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  • 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 big ol' grab bag of topics not at all related to the tanktastic game the Raptors are set to play against Philly on Wednesday night. Off the top, Sean and Vivek chat about Scottie Barnes season, what we've learned about him, and how the Raptors can look to best optimize him going into next year. Next, they take a look around the league for inspiration, and talk about which teams the Raptors might be able to try and model their own identity after based on the talent they have in house. Lastly, they play a round of "Gillespie, Dowtin or Agbaji" as they try to figure out the future outlook for each of the team's fringe roster guys getting regular run down the stretch.

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  • This episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show East features hosts debating the impressive turnarounds of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, analyzing the Coach of the Year race between Kenny Atkinson and JB Bickerstaff. The panel explores the battle for the 4th seed between Milwaukee, Indiana, and Detroit, considering each team's needs and playoff implications. They also examine the current state of play-in teams like the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, with insights on Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and the challenges facing these struggling franchises.



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    6:16 Coach of the Year race: Atkinson vs Bickerstaff

    11:41 Which team needs the 4th seed most?

    21:30 State of play-in teams in the East

    26:52 Orlando Magic's future with Franz and Paolo



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  • 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 banging in seven threes. In Episode 1824, Sean Woodley goes solo to recap the victory for the Raptors powered in large part by their third-stringers, talk about why Immanuel Quickley is clearly the Raptors' best offensive player ight now and much more. Off the top, Sean gets into Lawson's big night, the Raptors third-stringers comfortably taking down Washington's starters, and the latest in the lottery standings picture before taking a look at Immanuel Quickley, whose recent run of play has made it pretty clear he's the Raptors' best offensive player right now. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (Jamal Shead's putback dunk), The Bad (Jamison Battle reaggravating his busted nose and the bad injury luck of the Raptors' 2024 draft class) and The Hmmm (dreaming of a day when Scottie Barnes is playing serious ball next to Brandon Ingram) to round out the show.

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  • 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. In Episode 1823, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the win over the Jazz and the decision to close with Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes, all but ensuring a victory, the return to the more recent model of closing with youths in the narrow loss to Washington on Saturday, some performances of note from over the weekend and more! Are the Raptors doing themselves a disservice by not fulling leaning into their end-of-season strategy one way or another? Plus, some thoughts on the progressing Immanuel Quickley-Scottie Barnes partnership, and Jakob Poeltl being very good. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (Jamal Shead's playmaking), The Bad (Ja'Kobe Walter getting hurt) and The Hmmm (Jared Rhoden) to round out the show.

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  • 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 financial reasons this summer? In Episode 1822, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters, Basketball Feelings) for a Toxic Positivity Friday chat about RJ Barrett's season to this point and why he's staking a claim to stay put for a while with his hometown franchise -- geopolitical factors and all! Plus, they take some time to talk about the Raptors' resting Barrett and Jakob Poeltl against the Utah Jazz tonight, Hot Take Heindl's stance on tanking, and predict how the Raptors will fare on their upcoming home stand against the Jazz, Wizards, Wizards and Sixers.

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  • 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 Episode 1821, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob chat about the Raptors current predicament as a team hoping to maintain high draft lottery position while still having some reason to play their core players and confronted with the easiest schedule in the NBA to close the season. Is there a way for the Raptors to do this correctly? And if they do that, are they still likely to win a bunch of games against the league's dregs anyway? Sean also melts down a little over the state of the league's busted incentive structure that currently has a third of the league's fan bases rooting for their team to lose basketball games with a quarter of the season remaining. Lastly, Sean and Vivek chat about Ja'Kobe Walter, who seems to be in line for a whole lotta work down the stretch of the season, and what they're most excited about when it comes to the Raptors rookie's development.

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  • The Toronto Raptors took down the Orlando Magic 114-113 on Tuesday night in an extremely bizarre basketball game that featured some pretty blatant tanking by the Raptors, a crew of third-stringers that flipped the bird to the idea of losing on purpose. In Episode 1820, Sean goes solo to talk about what fun the game ended up being despite the strange circumstances, and why the Raptors are probably doing the best they can do right now to find some sort of balance in their tank job. Scottie Barnes has a 65 game threshold to hit in hopes of an unlikely super max. Immanuel Quickley is finally getting to play games, and he's playing well -- can you really quit that cold turkey? It's weird, and uncomfortable at times, but if the team is on board and understanding of the larger goal here, then maybe it's possible this formula works for the Raptors the rest of the way? Sean also talks about Raptors' core guys all turning in strong efforts, Gradey Dick's injury prognosis, RJ and the bench, AJ Lawson and more!

