Best Sean Woodley Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 238 - Raptors Deepdive with Sean Woodley of Locked On Raptors 1:02:18

13d ago1:02:18

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On today's episode, Peter and Josh welcome on Sean Woodley from the Locked On Raptors podcast. The guys chit chat about Team Canada's disappointing Olympic performance and then deep dive into everything Raptors from young players to the potential of Immanuel Quickley. ------EDITOR'S NOTE------ This was recorded on August 8th, just after Team USA be…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Can Davion Mitchell be the Raptors' backup point guard, and is that even in his best interest? 32:15

14h ago32:15

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Can Davion Mitchell prove to be a viable second-draft project and backup point guard for the Toronto Raptors, and what shape would a successful season for the 4th-year, former Sacramento King take if everything breaks right? In Episode 1700, Sean Woodley digs into the best, worst and most likely case scenarios for the Raptors' biggest offseason add…

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Ep. 240 - Under 23 Draft 1:02:11

3h ago1:02:11

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The guys are back this week with a special episode since everyone loves a good draft! This time around, they're drafting the best players under 23 years old. Listen to them get heated over how to build a team, the prospects of young players, and how valuable is LaMelo Ball! ----more---- Instagram @HoopsCornerPod Twitter @HoopsCornerPod TikTok @Hoop…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Can Gradey Dick hang onto a starting gig all season? 30:00

4d ago30:00

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Gradey Dick looks like the de factor starting two-guard for the Toronto Raptors going into his second season in the league, but can he hang onto the job all season long? In Episode 1699, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a look at the best, worse and most likely outcomes for the former Kansas Jayhawks standout in his sophomore season. Off the top, Sea…

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Best Case / Worst Case: Can RJ Barrett blend ruthless efficiency with a defensive leap? w/ Vivek Jacob 33:17

7d ago33:17

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RJ Barrett was a picture of offensive consistency for the Toronto Raptors after being acquired from the New York Knicks in the OG Anunoby trade last season, but can he replicate that scoring output while improving as a defender? In Episode 1698, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) talk about the best and worst case outcomes for B…

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Best Case / Worst Case: What will it take for Immanuel Quickley to really pop for the Raptors this year? w/ Katie Heindl 36:44

7d ago36:44

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What are the best and worst-case scenarios for Toronto Raptors lead guard Immanuel Quickley in the 2024-25 NBA season? In Episode 1697, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) chat about what needs to happen for Immanuel Quickley to have his best-case season in his first full year with the Raptors, where his three-point shooting and pla…

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Ep. 239 - Highest Expectations 1:08:05

2h ago1:08:05

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On this week's episode, the guys talk about players and teams that are coming into the season with the most eyes watching them and the highest expectations on them. Some names are really obvious *looking at your Philadelphia 76ers* and some others are mind blowing! Desmond Bane, Ja Morant, and the rest of the Grizzlies after an off-year (3:00) Scot…

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What to expect from Darko Rajakovic in Year 2 with the Raptors & more mailbag questions w/ Katie Heindl 34:57

14d ago34:57

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In Episode 1696, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) to answer some Toronto Raptors mailbag questions from you, the listeners, about Darko Rajakovic going into his second year, Scottie Barnes' 2028 Olympics hopes and more! Off the top, Sean and Katie discuss what the expectations for the Raptors' head coach should be after …

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Where do the Toronto Raptor stack up among the Eastern Conference's bottom-7? w/ Vivek Jacob 34:10

2h ago34:10

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In Episode 1695, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to chat about where the Toronto Raptors stack up within the Eastern Conference's projected bottom-7 teams. Can the Toronto Raptors outshine the Wizards, Pistons, and Nets this season? With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller leading the Charlotte Hornets, will their health and consistency hold up? A…

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Can the Toronto Raptors have a better bench this season than they did in 2023-24? w/ Jamar Hinds 34:36

4h ago34:36

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In Episode 1694, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to talk about the Toronto Raptors bench and whether or not it has a chance of giving the team more production and winning minutes than the reserves of 2023-24 did. Off the top, they dig into whether or not the talent on hand in the second unit is better than it was last year,…

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Why Canada's basketball teams fell short at the Paris Olympics & building towards LA 2028 w/ Oren Weisfeld 34:49

