In Episode 994, Sean goes solo to once again answer your listener questions in part two of a Draft Week Mega Mailbag. Sean fields questions about Scottie Barnes potentially being the pick at number four, Richaun Holmes reportedly looking for $80 million over four years, Masai Ujiri's job status, and the best value draft picks the Raptors have made in their history. It's a pretty low stakes show to calm the nerves heading into the draft. Enjoy the night! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Draft Week Mega Mailbag, Pt. 2: Richaun Holmes, Masai & best Raptors draft picks of all-time

In Episode 993, Sean and William Lou try to lay out the ideal Raptors off-season on the eve of the NBA Draft. They start out by discussing the draft, and why Jalen Suggs feels not only like the correct pick for the Raptors if he's available at #4, but the extremely obvious one. Then, they sort through their Kyle Lowry-related feelings as his free-agency nears, discuss whether they'd like to see the Raptors push to bring him back or not, and why it may be best for all involved if this is the summer where Lowry goes off to chase titles elsewhere, as utterly depressing as that is. Lastly, Sean and Will run through the free agent big man market and try to determine who the Raptors should target between Jarrett Allen, John Collins and Richaun Holmes, before laying out the three player acquisitions they'd most like to see over the next couple weeks between the draft and free agency. Otto Porter Hive is alive. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the ideal Raptors off-season look like? w/ William Lou

In Episode 992, Sean chats with old friend William Lou (Yahoo Sports Canada) about the many rumours swirling around the Raptors and the NBA at large ahead of Thursday's draft. They kick things off by addressing the rumours that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be gettable from OKC, and discuss what they would offer the Thunder to pry SGA away. Next, they dig into the report that Jarret Culver could be available for the price of a second-round pick, and update their thoughts on the ongoing Ben Simmons saga. Lastly, they dive into Pascal Siakam, the trade rumours, and why the Raptors may or may not look into moving him. (They shouldn't). Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raptors Rumour Round-Up: Shai, Simmons & Siakam w/ William Lou

In Episode 991, Sean answers a whole bunch of listener questions as the 2021 NBA Draft draws near. First off, Sean addresses the weekend reports that Jarrett Allen could be a Raptors target, and tries to weigh the pros and cons of throwing a massive offer sheet his way. Next, Sean addresses a questions regarding Scottie Barnes, who the Raptors are reportedly considering taking with the 4th pick on Thursday. To close things out, Sean talks about the idea of trading down with either the Magic or Thunder and what the price to do so could be, in addition to entertaining what it might take for the Raptors to move up one spot in a trade with the Cavaliers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Draft Week Mega Mailbag, Pt. 1: Jarrett Allen, Scottie Barnes & trading up or down

In Episode 990, Sean and PD Web (Let's Watch Film, Cerebro Sports) continue their conversation about the prospects potentially available to the Raptors with the fourth pick with a deep dive on USC center Evan Mobley. They start off with a discussion of the weaknesses in Mobley's game, which is a very brief tangent away from all the very good and exciting things Mobley brings to the table. The middle portion of the podcast is more or less Mobley-fueled ASMR, as PD dives into why he'd fit so well in Toronto, and the terrifying defense the Raptors could build around Mobley, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. Lastly, Sean asks PD who the Raptors should reach for in the unlikely event they want to go way off-board with the 4th pick, which leads to a fun conversation about Auburn's Sharife Cooper. Enjoy the show! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Mobley's tantalizing tools & what if the Raptors go off-board at 4? w/ PD Web

In Episode 989, Sean is joined by PD Web (Let's Watch Film, Cerebro Sports) for a deeper look at Jalen Suggs and Jalen Green than we've yet had on the podcast. They start off with a discussion of the trio of guys slotted to go 2-3-4 in some order in the draft, and why depending on how you view the Raptors' roster, each of the Jalens or Evan Mobley could be the ideal fit for the roster. Next they dive into Jalen Suggs, his quality as a passer and defender, some concerns about his ability to be a true number one ball-handler due to some deficiencies in his drive game, and whether those areas are things that can be worked on. Lastly, they talk about Jalen Green, why he'd be a thrilling addition to Toronto's core, and how this post-season may or may not be behind his rise up towards being the consensus #2 pick in the draft. Stay tuned for more tomorrow as PD returns to talk about Evan Mobley! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep-Dive on the Jalens Green and Suggs & their fit with the Raptors w/ PD Web

In Episode 988, Sean chats with Mark Schindler (Premium Hoops) about the Raptors options with the 4th pick as well as some late first-round prospects the Raptors could potentially look into trading up to select. Off the top Mark gives his thoughts on the Suggs-Mobley-Green trio, which of his prospects is his favourite, and whether the Raptors development track record gives them in the inside track on landing the best player of the bunch. Next, they talk about some prospects projected to go in the late first round and whether they would be worth trading up for, including Jaden Springer, Chris Duarte, Greg Brown, Isaiah Jackson, Day'Ron Sharpe, Usman Garuba and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suggs vs. Mobley vs. Green & late first-round prospects the Raptors could trade up for w/ Mark Schindler

