In Episode 1653, Sean Woodley is joined by old pal William Lou (Hello and Welcome) to talk about the Toronto Raptors' offseason, the upside of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, hopes for the offseason, and whether it's justifiable to feel optimistic about where things are headed for the Raptors in the coming years. Off the top, Sean and Will get into the relief they feel now that the mess of 2023-24 is behind them, and reasons for optimism going into 2024-25. Next, they chat about Immanuel Quickley, why Sean is probably more bullish on him than Will, and what's keeping him from jumping into the East's upper crust of point guards before discussing Will's belief in RJ Barrett and Sean's slight bearishness in comparison. Lastly, Sean and Will chat about their hopes for this offseason, the types of players the team should be targeting to fill the gaps in their current rotation, and much more!

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In Episode 1652, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to play a round of Toronto Raptors-themed Would You Rather, with conundrums about the Raptors' place in the standings next season, the team's offseason wheeling and dealing, and the most detestable NBA Finals matchup in a very long time. Off the top, Sean and Jamar chat about whether they'd rather the Raptors finish dead last in the NBA next season and give themselves a 14% chance at the first overall pick OR take a step forward and finish in the Play-in range of the Eastern Conference. Next, Sean and and Jamar dig into whether they'd rather see the Raptors bring back Bruce Brown and Gary Trent Jr. while signing Caleb Martin with the mid-level exception OR see them renounce Brown and Trent and use their cap space for one single high-priced free agent signing. Lastly, Sean and Jamar debate whether they'd ratehr the Celtics win the NBA Finals and guarantee the Raptors a Finals appearance by 2030, OR have the Celtics lose the finals and give the Raptors only a 20% chance at a Finals by 2030, which is a roller coaster of a segment.

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In Episode 1651, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a temperature check on where the Toronto Raptors intend to go with Bruce Brown Jr. and Gary Trent Jr. as Brown's 2024-25 option decision looms, and Trent gets closer to unrestricted free agency. Off the top, Sean resets the stage and takes stock of the latest reporting on Brown and Trent, and digs into why it seems more likely than not that the Raptors will forego having cap space and pick up Bruce Brown's option with the intent to trade him at some point, while also bringing Trent back on a new deal to stay in Toronto. Next, Sean runs through why the weak free agent class might make this decision for the Raptors, and some of the less than stellar options that make the status quo the preferred route. Lastly, Sean tries to identify teams with the matching contracts, draft picks and positional need that could see them enter their names into the Brown sweepstakes, if there even is one.

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In Episode 1650, Sean Woodley discusses whether Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma would make sense for the Toronto Raptors as a trade target following a report from Brett Siegel of Clutchpoints that the Raptors are a team to watch when it comes to the former NBA champion. Off the top, Sean details why despite there being some arguments in favour of pursuing Kuzma in the financial sense, the on-court fit of Kuzma with this Raptors core just wouldn't cut it. Next, Sean fires back up Wing Madness and continues to pour over potential wings the Raptors could target via trade or in free agency, with quick thoughts on Dillon Brooks, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams, Tari Eason and Jonathan Isaac.

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In Episode 1649, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about the potential of the Toronto Raptors drafting a guard with their first pick in the 2024 NBA Draft later this month, and digs into the games of Duke's Jared McCain, Pitt's Bub Carrington and Marquette's Tyler Kolek. Off the top, Sean outlines the two boxes any guard draftee needs to check for the Raptors: high upside, and a good theoretical fit next to Immanueul Quickley long-term. Then, Sean details the game of the sharpshooting McCain, who is probably going to be an excellent shooter in the NBA -- but does he do enough else on offense to make him a viable long-term fit for the Raptors? Next, Sean talks about Carlton "Bub" Carrington, who at 6'5 with a very interesting pull-up game could have the kind of size and upside that makes him worth a swing at 19, even though the Raptors' more dire positional needs lie in the front court and on the wings. Lastly, Sean talks about Tyler Kolek, who while and older prospect, figures to have a pretty high floor as a long-term NBA backup thanks to his blend of rim pressure and dead-eye three-point shooting that would theoretically be a nice complement to Scottie Barnes in second units. But would he be more of a fit for the Raptors' needs at 31 than at 19?

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In Episode 1648, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to play another round of Wing Madness, as they pull names of potential Toronto Raptors wing targets this summer and discuss their fit and viability either in trade or free agency. Off the top, Sean and Jamar chat about Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets and why his contractual status makes him probably too much of a risk for the Raptors to take at this point in time, before digging into Alex Caruso, who would be an incredible fit, but do the Raptors have the juice to trade for him? Next, they rattle through John Collins, who is decidely not a wing, and Mikal Bridges, who is maybe the perfect wing for the Raptors to go and offer all of their stuff in order to pair him with Scottie Barnes. Lastly, Sean and Jamar rip through quick takes on Naji Marshall of the New Orleans Pelicans, who could certainly be had in free agency, Tobias Harris, who is a no go, and Cam Johnson, who could be a perfectly cromulent stop gap.

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In Episode 1647, Sean Woodley is joined by NBA prospect writer and scout Maxwell Baumbach of No Ceilings to chat about why the Toronto Raptors are picking in great spots in this year's NBA Draft considering the strengths and weaknesses of the class, some potential fits for the Raptors at 19th-overall, and to run through some of Sean's most firmly held opinions on this year's draft class and determine whether they're good or insane. Off the top, Sean and Maxwell chat about why by holding picks 19 and 31 in this unorthodox draft class, the Raptors are actually in a very enviable position. Plus, they examine the potential value of having the first pick of the second day of the draft at number 31 and why they can more or less "control the board" for the second round. Next, Maxwell details why he thinks Colorado wing Tristan da Silva, skilled Duke big man Kyle Filipowski, and Miami wing Kyshawn George could all be very nice withs the Raptors with the 19th pick. Lastly, Sean throws some of his most firmly held takes about this year's class Maxwell's well for them to either get a thumbs up or a thumbs down, with discussion of Virginia's defensive ace Ryan Dunn, Sean's new favourite dude in the draft DaRon Holmes II, and California guard/forward Jaylon Tyson. Plus, some parting shots about other sleeper prospects in this draft, including French wing Pacome Dadiet.

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In Episode 1646, Sean Woodley goes solo to pull some names of potential Toronto Raptors wings targets out a bucket and offer quick 3-minute takes on whether or not they check the boxes the Raptors should be looking to check as they scour the league for upgrades on the wing this summer. Off the top, Sean kicks things off with an impassioned plea to just stop it with the Andrew Wiggins talk, and a lukewarm breakdown of Caleb Martin, who might be one of the most likely targets for the Raptors in unrestricted free agency. Next, Sean digs into a pair of very unrealistic offseason targets in Paul George and, yes, OG Anunoby, before discussing Moses Moody's appeal as a potentially undervalued young piece on the Warriors who they might be able to swing a deal for before Golden State needs to contemplate a contract extension. Lastly, Sean digs into Keldon Johnson, who is not very wingy at all, and doesn't really fit the bill as well as Royce O'Neale, who is probably contender-bound, and De'Andre Hunter, who could be a fine but uninspiring target with the Bruce Brown contract.

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