Taking a trip down memory lane with some of the best Toronto Raptors head coach rants, the biggest disses by an opponent, and best moments from the broadcast with Buckets & Tea (Raptors Republic) podcast host Cathryn Naiker. In the first segment, Vivek and Cathryn debate the best head coaching rants between Sam Mitchell's "Zero, zero, zero," Dwane Casey's "We go back to Canada" and Darko Rajakovic's "Scottie Barnes is gonna be the face of the league." Next up, who dissed the Raptors more bet...
Jul 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 1952
As we transition away from Summer League, it's time to shift attention to the latest on the Toronto Raptors' search for a new team president. Vivek Jacob is joined by TSN's Josh Lewenberg to discuss how much progress has been made. In the first segment, we discuss the dynamics surrounding the decision-making of bringing in a new team president and which way MLSE may be leaning. In the second segment, Vivek and Josh discuss the possible ramifications if Bobby Webster doesn't get promoted from the...
Jul 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1951
Looking back on Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin's Summer League with Hello and Welcome podcast's William Lou. Vivek and Will also discuss the bench wing depth as well as favourite bench lineup options. Will shares what he learned about Murray-Boyles and Martin as people through his conversations with them in Vegas. Then, Vivek and Will discuss what they saw out of the two over the course of Summer League action and if there were any surprises. Next, Vivek and Will rank the bench wing dept...
Jul 22, 2025•40 min•Ep. 1950
The Toronto Raptors' hopes of winning the 2025 Summer League championship ended in a semifinal loss to the Sacramento Kings. Vivek Jacob recaps the loss, zooms in on some of the individual performances, and looks at some big picture takeaways from the five games played. It was another rough first quarter offensively for the Raptors and in a matchup of a great defence against a great offence, that was always going to spell doom. The Raptors trailed by as many as 22 in the third quarter but Jamal ...
Jul 21, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1949
Damian Lillard's return to Portland shakes up the NBA landscape. What's behind this unexpected move? The Locked on NBA Squad Show panel dives into Lillard's decision, debating its impact on the Blazers and young star Scoot Henderson. They explore summer league insights, revealing which players might not cut it in the big leagues. Plus, get ready for some hot takes on NBA team predictions, including the Nuggets, Lakers, and Pelicans. Tune in for expert analysis on defensive strategies, the evolvi...
Jul 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1948
Collin Murray-Boyles was excellent in leading the Toronto Raptors to an 81-69 win over the Golden State Warriors and a place in the 2025 NBA Summer League semifinals. Vivek Jacob goes solo to break down the win and look ahead to the semis on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. A quick recap is followed by analyzing what made Murray-Boyles so successful in this contest. As we've come to expect, the defence was immaculate but what really stood out was scoring 20 points pretty comfortably. Liste...
Jul 18, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1947
It's time to answer some mailbag questions! What's the level of confidence in the bench for next season? What are some of the under the radar skills that are emerging at Summer League? What does Alijah Martin bring to the table that Ochai Agbaji doesn't? Vivek Jacob goes solo to answer those questions and more. In the first segment, Vivek sets bench expectations by going through how the rotation could play out and which players will be the most important bench pieces. There's also a question abo...
Jul 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1946
Taking a deeper look at the Toronto Raptors' Summer League performances through three games. Vivek Jacob is joined by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to see just how much Ulrich Chomche has progressed in a year, where Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead are heading into Year 2, and if Bench Mob 2.0 is an actually possibility this season. To start, Vivek and Blake break down Chomche's performances thus far and whether that puts him in position to factor into the Raptors' regular season rotation. Chomche has ...
Jul 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 1945
The Toronto Raptors remained undefeated at the 2025 NBA Summer League with a 101-97 win over the Denver Nuggets. Vivek Jacob goes solo to break down Ja'Kobe Walter's amazing performance, the team unity shining through in a tense moment, and more growth from Ulrich Chomche. This was the performance we've been waiting for from Walter at Summer League. He was clearly the best player on the floor, scoring at will and making play after play on the defensive end to finish with SEVEN steals. His 26 poi...
Jul 16, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1944
Collin Murray-Boyles makes his Summer League debut, AJ Lawson provided a big spark, and Jonathan Mogbo shines. Vivek Jacob goes solo to break down the Toronto Raptors improving to 2-0 after defeating the Orlando Magic 89-86. First up, Murray-Boyles got off to a rocky start as he struggled on his drives, not getting to the basket or being able to pull-up. He grew into the game as it went on and had some good two-way sequences that flashed his potential. AJ Lawson's offence has been much needed fo...