In Episode 987, Sean and Vivek Jacob talk about Damian Lillard, trading up in the draft, and Masai Ujiri's status. They start off by diving into the latest round of Damian Lillard rumours, and discuss whether the Raptors should pony up their best offer for Lillard in the event he does ask for a trade out of Portland. Then, they take a look at the idea of trading up with Houston or Cleveland, and why the Raptors should or should not look into doing so. Lastly, they check the temperature on Masai Ujiri, who for all we know as already signed a new deal with the Raptors and just hasn't said anything about it. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the Raptors throw their best offer at Portland for Damian Lillard? w/ Vivek Jacob

In Episode 986, Sean and Rafael Barlowe (Locked On NBA Draft, NBA Draft Junkies) chat about some options for the Raptors with the 46th and 47th picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. They kick things off by discussing the fluid nature of this year's draft between the late first round and mid second, before diving into some players who Rafael is hoping land with the Raptors and their development staff, including your new favourite: Ibou Badji. Next they run through some names submitted by the listeners of the podcast, including Amar Sylla, Charles Bassey, AJ Lawson and JT Thor. Lastly, they chat about some 1st-round talents who have slipped throughout the draft process and could land in the mid-second round. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Potential second-round targets for the Raptors at 46 & 47 w/ Rafael Barlowe

In Episode 985, Sean goes solo to take questions from you, the listeners! To kick things off Sean discusses what his ideal draft-free agent acquisition one-two punch would be for the Raptors this summer, and what a reasonable offer for Ben Simmons might look like from the Raptors side of things. Then, after another Simmons-related question, Sean assembles the all-time Raptors All-Defense first and second teams. To close out, Sean discusses Khem Birch and whether he could be the team's starting five next year, and alterations he'd like to see the Raptors make to their uniform set. All that and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Indeed Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mailbag: Ideal draft/free agent combos, Raptors all-time All-Defense teams & what if Mobley falls to 4?

In Episode 984, Sean opens up with some thoughts on Toronto's hire of Trevor Gleeson to join the coaching staff as well as the latest Ben Simmons rumours out there in the ether. Then, Mike Richman of Locked On Blazers stops by to chat about a three-team trade machine concoction between the Raptors, Blazers and Sixers that is insane and definitely won't happen, but could theoretically fix what ails each of the teams involved. Can Ben Simmons fit with Portland as a small-ball center? Is Jusuf Nurkic perhaps the center the Raptors have been looking for? And do the Sixers improve with the additions of CJ McCollum and Kyle Lowry? All that and more is discussed on an extremely "it's the off-season" episode of the show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Ben Simmons rumours & a Raptors-Sixers-Blazers trade machine monstrosity w/ Mike Richman

In Episode 983, Sean takes a break from Draft talk for a day to chat with Katie Heindl about how the Raptors are enjoying their summer vacations. They dig into what has been an unusually and surprisingly quiet summer for most members of the team despite the Tampa hell season giving them both extra time and motivation to escape from the rigors of basketball player life. They also talk about Kyle Lowry, who golfed and wakeboarded at Lake Tahoe over the weekend, as well as whether COVID has changed vacation tendencies at all. Lastly, they try to pick out some destinations for some of the Raptors more muted vacationers this summer in an effort to ensure their off-season are as rejuvenative as can be. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raptors Summer Vacation Update w/ Katie Heindl

In Episode 982, Sean and Vivek Jacob take the temperate of the Raptors off-season now that we've reached the rough midway point between the Draft Lottery the NBA Draft. They kick things off by chatting about the direction with the 4th pick, and who they're zeroing in on as their ideal choices for Toronto with that selection before digging into a discussion of how NBA-ready the Raptors' top target at 4 should be. They also talk about the seemingly cool trade market and why the Raptors aren't at all beholden to swinging a deal for a star right now. Lastly, they talk about Kyle Lowry, and the seemingly growing possibility that he will not be returning to the Raptors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raptors Off-Season Temperature Check: The 4th pick, trades & Kyle Lowry w/ Vivek Jacob

In Episode 981, Sean and Drake Silva (Locked On Seminoles) talk all about Scottie Barnes and whether he could be the choice for the Raptors with the 4th pick. They chat about his single season at Florida State, where he often assumed point guard duty for coach Leonard Hamilton. They talk about how his scoring is going to be what limits him at the next level unless he can cultivate a shot of his own, before diving into the work he does with the ball in his hands, his projected NBA role in both early in his career and down the line, and how he might fit on a Raptors roster that could look might futuristic if he Barnes were added to it. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Scottie Barnes' upside tempt the Raptors to pick him 4th? w/ Drake Silva of Locked On Seminoles

In Episode 980, Sean chats with Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic) about the potential of the Raptors and Magic making a Draft day trade. They dig into Orlando's philosophy going into a Draft where they pick 5th and 8th-overall, but got some tough luck by falling out of the coveted Top 4 range. From the Raptors side of things, if they become infatuated with Scottie Barnes or Jonathan Kuminga, could they possibly be open to trading down? And is there any world in which the Magic would trade both 5 and 8 for 4 in a ploy to finally get their guy to re-center their rebuild around. It's all very interesting! Enjoy the show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Raptors and Magic make a Draft Day trade? w/ Philip Rossman-Reich

Sean Woodley and an array of guests lead you through the season with a daily podcast on the Toronto Raptors. Game recaps, opponent check-ins, obscure Raptors history, laughs, feelings -- you'll find it all on the Locked On Raptors Podcast, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

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