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 60: Amir Johnson /
Former Raptor Amir Johnson comes on Canada’s Court to talk about his time as a member of the Toronto Raptors, what it was like seeing Kawhi Leonard hit his game-winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers, and how he became an assistant coach with the G-League Ignite.
Episode 52: Katie Heindl - NBA All-Star Weekend /
The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend might go down as one of the best all-star events in recent history. From Zion Williamson throwing down ally-oops, to a controversial dunk contest ending, to an actually intense All-Star Game, the weekend had no shortage of excitement. Writer and podcaster Katie Heindl comes on Canada’s Court to talk about everything that happened.
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 47: Jonathan McAloon on the 2019 NBA Draft /
Long time coach and college basketball expert Jonathan McAloon talks about all the Canadians who were taken in the 2019 NBA draft. McAloon also touches on some players who went undrafted that could still make it, and the impact the Toronto Raptors championship will have on basketball in Canada.
Episode 46: Matt Devlin on the Championship Raptors /
The Toronto Raptors are NBA Champions, and Matt Devlin was there for every single game of the run. Here his take on the Raptors’ amazing run, what moments stand out to him, and what this win means for basketball in Canada.
Episode 43: Sean Woodley on Kawhi's winner and Raps vs Bucks /
Kawhi Leonard hit one of the greatest shots of all time to win Game 7 for the Raptors against the 76ers, and now they’re off to play the Bucks. Sean Woodley of Locked On Raptors comes on the podcast to talk about the series, the great shot, and where it stands in Raptors history.
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.