Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

As Summer League nears, it's time to zoom in on a few players starting with Jamal Shead. Vivek Jacob is joined by Raptors HQ Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Leite to look back on Shead's season and look ahead to expectations at Summer League. Alijah Martin and Chucky Hepburn are also discussed. Defence is where Shead stands out. Vivek and Chelsea dive into what makes Shead a great defender as well as area...

The Toronto Raptors have named their Summer League roster. What to expect? Who's got the most at stake? Is there a breakout candidate? Vivek Jacob is joined by BASKETBALL FEELINGS' Katie Heindl to discuss all things Las Vegas Summer League. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for...

NBA free agency shakeups have reshaped the league landscape. But which moves will actually impact the standings? Nick Angstadt and a panel of NBA analysts break down the Houston Rockets' offseason spending spree, the Los Angeles Lakers landing DeAndre Ayton, and the Denver Nuggets' path to 60 wins. They debate which teams might sink to the bottom of the East and critique the New Orleans Pelicans'...

Who are the leaders for the Toronto Raptors excluding Garrett Temple? Which East teams can the Raptors beat in a seven-game series? Is the roster well constructed around Scottie Barnes? Vivek Jacob goes solo in a mailbag episode to answer all that and more. Other questions include What are you most looking forward to in the first 20 games of next season? How bad is Immanuel Quickley's contract? Is...

Jakob Poeltl is committing to a four-year, $104M extension while stretch big Sandro Mamukelashvili will sign on a veteran's minimum. Vivek Jacob is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to discuss Poeltl's deal, what Mamukelashvili brings to the Raptors, and whether Toronto is in a stable position as things stand. In the first segment, Vivek and Es discuss the details of Poeltl's contract and why it makes...

The Toronto Raptors like to pick the best player available in the draft. Why do they believe Collin Murray-Boyles is THAT guy? Vivek Jacob is joined by Raptors Republic's Samson Folk to discuss. What makes CMB better than Khaman Maluach, Carter Bryant, and Thomas Sorber? Vivek and Samson discuss that and then move on to CMB's defensive fit next to Scottie Barnes. Finally, they tackle the report th...

NBA Free Agency is here! The Toronto Raptors are at the tax so are limited in terms of pursuing free agents. What does the team need to improve most and how can they do it? Vivek Jacob is joined by stats extraordinaire Keerthika Uthayakumar to discuss. In the first segment, Vivek and Keerthika look at key stats that need to be improved in the off-season. That's followed by a discussion on trades b...

Masai Ujiri is no longer the President and Vice Chairman of the Toronto Raptors. Vivek Jacob and Katie Heindl react to the breaking news, why now and what's next?  Jacob and Heindl detail the ownership changes over the last few years that led to this, the shock that still comes with the timing, and the uncertainty that now looms over the franchise. They finish off by looking back on some of Ujiri'...

The Toronto Raptors have selected Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Vivek Jacob is joined by Hello and Welcome's Alex Wong to talk initial reactions, whether this has Vision 6'9" written all over it, and if this is the end of the Chris Boucher era in Toronto? First up, we know the Raptors look to draft the best player available and so that's why they've gone w...

Who should the Toronto Raptors consider if they trade down to the 15-20 range? Vivek Jacob is joined by theScore's Lead Raptors and NBA reporter Joseph Casciaro to discuss the likely prospects. The show also discusses second apron implications and finishes off with some nostalgia from the Raptors' championship parade. In the first segment, the focus is on potentially trading down and who Jacob and...

The Toronto Raptors have historically prioritized drafting the best talent over a positional need. Is that the right move with a glaring need for a centre? Vivek Jacob is joined by Hello and Welcome's William Lou to discuss. First up, Jacob and Lou debate their top five options at the No. 9 pick for the Raptors including a debate over Khaman Maluach and Derik Queen. Next, they consider Assistant G...

  Toronto Raptors Assistant GM and VP of Player Personnel Dan Tolzman addressed the media on Monday ahead of the draft. Vivek Jacob attended the presser and shares his takeaways. Jacob then answers a couple of draft related mailbag questions before finishing off by addressing Pascal Siakam's comments about being in a dark place while with the Raptors. Key takeaways from the Tolzman presser include...

