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Will Lou and Alex Wong reflect on Toronto Raptors Media Day 2026. They discuss Kawhi Leonard's hilarious press conference and share other takeaways from the event. #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could this be the most friends we made along the way season? Join Jerome Cheng and Chelsea Leite one more time for the Tempo's first WNBA season. They recap the Tempo's exit interviews, look at where players will be in the offseason and discuss what's needed for next season. #torontotempo #wnba Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Alex go live after Bobby Webster's media availability discussing the Kawhi Leonard trade and extension as well as the outlook for the Toronto Raptors this season. #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Alex are back from vacation and checking in for a Hello and Welcome after hours! The Kyle Lowry retirement tour kicked off with some golf, a block party and gala while Kawhi Leonard closes in on an extension with the Raptors. All that and more! #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toronto Tempo are back and so is Tempo Time! Jerome and Chelsea recap the final home game of the season and what the team has been up to during the international break as they head into their final stretch of their inaugural WNBA season. #wnba #torontotempo Today’s show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Hard Rock Bet, Ontario’s newest sportsbook app. Visit Hard Rock Bet at https://www.hardrockbet.ca/ Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is joined by theScore’s Joseph Casciaro to answer 10 true or false questions ahead of training camp, including if the Raptors can win 50 games in Kawhi’s return, whether this is the best Sixers team in the Process era, if the Knicks are one-and-done as champs, whether the Spurs own the Thunder after last year’s Conference Finals, if the Wolves and Lakers have improved, whether the Clippers truly have the worst outlook of any franchise in the league, and more. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is joined by Vivek Jacob to look ahead to Kawhi’s return to Toronto and explore the similarities and differences between this upcoming season and the 2019 championship run. They look at the contenders in the East, discuss what the Raptors are missing in their current lineup to be favorites, potential breakout candidates, and more. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou goes live from a park bench in Tofino, BC to react to the Kawhi Leonard trade finally being completed. Huge assist to Kyle Ramnarine from Raptors Republic for helping produce last second. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong outline the six factors determining greatness and then debate over the Top-10 Toronto Raptors of all-time. The list is below based on a combination of winning impact, cultural impact, longevity, respect, entertainment factor and award recognition: 1. Kyle Lowry 2. Kawhi Leonard 3. DeMar DeRozan 4. Vince Carter 5. Pascal Siakam 6. Chris Bosh 7. Scottie Barnes 8. Fred VanVleet 9. Damon Stoudemire 10. Alvin Williams #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #vincecarter #scottiebarnes Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their list of the five biggest What If moments in Toronto Raptors franchise history. They walk through Kawhi Leonard's exit in 2019, Vince Carter's graduation, Tracy McGrady being allowed to leave, the failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo and so much more. #raptors #torontoraptors #kawhileonard #giannisantetokounmpo Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou interviews former Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin about his celebrity hoops game in Toronto on Sept 12, revisits his favorite Toronto memories, tells stories about what 2019 was like, and gives his thoughts on how the Raptors will fare next season with Kawhi Leonard back in the mix. 2026 ARC HOOPS/WORLD tickets: https://asianrootscollective.org/arcworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou goes solo to ask a few questions around the ongoing Kawhi Leonard trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. He looks at what could still be holding up the deal, if the Toronto Raptors will look to expand the trade beyond what was initially reported, Kawhi's last chance to rescue his legacy, the pressure this deal puts on Scottie Barnes, and if there are any circumstances that would lead to another team repeating the Clippers' mistake. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou and Jerome Cheng go live to react to the breaking news of the NBA releasing their report into the cap circumvention of the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi is fined 700K but avoids suspension and contract voiding, while the Clippers are found to be the most guilty party in circumventing the cap and are therefore being fined 5 first-round picks, $30M in fines and additional suspensions to team executives. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Tempo and WNBA are about to start a two-week midseason break for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Jerome and Chelsea recap the last few games with a depleted team, and look ahead to where players will be this break and beyond. #wnba #torontotempo Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada Basketball CEO and President Michael Bartlett sits down to discuss the plan for gold at the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics, the rebuilding women's team, and shares stories behind how the Toronto Raptors built Jurassic Park and the unforgettable 2019 championship parade. #fibabasketball #canadabasketball Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys [email protected] Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.