Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

How Much Closer Are We To Knowing the Toronto Raptors' Draft Selection Plus Pascal Siakam's comments

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Toronto Raptors Assistant GM and VP of Player Personnel Dan Tolzman addressed the media on Monday ahead of the draft. Vivek Jacob attended the press...

MAILBAG: Kevin Durant Asking Price, Masai Ujiri Contract, Best Non-VC Dunks

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Where Do The Toronto Raptors Rank in the East Heading Into The Draft And Free Agency

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 report...

2025 Full NBA Mock Draft Show With Trades Reaction! | NBA Squad Show

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, expl...

Is RJ Barrett Really The Odd Man Out For The Toronto Raptors?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 curr...

How Much Will Brandon Ingram Help The Toronto Raptors On Both Ends?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the most intriguing aspects of Brandon Ingram joining the Toronto Raptors? Vivek Jacob is joined by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to discuss Ingra...

NBA Mock Draft Picks 7-12: How LOADED is the lottery this year?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Locked On’s five episode NBA Mock Draft is here. For every episode of the 2025 Locked On NBA Mock Draft search Locked On NBA Draft wherever you get ...

Are the Toronto Raptors young core and prospects like Khaman Maluach and Derik Queen already being judged too soon?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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?...

Are Derik Queen & Kasparas Jakučionis offensively gifted enough to outweigh defense concerns? | Toronto Raptors NBA Draft

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 of...

Why are the Toronto Raptors giving off such desperate vibes? The latest on Kevin Durant & some very fun mailbag questions w/ Katie Heindl

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors continue to get mentioned by NBA Insiders as a potential suitors for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant -- and it seems extremely desp...

Will Brandon Ingram play 60+ games next year? How to build around Scottie Barnes' defense? | Mailbag!

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Should the Raptors have a type in the 2025 NBA Draft?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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?...

Kevin Durant to the Toronto Raptors doesn't make much sense at all

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 An...

Is Cam Johnson & 19 for RJ Barrett & 9 a trade the Toronto Raptors should consider?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Depth is all the rage in these NBA Finals; do the Toronto Raptors project to have enough of it? w/ Vivek Jacob

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA Finals get started tonight between the OKC Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, and the importance of depth in today's NBA has never been more obvi...

The Big Board: The 10-best options for the Toronto Raptors at 9th-overall | Khaman Maluach, Cedric Coward and then...?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With just over three weeks to go until the NBA Draft, it's time for a Toronto Raptors-focused Draft Night Big Board! In Episode 1880, Sean Woodley goe...

REPORT: Giannis & The Raptors have "mutual interest," but does it change anything about Toronto's chances?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend saw some more Giannis Antetokounmpo noise perk up regarding the Toronto Raptors, as ESPN's Brian Windhorst alluded to the Raptors being i...

The Toronto Raptors could sell high on RJ Barrett this summer, but is it worth the talent downgrade?

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the Toronto Raptors don't intend to keep RJ Barrett around long-term, this summer could be the ideal time to trade him at the peak of his value. In...

Cedric Coward is the NBA Draft's fastest riser, and the Raptors should totally consider him at 9

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Washington State wing Cedric Coward is one of the fastest risers in this year's pre-draft process, and he might just be working himself into the Toron...

The 8th Annual Toronto Raptors Over/Unders & Props Contest GRAND FINALE! w/ Vivek Jacob & Sahal Abdi

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Toronto Raptors season now comfortably in the books all of the NBA's awards handed out, it's time to tally up the results from the 8th Annual...

Collin Murray-Boyles is a WONDERFUL prospect... and an awful fit with the Raptors | Would Rasheer Fleming or Carter Bryant make sense?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors could have their pick of a handful of interesting forwards with the 9th-overall pick in next month's NBA Draft. In Episode 1875, S...

What, if anything, could the Toronto Raptors have done to prolong the OG Anunoby-Pascal Siakam era? w/ Vivek Jacob

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby are both standing out for their teams in the Eastern Conference Finals, which has a lot of folks reflecting on what could...

Should the Raptors target one of this draft's pass-happy big men? Breaking down Danny Wolf, Thomas Sorber & Maxime Raynaud

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors have said they want to add a young big man to the team; what if they added a young and WEIRD big man with the ninth-overall pick? ...

Why Tre Johnson & Kon Knueppel would be steals at 9 for the Raptors + Ja'Kobe Walter Appreciation w/ Trill Bro Dude of You Know Ball

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who would be the best fitting prospects for the Toronto Raptors to take at 9th-overall in next month's NBA Draft? In Episode 1872, Sean Woodley is joi...

Why the Toronto Raptors still very much have a type when it comes to draft prospects & past 9th picks gone wrong | Mailbag!

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors have long been pegged as having a clear type of prospect they dig in the NBA Draft, but do they still actually target the classic ...

NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the Minnesota Timberwolves' depth in the Western Conference Finals? As the NBA playoffs heat up, the Thunder's ...

NBA DRAFT: Pick ONE for the Raptors | Jakucionis, Demin or Richardson? Essengue, Bryant or Murray-Boyles? Queen, Maluach or Newell? w/ Vivek Jacob

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would Kasparas Jakucionis, Egor Demin or Jase Richardson be an ideal guard for the Toronto Raptors at ninth overall? What about Noa Essengue, Carter B...

The lowdown on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga w/ Camille Davis of Locked On Bucks

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the biggest name potentially available on the trade market this summer in the NBA, and the Toronto Raptors will surely be pok...

SMELL TEST: Does Giannis really wanna stay in the East & would Masai Ujiri ever go to Atlanta? w/ Katie Heindl

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday was a day full of offseason scuttlebutt regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and his potential desires to stay in the Eastern Conference and land...

Are the flattened draft lottery odds a problem? Plus, options aplenty for the Toronto Raptors at 9th-overall w/ Rich Stayman

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors have the ninth pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, and while that might be disappointing, it certainly doesn't mean the Raptors won't ...

Bad lotto luck makes the Toronto Raptors offseason picture crystal clear | This summer should be quiet, and that's OK!

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors did not get lucky on NBA Draft Lottery night, but the evening did provide some clarity for the offseason ahead, which looks like i...

The Toronto Raptors will pick 9th in the NBA Draft, but at least they're not Utah, Washington or Brooklyn...

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors will select 9th in the NBA Draft after lottery night did not go super well -- unless of course you're the stupid Dallas Mavericks ...

Cooper Flagg would be a life-changer for the Raptors | Pre-lotto Big Board & preemptive copium | NBA Draft Lottery Preview

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The stage is set for Monday's NBA Draft Lottery and the Toronto Raptors are in with a 7.5% chance at the number one overall pick and the right to sele...

Cooper Flagg's got the GOODS, Dylan Harper can be an ENGINE & more reasons to the Raps get lottery luck w/ Rafael Barlowe

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors stand to gain a lot from some Draft Lottery luck on Monday, and Rafael Barlowe of Locked On NBA Big Board is here to explain exact...

Which current Toronto Raptors could hang in this year's electric NBA playoffs? | Playoff-Proof or Playoffs? Oof! w/ Vivek Jacob

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors are obviously not taking part in the NBA playoffs, but could any of their core players hang in the starting five of any of the eig...

NBA Squad Show: Cavs Injuries Mount, Warriors-Wolves Odds, Playoff Predictions

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Locked on NBA Squad show brings together hosts from across the network to discuss the latest NBA playoff developments. In this episode, they analy...

Draft lottery luck would be a game changer for the Toronto Raptors, but there are no disaster outcomes

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors franchise could change forever on Monday night if the Draft Lottery Gods are kind enough to smile down upon them. In Episode 1861,...

What are the Toronto Raptors biggest needs going forward? | Shot creation, stretchy big man play & more!

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do the Toronto Raptors needs to add to their team this summer in order to achieve their goals of competitiveness next season? In Episode 1860, Se...

Why Ace Bailey has high end role player written all over him | Is he what the Toronto Raptors need?

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the Toronto Raptors jump into the upper reaches of the NBA Draft Lottery, is Rutgers freshman wing Ace Bailey the right guy to target? In Episode 1...

What lessons can the Toronto Raptors take from the playoffs so far? | Mailbag!

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 theda...

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be on the move this summer? And do the Toronto Raptors have the goods to make an offer?

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 doub...

NBA East Squad: Bucks playoffs on life support, Giannis' Future in DOUBT?

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 impac...

Which Eastern Conference Play-in/Playoff Teams will the Toronto Raptors be better than next year? w/ Vivek Jacob

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 join...

VJ Edgecombe would bring the Toronto Raptors back to their past dunking glory, but is he the right fit?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Cautious Toronto Raptors optimism & Raptors fan origins w/ LO Raptors fantasy champion Joe Devlin

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lo...

Toronto Raptors Bold Predictions Revisited! What we got right & what we got VERY wrong w/ Joseph Casciaro

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 2...

How Dylan Harper would energize the Toronto Raptors offense | Pascal Siakam appreciation

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 1...

NBA East Squad: Which East Teams Should Feel Best & Worst After Opening Weekend?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

What's More Likely?! | Raptors win a series next year OR miss the playoffs outright? Plus more! w/ Vivek Jacob

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 V...

Why landing Cooper Flagg in the NBA Draft would be transformative for the Toronto Raptors

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Scottie Barnes & Brandon Ingram OR Scottie Barnes & Pascal Siakam: Who ya got? | Raptors Mailbag! w/ Katie Heindl

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors season is over, and the listeners have some questions about the Scottie Barnes/Brandon Ingram pairing, Kyle Lowry's retirement and...