What's too much of an asking price for Kevin Durant? How will Masai Ujiri's contract status affect his approach? What's the best non-Vince Carter dunk in Toronto Raptors history? Vivek Jacob digs into the mailbag to answer listener questions! In the first segment, Jacob tackles what the Phoenix Suns want along with what the Raptors should be willing to give up. He then takes on Masai Ujiri's contr...

The NBA Draft is less than a week away which means free agency is less than two weeks away. With that in mind, Vivek Jacob invited NBA and WNBA reporter Savanna Hamilton to discuss where the Toronto Raptors stack up in the East currently and how much could change over the course of the summer. First, Jacob and Hamilton rank the Raptors' starting five against the rest of the teams in the East follo...

NBA mock draft madness! Who's the top pick and where will they land? Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into a thrilling mock draft, exploring potential picks and blockbuster trades. From the 76ers eyeing Ace Bailey to the Heat chasing Kevin Durant, every move is dissected. The hosts debate Bradley Beal's impact on the Phoenix Suns and analyze the Magic's bold trade for Desmond Bane. W...

RJ Barrett is being shopped according to reports but is that the right move? Vivek Jacob is joined by theScore's Joe Wolfond to discuss Barrett's current fit on the team and if it's right to view him as the odd man out. Later, they also discuss what a suitable trade for Barrett would look like and if the Raptors should feel the level of urgency they do to make next season a big one. The first segm...

What are the most intriguing aspects of Brandon Ingram joining the Toronto Raptors? Vivek Jacob is joined by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to discuss Ingram's chemistry with Scottie Barnes, his impact on the team's three-point shooting, and his impact defensively. The opening segment specifically focuses on how the Brandon Ingram - Scottie Barnes pick-and-roll can be effective. What has Ingram's time i...

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Khaman Maluach is increasingly being labelled a defensive big. Derik Queen is widely viewed as an offensive big. Are we being too quick to judge here? Yes, the limitations of their respective games exist currently but how confident should we be about putting these players into boxes so soon. In the first segment, Vivek and Katie use Ochai Agbaji as an example of someone who joined the Raptors with...

If the Toronto Raptors were to draft Maryland big Derik Queen or Illinois guard Kasparas Jakučionis, they would need to be absolutely elite on the offensive end to justify it. In Episode 1887, Sean Woodley goes solo for his last show pre-paternity leave to try and get a second opinion on Derik Queen and Kasparas Jakučionis, two prospects he's been largely out on as fits with the Raptors in the lea...

The Toronto Raptors continue to get mentioned by NBA Insiders as a potential suitors for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant -- and it seems extremely desperate on the Raptors end of things! In Episode 1886, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl chat about Marc Stein's latest KD rumour-stoking on Sportsnet last night and get into why a Raptors pursuit of Durant feels so needlessly thirsty before diving into so...

The Toronto Raptors need Brandon Ingram to stay healthy in 2025-25 -- but will he? In Episode 1885, Sean Woodley goes solo to field listener questions about the health of Brandon Ingram, building around Scottie Barnes' elite defense, and whether the championship Toronto Raptors of 2019 were "good" or "lucky" in a world where only one can be true. Off the top, Sean answers a question about whether...

Khaman Maluach is a defence-first big man. Derik Queen is an offence-first big man. Does one need feel greater than the other for the Toronto Raptors? Vivek Jacob and Sean Woodley discuss draft prospects in relation to roster needs as well as present day skill sets versus how they can help in the future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! WayFair Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfai...

NBA Insider Jake Fischer reported over the weekend that teams around the league thing the Toronto Raptors could be a Kevin Durant suitor if Giannis Antetokounmpo -- and it seems like a pretty silly idea if true! In Episode 1883, Sean Woodley goes solo to address the possibility of the Raptors targeting Kevin Durant, and why the only possible trade construction -- RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl for KD...

Another day, another trade rumour! The Brooklyn Nets, per Nets Daily, are reportedly looking at packaging Cam Johnson and the 19th pick in order to move into the NBA Draft Lottery with Raptors being on the list of teams they've contacted. In Episode 1882, Sean Woodley takes a look at whether a Cam + 19 for RJ Barrett + 9 trade would make sense for Toronto, talks about the seemingly impending retur...