Jul 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1943
The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-72 to open up their 2025 Las Vegas Summer League campaign. Vivek Jacob goes solo to recap the win and the outstanding play of Alijah Martin. Jamal Shead, AJ Lawson, and Jonathan Mogbo also shone. In the first segment, Vivek discusses how forcing turnovers were the name of the game for the Raptors and how Martin and Shead were front and centre in that effort. In the second segment, Vivek focuses on Chomche, Mogbo and Lawson while also touching on...
Jul 12, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1942
Talking all things Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamison Battle, and A.J. Lawson ahead of the 2025 NBA Summer League. Vivek Jacob goes solo to break down their performances last season and what to expect in Vegas. Vivek starts off with Walter, what he does well and specific areas for improvement in his offensive game. Walter should get plenty of reps in Summer League and has a chance to show he's above this level. In the second segment, Vivek makes the case for Battle as a starter in Summer League and his are...
Jul 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1941
Taking a closer look with Sportscasting/Basketball Insiders writer Ben Pfeifer at what expectations should be for Collin Murray-Boyles, Jonathan Mogbo, Ulrich Chomche and Colin Castleton at the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. In the first segment, Vivek and Ben focus on Murray-Boyles and what he should bring to the table at Summer League. Next, Vivek and Ben zoom in on Mogbo and how important it is that he show growth with his efficiency in and around the basket. The discussion ends with a ...
Jul 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1940
As Summer League nears, it's time to zoom in on a few players starting with Jamal Shead. Vivek Jacob is joined by Raptors HQ Editor-in-Chief Chelsea Leite to look back on Shead's season and look ahead to expectations at Summer League. Alijah Martin and Chucky Hepburn are also discussed. Defence is where Shead stands out. Vivek and Chelsea dive into what makes Shead a great defender as well as areas for improvement. Moving onto his offence, the three-point shot is going to have a magnifying glass...
Jul 08, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1939
The Toronto Raptors have named their Summer League roster. What to expect? Who's got the most at stake? Is there a breakout candidate? Vivek Jacob is joined by BASKETBALL FEELINGS' Katie Heindl to discuss all things Las Vegas Summer League. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDO...
Jul 07, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1938
NBA free agency shakeups have reshaped the league landscape. But which moves will actually impact the standings? Nick Angstadt and a panel of NBA analysts break down the Houston Rockets' offseason spending spree, the Los Angeles Lakers landing DeAndre Ayton, and the Denver Nuggets' path to 60 wins. They debate which teams might sink to the bottom of the East and critique the New Orleans Pelicans' controversial draft-day trade. Hear insider perspectives on Kevin Durant in Houston, Ayton's fit wit...
Jul 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 1936
Who are the leaders for the Toronto Raptors excluding Garrett Temple? Which East teams can the Raptors beat in a seven-game series? Is the roster well constructed around Scottie Barnes? Vivek Jacob goes solo in a mailbag episode to answer all that and more. Other questions include What are you most looking forward to in the first 20 games of next season? How bad is Immanuel Quickley's contract? Is losing Masai Ujiri as bad as it sounds? What's your favourite player interaction? Support Us By Sup...
Jul 03, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1937
Jakob Poeltl is committing to a four-year, $104M extension while stretch big Sandro Mamukelashvili will sign on a veteran's minimum. Vivek Jacob is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni to discuss Poeltl's deal, what Mamukelashvili brings to the Raptors, and whether Toronto is in a stable position as things stand. In the first segment, Vivek and Es discuss the details of Poeltl's contract and why it makes the Austrian a true company man, the impact he has when on the floor, and the need for him on this t...
Jul 02, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1935
The Toronto Raptors like to pick the best player available in the draft. Why do they believe Collin Murray-Boyles is THAT guy? Vivek Jacob is joined by Raptors Republic's Samson Folk to discuss. What makes CMB better than Khaman Maluach, Carter Bryant, and Thomas Sorber? Vivek and Samson discuss that and then move on to CMB's defensive fit next to Scottie Barnes. Finally, they tackle the report that Khaman Maluach would have been Masai Ujiri's choice. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monar...
Jul 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1934
NBA Free Agency is here! The Toronto Raptors are at the tax so are limited in terms of pursuing free agents. What does the team need to improve most and how can they do it? Vivek Jacob is joined by stats extraordinaire Keerthika Uthayakumar to discuss. In the first segment, Vivek and Keerthika look at key stats that need to be improved in the off-season. That's followed by a discussion on trades being the likely path to doing so and why R.J. Barrett and Immanuel Quickley are being rumoured to be...
