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Will Lou and Alex Wong check in with the latest transactions and reports during NBA trade deadline week. They live react to the James Harden trade, walk through the other deals from the day, then pivot to the Raptors topics around Domantas Sabonis and Jakob Poeltl's health. Then, Alex takes you behind-the-scenes on writing the SLAM cover story on Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, and gives a shoc...

Will Lou is joined by TSN's Josh Lewenberg to discuss what the Toronto Raptors will do ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. They discuss the Raptors' links to Domantas Sabonis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and other minor center targets. #nba #raptors #tradedeadline Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit he...

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 107-100 win over the Utah Jazz. He breaks down the unorthodox tactics by the Jazz who played a one-man zone with Jusuf Nurkic in the paint, and the full-court trapping. He then discusses Scottie Barnes making the All-Star game along with former Raptors Norman Powell and Pascal Siakam, and Brandon Ingram not making the cut. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Sandro Mam...

Will Lou goes live to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 130-120 loss to the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the mistakes from the disastrous fourth quarter in which the Raptors got outscored 44-21 and wonders why there was such a lack of organization and leadership from Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram when the game was sliding away. Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Ja'Kobe Walter Gerald Hen...

Will, Alex and Jerome are joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to answer mailbag questions about the most overrated sports moments, favorite podcast guests, most influential hoopers and more. Later, they draft their top-10 Sopranos characters (2:30:30) before answering e-mails (3:10:00) about Evan Mobley, Bill Simmons, how to use NBA lingo to skip work, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks. He holds the team accountable for their lack of response to New York's physicality, and then is joined by Alex Wong for more Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Collin Murray-Boyles Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges #nba #raptors #knicks Reach out to the show by l...

We’re joined by Gradey Dick and Gillette's barber partner Joshua Diamante for a special Hello and Welcome episode in collaboration with Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Gradey talks goal-setting in the NBA, his friendship with Josh, breaking down Gen Z concepts for Will and Alex, and his evolving personal style. Later, he reviews his most i...

Will and Alex come to you on this snow filled Monday to talk some Raptors new and old. Fresh from his clutch block on Chet Holmgren, we ask can Scottie Barnes win DPOY? We then chat about Dillon Brooks' comments on DeMar DeRozan. #raptors #torontoraptors #scottiebarnes #demarderozan Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 103-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder matchup. He details the clutch plays by Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes an extra amount of fan questions after their biggest win of the year. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Lu Dort #nba #raptors #okc Reach out to the show by leav...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He details how impressive it was to see the entire team contribute towards yet another difficult road win, and how Sandro Mamukelashvili was key in winning his matchup against Donovan Clingan. Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday #nba...

Will and Alex discuss the pros and cons of trading for Domantas Sabonis before diving into the NBA All-Scapegoat Team, LeBron’s drama with Lakers ownership and Alex’s one-on-one tournament idea for All-Star Saturday. Finally, Will takes a 2016 quiz to see how much he remembers about NBA award winners and the Raptors summer league squad from a decade ago. Shout out Virage Sonore studios for hosting...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings. He discusses how the Raptors finally responded against zone coverage in the second half, and praises the maturity of the group in closing out a scrappy opponent. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook #nba #raptors #kings Reach out to th...

Will Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond for a two-part discussion. First, they try to have a fair and objective conversation about Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley, who has become a lightning rod for criticism this season. Then, they discuss Michael Grange’s report at Sportsnet over the future of Raptors general manager Bobby Webster. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leavin...

Will Lou goes live late-night to break down the Toronto Raptors' 145-127 win over the Golden State Warriors. Immanuel Quickley explodes for one of the most efficient games in NBA history, Scottie Barnes flirts with a triple-double and the Raptors nail 21 threes. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili Gerald Henderson award: Jonathan Kuminga #nba #raptors #warriors Re...

Will and Alex break down the start of the Raptors’ West Coast road trip, how Collin Murray-Boyles could make it into the starting lineup, and assess Jamal Shead’s long-term upside. Will puts Alex to the test with a franchise-by-franchise quiz on all-time three-point leaders. Later, the two debate the possibility of a Giannis trade, react to Kawhi showing up at a Scarborough basketball camp, reflec...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers matchup. He vents about the complete lack of shooting and size on the Raptors roster and takes listener questions on how to upgrade the roster. Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram Gerald Henderson award: Deandre Ayton #nba #raptors #lakers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 121-117 OT loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He laments Darko Rajakovic's decision to guard James Harden 1-on-1 in crunch time, and then praises Jamal Shead's great two-way game. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: Kris Dunn #nba #raptors #clippers Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowe...

Will and Alex debate whether the Raptors should have any interest in trading for Anthony Davis (and Domantas Sabonis and Zion Williamson??) before diving into a pair of heated rivalries: Luka Dončić vs. Dennis Schröder and the Spurs vs. the Thunder. They wrap up with Alex once again trying (and failing) to sell Will on the Clippers, a discussion on the worst NBA players ever by plus-minus, and des...

Will Lou goes live to react to the Toronto Raptors' 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers. He breaks down the excellent start led by Scottie Barnes, lauds the clutch shot making by Brandon Ingram, then shows love to Gradey Dick for his long-awaited breakout game. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: Quentin Jackson #nba #raptors #pacers Reach out to the sh...

Will and Alex recap Kyle Lowry’s weekend in Toronto, debate who are must-invites to his eventual jersey retirement ceremony, and then ask the question: is Kyle the most unlikely greatest player of all-time for an NBA team? #raptors #torontoraptors #kylelowry Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowe...

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 115-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. There's not a lot to say except for Kyle Lowry's last moments on the court in Toronto. Three stars: AJ Lawson, Collin Murray-Boyles, KYLE LOWRY! Gerald Henderson award: Nick Nurse #nba #raptors #sixers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As promised, Alex and Will come to you with their first of movie review episodes with Hello & Welcome. They are kicking things off with their review of 'Marty Supreme'. #martysupreme #letterboxd Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DI...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 116-115 OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers matchup. He raves about Scottie Barnes' clutch and smart plays to win the game, the gritty performances of rookies Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, and Darko Rajakovic's clutch decision making. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Kelly Oubre #nb...

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 125-117 loss against the Boston Celtics. They have fought very well without Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram but could not contain the Celtics. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Jamal Shead, Alijah Martin Payton Pritchard award: Payton Pritchard #nba #raptors #celtics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alijah Martin joins us again to talk about league leading success with the Raptors 905, how he's developed his game for the NBA, head coach Drew Jones and the Raptors' team culture and team photos. #raptors #torontoraptors #gleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the...