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Locked On Raptors podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. Host Sean Woodley provides your daily Raptors fix with expert, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Raptors franchise. Locked On Raptors takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Raptors locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Raptors podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
Episodes
- Cameron Carr is one of the draft's most electrifying prospects; will be there for the Raptors at 19? Plus a first look at Hannes Steinbach & Bennett Stirtz
Baylor guard Cameron Carr is one of the most high-flying prospects in the 2026 Draft, and could be a wonderful fit next to Scottie Barnes on the Toronto Raptors. In Episode 2110, Sean Woodley goes solo to take a first look at Carr -- his n…
- How might the Toronto Raptors unleash Collin Murray-Boyles in Year 2? Mailbag! w/ Katie Heindl
Are the Raptors going to unleash standout rookie Collin Murray-Boyles on offense in his second season in the NBA? In Episode 2109, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl field some offseason mailbag questions from the freaks in the Locked On Raptor…
- The Toronto Raptors will have a wealth of options at #19 | Allen Graves, Christian Anderson & Ebuka Okorie breakdowns
The Toronto Raptors have the 19th pick in this year's NBA Draft, and they should be able to get a good player! In Episode 2108, Sean Woodley digs into why the pool of players likely available for the Raptors when they're on the clock at 19…
- The Raptors don't make the playoffs without Brandon Ingram, but can they win big with him?
Brandon Ingram was an All-Star in his first season with the Toronto Raptors and they surely don't make the playoffs without him, but does he need to evolve his game more to help them win at the highest level? In Episode 2107, Sean Woodley…
- Is Scottie Barnes on track to be a Top-10 player in the NBA? Breaking down his breakout 2025-26 season w/ Vivek Jacob
Scottie Barnes had an outstanding breakout season in 2025-26, and his playoff performance was a thrilling cherry on top; does he have the juice to be a Top-10 player in the NBA going forward? In Episode 2106, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob t…
- What does the IDEAL Toronto Raptors offseason look like? w/ Joe Wolfond
The Toronto Raptors are staring down an intriguing offseason -- what would their ideal summer look like after a successful 2025-26 season? In Episode 2105, Sean Woodley and Joe Wolfond chat about the Raptors' summer outlook, whether a spir…
- Will RJ Barrett get an extension? Will Bobby Webster make a BIG trade? + more thoughts from end-of-season avails
Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster and head coach Darko Rajakovic have spoken at their end-of-season avails, so Zulfi Sheikh and Vivek Jacob go over some key takeaways from the leadership group's conversations. Plus, a chat on the Athletic's…
- Scottie's leadership has grown, RJ really wants to stay + more from Raptors locker clean out
The Toronto Raptors' season is officially over, so the players cleared out their lockers and addressed the media for one final time. Zulfi Sheikhs shares his thoughts on what the players had to say, some key takeaways and an undeniable sen…
- Raptors fall to Cavs in Game 7, but the season remains a resounding success
The Toronto Raptors season is over after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-102 in Game 7 of their first round playoff series. In Episode 2102, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the loss, dig into why it really came down the Raptors j…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Third-quarter COLLAPSE + Jarrett Allen's heroics lead to Game 7 loss
Zulfi Sheikh recaps Game 7 of the Toronto Raptors 114-102 Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. A gut punch to be sure, after going into the second half tied, the Raptors lost the rope. A 38-19 third quarter sealed their fates. Yet, the…
- RJ Barrett achieves legend status, Scottie Barnes is a SUPERSTAR & the Raptors force Game 7 in Cleveland w/ Vivek Jacob
The Toronto Raptors are going back to Cleveland for Game 7 thanks to RJ Barrett's miraculous heroics at the end of overtime and one of the craziest shots in franchise history. In Episode 2101, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob react to Barrett'…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: RJ Barrett's MIRACLE bounce-shot in OT forces Game 7!
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 112-110 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. STAR-J hits one of the biggest shots in Raptors history after a star-studded performance for the Ra…
- Can the Raptors force a Game 7 vs. the Cavs without Brandon Ingram? w/ Es Baraheni
The Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers with their season on the line on Friday night in Game 6, but are they dead in the water without Brandon Ingram? In Episode 2100, Sean Woodley and Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily) to b…
- Toronto Raptors lose the rope in Game 5 vs. Cleveland | Squandered opportunity, or encouraging road L? w/ Katie Heindl
The Toronto Raptors led Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, until they didn't -- was it a missed opportunity, or an encouraging road loss ahead of Friday's Game 6? In Episode 2099, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl discuss whether the Rapt…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Raps run out of gas and drop PIVOTAL Game 5 after losing Brandon Ingram to injury
Zulfi Sheikh recaps the Toronto Raptors 125-120 Game 5 loss vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. A heartbreaking outcome after fighting tooth and nail until the end. The Raptors ran out of gas in the fourth quart…
- Jamal Shead's shocking impact, Scottie & CMB's takeover & Pistons or Magic in Round 2? | Mailbag!