21d ago34:49

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In Episode 1694, Sean Woodley is joined by Oren Weisfeld, author of a forthcoming book about Canadian basketball, to talk about Canada's men's and women's national teams falling short at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the future of both programs ahead of the Los Angeles games in 2028 that will surely bring with them plenty of medal expectations. Off t…

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Projecting roles for the Toronto Raptors rookies in 2024-25 w/ Katie Heindl 37:59

15d ago37:59

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In Episode 1692, which Toronto Raptors rookie—Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, or Ulrich Chomche—will make the biggest impact on the court this season? Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl give in-depth look at the Raptors' rookie class and their potential impact on the team and the G League 905. Join us as we explore Jamal Shead's prospects a…

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How good can the Raptors core trio of Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley & RJ Barrett be? w/ Vivek Jacob 38:47

26d ago38:47

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In Episode 1691, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about the Toronto Raptors' core trio of Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, what their ceiling as the Raptors' top three players can be, and the swing skills that will need to hit for them to get where the Raptors need them to be. Off the top, Sea…

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Raptors sign Bruno Fernando; is he the favourite to be Jakob Poeltl's backup this year? 32:34

27d ago32:34

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In Episode 1690, Sean Woodley goes solo to assess the state of the Toronto Raptors' centre position and who stands the best chance of being the backup to Jakob Poeltl in 2024-25, with recent signing Bruno Fernando likely figuring heavily into that competition. Off the top, Sean digs into the Raptors' extreme level of dependence on Poeltl, his unden…

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Canada's Achilles heel snaps in Olympic quarterfinal loss to France; medal hopes ended 33:22

28d ago33:22

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In Episode 1689, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down the Canadian men's national team losing 82-73 to host nation France in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men's basketball tournament in Paris on Tuesday. Off the top, Sean shares some of his broader thoughts on the loss, Canada's miserable start and the officiating before digging into why the Ach…

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Ep. 237 - Point guards on the move and Olympic Basketball 55:17

22d ago55:17

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The guys are back together to talk about the Olympics and some of the most recent signings in the NBA! Favourite Olympic sports (0:30) The Tyus Jones rebuilding project (3:00) What’re the Nuggets gonna do with Westbrook in 2024 (13:30) Jarrett Allen re-signed in Cleveland but for what? (25:30) Olympic basketball better watch than NBA? (33:00) ----m…

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Canadian men go undefeated in the Group of Death; France their likely QF opponent w/ Vivek Jacob 36:30

1M ago36:30

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In Episode 1688, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob react to the Canadian men's basketball team hanging on to beat Spain 88-85 on Friday to move them to a perfect 3-0 in the Group of Death at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with a likely quarterfinal date with the host nation France awaiting them on Tuesday. Off the top, Sean and Vivek dig into their biggest ta…

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7th Annual Locked On Raptors Over/Unders & Props Contest: The Thrillling Conclusion! w/ Vivek Jacob & Sahal Abdi 44:37

1M ago44:37

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In Episode 1687, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob and Sahal Abdi for the conclusion of their 7th annual Toronto Raptors over/unders and props contest covering their predictions for the 2023-24 season, which of course did not go to plan for the Raptors. Join Sean, Vivek and Sahal as their revisit their pre-season takes about the Raptors that at…

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Canada powers past Australia in second half to improve to 2-0 in men's Group A; RJ Barrett is the best player alive w/ Jamar Hinds 38:19

1M ago38:19

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In Episode 1686, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to talk about the Canadian men's national team taking down Australia to improve to 2-0 in Group A action at Paris 2024, with Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett's 24-7-5 effort leading the way. Off the top, Sean and Jamar gush about Barrett's continued run of excellent play for t…

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RJ Barrett shines & Canadian men open Olympics with win vs. Greece | Women's team struggles in blowout loss to France 32:43

1M ago32:43

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In Episode 1685, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Canadian men's and women's national team's tournament openers against Greece and France on Saturday and Monday respectively. Off the top, Sean reacts to Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett's excellent 23-point outing as one of the two-best players on the floor for Canada in their 86-79 win over…

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Olympic Basketball Preview! | What will it take for the Canadian men and women to medal at Paris 2024? w Oren Weisfeld 38:09