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  • 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 potential availability of Ball on the trade market and analyze his impact on the Charlotte Hornets. The panel also creates Oscar-inspired NBA awards, including best lead player and best special effects team. Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, and Cade Cunningham emerge as top contenders for best lead, while the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks are scrutinized for their smoke and mirrors performances. The hosts inject humor and movie analogies throughout, offering a fresh perspective on the Eastern Conference landscape.


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    6:45 Defending LaMelo Ball's impact on Hornets

    12:42 Creating NBA awards inspired by Oscars

    25:41 Best "special effects" team in the East

    32:03 Best comedy and drama teams in NBA



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  • 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 balance to avoid the adverse effects of losing intentionally? In Episode 1819, Sean Woodley goes solo to field some mailbag questions about the Raptors and tanking, the team's outlook in the East going into next season, and whether LaMelo Ball is someone the Raptors should be pursuing if reports hold true that the Charlotte Hornets might trade their mercurial star guard this summer. Off the top, Sean digs into a question regarding the Raptors' tanking efforts and whether they could harm the culture the team has built over the course of what's been largely a good vibes season. Next, Sean details why it's by no means off base to think the Raptors can be next year's version of this year's Detroit Pistons and find themselves in the Top-6 on the Eastern Conference. Lastly, Sean fields a question about wandering eyes for other coaching candidates, and whether LaMelo Ball is someone the Raptors should pursue this summer (spoiler alert: hell no).

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  • 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 rest of the season began to lay themselves bare. The tank seems to very much be on. In Episode 1818, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Raptors' remarkable late-game collapse engineered in large part by Jakob Poeltl's minutes restriction, which kept him sidelined for the final eight minutes and overtime as the Bulls roared back for the win. Next, Sean digs into the Raptors' near repeat effort against the Orlando Magic, and the Immanuel Quickley takeover that staked the Raptors to just enough of a lead to hang on down the stretch for the win. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (Ja'Kobe Walter hustle plays), The Bad (Jak's minute restriction and a whole lotta Orlando Robinson) and The Hmmm (Raptors better than the Magic next season?) to round out the show.

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  • 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 that's okay! In Episode 1817, Sean Woodley goes solo for another Toxic Positivity Friday to talk about why it's OK that factors beyond the Raptors control might leave them drafting somewhere in the 6 to 10 range of the draft instead of in the Top-5 like it seemed like they were on track to do to start the year, before a look at prospects Derik Queen and Tre Johnson. Off the top, Sean digs into why the Raptors have given themselves insurance against bad lottery luck with the Brandon Ingram trade, and why a jump into the top-2 is no longer required for the Raptors to move themselves forward, though it'd certainly be awesome, and why the likely outcome of a pick in the 6 to 10 range is by no means a disaster outcome. Next, Sean offers a breakdown of Maryland freshman big man Derik Queen, who's very cool, and has some awesome strengths, even if his fit on the Raptors isn't super clean. Lastly, Sean talks about fast-rising Texas freshman guard Tre Johnson, who's as talented a shot-maker in the draft this side of Ace Bailey, though he's certainly not without question marks of his own.

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  • 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 felt big time, despite strong efforts by the duo of Immanuel Quickley and Jonathan Mogbo. In Episode 1816, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about how Quickley's turbo-charged driving and Mogbo's interior finishing were the highlights of an otherwise struggle-filled night for the Raptors. Without Scottie Barnes, both the team's offense and defense took a hit, highlighting just how valuable Barnes is to making the Raptors tick. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (having Jakob Poeltl back), The Bad (Jamal Shead's challenging night) and The Hmmm (Mogbo taking the lead in the all-important Raptors Dunk Chase) to round out the show.

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  • 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 their friend. In Episode 1815, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the Raptors' loss, talk about why the process the Raptors displayed was as sound as you could ask for, talk about Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley all looking good outside of their wayward jumpers, dig into some rookie performances and more. Off the top, Sean outlines how the Raptors' core three guys all fared in the game, and why their performances all would have looked much better with a little make/miss luck on the good three-point looks they created. Next, Sean gets into the play of Jamal Shead, who rules, Jonathan Mogbo, who's coming along, Ja'Kobe Walter, who's smooth, and Jamison Battle, who didn't play but probably should have. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (Mogbo's defensive flashes on Jaylen Brown), The Bad (IQ & Scottie's pick-and-roll timing) and The Hmmm (Quickley-Barnes-Walter as a trio) to round out the show.