The Toronto Raptors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a pivotal Game 5 tonight -- and Jamal Shead is a huge reason why the Raptors are in the position they're in. In Episode 2098, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer mailbag questions from yo…
- The Raptors' defense has smothered the Cavs; does Cleveland have any more cards to play? w/ Danny Cunningham
Are the Cleveland Cavaliers out of tactical moves to make in the face of the smothering Toronto Raptors defense? In Episode 2097, Sean Woodley and Danny Cunningham (Locked On Cavs) link up to talk about where both the Raptors and Cavs sit…
- The Toronto Raptors have got some GUTS, and it's why they're tied 2-2 with the Cleveland Cavaliers w/ Vivek Jacob
The Toronto Raptors won an ugly, beautiful Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers to tied their first round series 2-2 heading back to Cleveland for Game 5 on Wednesday. In Episode 2096, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob break down how the Rapt…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Raps defence overcomes ROCK FIGHT in Game 4 to tie series vs. Cavs
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 93-89 Game 4 win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday. The Raptors overcome a HORRID offensive performance thanks to some defensive heroics. As gri…
- Scottie Barnes & RJ Barrett & Collin Murray-Boyles & Jamison Battle | Raptors run away from Cavs in Game 3, and it's a series w/ Joe Wolfond
The Toronto Raptors are alive and kicking after a 126-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3, thanks to Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamison Battle. In Episode 2095, Sean Woodley and Joe Wolfond dissect how…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Barnes and Barrett lead SPECIAL Game 3 win + CMB and Battle chip in heroic efforts
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 126-104 Game 3 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett TAKE OVER in the second half, while Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamison Battle support with…
- The Cavs have dominated the Raptors so far, but are they vulnerable as the series shifts to Toronto? w/ Justin Rowan
The Cleveland Cavaliers have controlled their first round series with the Toronto Raptors so far, but do they have any vulnerabilities that the Raptors can exploit as the series shifts back to Toronto? In Episode 2094, Sean catches up with…
- The most encouraging & maddening developments from the Raptors' 0-2 start vs. the Cavs w/ Katie Heindl
The Toronto Raptors are down 2-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers with the series shifting to Toronto for Game 3 on Thursday -- what have we liked, and not like about their two performances so far? In Episode 2093, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl…
- Raptors look a lot better in Game 2 vs. Cavs, but not better enough | Brandon Ingram lays an ill-timed egg w/ Vivek Jacob
The Toronto Raptors looked much improved compared to Game 1 in their 115-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2, but while they played better, they weren't better enough. In Episode 2092, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob break down how…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Ingram's BRUTAL game + Cavaliers Big 3 undo Raps scrappy effort
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors Game 2 115-105 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs. Brandon Ingram's seven points on 3-of-15 shooting underscored a night the Raptors accomplished so mu…
- Raptors vs. Cavs | The Harden & Mitchell Problem, feeding Brandon Ingram & adjustments for Game 2
The Toronto Raptors fell 126-113 in Game 1 of their first round series vs. the Cleveland Cavalaiers, and they simply need to find a way to slow down Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. In Episode 2091, Sean Woodley digs into what went wrong…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Cavaliers CONTROL pace to secure Game 1 blowout win
Zulfi Sheikh, Duane Notice and Sean Woodley recap the Toronto Raptors 126-113 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. After the hard-fought first half, the Raptors lost the thread in the third quarter. Outscore…
- Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | Biggest questions, swing players & predictions w/ Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs
What are the biggest questions facing the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers in their first round playoff series? In Episode 2090, Sean Woodley links up with Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs to run through the biggest questions faci…
- Everything you need to know about how the Toronto Raptors match up with the Cleveland Cavaliers w/ Joe Wolfond
The Toronto Raptors are underdogs in their first round playoff series with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but are there any matchup advantages they can press? In Episode 2089, Sean Woodley and Joe Wolfond do a deep dive into all the tactical ite…
- Is Brandon Ingram in for a MONSTER scoring series? | What's More Likely: Raptors-Cavs Edition w/ Katie Heindl
With the Toronto Raptors set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs, it's time for another round of What's More Likely?! In Episode 2088, Sean Woodley and Katie run through three What's More Likely? scenarios ahead of the R…
- Will Scottie Barnes outduel Evan Mobley? | Raptors vs. Cavaliers Bonus Mailbag!
