Épisodes

  • React Pod: Raptors fold AGAIN in unacceptable loss to Knicks
    Jan 29 2026

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 119-92 loss to the New York Knicks. He holds the team accountable for their lack of response to New York's physicality, and then is joined by Alex Wong for more Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.


    Three stars: Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, Collin Murray-Boyles

    Gerald Henderson award: Mikal Bridges


    #nba #raptors #knicks


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    1 h et 9 min
  • Get to know the real Gradey Dick both on and off the court
    Jan 27 2026

    We’re joined by Gradey Dick and Gillette's barber partner Joshua Diamante for a special Hello and Welcome episode in collaboration with Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Gradey talks goal-setting in the NBA, his friendship with Josh, breaking down Gen Z concepts for Will and Alex, and his evolving personal style. Later, he reviews his most iconic off-court fits and revisits his viral TikTok moments.

    AD | This episode is sponsored by Gillette, the official shave and beard care partner of the Toronto Raptors and NBA Canada. Throughout this episode we also gave Gradey the opportunity to style our beard model Braeden, with different styles of beards featuring the GilletteLabs razor. GilletteLabs has a built-in green bar that helps release trapped hairs so you can get virtually every hair in a single stroke. It's also Gillette's Best shave* and the blades last 50% longer** (*also available as heated) (**on avg vs Gillette Fusion5)


    #raptors #torontoraptors #gradeydick #gillette


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    36 min
  • Can Scottie Barnes win DPOY + Was Dillon Brooks right about DeMar?
    Jan 26 2026

    Will and Alex come to you on this snow filled Monday to talk some Raptors new and old. Fresh from his clutch block on Chet Holmgren, we ask can Scottie Barnes win DPOY? We then chat about Dillon Brooks' comments on DeMar DeRozan.


    #raptors #torontoraptors #scottiebarnes #demarderozan


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    1 h et 2 min
  • React Pod: Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley come up clutch to beat OKC
    Jan 26 2026

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 103-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder matchup. He details the clutch plays by Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, and then takes an extra amount of fan questions after their biggest win of the year.


    Three stars: Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead

    Gerald Henderson award: Lu Dort


    #nba #raptors #okc


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    1 h et 31 min
  • React Pod: Raptors use total team effort to collect another great road win
    Jan 24 2026

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 110-92 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He details how impressive it was to see the entire team contribute towards yet another difficult road win, and how Sandro Mamukelashvili was key in winning his matchup against Donovan Clingan.


    Three stars: Sandro Mamukelashvili, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick

    Gerald Henderson award: Jrue Holiday


    #nba #raptors #blazers


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    1 h et 20 min
  • Why are the Raptors so willing to ship RJ? Domantas Sabonis trade interest + NBA scapegoats
    Jan 23 2026

    Will and Alex discuss the pros and cons of trading for Domantas Sabonis before diving into the NBA All-Scapegoat Team, LeBron’s drama with Lakers ownership and Alex’s one-on-one tournament idea for All-Star Saturday. Finally, Will takes a 2016 quiz to see how much he remembers about NBA award winners and the Raptors summer league squad from a decade ago.


    Shout out Virage Sonore studios for hosting Alex while he is in Montreal (https://viragesonore.com/)


    #raptors #torontoraptors #nba #nbaallstar #lebronjames


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    1 h et 22 min
  • React Pod: Raptors finally solve zone defense to beat hopeless Kings
    Jan 22 2026

    Will Lou goes live to break down the Toronto Raptors' 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings. He discusses how the Raptors finally responded against zone coverage in the second half, and praises the maturity of the group in closing out a scrappy opponent.


    Three stars: Scottie Barnes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram

    Gerald Henderson award: Russell Westbrook


    #nba #raptors #kings


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    1 h et 4 min
  • Let’s have a fair discussion about Immanuel Quickley and Bobby Webster
    Jan 21 2026

    Will Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond for a two-part discussion. First, they try to have a fair and objective conversation about Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley, who has become a lightning rod for criticism this season. Then, they discuss Michael Grange’s report at Sportsnet over the future of Raptors general manager Bobby Webster.


    #raptors #torontoraptors


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    1 h et 28 min