Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

The first round of the NBA playoffs have been thrilling -- is there anything the Toronto Raptors can learn from them as they look to get back to thedance themselves? In Episode 1858, Sean Woodley goes solo to field mailbag questions from you, the listeners, about the post-season and lessons to be learned, which Raptors' skillsets would be the most playoff-friendly, the max he'd offer up to get Gia...

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in five games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs -- could Giannis Antetokounmpo's future be in doubt, and could the Toronto Raptors be in the mix if he gets moved? In Episode 1857, Sean Woodley acts like the good little content man he is and serves up a full discussion of why the Giannis era in Milwaukee could potentially be over, whether the Rapt...

NBA East Squad: Bucks playoffs on life support, Giannis' Future in DOUBT?     This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East hosts discuss the impact of Damian Lillard's Achilles injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff hopes and future. They analyze the Bucks' roster challenges, potential trade scenarios involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the implications for Lillard's career. The conversation...

Which Eastern Conference play-in and playoff teams are the Toronto Raptors going to finish ahead of next season? In Episode 1856, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to play a game of WHO YA GOT!? where they decide who they'd take between the Raptors and each of the Eastern Conference play-in and playoff teams going into next season. Off the top, they chat about the Mia...

Baylor's VJ Edgecombe is one of the most exciting athletes in the 2025 NBA Draft class, but would he be an ideal fit with the Toronto Raptors if they jump up in the lottery and have a chance to select him in the top four? In Episode 1855, Sean Woodley digs into the scouting report on Edgecombe after a promising freshman season at Baylor where he finished much stronger than he started. Off the top,...

After a 30-52 season, is it time for some cautious optimism regarding the future of the Toronto Raptors? In Episode 1854, Sean Woodley is joined by Locked On Raptors Discord sicko and fantasy league champion Joe Devlin (Kawz on the Discord) to talk about his takeaways from this past Raptors season, the team's outlook going into 2025-26, his origins as a Raptors fan and the 2016 Conference Finals b...

With the Toronto Raptors season in the books, it's time to revisit some of the bold predictions we made about what we'd see from the team during the 2024-25 season. In Episode 1853, Sean Woodley is joined by Joseph Casciaro (theScore) to review the preseason bold predictions they made at the outset of the Toronto Raptors 30-52 season. Some stuff they got extremely wrong -- including their belief i...

Could Rutgers guard Dylan Harper blow the top off of the Toronto Raptors rebuild if they're lucky enough to land the second-overall pick? In Episode 1852, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about what it would mean for the Raptors if they end up moving up to second-overall and drafting guard Dylan Harper, before a quick moment of appreciation for Pascal Siakam, who's kicking butt on the Pacers. Off th...

NBA East Squad: Which East Teams Should Feel Best & Worst After Opening Weekend?   In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts dissect the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, debating which teams should feel most confident and concerned. The panel analyzes key matchups, including the Pacers-Bucks and Knicks-Pistons series, discussing player performances and strategic adjustments. They...

Are the Toronto Raptors more likely to win a playoff series next season, or miss the playoffs completely? In Episode 1851, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors in 7) to play a classic Locked On Raptors Stupid Little Game: What's More Likely?! On this edition of WML, they discuss whether the Raptors are more likely to find themselves in the second round of next year's playoffs,...

The Toronto Raptors have a 7.5% chance of getting the first-overall pick and adding Cooper Flagg to their team at the 2025 NBA Draft, and it's OK to daydream about it. In Episode 1850, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about what makes Cooper Flagg such a special prospects, and what it would mean if the Raptors were to land him both in the near and long-term future. Off the top, Sean digs into Flagg'...

The Toronto Raptors season is over, and the listeners have some questions about the Scottie Barnes/Brandon Ingram pairing, Kyle Lowry's retirement and the Toronto Tempo! In Episode 1849, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings, Locked On NBA Newsletters) to field a host of listener questions! First up, they're asked to compare the Scottie Barnes/Brandon Ingram pairing with the...

Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri gave his end-of-season address to the assembled media to put a bow on the 2024-25 season on Wednesday. In Episode 1848, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to Masai Ujiri's end-of-season press conference where he dug into the logic behind the Brandon Ingram trade, the forces at play that are shaping the ways front offices go about building their teams, and mu...

As the Toronto Raptors get ready to head into the off-season, what should the top priorities of Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster be with their big move -- Brandon Ingram -- already taken care of? In Episode 1847, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7, Sportsnet) to talk about what they would have as their top summer priorities if they were in charge of the Toronto Raptors. Off the top,...

The Toronto Raptors season is over and their players with the assembled media on Monday for their exit interviews. The big takeaway? Everyone seems to be pretty thrilled about where things are heading. In Episode 1846, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down his biggest takeaways from media day, get into whether optimism ahead of next season is warranted and run through some final thoughts on the las...

The Toronto Raptors 2024-25 NBA season comes to an end this weekend, which means it's time for the last Toxic Positivity Friday of the season! In Episode 1845, Sean Woodley and Chelsea Leite (Raptors HQ, Locked On Women's Basketball) chat about their favourite moments and storylines from a Raptors season that turned out to be a lot more fun than your run-of-the-mill 30-win season should be. They g...

The Toronto Raptors hammered the truly awful Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night 126-96 to wrap up their home portion of the schedule on a high note with a game that had no business being as charmingly fun as it ended up being. In Episode 1844, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about just how enjoyable the game was in spite of there being zero stakes, discuss the Raptors locking up the 7th spot in t...

The Toronto Raptors are set to play their final home game of a strange, tanking season tonight against the Charlotte Hornets -- but should there be genuine optimism about the team's chances of competing for the post-season in 2025-26? In Episode 1843, Sean Woodley is joined by Andrew Ivimey, a hilarious local stand-up and die-hard Raptors fan, to chat about the fan experience of watching another s...

NBA East Squad: Which Play-In Team Is Most Dangerous?   In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the most dangerous play-in teams in the Eastern Conference. They debate which teams could potentially upset higher seeds, with focus on the Magic, Bulls, Heat, and Hawks. The panel also explores the futures of bottom-tier teams like the Hornets, Wizards, and Nets, considering...

With the Toronto Raptors season coming to a close, are you higher or lower on core Raps players like Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Gradey Dick than you were before the season starter? In Episode 1842, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Sportsnet, Raptors in 7) link to play a classic Stupid Little Game with the debut of a new joint: "Higher OR Lower?" where they discuss whether they'...

The Toronto Raptors split a pair of games against the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets over the weekend as their crew of rookies continued to show out. In Episode 1841, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the contributions of Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead over the weekend, discuss a rough one for RJ Barrett at Barclays Center and more. Off the top, Sean talks about Walters' 22-p...

The Toronto Raptors lost 112-103 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night in a game that was overshadowed by the pre-game revelation that Scottie Barnes has been playing through an injured hand for months -- A PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER CHOOSING TO PLAY PRO BASKETBALL WHILST HURT?! A SCANDAL! In Episode 1840, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the admittedly contradictory nature of how the Rap...

The Toronto Raptors class of rookies has been one of the bright spots of the season, but what does the future hold for Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle? In Episode 1839, Sean Woodley goes solo to a big of a status update on each of the Raptors four high-usage rookies, and plot out what their roles look like going into next year, and what needs to happen in their devel...

The Toronto Raptors got smacked by the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, but the play of Immanuel Quickley and Ja'Kobe Walter in the back court has your very handsome host feeling pretty optimistic about their future! In Episode 1838, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the Raptors loss in Chicago, the efficient play of Walter and Quickley and why they make a lot of sense as a guard tandem going fo...

In this episode of Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts discuss the impact of Damian Lillard's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' title chances. They debate which team between the Celtics and Cavaliers is better equipped to handle the loss of a star player, with insights on Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and supporting casts. The panel also explores potential coaching changes in the Eastern Conferenc...