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  • 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 solve their problems. The panel explores potential dark horse contenders in the East, with Indiana and Detroit receiving consideration.


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  • With just 25 games remaining, are the Toronto Raptors on track to have a "successful" season compared to pre-season expectations? In Episode 1814, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (Locked On NBA Newsletters, Basketball Feelings) for a bit of a vibe check on the Raptors going into their final 25 contests where they chat about the progress made throughout this season by the team and its key players, whether we're starting to get a handle on what kind of coach Darko Rajakovic is, and what he's done to prove he's the right man for the job at the current moment, and the recent surge of strong play by Immanuel Quickley. Are the Raptors in line to have achieved a successful year? Will the Raptors' head coaching needs change as they scale up to being more competitive next season, and why IQ holds the keys to making the Brandon Ingram-Scottie Barnes-RJ Barrett trio work, and more!

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  • 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 the two stars of the show. In Episode 1813, Sean Woodley recaps a highly ethical tank loss against the Heat on Friday and a win over the Suns on Sunday that featured an absolute barrage of late-game three-point shooting from Quickley and Barrett to help close out the win emphatically. Off the top, Sean gets into Quickley's very encouraging run of play, RJ Barrett's scoring and consistently reliable catch-and-shoot three-point stroke. Next, Sean digs into win alarmism, why the Raptors can't lose every game, even if they try to, and why the wins the Raptors are currently collecting are OK to enjoy as long as the guys who matter are doing good things -- which was very much the case on Sunday. Lastly, Sean runs through The Good (three-point shooting!), The Bad (Jakob Poeltl injury-induced offensive dry spells) and The Hmmm (Scottie Barnes at the five?) to round out the show.

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  • 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 how the final third of this season unfolds! He's also very into a couple potential Top-5 prospects in this year's draft. In Episode 1812, Sean Woodley goes solo talk about what his him excited about the stretch run that lies ahead for the Raptors, even as they gear up to probably lose a bunch of games. Next, Sean outlines the case for why VJ Edgecombe of Baylor and Khaman Maluach of Duke are both prospects that make the Top-5 of the 2025 NBA Draft super tantalizing. Edgecombe dunks everything, Maluach looks like a perfect modern defender, what's not to like!

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  • 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 Woodley goes solo to answer a couple mailbag questions about RJ Barrett's place within the team and a big dumb summer trade idea before discussing the news that Ulrich Chomche will miss the rest of the season with an MCL tear. Off the top, Sean fields a listener question about the Raptors' star Canadian and what he'll need to do on the court to entrench himself into the team's long-term plans now that Brandon Ingram's arrival has changed the landscape of the team both on the floor and on the cap sheet. Next, Sean entertains a very silly trade idea from a listener that probably isn't legal, is very fun, and almost certainly is something the Raptors should not entertain. Lastly, Sean talks about the injury to Ulrich Chomche, who showed a lot of interesting signs in his first year as a pro, and thankfully should still get a long runway from the Raptors, despite this setback.

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  • 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 1810, Sean Woodley is joined by Mike Shearer (Basketball Poetry, Locked On NBA Newsletters) to talk about the reasons for optimism and concern regarding Ingrams fit alongside Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett and the rest of the Raptors core players. They examine why it's OK to feel at least optimistic that things can be ironed out between the Raptors' best players, and the ways in which Ingram can and should make life easier for his new teammates. Next, they drill into the offensive fit. Can Ingram and Barnes adapt their similar shot charts? Can RJ Barrett co-exist as a largely off-ball threat? And do the Raptors have enough shooting on hand to make it all work? Lastly, they chat about the Raptors' defense, where Ingram slots in, and how he could unlock a diverse array of defensive coverages for the Raptors simply because he's so damn long.

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


    In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show, hosts Nick Angstadt, Pat the Designer, Ku Khahil, and Brandon Scott discuss which Eastern Conference teams have made the most progress towards their goals this season. They analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' impressive performance, the Detroit Pistons' surprising turnaround, and the Washington Wizards' rebuilding efforts. The panel debates the impact of recent trades, including Kyle Kuzma to the Milwaukee Bucks, and evaluates the New York Knicks' success. The hosts also touch on the Philadelphia 76ers' potential future direction and the overall landscape of the Eastern Conference, particularly in relation to top teams like the Celtics and Cavaliers.


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