In Episode 1410, Sean Woodley digs into guard prospect Cason Wallace out of Kentucky and whether he'd be a sensible fit with the Toronto Raptors should they select him with the 13th-overall pick in the NBA Draft. Off the top, Sean digs into why Wallace profiles as a potential long-term replacement for Fred VanVleet -- though not a day one replacement for what VanVleet brings to the team. Next, Sean runs through the strengths of Wallace's game, including some very tantalizing defensive tools, some promising mid-range pull-up numbers, and his ability to contribute without having the ball in his hands with cutting and catch-and-shoots. For all the good, though, Wallace does struggle creating space for himself and with pull-up threes -- are those drawbacks concerning, or do they stand a chance of being rectified in the NBA as Wallace looks to follow in the long line of Kentucky guards to really take off once leaving the Wildcats' program. Lastly, Sean examines the widely thrown out comparison to Jrue Holiday and whether there's any merit to it, and whether it's likely for the Raptors to be there at 13.

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Sources for today's show:

Rafael Barlowe's NBA Big Board: https://www.nbabigboard.com/

The Ringer's NBA Draft Guide: https://nbadraft.theringer.com/

Hardwood Hoops Central: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDqE3Xv20AM

Hoop Intellect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdvJmspV-pM

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In Episode 1409, Sean Woodley goes solo discuss Michigan combo guard prospect Kobe Bufkin and why he might be the ideal fit for the Toronto Raptors with the 13th-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Off the top, Sean digs into Bufkin's strong sophomore season at Michigan in which he rose up boards and finished the year as arguably the best player on the Wolverines, and why his combination of guard play and shooting represents the most well-rounded game of any of the many players with those skillsets who could be availabe in the Raptors range. Plus, his lack of glaring weaknesses piques Sean's interest, big time. Next, Sean digs into what Bufkin does well (at-rim scoring, off-ball movement, defensive effort and screen-evasion) as well as the areas in which he needs to grow (strength, defensive gambling, shot selection). Lastly, Sean looks at whether or not Bufkin is likely to be there for the Raptors at 13, with the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic all candidates to draft a player of his archetype in with picks 9 through 11, and whether he's the type of prospect worth spending capital to trade up for on Draft night.

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In Episode 1408, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer Toronto Raptors questions send in by you, the listeners! Off the top, Sean examines which player on the Raptors stands the best chance of improving from three-point range next year, and details why Pascal Siakam isn't just the most likely guy to do it, but the most crucial as well. Can a reimagined offense with a little more Scottie Barnes creation baked in get Siakam back to his early career marks from deep? Next, Sean digs into the Toronto Raptors options on Draft night. Do they stand a chance of trading into back end of the first round using any players on their current roster? Plus, a question about what the Raptors could or should offer to the Blazers or Hornets to move up in the NBA Draft, and what would the feeling be if Adrian Griffin ends up getting the Raptors head coaching gig? Lastly, Sean discusses potentioal off-season upheaval around the NBA, whether Vince Carter should be the first Raptors player to have his jersey retire, and what the relationship between the Raptors and Grizzlies would look if the Grizz never left Vancouver.

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In Episode 1407, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) to discuss the reports of the Toronto Raptors interviewing Steve Nash for their head coaching position as well as how the Miami Heat's run through the Eastern Conference informs their feelings on the Raptors' current situation. Off the top, they discuss why Steve Nash is not someone they'd like to see the Raptors hire, even if it's harmless to talk to him as part of their wide-ranging search. Next, Sean and Vivek chat about the Miami Heat's run through what was thought to be a very top-heavy East, and how it informs their feelings on where the Raptors sit after a disappointing 41-41 season. Was it a missed opportunity for them not to make it through the play-in? Or does it indicate a changing league landscapei in which the Raptors aren't as far away from where they want to be as they're painted to be? Lastly, ahead of what promises to be a massive summer for player movement, should the Raptors look to get involved? Or wait it out and see where they sit when the dust settles.