1M ago38:09

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In Episode 1684, Sean Woodley is joined by Oren Weisfeld (author of an upcoming book on Canada Basketball for the ECW Press) to chat about the Canadian men's and women's national teams as they get set to push for medals in basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Off the top, Sean and Oren assess the overall level of expectation for both the men…

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Mailbag! In the Pooper for Cooper Flagg? Best non-core 4 Raptor next season? Bigger What If: Kawhi or TMac? w/ Jamar Hinds 39:14

1M ago39:14

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In Episode 1683, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic, TSN) to answer a bunch of mailbag questions about a great many Toronto Raptors topics, including goals for the 2024-25 season, key role players on this year's squad, and an interesting either/or What If debate. Off the top, Sean and Jamar chat about whether they would rather …

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Raptors Summer League Final Thoughts; Gradey's ready, Chomche intrigues & Mogbo's promise w/ Katie Heindl 33:52

1M ago33:52

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In Episode 1682, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) to run through her notes from 10 days spent in Las Vegas covering the Toronto Raptors at Summer League. Off the top, Sean and Katie chat about the palpably good vibes around this year's Summer League squad, and Gradey Dick looking very much ready for a bigger role in Year…

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Sasha Vezenkov leaves money on the table to return to Europe; what should the Raptors do with the cap flexibility? 32:33

1M ago32:33

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In Episode 1681, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the news that the Toronto Raptors and forward Sasha Vezenkov have parted ways in a move that will see the former EuroLeague MVP return to Europe while leaving about $6.7 million on the table, opening up some new offseason possibilities for the Raptors if they'd like to explore them. Off the top, S…

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The Good, The Bad & The Hmmmm of Toronto Raptors Summer League | GTJ leaves, Koloko on the mend? w/ Vivek Jacob 37:44

1M ago37:44

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In Episode 1680, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors in 7) to chat about their biggest overall takeaways from the Toronto Raptors' tour at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas before hitting on Gary Trent Jr. signing with the Milwaukee Bucks and former Raptors second-rounder Christian Koloko reportedly working towards being cleared …

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Ep. 236 - Darrell Wonge on the Knicks 52:47

1M ago52:47

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We bring back friend of the pod, former professional player, current filmmaker, and New York native Darrell Wonge to talk about his lifelong fandom of the Knicks. We go deep into his history of following the franchise, the hardships of the team, and his own personal college and professional career playing ball. We finish off by talking about his ca…

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How would Team Canada's roster stack up in the NBA? | Does Jamal Shead have some Kyle Lowry in him?Mailbag! w/ Katie Heindl 35:21

2M ago35:21

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In Episode 1677, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl for a Toronto Raptors mailbag featuring questions about the Canadian men's national team, Chris Boucher's place within the Raptors and new second-round draft pick Jamal Shead. The bulk of the show is spent entertaining an excellent question from one listener about how well the Raptors would st…

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Everything you need to know about Toronto Raptors rookie Jamal Shead w/ Parker Ainsworth 34:25

28d ago34:25

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In Episode 1678, Sean Woodley is joined by Locked On Coogs host Parker Ainsworth to talk about Toronto Raptors incoming rookie guard Jamal Shead, who's been one of the stand outs from the early going in Vegas Summer League. Off the top, Sean gets Parker to dig into the tales of Shead being an exemplary dude from his time as one of the leaders of th…

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Biggest takeaways from a 2-0 Summer League start for the Raptors 39:19

1M ago39:19

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In Episode 1678, Sean Woodley reacts to the Toronto Raptors' encouraging 2-0 start at Las Vegas Summer League with quick hitters thoughts on Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Ulrich Chomche and more! Off the top, Sean digs into Dick, who in his first game of Summer League showed all he needed to show, showing out as the best…

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Did the Toronto Raptors get any better this summer? w/ Vivek Jacob 37:59

1M ago37:59

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In Episode 1676, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about the Toronto Raptors offseason moves, whether or not the roster is improved at all, and whether the team has a shot to improve on either offense or defense in 2024-25. Off the top, they chat about the final tally of guys coming in and guys going out, why t…

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Who Plays More?! Early predictions for Toronto Raptors position battles in 2024-25 w/ Jamar Hinds 37:25

2M ago37:25

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In Episode 1675, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to chat about the Toronto Raptors' crowded depth chart and which players at key positions will end up playing more minutes in the 2024-25 season. Will Bruce Brown get more run as the starting two guard than Gradey Dick? Will Jonathan Mogbo or Ja'Kobe Walter lead the team in m…

