The Toronto Raptors WILL NOT be the main character of this year's Trade Deadline -- Huzzah! w/ Joseph Casciaro

With the December 15th milestone now behind is, it's officially TRADE SEASON in the NBA, and for the first time in a while, the Raptors don't figure to be super involved in the action -- which is a major relief! In Episode 1770, Sean Woodley is joined by Joseph Casciaro (the Score) to talk about the Toronto Raptors in the lead-up to the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, why they don't figure to be major players, which guys could get moved, and whether we could get caught off guard by any surprises between now and February. Off the top, Sean and Cash rejoice at the Raptors not being the main characters of this deadline, and discuss why a Jakob Poeltl trade would make very little sense for the team at this juncture. Next, they get into the team's expiring players: Davion Mitchell, Chris Boucher and Bruce Brown Jr., and whether the Raptors will get much return if any for the three pending free agents. Lastly, Sean and Cash finish up with a chat about some farfetched pre-deadline scenarios. Could the Raptors get eager and make a buying move at this deadline to get a head start on their offseason? And what's the furthest they'd feel comfortable with the Raptors going in on a godfather offer for Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans?  Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/2kSCzfPn Subscribe FOR FREE to the Locked On Raptors Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/raptorsYour favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your in box. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/lockedon today. BILT Rewards Start earning points on rent you're already paying by going to joinbilt.com/lockedonnba.  Rocket RX Right now, our listeners can get 40% off your first order when you use code LOCKEDONNBA at RocketRX.com. Terms and Conditions apply.  Rocket RX: Better sex, made simple. Robinhood Robinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new Gold Standard is here with Robinhood Gold. Sign up at robinhood.com/gold. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM 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) Show Theme Music: Keep Fallin' / The Passion HiFi on SoundCloud