Masai Ujiri Speaks! On the Ingram trade, the Raptors rebuild and the future of team building

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 E...

What should the Toronto Raptors' top priorities be this summer? | Shooting? Back-up big? Swing for an upgrade? w/ Vivek Jacob

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 -...

Biggest Takeaways from Toronto Raptors Exit Interviews: Big things in store for 2025-26?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Toxic Positivity Friday: The Finale! | The Best Things from the 2024-25 Raptors season w/ Chelsea Leite

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Epis...

Raptors smash pathetic Hornets to finish home schedule on a high note | 7th in draft lottery order secured

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Reflections on a Tanking Raptors Season & Good Times Ahead in 2025-26? w/ Andrew Ivimey

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

NBA East Squad: Bad Season, Bright Future?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Higher OR Lower: How do we feel about key Toronto Raptors compared to the start of the season? w/ Vivek Jacob

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What would we do without the Raptors rookies? | Ja'Kobe Walter's maturation, Jamal Shead's playmaking & MOGBO

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ou...

Scottie Barnes HANDGATE overshadows Raptors loss to Blazers, but does it matter that Barnes is playing hurt?

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Scott...

What's next for the Toronto Raptors rookies? Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Jonathan Mogbo & Jamison Battle progress reports

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, Jo...

Are Immanuel Quickley & Ja'Kobe Walter the Raptors back court of the future? | What's up with Scottie Barnes?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

NBA East Squad: Bucks' Title Hopes Fade as Lillard Sidelined

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 deba...

30 years of Toronto Raptors Guys: Drafted w/ Vivek Jacob

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors have 300 different players suit up in the history of the franchise -- WOW! -- and today we're here to draft a starting five's wort...

Toronto Raptors give Darko Rajaković deserved vote of confidence | Takeaways from weekend wins vs. Hornets & 76ers

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As reported by Sportsnet's Michael Grange, the Toronto Raptors have picked up the option of head coach Darko Rajaković for the 2026-27 season, markin...

Will Brandon Ingram have a Top-5 scoring season by a Raptor next year? Is the Raptors defensive jump sustainable? | Toxic Positivity Mailbag!

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will recent Toronto Raptors addition Brandon Ingram make franchise history in his first full year with the team next season? In Episode 1835, Sean Woo...

Raptors all but guarantee 7th spot in Draft Lottery with 116-86 win over Nets | The Rookies are alright

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors all but guaranteed themselves the 7th spot in the NBA Draft Lottery in May with a 116-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets, and it's kind...

Raptors set to take on Nets in Tank Bowl | RJ Barrett now & in the future

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors take on the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in perhaps their most important game with regards to the tank standings of the season...

NBA Squad Show: Can Late Season PUSH Alter Playoff Expectations?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Locked On NBA Squad Show brings together hosts from various NBA team podcasts to discuss the latest league happenings. In this episode, the panel ...

Can't lose 'em all! Toronto Raptors handle Washington Wizards | IQ-Scottie-Poeltl trio has the goods

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors took down the Washington Wizards by a final score of 112-104 on Monday night in a game that the Raptors set themselves up to lose ...

Does Jamal Shead have a legit All-Rookie Team case? | Raptors update Brandon Ingram's status; he's not playing, is he?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors picked up another tanktastic loss against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night by a final score of 123-89 as All-Rookie hopeful J...

The Raptors return to ethical losing vs. Warriors | Scottie Barnes shows off the blueprint for Year 5

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors returned to ethical losing on Thursday night with a spirited 117-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors in a game where the Raptors...

How would Dylan Harper or Ace Bailey fit with the Toronto Raptors? | More NCAA Prospects to watch at tourney time w/ Matthew Winick

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March Madness gets going today, but top prospects and Rutgers teammates Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey will not be involved -- so what better time to put...

The NCAA Prospects Raptors Fans NEED to watch in March Madness | The Duke Guys, Derik Queen, Asa Newell & more!

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March Madness is here to rescue Toronto Raptors from the doldrums of watching miserable tank-forward basketball, and there a ton of lottery-bound pros...

NBA East Squad: Are the Raptors MASTERS of 'Ethical' Tanking?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features a lively discuss on the Toronto Raptors' controversial late-game strategies and the broader...

Raptors blown out in Phoenix & addressing the NBA's rampant tanking problem w/ Vivek Jacob

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors got spanked by the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, 129-89, in a game that very much fell in line with the team's tanking agenda -- b...

A tasty bite of BBQ vs. the Jazz & a clutch tank loss to the Blazers | March basketball is a scourge

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors continued their intensely bizarre push to the finish with a 1-1 weekend against the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers that feat...

How can the Raptors optimize Scottie Barnes next year? | Who should they look to replicate stylistically?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can the Toronto Raptors best optimize Scottie Barnes going into the future? In Episode 1825, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to talk about a...

