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Host William Lou rants about a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. – Three Stars: DeMarre Carroll, Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle Lowry – Gerald Henderson award: Shabazz Muhammad

Hello Raptor fans! After some time away the boys are back at it again with another episode of Talking Raptors. However this time the landscape is a much different one since the last podcast. Nick and Barry sit down together and try to make sense of it all. They discuss: - What. Is. Happening. With this team. - Cory Joseph and his up shaky play. - Is a trade looming? - Drake on Coach Calipari's podcast. - Kyle Lowry and All-Star Weekend. -Introducing the Talking Raptors Hotline. CALL US! Seriously. (877) 207 - 8611 All this and a bit more.. Hopefully the team starts trending in the right direction and we can all relax a little bit. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy and we thank you for listening. Don't forget to give us a call on the brand new Talking Raptors Hotline Voicemail to share your thoughts on the team. Hit us up (877) 207 - 8611

Host William Lou breaks down an encouraging win over the Los Angeles Clippers. – Three Stars: DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle Lowry – Gerald Henderson award: Mo Speights

Host William Lou is joined by Matt Moore of CBS Sports (@HPBasketball) to diagnose the Raptors’ problems. The two discuss: - What’s wrong with the Raptors? - What is the hierarchy in the East? - Potential playoff match-ups - Trade talk featuring your favorite power forward targets - Previewing the week ahead - Twitter questions

Host William Lou recaps a solid effort against the Brooklyn Nets. – Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Jonas Valanciunas, DeMarre Carroll/Terrence Ross – Gerald Henderson award: Sean Kilpatrick

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to break down ANOTHER loss to the Orlando Magic. - Three stars: Fred VanVleet, Jonas Valanciunas, and Norman Powell we suppose - Gerald Henderson award: C.J. "D.J. Augustin" Watson

On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy is joined by William Lou to discuss the following: A loss to the try-hards. Falling in the Eastern Conference. No All-Star Game for Dwane Casey. Feelings on a playoff matchup. Why weren't the Celtics in on Plumstakes? Three weeks until the trade deadline. Stop lusting after every single player you thirsty... Wilson Chandler, Serge Ibaka, Carmelo Anthony, Taj Gibson, Trevor Booker, Jared Dudley Look-ahead to the next four games. A chance to rebound? To rest?

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to diagnose a heartbreaker against the Boston Celtics – Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Bebe Nogueira – Gerald Henderson award: Marcus Smart

Host William Lou recaps an OT thriller against the New Orleans Pelicans. – Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Jonas Valanciunas, Norman Powell – Gerald Henderson award: E’Twaun Moore

Host William Lou screams for 20 minutes about a loss to the Orlando Magic. – Three stars: Nobody gets stars when you play this way – Gerald Henderson award: DJ Augustin

Host William Lou is joined by Scott Hastie to break down yet another week in Raptors basketball. -Norm Powell's breakout in the absence of DeMar DeRozan -Jonas Valanciunas and the defense -Jared Sullinger goes down to the D-League while Patrick Patterson -State of Canada Basketball -Preview week ahead -Twitter questions

- Things that I liked: Raptors came to end their 5-game skid; making Giannis a non-factor; Thon Maker - Things that I hated: brutal defensive rotations; 2Pat's shooting is brutal, so is DeMarre's; JV not dominating like he should have; I love Giannis but hate the Bucks

On this week’s episode, host Blake Murphy is joined by his son, William Lou: The five-game losing streak. Have we grown too spoiled with success to recognize this isn't that rare/extreme? Small positives in the last two losses. Biggest concerns during the stretch. Has the overall outlook of this team changed significantly? Melo? Nawwww. Jared Sullinger and Delon Wright are healthy. How have they looked? Where do they fit? Eastern Conference All-Star selections. DeMar DeRozan was voted a starter last week by the fans, media, and players. Kyle Lowry was voted a reserve this week by the coaches. Dwane Casey may yet coach the team.

Host William Lou breaks down a heartbreaker to the Memphis Grizzlies. Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Norman Powell, Bebe Nogueira Gerald Henderson award: Vince Carter

Host William Lou breaks down a hard-fought loss to the San Antonio Spurs Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Terrence Ross, Norman Powell Gerald Henderson award: Dejounte Murray, Davis Bertans