Host William Lou flies solo to entertain the idea of trading for Jimmy Butler.Topics:- What would it take to land Butler? Would he fit?- Kawhi Leonard buys a house in Toronto- Who should start at power forward?- What does Danny Green bring to this team

Tim Chisholm joins Zarar in a mid-week edition of the Raptors Weekly Extra podcast where a host of topics are covered. They include:Head coaching changeNick Nurse's great unknownsKawhi trade and how it sets up the RaptorsBench unitsMost likely to get tradedEast predictionsMedia outletsMuch more...

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to make some bold predictions about the upcoming season:- Kawhi Leonard wins MVP- Kyle Lowry doesn't make the All-Star Game- CJ Miles gets traded- Serge Ibaka moves to the bench- Overzealous fans flip on OG Anunoby- Raptors win 60+ games

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to discuss the latest news about Kawhi Leonard.Topics:- Raptors assistant Phil Handy says Kawhi Leonard is recovering and worked out with teammates- Gilbert Arenas shares his perspective on how to score on Leonard (Gil's pod is worth a listen; Kawhi talk at 9:50 mark)- Why are Raptors fans still watching over DeMar DeRozan's every move?- How each of the prospects can improve this upcoming season- Serge Ibaka makes Cari Champion eat fish eyes- Twitter questions

Host William Lou is joined by Colin Connors to take a record 42 listener questions.Topics:- What will it take to keep Kawhi Leonard?- More roster moves?- Biggest weakness on the roster- Norman Powell's comeback campaign

Host William Lou speaks to Joe Wolfond to recap another week in Raptors basketball.Topics:- Raptors awarded 15 national TV appearances- Christmas game still elusive- Greg Monroe vs. Jonas Valanciunas- Extending Delon Wright- Clippers fire Bruce Bowen over

Host William Lou is joined by Seerat Sohi of SB Nation to break down this week in Raptors basketball.Topics:- Raptors sign Greg Monroe- ESPN and Vegas win projections- How good the Celtics will be- Masai Ujiri's ongoing humanitarian efforts- Twitter questions

William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi and Sahal Abdi to discuss everything in Raptors basketball.Topics:- DeMar DeRozan still upset at Masai Ujiri- Will Kyle Lowry be a problem?- Nick Nurse as the Kawhi Leonard whisperer- How good will the Raptors be on defense?- Sorting out the starting lineup- Twitter questions 

Well. A WHOLE bunch has happened since the guys got together last. They had to come out of summer hiatus to discuss the biggest day in franchise history. On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry try to make sense of whats happened to the team. The guys are very excited, nervous and optimistic.They Discuss:DeMar DeRozanKawhi LeonardNick NurseDrakeTwitter questionsAround the league.All this and a bunch more. As always we thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!Lets Go Raptors!

Host William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave to break down the Kawhi Leonard trade in further detail.Topics:- Addressing the backlash for Masai Ujiri- Hitting a ceiling with DeRozan- How good are the Raptors with Kawhi and Green?- Another trade in the works?- Twitter questions 

William Lou reacts to the Raptors trading for Kawhi Leonard.

 Host William Lou returns to the reaction podcast assignment with Colin Connors to recap Raptors-Cavaliers in Summer League action. 

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to reflect on Las Vegas Summer League.Topics:OG Anunoby's progressWill the Raptors retain Rawle Alkins, Chris Boucher, and Giddy PottsKilling the buzz around Kawhi Leonard

 Host William Lou and Colin Connors return to the reaction podcast assignment to recap Raptors-Hornets in Summer League action. 

Host William Lou and Colin Connors return to the reaction podcast assignment to recap Raptors-Nuggets in Summer League action.

Host William Lou is joined by Asad Alvi to break down another week in Raptors basketball.Topics:- Will Nick Nurse get DeMar DeRozan to defend?- How do the Raptors compare to other East contenders?- Entertaining the idea of trading for Kawhi Leonard- Twitter questions

 Host William Lou returns to the reaction podcast assignment to recap Raptors-Thunder in Summer League action. 

Host William Lou is joined by Colin Connors to recap the Raptors' 103-92 loss in Las Vegas Summer League to the Timberwolves

Host William Lou recaps the Raptors' 90-77 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in their first game in Las Vegas Summer League.

Host William Lou is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss the start of free agency.  Topics: - Fred VanVleet returns on affordable 2-year deal - Would it make sense to move DeMar DeRozan? - Dwane Casey as a "sponge of newness" - Twitter questions

Host William Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond to preview free agency following the draft.  Topics: - Dump Norman Powell or pay the tax? - How much would Fred VanVleet command and who else will be interested? - Who will benefit most from Nick Nurse? - Twitter questions

Host William Lou flies solo while discussing the various bits of speculation on the Raptors ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft.Topics:- Raptors interested in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander- Every player is available for the right price; Raptors targeting a top-10 pick- Raptors shopping Norman Powell- Raptors very interested in re-signing Fred VanVleet- Assistant coaching search continues

On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy and guest Wes Brown of The Monday Morning Scouting Report at NBAProspects.com discuss the NBA Draft.Canada U-18 team in St. Catherine's.Canadians in this year's NBA Draft.Quick chat on the top names in the draft.What if the Raptors - hypothetically, don't laugh - land in the top five somehow?Fringe first-rounders that fit the Raptors' mold, should they acquire a first.The back-half of the draft.Flat draft offers real opportunity for attractive free agents.Might also mean you want to buy a pick and go for your guy.Names to watch for the Raptors as second rounders/UDFAs.Names the Raptors have worked out so far.Shevon Thompson scouting report.905 center play with Raptors at Summer League.

Host William Lou is joined by Anthony Doyle to discuss the hiring of Nick Nurse.Topics:- Who is Nick Nurse?- How does this hiring affect Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas- The other candidates- Unsexy optics- What's really changed?

On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy and special guest Daniel Hackett play a game of sliding doors.Alarmist GM: Can the Raptors rebuild? Should they?What would that look like?Potato GM: Can the Raptors justify running the same group back?What about the tax implications?Does a coach make a difference here?(Likely) Ujiri/Webster GM: What changes need to be made with a largely similar core?Is DeRozan tradeable?Is Powell as good as gone?Most/least likely to be back.Mid-level exception targets.