Will Lou talks to Libaan Osman of the Toronto Star about what to watch for from the Toronto Raptors in Las Vegas Summer League. They cover Collin Murray-Boyes (2:56), Alijah Martin (8:59), Chucky Hepburn (12:49), Jamal Shead (18:13), Ja’Kobe Walter (21:45), Jonathan Mogbo (24:30), Ulrich Chomche (27:55) and Jamison Battle (33:17).

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Will and Alex recap the Raptors’ quiet offseason and debate whether the team is actually better than it was a year ago. Will debuts a new segment called “Will or Bill,” dissecting Bill Simmons’ latest Raptors takes—and his thoughts on gift cards. They also discuss the Norman Powell trade, Masai Ujiri’s emotional farewell video, Alex’s Uncut Gems rewatch, the Blue Jays’ impact on the city’s summer vibe, and their upcoming Summer League plans.

Timecodes:

- Do you feel better about the Raptors after the draft and free agency (5:40)

- Will vs Bill? Do you agree with these Bill Simmons Raptors takes? (24:00)

- Norman Powell traded to Miami (58:21)

- Masai Ujiri's touching farewell video (1:13:10)

- LET'S GO BLUE JAYS (1:42:10)

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Will Lou speaks with James Murray-Boyles, the older brother of Collin Murray-Boyles to get to know the Toronto Raptors' newest 9th overall pick. James shares some insight on the family affair that helped Collin reach the NBA, gives an account of how Collin has improved dramatically, a scouting report of his time at South Carolina, and also a behind-the-scenes account of what it was like to be at the NBA Draft.

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Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joe Wolfond to propose one trade the Toronto Raptors should make this summer. Then, they try to make sense of the Milwaukee Bucks' shocking move to waive Damian Lillard, and also ask which team in the East is actually poised to make a jump.

Timecodes:

3:40 - Reacting to Mamu/Jak

15:59 - Chris Boucher is done

21:38 - Fake trades

57:35 - What did the Bucks do?

1:12:42 - Are the Nuggets back to contention?

1:24:36 - Weakened eastern conference

1:31:20 - Alex’s top-10

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Will and Alex pick up the pieces from Masai Ujiri’s departure and break down a quiet start to free agency for the Raptors. They explore how front office changes could shape the weeks ahead, potential replacements for Masai, and early intel on Toronto’s incoming rookies. Later, they react to the biggest free agency moves so far—including Michael Porter Jr. landing in Brooklyn and Houston’s bold push toward contention—and debate what actually qualifies as breaking NBA news. Finally, Alex shares highlights from his four-hour guided tour of iconic Sopranos locations in New York.

Timecodes:

- Are the Raptors standing pat in free agency? (1:00)

- Who will be the next Raptors president? (29:47)

- Intel on Raptors rookies (41:36)

- Reaction to new signings around the league (46:15)

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Will Lou and Alex Wong go live on an emergency podcast basis to react to the news of MLSE parting ways with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. They discuss the succession plan, what went wrong with Masai and MLSE, and then give Masai his flowers for a legendary run in Toronto.

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