Will and Alex break down All-Star Saturday Night from Chase Center, highlighting Mac McClung’s jaw-dropping dunk contest performance and why NBA stars continue to avoid challenging him. They also discuss Steph Curry’s absence from the three-point shootout, Gelo’s live performance, Chris Paul’s questionable tactics in the Skills Challenge, and Will’…

Will and Alex are live from Chase Center in San Francisco, breaking down Gradey Dick’s standout Rising Stars performance, rooting for Team G-League, Red Panda’s legendary act, hanging out with Masai, chatting with Zach Edey about Yao Ming and dim sum, and behind-the-scenes stories from All-Star Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

25 years ago, Vince Carter delivered the greatest performance in NBA dunk contest history. But one question remains: why did he wear AND1 sneakers that night? Alex and Jerome search for answers, speaking with former AND1 marketing director Jeff Roth, sneaker experts Russ Bengtson and Nick DePaula, Josh Roter of In Vintage We Trust, and GQ’s Yang-Yi…

THE FAMED NORMAN POWELL INTERVIEW IS FINALLY HERE. Will Lou catches up with the beloved former Toronto Raptors guard to get the story behind some of the most iconic plays of his time with the Raptors. From unforgettably clutch dunks to hilarious team chemistry moments, Norman Powell fondly looks back at his time in Toronto, a place where he thought…

An exhausted Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 131-108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He breaks down RJ Barrett's encouraging return to the lineup, the continued emergence of the 2024 Raptors rookie class, and then breaks down Tristan Thompson being needlessly extra, again. Then, he shares takeaways from Bobby Webster and Brandon Ingram's intr…

Will Lou and Alex Wong provide live coverage of the Toronto Raptors' 106-103 win over the lifeless Philadelphia 76ers, then discuss the 3-year, $120M extension for Brandon Ingram. Will breaks down the dominant showing by Scottie Barnes, his post-game response to Matt Bonner's criticism, and the continued re-emergence of Immanuel Quickley. Then, Ale…

Will Lou reacts to the Toronto Raptors' 94-87 loss to the Houston Rockets. He breaks down the level of physicality in this game, Scottie Barnes' continued struggles on offense, and Immanuel Quickley finding his shot. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Immanuel Quickley, Ochai Agbaji Gerald Henderson award: Jeff Green #raptors #torontoraptors #jimmybutler #g…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 121-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, then discuss what Raptors GM Bobby Webster had to say about the Brandon Ingram trade. We also workshop nickname ideas for Ingram, and Teddy Long makes a surprise entrance. Three stars: Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter, Chris Boucher Gerald Henderson award: Al…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react live to the last hour of the NBA trade deadline from NBA Courtside Restaurant. They discuss the Toronto Raptors trading Davion Mitchell to Miami Heat, Chris Boucher surviving another trade deadline, and grade minor trades. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #tradedeadline Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hello…

Will Lou goes live to react to the news of Brandon Ingram getting traded to the Toronto Raptors for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, a future 2nd and the 2026 IND 1st round pick. Will discusses the merits of Brandon Ingram, what he might look to re-sign for this summer, and the front office's clear intention to be competitive again in 2025-2026. #raptors…

Host Will Lou breaks down Toronto Raptors' 138-107 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. He breaks down Zach Edey's first homecoming, Scottie Barnes' struggles, and then reacts to the news of the Raptors being involved in a potential mega trade involving Jimmy Butler. Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Ochai Agbaji Gerald Henderson award: Zach…

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 121-115 loss against the New York Knicks. He breaks down the standout performances from Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter. Then Alex Wong joins the show to discuss more Kevin Durant trade rumors and fan questions. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: Ariel Hurkporti #raptors…

Will and Alex check in with some NBA trade deadline news and ask what can the Raptors do? First, they break down the De'Aaron Fox-Zach LaVine three-way deal, then pivot to how the Raptors can capitalize on teams who are capped out, then discuss the latest rumors of Kevin Durant's potential availability. #nbatradedeadline #raptors #deaaronfox #kings…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 115-108 win over the LA Clippers. They discuss the promising efforts from Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett standing up Kawhi Leonard on defense, and Canadian fans booing the US anthem at Scotiabank Arena. Three stars: RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter Gerald Henderson award: Nic B…

Will, Alex, and Jerome react to the shocking Luka Dončić trade, breaking down conspiracy theories, alternate deals the Mavs could’ve made, the return of Lakers exceptionalism, winners and losers from the deal, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Vi…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-106 loss against the Chicago Bulls. He discusses the return of Immanuel Quickley, the defensive breakdowns by Toronto, and the curious absences of Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk ahead of the trade deadline. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, Chris Boucher Gerald Henderson award: Jalen Smith…

