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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    What is still holding up the Kawhi Leonard trade? (opens the original)

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    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 le

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    BREAKING: Kawhi Leonard cleared of suspension, while NBA fines Clippers 5 firsts and $30M (opens the original)

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    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 h

  3. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Toronto Tempo and WNBA go on a FIBA World Cup break | TEMPO TIME (opens the original)

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    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 info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link. Original Music by DIVISION 88. Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.c

  4. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Canada Basketball’s plan for Olympic gold and the making of Jurassic Park (opens the original)

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    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 info@hellowelcome.show Check out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

  5. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    A dub in Vancouver and then extreme hardship | TEMPO TIME (opens the original)

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    Jerome and Chelsea catch up on the Tempo's trip to Vancouver and a depleted team going into the remainder of the season. Kiki Rice hooping but everyone else out. Some great reads: Chelsea Leite "Tempo’s Rice embracing everything rookie season has to offer": https://www.tsn.ca/wnba/article/tempos-rice-embracing-everything-rookie-season-has-to-offer/ Katie Heindl "Drag to Light": https://www.basketballfeelings.com/p/drag-to-light Frankie de la Cretaz "Anti-trans hate came to the WNBA. Fans are fig

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