Title: Raptors’ Freddie Gillespie takes unbeaten path from DIII to the NBA: ‘He’s not a normal kid’
Date: April 13, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Freddie Gillespie’s unlikely path to the NBA, from chess club through Division III basketball and eventually to the Raptors. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Khem Birch Signs w/ the Raptors + Getting to the Play In
Date: April 12, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the recent play of Malachi Flynn and Gary Trent Jr., the addition of Khem Birch, the struggles of Pascal Siakam, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 74. Motion City Soundtrack – Even If It Kills Me (2007)
Date: April 12, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 74th episode of Columbia House Party, we make Motion City Soundtrack the second two-time CHP band with a look at Even If It Kills Me.
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Title: Raptors’ first-half drudging of Cavaliers a perfect example of late-season developmental win
Date: April 10, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the good kind of late-season win for the Raptors, underwritten by meaningful development from their youth. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: April 9, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Raptors’ plan for the last 20 games of a lost season.
Title: Chris Boucher’s career night, Malachi Flynn’s first start and the caveats that come with these Raptors
Date: April 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about another Raptors loss you can’t really blame them for or take much from as they navigate a world with eight available players. Read an excerpt!
Title: Why Khem Birch no longer fit with the Magic, but makes sense for the Raptors
Date: April 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I joined two colleagues to discuss the Magic buying out Khem Birch, freeing him to sign with the Raptors. Read an excerpt!
Title: Guest Lecture – Centennial College
Date: April 8, 2021
Original Source: Centennial College
Synopsis: I made an appearance as a guest lecturer for a Centennial College sports journalism class, discussing my career, answering industry questions, and discussing the news-breaking process in sports.
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Title: NBA TV Canada: Raptors Gameday television appearance
Date: April 8, 2021
Original Source: NBA TV Canada
Synopsis: I was a guest on the latest Raptors Gameday on NBA TV Canada, discussing the Raptors’ addition of G League standout Freddie Gillespie.
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors fall to the Lakers + WrestleMania Preview
Date: April 7, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the recent play of Malachi Flynn and Gary Trent Jr., then preview WrestleMania. Read an excerpt!
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