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Raptors Media Day Takeaways! KAT Traded To New York

Will and Alex chat about Masai’s comments on rebuilding at Raptors media day, Scottie taking on a new leadership role, and what Darko expects from the roster in Year 2. Later, Will and Alex discuss Vince Carter’s appearance in Toronto on Friday and Karl-Anthony Towns being traded to the Knicks.


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