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.

Host William Lou is joined by Zarar Siddiqi to discuss all things Raptors.  Topics: - Bryan Colangelo's insecurity - Will LeBron James finally leave the East and how does that affect the Raptors? - Addressing the 'dark horse' LeBron contenders - Who will the Raptors hire as head coach? - What direction should they go this summer? - Twitter questions

Host William Lou is joined by Joe Wolfond to remember the 2017-18 season.Topics:- The final Open Gym Episode- Recognizing the accomplishments of this team- What to do with Norman Powell- Bryan Colangelo's burner accounts- Twitter questions

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob to discuss the future of the Raptors.Topics:- Lessons from the Conference finals- Raptors interviewed Ime Udoka and Ettore Messina- How fans can move on from the loss- Twitter questions

The guys have finally emerged from the cavern of sadness and despair that had recently been dwelling in. On this episode of Talking Raptors, Nick and Barry get together and try to deliver their thoughts on what has transpired up to this point.They discuss:Thoughts on the playoffsDeMar DeRozanDwane CaseySocial MediaPositivityMilwaukee BucksAll this and a bit more. It is still very hard to talk about all this but eventually faith will return, hopefully.

William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to discuss the Raptors' ongoing search for a new head coach.  Topics: - What was the deal with Mike Budenholzer? - Who is Nick Nurse? - Who is Rex Kalamian? - Who is Jerry Stackhouse - Twitter questions

William Lou is joined by Josh Hart (@notjoshhart) to discuss an emotional week in Raptors basketball.  Topics: - Being swept by the Cavaliers - What the Celtics' win says about the Raptors - Saying goodbye to Dwane Casey - Who will replace him? - The inferiority complex of the Raptors and Toronto as a whole - Twitter questions

William Lou and Vivek Jacob react to Dwane Casey being fired.Topics:- Appreciating Casey for what he accomplished- Factors that led to Casey's dismissal- More moves to come- Who will replace him?- Favorite Casey-isms

William Lou is joined by Harsh Dave to recap the Toronto Raptors' Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.Three stars for the series: OG Anunoby, Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle LowryGerald Henderson award of the series: JR Smith and Kyle Korver