Atlanta Hawks and a competitive 130-120 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday -- that proved that this team isn't going anywhere in the Eastern Conference playoff race any time soon. In Episode 1979, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Raptors' impressive w…

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Canada Basketball's Golden Generation & RJ Barrett's remarkable start w/ Oren Weisfeld 38:02

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Canada Basketball has never been more of a power than it is today, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reigning as MVP and RJ Barrett playing the best ball a Canadian has ever played for the Toronto Raptors. In Episode 1978, Sean Woodley is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss his new book: "The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse."…

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Why Ja Morant is NOT the guy for the Toronto Raptors to trade for right now | Mailbag! w/ Katie Heindl 35:07

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The Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant seem like they could be on track for a split, but should the Toronto Raptors steer clear of the trade sweepstakes? In Episode 1977, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) to answer mailbag questions from you, the listeners! Off the top, they chat about Ja Morant and why it would be a bad ide…

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Scottie Barnes turns in a two-way masterclass as Raptors hammer Bucks 35:11

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Scottie Barnes turned in a masterful two-way performance to help flummox Giannis Antetokounmpo and push the Toronto Raptors past the Milwaukee Bucks 128-100 on Tuesday night. In Episode 1976, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Raptors' comfy win over the Bucks, Barnes' brilliance on both ends, how the Raptors are gaming the math to their adva…

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Is Scottie Barnes really an ELITE 3PT shooter now? Will RJ Barrett ever miss at the rim again? | What's More Likely w/ Vivek Jacob 33:24

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With the exception of Immanuel Quickley, the Toronto Raptors have had as scorching start to the season in the shooting department. In Episode 1975, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to play a game of What's More Likely all about the Toronto Raptors torrid start to season from all areas of the floor. Off the top, they discuss whether it's more l…

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Toronto Raptors get right by taking care of business vs. depleted Cavs & Grizzlies 34:58

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The Toronto Raptors righted the ship with a pair of wins over the weekend, first with a 112-101 victory to open NBA Cup play against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then a 117-104 win over the Ja Morant-less Grizzlies to move to 3-4. In Episode 1974, Sean Woodley goes solo to run through his biggest takeaways from the weekend, chat about Immanuel Quic…

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We know the Toronto Blue Jays are a team of destiny, because we've seen the Raptors be one before w/ Joe Wolfond 41:58

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The Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from winning the World Series, and they feel like a team of destiny. How do we know what that feels like? Well, because we saw the Toronto Raptors be one in 2019 as well. In Episode 1973, Sean Woodley and Joe Wolfond take some time to talk about the Toronto Raptors early season struggles and attempt to diagnos…

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The Toronto Raptors defense stinks out loud & how they can regain control w/ Katie Heindl 38:41

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The Toronto Raptors defense once again got absolutely dismantled on Wednesday night, this time by the point guard-less Houston Rockets. In Episode 1972, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) team up to break down an ugly 139-121 loss to the hulking Rockets to bludgeoned the Raptors on the glass and deftly passed out of over-eager doub…

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The CONCERN-O-METER! How worried are we about Jakob Poeltl, IQ, the defense & more w/ Vivek Jacob 34:04

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The Toronto Raptors are 1-3 and there have been some concerning trends developing early in the year -- but just how worried should fans be about Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley, the defense and more? In Episode 1971, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob play a Stupid Little Game and fire up the Concern-O-Meter to gauge just how concerned they are about som…

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Aggression without Intention: Toronto Raptors defense gets TORCHED by Wemby & the Spurs 35:41

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The Toronto Raptors lost another game because of their defense, this time to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. In Episode 1970, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Raptors' 121-103 dud against the Spurs in which their over-aggressive defense did them in once again. Off the top, Sean digs into why the Raptors' attempt…

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WHERE'S THE D? Raptors drop weekend games to Bucks & Mavs; Jak & IQ need to be better 35:01

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The Toronto Raptors dropped weekend games to the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks, and the defense was no good! In Episode 1969, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about his biggest takeaways from Friday's 122-116 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks and Sunday's 139-129 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Off the top, Sean details what went wrong …

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Styles Make Fights! Why Raptors-Bucks is a microcosm of the ultra-competitive East 35:13

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The Toronto Raptors take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight in their home opener as the Toronto Blue Jays open up the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers just down the street. In Episode 1968, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about tonight's matchup between the Raptors and Bucks, two teams built completely differently with divergent play styles …

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Defend, Run, Repeat: Toronto Raptors DESTROY Atlanta Hawks in rollicking home opener w/ Katie Heindl 35:49