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Ep. 235 - Offseason movement 47:46

2M ago47:46

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The guys are back looking at the offseason moves so far. We take a deep dive into the Paul George signing in Philadelphia, the DeMar DeRozan move back to California, and the Mikal Bridges classmates reunion amongst others! Paul George joins Embiid in Philadelphia (2:00) Mikal Bridges rejoins classmates in New York (16:00) Klay Thompson moving to Da…

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Goodbye GTJ, Ulrich Chomche signs a 2-way & Team Canada's 12-man Olympic roster announced 38:10

2M ago38:10

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In Episode 1674, Sean Woodley goes solo to run through all kinds of news and notes about the Toronto Raptors and the Canadian men's national team, including Michael Grange's latest reporting on the Raptors' parting ways with Gary Trent Jr., second-round pick Ulrich Chomche signing a two-way deal with the Raptors, and the announcement of the Canadia…

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Toronto Raptors make their big bet on Scottie Barnes & Immanuel Quickley | Are they really done making roster moves? w/ Louis Zatzman 42:04

2M ago42:04

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In Episode 1673, Sean Woodley is joined by Louis Zatzman (Raptors Republic) to talk about the Toronto Raptors' press conference announcing the new deals for Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, why it seems like they're done making roster moves for the summer, and just how bad the Raptors want to be in 2024-25. Off the top, Sean and Louis dig into…

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Could the Lakers be a match for a Bruce Brown trade? 33:35

1M ago33:35

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In Episode 1672, Sean Woodley digs into why the Toronto Raptors decision to pick up Bruce Brown's option in the interest of trading him gets a little bit worse every day they aren't able to swing a deal involving him, and whether the Los Angeles Lakers could be a team that saves the Raptors from Brown-related purgatory. Off the top, Sean digs into …

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Getting excited for the Toronto Raptors rookies at Summer League; will Grady Dick join them? w/ Katie Heindl 30:33

2M ago30:33

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In Episode 1671, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings) to talk about their excitement to watch Toronto Raptors rookies Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead and (maybe?) at Las Vegas Summer League, and examine whether or not Gradey Dick should be joining the Raptors' recent draft picks in Vegas this month. Off the top, …

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How many shooting guards will the Toronto Raptors roster? | Fueling up the Jonathan Mogbo hype train w/ Es Baraheni 40:03

2M ago40:03

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In Episode 1670, Sean Woodley and Es Baraheni (Forbes, CEBL, Raptors Republic) break down the Toronto Raptors roster as it's currently constructed and work to determine just how many shooting guards the team currently has on its roster. We know guys like Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk, Jonathan Mogbo and Chris Boucher aren't shooting gu…

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Toronto Raptors quiet to open free agency; what does it all mean? w/ Vivek Jacob 36:00

2M ago36:00

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In Episode 1669, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sports) to break down the Toronto Raptors very quiet start to NBA free agency and try to parse what it all means as it pertains to guys like Gary Trent Jr. and Bruce Brown as well as the Raptors' intentions going into the new season. Off the top, Sean and Vivek dig into the lack …

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Raptors ink Immanuel Quickley to 5-year/ $175-million deal, and it rocks | Decision time on Brown & GTJ is here w/ Jamar Hinds 35:23

2M ago35:23

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In Episode 1668, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to react to the Toronto Raptors signing Immanuel Quickley to a new 5-year, $175 million contract to solidify the Quickley-Scottie Barnes tandem long into the future before digging into the looming decisions on the futures of Bruce Brown and Gary Trent Jr. Off the top, Sean an…

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Raptors draft Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead & Ulrich Chomche, pull off trade with Kings on Day 2 of NBA Draft | Ja'Kobe Walter 101 w/ Cam Stuart 42:12

2M ago42:12

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In Episode 1667, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Toronto Raptors getting back to their roots on Day 2 of the NBA Draft with the selections of Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead and Ulrich Chomche on top of a deal with the Sacramento Kings that landed them the 45th-pick (Shead), Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and a 2025 Blazers second-round pick.…

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NBA Draft Night 1 Quick Reaction | Toronto Raptors draft Baylor's Ja'Kobe Walter 19th-overall; on the clock for Round 2 21:38