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In Episode 1406, Sean Woodley is joined by Mike Richman (Locked On Blazers) to discuss all angles of a potential Draft day trade between the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers. Off the top, Sean and Mike dig into the Blazers current predicament, stuck between building around Damian Lillard by adding veteran help, or continuing to skew young, paving the way for a Damian Lillard trade out of Portland some time this summer. Whether the Blazers choose to use or keep the third-overall pick will telegraph their intentions. Next, Mike digs into the strange nexus at which the Raptors franchise finds itself, why they might be motivated to move Pascal Siakam in the event they can add a blue chip franchise building block like Scoot Henderson to their core, as well as why they are under no pressure just yet to make a decision on Siakam's future with the team. Is Siakam the single best player the Blazers could realistically acquire with the third pick? Lastly, Sean and Mike run through some mock trade negotiations, and discuss a framework for Siakam to the Blazers for #3, Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little. Is there any chance a deal like that could go down? Considering the unique circumstances, it's maybe not so crazy.

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In Episode 1405, Sean Woodley is joined by Jamar Hinds (Raptors Republic) to play an off-season edition of everyone's favourite Toronto Raptors parlour game: What's More Likely?! This time around, Sean and Jamar discuss whether it's more likely the Raptors return their entire six-player core of Scottie Barnes, O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr. and Jakob Poeltl, or for them to return three or fewer players from that group. Next, they examine a hypothetical in which the Raptors do in fact run it back next year -- in that event, is it more likely the Raptors finish in the East's Top-6, or miss the playoffs entirely once again? Lastly, Sean and Jamar dig into whether it's more likely that the Raptors hire a re-tread NBA head coach like Mike Budenholzer of Monty Williams, or if they'll go in a new direction by hiring a first-timer to run their bench next season.

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In Episode 1404, Sean Woodley goes solo to react to the NBA Draft Lottery in which the Raptors stayed at pick 13, and the Portland Trail Blazers moved up to no. 3 -- a development that could have a big impact on the Raptors' offseason plans. Off the top, Sean digs into the Blazers move up and why the potential of the Charlotte Hornets passing up on Scoot Henderson opens the possibility for the Raptors to pitch the Blazers on a Pascal Siakam trade involving the third pick and Anfernee Simons as the key returning pieces. Would this move help the Raptors pull off a quick pivot into a new competitive window? And is this the exact kind of opportunistic situation Masai Ujiri tends to pounce on? We shall see! Next, Sean digs into why sticking at 13 is by no means a bad thing for a Raptors team that should have its pick of a handful of interesting players who address the team's need for three-point shooting and guard play. Lastly, Sean chats about the potential candidacy of Monty Williams for the head coaching gig, and reacts to Becky Hammon getting suspended for 2 games for violated the WNBA's Respect in the Workplace policy.

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In Episode 1403, Sean Woodley goes solo to run through what would hypothetically happen if the Toronto Raptors ended up winning the Draft Lottery and drafting Victor Wembanyama first-overall, as well as what a jump up into the Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson or Ausar Thompson range of the lottery. Off the top, Sean digs into the Wembanyama of it all, how he'd change the direction of the franchise from day one, what it would mean for Fred VanVleet's free agency, and why it might spell an early end for the second Jakob Poeltl era in Toronto. Next, what if Scoot Henderson ends up Toronto-bound with the second pick? Would it spell the end for Fred Vanvleet in Toronto? Would it make a Gary Trent Jr. return more likely? And would it enhance the Raptors' chances of maximizing Pascal Siakam's late prime? Lastly, Sean digs into the interesting spot the Raptors would find themselves in if they moved up the 3rd or 4th spot in the lottery, and why the positional overlap and developmental period needed for any of Brandon Miller or the Thomspon Twins might force the Raptors to abandon their two-timelines approach and consider a Pascal Siakam trade this summer.

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