Host Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 106-82 win against the Washington Wizards, then talks Raptors trade rumors with Alex Wong. They discuss the Brandon Ingram rumor, and the emerging market for Chris Boucher. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Davion Mitchell, Bruce Brown Gerald Henderson award: Kyle Kuzma's circus shot #raptors #torontoraptor…

Will and Alex return to The Classic Factory in Atlanta and are joined by Trey Kerby of No Dunks to draft their all-time favorite NBA rivalries. The discussion includes the iconic 90s Bulls-Knicks rivalry, LeBron vs. DeShawn Stevenson, James Harden vs. Daryl Morey, Draymond’s greatest foes, Michael Jordan vs. baseball, and more. Reach out to the sho…

Host Will Lou breaks down the Toronto Raptors' 113-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. He breaks down the biggest reason behind the Raptors' defensive turnaround, Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher's contributions, and a huge effort from Jakob Poeltl. Three stars: Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher Gerald Henderson award: Yves Missi #raptors…

Will and Alex head to The Classic Factory in Atlanta to celebrate the Toronto Raptors’ 30th anniversary with Tas Melas of No Dunks. Together, they revisit iconic championship moments, heartbreaking losses, favorite jerseys, and obscure players from Raptors history. Later, Alex and Tas go head-to-head in a special edition of the Basketball Reference…

William Lou comes live from the AirBnB after the Toronto Raptors' 117-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks! Alex and Jerome roam in the background... as Will details their shutdown coverage on Trae Young, RJ Barrett's bounceback game, and Scottie Barnes continuing to play at an All-Star level. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher Gerald …

William Lou comes live from the ATL after the Raptors beat the Hawks 122-119 win. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' continued development from the midrange game, Jakob Poeltl's clutch free throws, and behind-the-scenes reporting and *several* post-game reports from Atlanta. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson award:…

Will is joined by Dan Shulman to chat about Cooper Flagg’s freshman year at Duke, how his hype compares to past prospects like Zion Williamson, and interesting names to consider for the second round of the upcoming NBA draft. They also dive into Dan’s legendary broadcasting career, from covering Team Canada at the Olympics to calling NBA games feat…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 109-93 win against the Orlando Magic. They discuss the crazy 37-point turnaround from the 32-11 early deficit to a blowout win, Scottie Barnes vs. Paolo Banchero, and react to the latest rumors of the Raptors jumping into the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, Br…

Will and Alex share their basketball in/out list and chat about: Westbrook & Jokic, Draymond’s temper, the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Tempo merch, Shai’s IG captions, tanking, Wemby’s jersey being on auction, ball screens, Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki joining the NBA on Amazon team, the struggling Sixers, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a…

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 130-112 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. They break down Scottie Barnes' frustrating night, encouraging nights from Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown, and then banter about the most average players in the NBA. Three stars: Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, RJ Barrett Gerald Henderson award: Bo…

Will and Alex embark on an hour-long mission to identify the most average players in the NBA. They discuss what it truly means to be average, break down the criteria for being a perfectly average player, and make their case for five players to join the inaugural NBA All-Average Team. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show…

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-97 win over the Boston Celtics. He discusses Scottie Barnes' emerging go-to move, RJ Barrett's efficient outing, great overall team defense, and indulges in a bit of Celtics slander at the end with Asad Alvi. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson…

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap the Toronto Raptors' 104-101 win over the Golden State Warriors. They break down Chris Boucher's delirious fourth quarter explosion, Steph fans taking over Scotiabank Arena, and Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl's patrolling of the paint. Three stars: Chris Boucher, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl Gerald Henderson award: Li …

Will and Alex answer listener questions and discuss what Scottie Barnes needs to improve on to lead a 50-win team, Ochai vs. Gradey in the starting lineup, revisiting the Pascal Siakam trade a year later, debunking the “easy schedule” myth, and more. They also introduce the “NBA All-Average Squad” and dive into how LiAngelo Ball’s “Tweaker” became …

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 123-114 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He breaks down the disjointed showing by the Raptors' trio of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, who are in the midst of a trial for the future. Will also discusses the defensive shortcomings of Barrett and Gradey Dick, who both made costly errors in the …

Will and Alex break down Toronto’s gritty Game 7 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, and spotlight Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka’s performances in a franchise-altering win. They dive into the Raptors’ defensive brilliance, discuss where Kawhi Leonard’s legendary buzzer-beater ranks among the greatest NBA and Toronto sports moments, and much more. Thr…

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk to break down the Toronto Raptors' 132-126 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They debate Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley, Darko Rajakovic's game management, and show love to Chris Boucher's re-emergence. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Caris LeVert Most Important Guy: D…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Toronto Raptors' 112-98 loss to the New York Knicks game. Will gives his three things for the game: Raptors showing fight defensively in first half, Immanuel Quickley's bounce back, and the bench struggling. Then, Alex joins the program to take fan questions on whether Darko Rajakovic is still getting a response …