Jun 30, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1933
Masai Ujiri is no longer the President and Vice Chairman of the Toronto Raptors. Vivek Jacob and Katie Heindl react to the breaking news, why now and what's next? Jacob and Heindl detail the ownership changes over the last few years that led to this, the shock that still comes with the timing, and the uncertainty that now looms over the franchise. They finish off by looking back on some of Ujiri's best memories during his tenure. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OL...
Jun 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1932
The Toronto Raptors have selected Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Vivek Jacob is joined by Hello and Welcome's Alex Wong to talk initial reactions, whether this has Vision 6'9" written all over it, and if this is the end of the Chris Boucher era in Toronto? First up, we know the Raptors look to draft the best player available and so that's why they've gone with Murray-Boyles. What are his biggest strengths? What are the areas he needs to improve? Second, J...
Jun 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1931
Who should the Toronto Raptors consider if they trade down to the 15-20 range? Vivek Jacob is joined by theScore's Lead Raptors and NBA reporter Joseph Casciaro to discuss the likely prospects. The show also discusses second apron implications and finishes off with some nostalgia from the Raptors' championship parade. In the first segment, the focus is on potentially trading down and who Jacob and Casciaro like best among Thomas Sorber, Cedric Coward, and Joan Beringer. The second segment debate...
Jun 25, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1930
The Toronto Raptors have historically prioritized drafting the best talent over a positional need. Is that the right move with a glaring need for a centre? Vivek Jacob is joined by Hello and Welcome's William Lou to discuss. First up, Jacob and Lou debate their top five options at the No. 9 pick for the Raptors including a debate over Khaman Maluach and Derik Queen. Next, they consider Assistant GM Dan Tolzman's comments about the draft and examine if the Raptors should go against their philosop...
Jun 24, 2025•40 min•Ep. 1929
Toronto Raptors Assistant GM and VP of Player Personnel Dan Tolzman addressed the media on Monday ahead of the draft. Vivek Jacob attended the presser and shares his takeaways. Jacob then answers a couple of draft related mailbag questions before finishing off by addressing Pascal Siakam's comments about being in a dark place while with the Raptors. Key takeaways from the Tolzman presser include teams wanting the Raptors' 9th pick and how the NIL has impacted the second round. In the second segm...
Jun 23, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1928
What's too much of an asking price for Kevin Durant? How will Masai Ujiri's contract status affect his approach? What's the best non-Vince Carter dunk in Toronto Raptors history? Vivek Jacob digs into the mailbag to answer listener questions! In the first segment, Jacob tackles what the Phoenix Suns want along with what the Raptors should be willing to give up. He then takes on Masai Ujiri's contract status and whether or not that will impact the Raptors' approach this summer. In the second segm...
Jun 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 1927
The NBA Draft is less than a week away which means free agency is less than two weeks away. With that in mind, Vivek Jacob invited NBA and WNBA reporter Savanna Hamilton to discuss where the Toronto Raptors stack up in the East currently and how much could change over the course of the summer. First, Jacob and Hamilton rank the Raptors' starting five against the rest of the teams in the East followed by the benches. To finish up, they give their overall rank in the East and how much they think t...
Jun 19, 2025•35 min•Ep. 1926
NBA mock draft madness! Who's the top pick and where will they land? Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into a thrilling mock draft, exploring potential picks and blockbuster trades. From the 76ers eyeing Ace Bailey to the Heat chasing Kevin Durant, every move is dissected. The hosts debate Bradley Beal's impact on the Phoenix Suns and analyze the Magic's bold trade for Desmond Bane. Will these roster shakeups redefine the NBA landscape? Tune in for heated debates on draft strategies...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1925
RJ Barrett is being shopped according to reports but is that the right move? Vivek Jacob is joined by theScore's Joe Wolfond to discuss Barrett's current fit on the team and if it's right to view him as the odd man out. Later, they also discuss what a suitable trade for Barrett would look like and if the Raptors should feel the level of urgency they do to make next season a big one. The first segment considers the Barrett we saw in the second half of the 2023-24 season versus the one we saw in 2...
Jun 18, 2025•38 min•Ep. 1924
What are the most intriguing aspects of Brandon Ingram joining the Toronto Raptors? Vivek Jacob is joined by Sportsnet's Blake Murphy to discuss Ingram's chemistry with Scottie Barnes, his impact on the team's three-point shooting, and his impact defensively. The opening segment specifically focuses on how the Brandon Ingram - Scottie Barnes pick-and-roll can be effective. What has Ingram's time in New Orleans told us about what we can expect in Toronto? Jacob and Murphy also examine how crucial...
Jun 17, 2025•39 min•Ep. 1923
