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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...

Will Lou goes live to break down the dreaded Toronto Raptors' 97-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He gives full credit to Immanuel Quickley for the game-winning three, and to RJ Barrett for his stubborn fourth-quarter buckets. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Sandro Mamukelashvili Gerald Henderson award: PJ Hall #nba #raptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcom...

Will and Alex come to you on a Wednesday to ask which east tier do the Raptors belong in? Are they better than a play-in team? They also look at the next round of NBA All-Star voting returns and react to the Raptors waiving Mo Bamba. #raptors #torontoraptors 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 goes live to break down the rematch between the Toronto Raptors' 118-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He praises most of the team starting with Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and several key bench players. Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: Onyeka Ogkongwu #nba #raptors #hawks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

We are 30 days from the NBA trade deadline and Will and Alex ask if the Raptors should make a big move. Also, they go through 25 sliding door moments from the past 25 years for the Toronto Raptors. Thanks, Bill. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbatrade 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 a...

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 134-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He breaks down the impressive scoring from Brandon Ingram, the importance of RJ Barrett, and the fourth quarter push that set up the win. Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett Gerald Henderson award: Keaton Wallace #nba #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hell...

Will and Alex break down the early NBA All-Star voting returns, debating whether LeBron still deserves an honorary spot, before diving into potential trade destinations for Trae Young. Later, Alex quizzes Will on his corporate slang fluency, they react to Joe Mazzulla admitting he wants a pet wolf, and wrap things up by sharing their most rewatchable movies. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaallstar #t...

Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 106-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on New Year's Eve. He details the Raptors' issues in crunch time, the struggles of the bench unit against zone coverages, and wishes everyone a happy 2026. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett Gerald Henderson award: Peyton Watson #nba #raptors #nuggets Reach out to the show by leaving a voi...

Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 107-106 comeback win over the Orlando Magic. He breaks down the brave decisions by Darko Rajakovic to keep his best defenders in the game, and the incredible defensive effort by the second unit to fuel the comeback. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Collin Murray-Boyles Gerald Henderson award: Anthony Black Reach out to the show by leaving a voicem...

Will, Alex, and Jerome open up the listener's mailbag and answer questions about who is the best at giving gifts, whether Will has upgraded his wardrobe, current favorite snacks, what they love and hate about the holidays, and more. Later, Alex shares his $5 thoughts on the most interesting people in the world, food items with the greatest diminishing return per bite, and more. Finally, it’s the y...