In Episode 1529, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings) to chat about what's at stake for the Toronto Raptors as the second quarter of their schedule gets rolling tonight against Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat. Off the top, Sean and Katie chat about why these next 20 or so games are so important for a team that feels different in tone, but is very similar in record to the 2022-23 team that fell short of expectations. Ultimately, this mostly comes down to the decisions on Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby's futures and how they fit in with the burgeoning Scottie Barnes era of the franchise, and with the hard deadline imposed by their expiring serving as something of a deadline to decided with one, both or neither of them are part of the long term vision. Next, they dig into why Precious Achiuwa and Pascal Siakam are two players they've got their eyes fixed on during this upcoming stretch, with Precious still fighting to carve out a steady role with more reliable night-to-night play, and Siakam looking to bust out of a prolonged shooting slump that the Raptors badly need to course-correct. Lastly, they chat about the slipping defense and the ever-so-incrementally improved offense, as well as how Gary Trent Jr.'s individual play and fit within the team construct are both key things to watch between now and the halfway point as well. Come hang out in the Locked On Raptors Discord! https://discord.gg/EuA3CfJT Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Jase Medical Get $20 off these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1529, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings) to chat about what's at stake for the Toronto Raptors as the second quarter of their schedule gets rolling tonight against Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat. Off the top, Sean and Katie chat about why these next 20 or so games are so important for a team that feels different in tone, but is very similar in record to the 2022-23 team that fell short of expectations. Ultimately, this mostly comes down to the decisions on Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby's futures and how they fit in with the burgeoning Scottie Barnes era of the franchise, and with the hard deadline imposed by their expiring serving as something of a deadline to decided with one, both or neither of them are part of the long term vision. Next, they dig into why Precious Achiuwa and Pascal Siakam are two players they've got their eyes fixed on during this upcoming stretch, with Precious still fighting to carve out a steady role with more reliable night-to-night play, and Siakam looking to bust out of a prolonged shooting slump that the Raptors badly need to course-correct. Lastly, they chat about the slipping defense and the ever-so-incrementally improved offense, as well as how Gary Trent Jr.'s individual play and fit within the team construct are both key things to watch between now and the halfway point as well.

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For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.

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Gametime

Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase.

FanDuel

Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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