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The Toronto Raptors handed the Atlanta Hawks a beatdown on the road in their season opener on Wednesday, and executed their intended play style perfectly on their way to a 138-118 final score. In Episode 1967, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings, NBA TV) to talk about their biggest takeaways from the Toronto Raptors thrillin…

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At long last, Raptors are primed to be RELEVANT again & why they're finishing SIXTH in the East 36:40

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After a couple years in the wilderness, the Toronto Raptors will make their return to playing competitive NBA basketball tonight against the Atlanta Hawks, and oh how sweet that is. In Episode 1966, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about what excites him about finally getting to watch a Raptors season with real stakes once again, and why the lack of …

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The 9th Annual Locked On Raptors Over/Unders & Props Spectacular w/ Vivek Jacob & Sahal Abdi 52:51

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It's a traditional as old as dirt -- the 9th annual Locked On Raptors Over/Unders and Props Spectacular! In Episode 1965, Sean Woodley is joined by six-time champion Vivek Jacob and two-time champion Sahal Abdi to make their picks on 18 preseason Toronto Raptors over/unders and prop bets. How many combined points, rebounds and assists will Scottie …

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Scottie Barnes draws up the blueprint for a successful year, Brandon Ingram's dagger pushes Raptors past Nets 37:17

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The Toronto Raptors closed out their preseason schedule with a 119-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday as Scottie Barnes dropped 31 points on 10/15 shooting. In Episode 1964, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap the Raptors' preseason finale and talk about why Barnes' effort in the game laid out the blueprint for how he can succeed this coming seas…

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NBA SEASON PREVIEW: Raptors outlook for the Eastern Conference 51:57

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The local experts from the Locked On NBA Channel kick off the Locked On NBA Squad Show East by breaking down which team the Eastern Conference runs through after major injuries to the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Join Nick Angstadt, Tony East (Locked On Pacers), Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks), Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), David Ra…

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AUDACIOUS, DARING PREDICTIONS for the Toronto Raptors 2025-26 season w/ Joseph Casciaro 36:48

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The Toronto Raptors 2025-26 season is days away, which means it's time for an annual tradition on the show: Audacious, Daring and Bold Predictions! In Episode 1963, Sean Woodley is joined by Joseph Casciaro (The Score) for their third annual preseason Raptors bold predictions episode! Off the top, Sean gets the ball rolling with a prediction about …

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The Raptors starters FINALLY played together and, well, it was a start... 36:07

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The Toronto Raptors FINALLY saw their starting five of Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl play together, and it was a bit of mixed bag! In Episode 1962, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap a 110-108 preseason loss to the Boston Celtics with a focus on the three shifts the starters got to play with one another…

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Will the Toronto Raptors surprise people? Will this be Brandon Ingram's team?! | Mailbag! 34:31

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Could the Toronto Raptors be one of the NBA's most surprising teams this season? In Episode 1961, Sean Woodley goes solo to field a bunch of mailbag questions from you, the listeners! Off the top, Sean digs into a question about whether the Raptors have a chance to surprise with their results this season, and talks about the odds that this clearly …

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Scottie Barnes' still finding his way; Raptors get CLUTCH in back-to-back preseason Ws w/ Vivek Jacob 36:37

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The Toronto Raptors won a pair of preseason thrillers over the Thanksgiving long weekend against the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. In Episode 1960, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7) to talk about their takeaways from the weekend that was, including their thoughts on an improved but not quite fully optimized Scottie Barne…

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Brandon Ingram & RJ Barrett have FAST chemistry; can the rest of the Raptors starters settle in? w/ Joe Wolfond 38:28

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Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett's fast chemistry has been one of the stories of the Toronto Raptors preseason so far; can the rest of the starters begin to work in harmony, too? In Episode 1959, Sean Woodley is joined by long-time friend of the show Joe Wolfond for a wide-ranging conversation about the fast connection build between Ingram and Barrett…

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Toronto Raptors roll DEEP, Brandon Ingram looks at home in preseason hammering of Kings 33:06

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The Toronto Raptors comfortably handled the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night to move to 1-1 in the NBA preseason, and the team's depth really shone through. In Episode 1958, Sean Woodley goes solo to react the 130-122 victory over the Kings in a game where both Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl sat out. Off the top, Sean gets into the way the Rapt…

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Scottie Barnes is gonna be fine, probably | How the Toronto Raptors can better optimize their franchise player 38:29

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Scottie Barnes scored just a single point in the Toronto Raptors preseason opener, but it is by no means time to panic. In Episode 1957, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the fan base's vitriolic response to Barnes' quiet preseason opener, and gets into all the reasons why it's extremely stupid to use one preseason game as confirmation that he s…

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Brandon Ingram & Mamu get BUCKETS in preseason debut | Biggest Takeaways from Raptors-Nuggets w/ Vivek Jacob 35:52