NBA East Squad: The East Transforms Behind Cavs, Pistons, and Coaching Impact

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features hosts debating the impressive turnarounds of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons,...

AJ Lawson drops 32, Raptors 3rd-stringers beat up on Wizards starters in 119-104 win

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors took down the Washington Wizards on Monday night by a final score of 119-104 as local kid AJ Lawson dropped 32 points while bangin...

Raptors send mixed messages in weekend split vs. Jazz & Wizards | Quit worrying and accept they're finishing 7th in the lotto

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors split a pair of games against the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards over the weekend, and sent some mixed messages in the process. ...

RJ Barrett Appreciation & the Toronto Raptors initiate Tank Phase 2 vs. Jazz w/ Katie Heindl

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RJ Barrett's evolution as a player has been one of the best stories of the Toronto Raptors season; is it insane to think about trading him for financi...

Is it possible for the Raptors to tank "correctly?" | Tracking Ja'Kobe Walter's development w/ Vivek Jacob

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors are still sorting out what the correct way to tank the rest of the season looks like, if that's even an attainable thing. In Episo...

Ja'Kobe Walter cans the winner as Raptors youths defy the tank in 114-113 win vs. Magic

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors took down the Orlando Magic 114-113 on Tuesday night in an extremely bizarre basketball game that featured some pretty blatant tan...

NBA East Squad: Bright Futures and Big Names Among East Award Nominees

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East, hosts debate the merits of LaMelo Ball versus Trae Young as franchise players. They discuss the ...

Are the Raptors risking their culture by trying to lose? | Can the Raptors be the Pistons of next year? | Mailbag!

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Toronto Raptors risking the culture they built as they pursue their tanking agenda down the stretch, or are they striking a good enough balanc...

Raptors intentions laid bare in Tanktastic 1-1 weekend vs. the Bulls & Magic | IQ's Orlando Takeover

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors split a pair of games against the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic over the weekend as the team's big picture intentions for the re...

How to stop worrying & accept the Raptors are probably drafting between 6th & 10th this June | Derik Queen & Tre Johnson Breakdowns

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Try as they might, the Toronto Raptors are probably not going to be drafting in the Top-5 of this year's NBA Draft -- and Sean is here to tell you why...

Immanuel Quickley & Jonathan Mogbo pop, Raptors feel Scottie Barnes' absence in 111-91 loss to Pacers

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors fell 111-91 to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in a game where the absence of Scottie Barnes, out with a hip injury, was fel...

The 3PT Variance Monster comes for the Raptors in noble 111-101 loss to Celtics

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors fell to the Boston Celtics 111-101 on Tuesday night to drop to 18-40 on the season, as the three-point variance proved to not be t...

NBA East Squad: Ranking Contenders To Challenge Boston and Cleveland

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Locked on NBA Squad East Locked On hosts analyze the Knicks' defensive weaknesses and debate whether Mitchell Robinson's return can...

Are the Raptors having a successful season? | Finally figuring out Darko Rajaković w/ Katie Heindl

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With just 25 games remaining, are the Toronto Raptors on track to have a "successful" season compared to pre-season expectations? In Episode 1814, Sea...

Immanuel Quickley & RJ Barrett have themselves a weekend vs. Heat & Suns | Why it's OK to enjoy some Raptors wins

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors split a pair of home games over the weekend against the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns in which RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley were...

Raptors gear up for stretch run | VJ Edgecombe & Khaman Maluach are Top-5 prospects to watch

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors return to action after a long All-Star break to play the Miami Heat on Friday night, and your host is extremely excited to watch h...

RJ Barrett is the most interesting Raptor to watch between now and the summer | Ulrich Chomche's season done

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RJ Barrett is the single most interesting Toronto Raptors player to watch both on and off the court over the next sixth months. In Episode 1811, Sean ...

How can Brandon Ingram fit into the Toronto Raptors' system? w/ Mike Shearer

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can the Toronto Raptors massage the fit between new acquisition Brandon Ingram and the rest of the team once he begins to play games? In Episode 1...

NBA East Squad: Donovan Mitchell, Cade Cunningham Headline Season Success

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

NBA East Squad: Donovan Mitchell, Cade Cunningham Headline Season Success In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show, hosts Nick Angstadt, Pat t...

Will the Raptors have two All-Stars next year, or zero? | What's More Likely!? w/ Vivek Jacob

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram both make the Eastern Conference All-Star Team for the Toronto Raptors next season, or will neither? In Episode...

Why the Toronto Raptors can be a Top-6 playoff team next year | Toxic Positivity Friday!

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Toronto Raptors have the talent to be a playoff team in the Eastern Conference next year. In Episode 1808, Sean Woodley rings in another Toxic Pos...