Monthly Archives: December 2023

Raptors retool: Analyzing how Barrett and Quickley will fit in Toronto

Title: Raptors retool: Analyzing how Barrett and Quickley will fit in Toronto
Date: December 31, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the new additions for the Raptors from the OG Anunoby-Knicks trade. Read an excerpt!

Bold basketball predictions for 2024: Spurs make big jump, Canada wins bronze

Title: Bold basketball predictions for 2024: Spurs make big jump, Canada wins bronze
Date: December 28, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I was asked to provide some bold predictions for the 2024 calendar year in basketball. Read an excerpt!

Raptors take necessary first step in search for long-term lineup answers

Title: Raptors take necessary first step in search for long-term lineup answers
Date: December 27, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors finally changing their starting lineup and rotation patterns, not the reason they won the game but a good sign nonetheless. Read an excerpt!

Raptors broadcast television appearance

Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 23, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, breaking down the key stories for that night’s game.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Raptors Takeaways: Lack of identity obvious as 76ers’ trio goes off

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Lack of identity obvious as 76ers’ trio goes off
Date: December 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss that highlighted their lack of defensive identity amid an historic 76ers offensive night. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Report: Porter, Nowell shine at G League Showcase

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Porter, Nowell shine at G League Showcase
Date: December 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about Raptors 905 at the season reset mark, with notes about several key players coming out of the G League Showcase. Read an excerpt!

Five players the Raptors should consider if they decide to shop before the deadline

Title: Five players the Raptors should consider if they decide to shop before the deadline
Date: December 19, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about potential pre-breakout young players that sellers could target at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!

My favorite albums of 2023

No pre-amble necessary. Here are my favorite albums of 2023.

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Raptors Takeaways: Without a prominent strength, reality is starting to set in

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Without a prominent strength, reality is starting to set in
Date: December 11, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss to the Knicks that highlighted just how far away the Raptors are. Read an excerpt!

Raptors broadcast television appearance

Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, breaking down the key stories for that night’s game.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.