Who will win the 2021 Draft Class duel between Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley in the Toronto Raptors first round series with the Cleveland Cavaliers? In Episode 2087, Sean Woodley goes solo for a bonus mailbag edition of the show! Barnes v…
- The Optimist's Guide to the Toronto Raptors first round series vs. the Cavs w/ Andrew Ivimey
The Toronto Raptors are underdogs in their first round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that doesn't mean we can't put an optimistic spin on the matchup. In Episode 2086, Sean Woodley is joined by stand-up comic and die-hard Rap…
- The Toronto Raptors awesome turnaround season ends with 5-seed! Can they upset the Cavs? w/ Vivek Jacob
The Toronto Raptors are the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs! In Episode 2085, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob to talk about the Raptors' locking up the f…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Raps STEAMROLL Nets to clinch playoff berth + Celtics help secure 5th seed
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 136-101 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. A masterful win over the Nets, led by a Scottie Barnes triple-double, clinched the Raptors' first playoff berth since 2022. And thanks to…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Shorthanded Raps go through motions in loss to Knicks and look ahead to Nets
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 112-95 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday. Right after the opening tip-off, it felt like the Raptors were already looking ahead to Sunday. A slow start, sloppy turnovers and uneven…
- Raptors smack the Heat AGAIN to close in on Top-6 spot | Was that a preview of Playoff Brandon Ingram? w/ Joe Wolfond
The Toronto Raptors smoked the Miami Heat again to sweep the season series as Brandon Ingram played arguably his best game of the season. In Episode 2084, Sean Woodley is joined by Joe Wolfond to talk about what they found most encouraging…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Brandon Ingram's STRONG effort helps smother and sweep Heat
Zulfi Sheikh recaps the Toronto Raptors 128-114 win vs. the Miami Heat on Thursday. Brandon Ingram's AGGRESSIVE season-high 38 points led the way as the Raptors swept the season series and earned a massive boost to their playoff hopes. He…
- The Raptors have a real path to the 5-seed again | East Playoff Race Temperature Check w/ Katie Heindl
The Toronto Raptors' hopes of landing the 5-seed are alive once again after the Atlanta Hawks fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. In Episode 2083, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl take the temperature of the ridiculously close…
- The healthy Raptors are flat out BETTER than the Heat | Collin Murray-Boyles for All-Rookie?
The Toronto Raptors mopped the floor with the Miami Heat, 121-95, in their first of two critical matchups this week on Tuesday night. In Episode 2082, Sean Woodley digs into why the Raptors are pretty clearly just a better basketball team…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Raps extinguish Heat in MUST-WIN matchup as leaders come through
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 121-95 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday. A full team effort in a MUST-WIN situation that included dominance in the paint, on the glass and from the leaders in Scottie Barnes and Bra…
- BIG IMPORTANT GAMES: How the Toronto Raptors can bury the Miami Heat's Top-6 hopes in the first of two pivotal showdowns
The Toronto Raptors take on the Miami Heat tonight in the first of two absolutely critical matchups between the Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls this week. In Episode 2081, Sean Woodley goes solo to take stock of the stakes at play in t…
- What's up with Scottie Barnes? Plus, Murray-Boyles & Walter are true beacons of hope w/ Vivek Jacob
The Toronto Raptors spanked a tanking Grizzlies team and loss to the Celtics after three hard fought quarters on Sunday, and it sure would have been nice to have gotten more out of the Raptors core guys on Friday. In Episode 2080, Sean Woo…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Leaders NO-SHOW as Celtics sweep season series
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 115-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Despite going into the fourth down by only three points thanks to Ja'Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles, the Raptors lose to the Celtic…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Raps lock in to pummel Grizzlies and keep playoff chase going
Zulfi Sheikh recaps the Toronto Raptors 128-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. A beatdown that required a second-quarter reset thanks to Jamal Shead and plenty of points in the paint. A much-needed response with just five games l…
- The most UNSERIOUS loss of the season | Toronto Raptors drop to 7th after disaster loss to DeMar DeRozan's Kings
The Toronto Raptors lost an absolute stinker to the Sacramento Kings, and they're now in the Play-in. COOL! In Episode 2079, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down one of the more inexcusable losses you'll ever see. Off the top, Sean talks a…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Raps fall short on DETAILS and get dropped into Play-In by Kings
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 123-115 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. An unacceptable outcome to one of the worst teams in the league in what was a must-win situation. Toronto was DOMINATED on the glass…
- Toronto Raptors offense gets suffocated by Pistons, but that bench run in the 4th ruled!
The Toronto Raptors offense sputtered out the gate and never quite recovered as they fell 127-116 to the Detroit Pistons. In Episode 2073, Sean Woodley goes solo to talk about how Point Scottie Barnes got contained as a scorer by the Pisto…
- Why Scottie Barnes deserves to make an All-NBA team w/ Es Baraheni
There are simply not 15 players in the NBA more deserving of an All-NBA spot this season than Scottie Barnes. In Episode 2072, Sean Woodley is joined by Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily) to talk about Scottie Barnes' case for making one…
- The Toronto Raptors might have broken the Orlando Magic | How legit is Point Scottie Barnes? w/ Vivek Jacob
The Toronto Raptors obliterated and embarrassed the Orlando Magic 139-87 in one of the most pivotal games for the Eastern Conference playoff races to date. In Episode 2071, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob laugh hysterically at how badly the M…
- RAPTORS POSTCAST: Historic run + Point GOD Scottie Barnes lead Raps in BLOWOUT win vs. Magic
Zulfi Sheikh and Duane Notice recap the Toronto Raptors 139-87 win vs. the Orlando Magic on Sunday. After Darko Rajakovic called a timeout, the Raptors went on an NBA-record 31-0 run and absolutely DOMINATED the Magic from there. Scottie B…