2M ago21:38

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In Episode 1666, Sean Woodley goes solo for a quick reaction podcast to break down the Toronto Raptors selecting Ja'Kobe Walter out of Baylor with the 19th-overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night before taking a look at who's left on the board for the Raptors with the 31st pick to open up the second round tomorrow. Off the top, Sean reacts…

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Toronto Raptors Draft Ja’Kobe Walter in 2024 NBA Draft 7:17

2M ago7:17

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Toronto Raptors Draft Ja’Kobe Walter in 2024 NBA Draft The Toronto Raptors have selected Ja’Kobe Walter with the nineteenth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LORaptors?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #NBA #R…

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Final thoughts on the Toronto Raptors & Pick 19 | Superlative Draft Predictions w/ Rich Stayman 34:04

2M ago34:04

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In Episode 1665, Sean Woodley is joined by Richard Stayman (MavsDraft, Locked On NBA Big Board) to talk about their final thoughts on what the Toronto Raptors could look to do with the 19th pick in tonight's NBA Draft before making some bold superlative NBA Draft predictions. Off the top, Sean and Richard run through, for the last time, some of the…

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Scottie Barnes signs max extension with the Toronto Raptors, and now the hard part begins w/ Vivek Jacob 41:14

2M ago41:14

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In Episode 1664, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors in 7) to talk about the Toronto Raptors signing franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes to a rookie max extension for 5-years and up to $270 million. Off the top, Sean and Vivek discuss their initial reactions to the deal and why this is a big win for the Raptors franchise even…

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Sean's Final Big Board for the Toronto Raptors at 19th-overall | DaRon Holmes at 1? Where does Zach Edey fall? And more! 39:32

2M ago39:32

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In Episode 1663, Sean Woodley goes solo to lay out his final Top-10 Big Board for the Toronto Raptors at the 19th-overall pick, with some thoughts on the more highly-ranked prospects who could slide on Draft night who would supercede anyone on Sean's board if they're available. Off the top, Sean lays out his criteria for evaluating prospects and wh…

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What does the Malik Monk signing mean for the Raptors & Gary Trent Jr.? | Bronny James scouting report 36:48

2M ago36:48

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In Episode 1662, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a look at some of the latest news around the NBA and what it means for the Toronto Raptors, including Malik Monk signing a 4-year / $78 million deal to stay in Sacramento, the Chicago Bulls doing very dumb things, and the subterfuge minefield that is Bronny James and his draft stock. Off the top, Sean…

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Epi. 234 - Goodbye Finals, Hello Trade Season 47:41

2M ago47:41

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The Finals are OVAAHHHH and we have crowned the Boston Celtics the Champions of the 2024 NBA Season. We take a look back at the Celtics run and the lackluster playoffs, and take a look at some of the biggest news to come out of the last week. Mostly some coaching changes, an unexpected trade, and ponder why Woj has so much power in the league. Celt…

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Would Pacome Dadiet, Bobi Klintman or Johnny Furphy be a worthwhile draft night swing for the Raptors? 34:44

3M ago34:44

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In Episode 1661, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about three potential Toronto Raptors wing targets in the 2024 NBA Draft who must overcome the obstacle of having extremely bust-sounding sports names in Pacome Dadiet, Bobi Klintman and Johnny Furphy. Off the top, Sean digs into Dadiet, the fast-rising 18-year-old French wing currently playing for Ra…

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The NBA Finals are over;are Barnes, Quickley and Trent Jr. contracts on the way? Plus, the importance of Jakob Poeltl w/ Vivek Jacob 37:46

3M ago37:46

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In Episode 1660, Sean Woodley is reunited at long last with Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors in 7) to chat about the NBA season coming to an end, opening up the possibility that Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Gary Trent Jr. could now all sign new deals with the Raptors before the free agency window opens on June 30th before chatting about Jak…

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Which bigs in the 2024 Draft Class would fit best on the Toronto Raptors? w/ Keandre Ashley of Hoop Intellect 39:33

3M ago39:33

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In Episode 1659, Sean Woodley is joined by Keandre Ashley (Hoop Intellect) to talk about the big men who should be available in the Toronto Raptors range in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. Off the top, Sean and Keandre chat about the fun of evaluating such a strange draft class without a true consensus number one guy and a flat, deep talent pool befor…

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