The Toronto Raptors made two big trades at the NBA trade deadline, marking their final major adjustments of the season. The Raptors traded Kira Lewis Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and a 2024 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji. Then the Raptors sent Dennis Schröder and Thad Young to the Brooklyn Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie, who they later waived. Freelance journalist Oren Weisfeld shares his thoughts on the trade deadline with host Philip Drost.
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RJ Barrett may have found a perfect fit on the Toronto Raptors /
RJ Barrett has been playing some of the best basketball of his career since being traded from the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors. Coach Olivier Jean-Charles, known better as Coach O, believes that's because the Raptors are the perfect fit for the young Canadian. Coach O and Philip Drost discuss RJ Barrett and the future of the Toronto Raptors.
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Sean Woodley and saying goodbye to the Raptors championship era /
The Toronto Raptors championship era is unquestionably over, following the Raptors trade of Pascal Siakam. Host Philip Drost discusses what’s next with the Raptors and reflects on Pascal and the team that was with Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley.
Episode 62: J.E. Skeets on the new-look Toronto Raptors /
Canadian podcasting legend J.E. Skeets comes on Canada’s Court to talk with host Philip Drost about the Toronto Raptors so far this year. The two discuss how the additions of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett have impacted the team, what might happen with Pascal Siakam, and the growth of Scottie Barnes. The two also discuss what an All-Time Canada Basketball starting five would look like and the origins of the basketball Wedgie.
Episode 54: Howard Beck on the NBA shutdown /
With the NBA season shutdown, many fans are wondering what’s going to happen next. Howard Beck, senior NBA writer for Bleacher Report, discusses what this shutdown means for players, how hard it is to predict what will happen next, and what it’s been like to cover.
Episode 53: Yaron Weitzman on Tanking to the Top /
Canada’s Court starts its series on great basketball books with Yaron Weitzman and his book, Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports. Yaron talks about the process of putting together, and some of the highlights along the way.
Episode 50: Sean Woodley on Raptors season preview /
The Toronto Raptors have been crowned the NBA champions, and when the season starts, they’ll get their rings. But what are the expectations for the Raptors this season? Host Philip Drost and Sean Woodley dive into the upcoming Raptors season. Woodley is the host of Locked on Raptors, regular contributor to TSN radio, and co-author of We the Champs.
Episode 48: Brandon Clarke - Drafted /
At long last Brandon Clarke gets to see his life long dream come true. During the NBA Draft, Brandon Clarke was taken with the 21st pick, a pick that would go on to be traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Brandon Clarke comes on the podcast for the third and final instalment of the Canada’s Court series on the NBA draft.
Episode 45: Brandon Clarke - Draft Combine and workouts /
NBA prospect Brandon Clarke comes back on Canada’s Court to discuss the draft process so far. Clarke talks about the gruelling but fun onslaught of team workouts, being interviewed by half the NBA’s front offices, and preparing for the big draft night.
Episode 38: Jay Triano /
Coach Jay Triano has no shortage of stories when it comes to Canadian basketball. In his new book Open Look, Triano tells stories like how he became friends with Terry Fox, his passion for sports, helping make early NBA video games, and so much more. On episode 38 of the podcast, Coach Triano talks about his book and some of his story. You can be entered to win a copy of the book by sharing the tweet and Facebook post containing the link to this episode.