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The Toronto Raptors lost to the Denver Nuggets to open their preseason schedule in Vancouver on Monday night, but the real takeaway was how good Brandon Ingram looked! In Episode 1956, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob recap the Raptors' 112-108 preseason loss to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Monday that featured clean games from Brandon Ingram…

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What to watch for as the Toronto Raptors open the preseason | Murray-Boyles v. Jokic? The Brandon Ingram Effect & more! 31:25

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The Toronto Raptors kick off their preseason schedule TONIGHT as they take on the Denver Nuggets in Vancouver! In Episode 1955, Sean Woodley goes solo to run through the things he's most keen on watching as the Raptors finally take the floor after an interminable offseason. Off the top, Sean talks about why it's the new guys -- Collin Murray-Boyles…

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One wish to make every Toronto Raptor's season a success | Simplified Scottie, IQ's floater resurgence & more! 29:47

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If you could wish one thing upon each member of the Toronto Raptors in order for this season to be a success, what would it be?! In Episode 1954, Sean Woodley makes one wish for every member of the Raptors ahead of the 2025-26 season, and also does a very good Tom Delonge impression. Off the top, Sean talks talks about wanting to see Scottie Barnes…

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RJ Barrett's future with the Toronto Raptors hinges upon this season; can Toronto unlock his best? 34:48

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Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett is getting set to kick off what could be a career-defining season. Will he prove he can be a key piece on a winner, or are his days in Toronto numbered? In Episode 1953, Sean Woodley goes solo to set the stage for RJ Barrett's second full season with the Raptors and lay out what's at stake for the Mississauga native.…

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The Toronto Raptors bench will feature HEAVY competition; who's got the inside track on minutes? w/ Chelsea Leite 34:44

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The Toronto Raptors second unit should feature all kinds of competition for minutes and expanded roles, and that seems to be just fine with head coach Darko Rajaković. In Episode 1952, Sean Woodley and Chelsea Leite (Raptors HQ) chat about the Raptors second unit and attempt the rank the team's reserve in order of most to least likely to be rotatio…

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Our national media pals stay hating the Toronto Raptors & why MAMU is primed to break out w/ Dave DuFour 33:55

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The Toronto Raptors are not generally viewed favourably by the national media, and that holds true as Dave DuFour of The Athletic NBA Daily joins the show! In Episode 1951, Sean Woodley and Dave DuFour talk about the Raptors' odds of making the Top-6 in the East, breakout candidates on the team, and what to expect from Sandro Mamukelashvili, who Da…

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Biggest Takeaways from Toronto Raptors Media Day | The Raptors are NORMAL again?! RJ Barrett on notice? w/ Vivek Jacob 35:39

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The Toronto Raptors kicked off the 2025-26 NBA season with their annual Media Day on Monday! In Episode 1950, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in Seven) to talk about their biggest takeaways from Media Day as well as Bobby Webster's season-opening press conference on Friday. Off then top, they chat about how utterly normal this year's…

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NBA SQUAD: Rockets Fred VanVleet Injury Nightmare, Media Day Wishes, Can the Thunder Level Up Again 39:39

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It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA Media Days, whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder can take another step up and more! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked…

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What are we most interested to hear at Toronto Raptors Media Day? w/ Katie Heindl 36:19

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The Toronto Raptors are set to take part in their annual Media Day on Monday -- what are we most interested in hearing? In Episode 1949, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl to talk about the things they're most interested in hearing from the Toronto Raptors has they address the media in the coming days before digging into mailbag questions from …

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Why Collin Murray-Boyles can be an IMPACT defender from Day 1 34:31

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Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles has shot to be an impact defensive player from day one of his rookie season. In Episode 1948, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Raptors' recent 9th-overall pick, how he expects the Raptors to use him on both ends of the floor in his first season in the pros, and whether or not he has a chance to ma…

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How do the Toronto Raptors stack up with one of the East's heavies? w/ Gavin Schall of Locked On Knicks 37:54

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The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks are projected to finish well apart from one another in the Eastern Conference, but is the disparity between them as wide as it was last year? In Episode 1947, Sean Woodley and Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks) link up to talk about how the Raptors and Knicks stack up in a wide open Eastern Conference going into…

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Jakob Poeltl's a rock, the Toronto Raptors are primed to be a normal 3-point shooting team & other bankable things w/ Vivek Jacob 35:54

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The Toronto Raptors have plenty of questions going into this season, but there's plenty of stuff you can bank on as well. In Episode 1946, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to talk about the most bankable things about the 2025-26 Raptors team. Off the top, they chat about why at long last this seems like a team primed to be a normal three-point…