Will Lou is joined by Alex Wong as they break down the Toronto Raptors 128-104 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. They discuss the adjustments made by the fully healthy lineup, the overall lack of defense, and wrap up with a surprise segment on basketball books. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter Gerald Henderson award: Gary Tre…

Will and Alex discuss the Raptors’ first year of rebuilding so far, Scottie Barnes’ growth, Darko Rajakovic’s impact, and the team’s path moving forward. Can a top-five draft pick reignite their playoff hopes? Plus, what are fans excited about for the rest of the season? Later, they dive into Jimmy Butler’s breakup with the Heat, explore his fit wi…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 106-97 loss to the Orlando Magic. Will discusses the difference in defense between the two teams and how the Magic have established a strong culture even in the midst of a rebuild. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Ochai Agbaji Gerald Henderson award: Tristan da Silva Most Important Guy: Cory Josep…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 130-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Will shows love to Immauel Quickley in his return from injury, Scottie Barnes dominating in his natural position at forward, and finally snapping the 11-game losing streak. Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: D'Angelo Russel…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 125-71 loss to the Boston Celtics. Will breaks down Scottie Barnes' inability to lift the team at the moment, before turning to fan questions and bringing in Alex Wong to recaps the worst moments of 2024. FREE TICKETS TO BELL GAMING NIGHT ON JAN 2nd, 2025: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1101158858789/?discount=HELLOAN…

Will, Alex, and Jerome share their year-end in/out lists and discuss: baggy clothes, sweet and sour pork, Tokyo, the Sopranos, tact, Chinese people going to therapy, and more. Later, they answer listener questions and Alex tries to sing Beatles songs. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelc…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' lifeless 136-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. He discusses the complete lack of response from their blowout loss in Memphis, the dangers of losing all standards, and the return of Bruce Brown. FREE TICKETS TO BELL GAMING NIGHT ON JAN 2nd, 2025: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1101158858789/?discount=HELLOANDWELCOME Three…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 155 (!!!) - 126 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. He discusses Darko Rajakovic's epic meltdown, and questions the overall lack of defensive effort by the Raptors as they allow a franchise-record 155 points. FREE TICKETS TO BELL GAMING NIGHT ON JAN 2nd, 2025: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1101158858789/?discount=HEL…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 139-125 loss against the New York Knicks. He breaks down Scottie Barnes' change in approach in 24 hours, RJ Barrett returning to the lineup, and OG Anunoby's dominance in MSG. Three stars: Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Chris Boucher Gerald Henderson award: Cam Payne Most Important Guy: Vince Carter on the Spo…

Will and Alex update their NBA tiers from the start of the season—who’s holding steady, who’s rising, and who’s flopping? The Celtics remain the favorites, but where do the contenders, pretenders, dark horses, and disappointments stack up? Plus, creative fixes for All-Star Saturday, including a must-see 1-on-1 tournament and a surprising poker twis…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 114-110 loss against the Houston Rockets. He breaks down the positives around Ja'Kobe Walter's career-high 27 points, Jamal Shead and Chris Boucher bringing energy off the bench. Then he touches on Scottie Barnes' uncharacteristically quiet game, and Darko Rajakovic's decisions. Three stars: Ja'Kobe Walter,…

Will and Alex sit down with Danny Green to revisit the 2019 championship season. Danny shares stories about being traded to Toronto, Kyle Lowry’s reaction to the DeMar DeRozan trade, Nick Nurse’s first year as head coach, and the intense second-round series against the Sixers—including the pivotal Game 4 road win and Kawhi’s brilliance. He also bre…

Will Lou is joined by Samson Folk of Raptors Republic to break down the Toronto Raptors' 101-94 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss the Raptors' ongoing crunch time issues, the future potential of Gradey Dick and Ja'Kobe Walter, and more. Three stars: Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead Gerald Henderson award: Cam Johnson Most Important Guy:…

Will is joined by Savanna Hamilton and Keerthika Uthayakumar to break down key trends from the Raptors’ season so far, including home vs. road splits, strength of schedule, three-point shooting struggles, Jakob Poeltl’s standout performances, and Gradey Dick’s efficiency. Plus, they dive into the upcoming trade deadline and debate which Raptor migh…

Host Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 122-121 loss to the Chicago Bulls. He breaks down their sloppy mistakes to start the game, RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick's relentless scoring, and also Jamal Shead's heroic performance in the fourth quarter. Three stars: Jamal Shead, RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick Gerald Henderson award: Julian Philips Most Important…

Will and Alex chat about the NBA Cup semi-finals, declining TV ratings, if the Raptors can improve their defense, explore potential trade destinations for Jimmy Butler, debate Chris Paul vs. James Harden’s careers, and more. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merc…