Title: A comprehensive look at the options and fallout with so many Raptors now out long-term
Date: December 20, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors losing three key pieces at once, how the pieces fall on the roster behind them, and what the next few weeks could look like. Read an excerpt!
Title: Can Kyle Lowry and another four-man bench unit help keep the Raptors afloat?
Date: December 20, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors needing their old reliable, Kyle Lowry-and-bench units, to come through for them now more than ever. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Injury Fallout: Gasol/Powell update, VanVleet, trusty McCaw + Dan Robson on Bobby Webster
Date: December 19, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors’ injury trouble and fallout, then talk to Dan Robson about his excellent Bobby Webster feature. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: Non-Traditional Christmas Songs
Date: December 19, 2019
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the first Patreon bonus episode of Columbia House Party, we go through some of our favorite alternative or non-traditional Christmas songs.
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Title: Raptors’ victory, Kyle Lowry’s triple-double overshadowed by injuries to Marc Gasol, Norman Powell
Date: December 18, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a potentially disastrous Raptors win in Detroit where they may have lost Marc Gasol and Norman Powell. Read an excerpt!
Title: Why the 15th anniversary of the Vince Carter trade is the perfect time to put it into its new and complete perspective
Date: December 17, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the 15th anniversary of the Vince Carter trade, which no longer feels like it defines the Raptors. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 7. The Weakerthans – Reconstruction Site (2003)
Date: December 16, 2019
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the seventh episode of Columbia House Party, we dive into The Weakerthans’ beautiful 2003 album Reconstruction Site.
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Title: Deadline directions for the Raptors await clarity as the trade window opens
Date: December 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors lacking clarity in terms of what direction they could go on the trade market, which is fine and kind of exciting. Read an excerpt!
Title: Cavaliers matchup isn’t what it once was to Raptors, but it was just what they needed
Date: December 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors getting things back on track against the Cavaliers. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Trouble on offence: The returns of Kyle Lowry and Serge, how to right the ship and Kawhi is back
Date: December 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto and the Raptors coinciding slump. Read an excerpt!
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