Title: Canada’s qualification for 2019 FIBA World Cup a testament to depth of program
Date: December 3, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada qualifying for the 2019 FIBA World Cup and how they did so on the depth of their program, not just their high-end talent. Read an excerpt!
Title: Lowry-less Raptors avoid letdown game, win a little ugly in Cleveland
Date: December 1, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ kind of ugly victory over the Cavaliers and Kawhi Leonard stepping into a bigger role with Kyle Lowry out. Read an excerpt!
Title: Fun Night Out: Leonard’s upside, Siakam’s ascendance and other takeaways from Raptors’ big win
Date: November 30, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ showdown with the Warriors, how fun it was, and what the team can take away from the victory. Read an excerpt!
Title: Warriors Pregame Live on NBC Sports Bay Area television appearance
Date: November 29, 2018
Original Source: NBC Sports Bay Area
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Golden State Warriors pre-game show on NBC Sports Bay Area, teeing up Raptors-Warriors from on the court at Scotiabank Arena.
Title: Raptors comeback against Grizzlies full of positive progressions on both ends of the court
Date: November 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ second-half comeback against Memphis and why such a game is more meaningful to playing uneven while ahead. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S03E09 – It matters medium
Date: November 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I return to discuss the ups and downs of the Raptors’ two recent road trips.
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Title: Hoop Talks Live
Date: November 28, 2018
Original Source: Hoop Talks Live
Synopsis: I made a guest speaking appearance on a panel at the latest Hoop Talks Live event, talking all things Raptors.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: Light Years Podcast
Date: November 28, 2018
Original Source: Light Years Podcast
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Light Years Podcast to tee up Raptors-Warriors for this week and in the NBA Finals.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 28, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to break down the Raptors’ victory over Memphis and tee up their showdown with Golden State.
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Title: Examining how the Raptors have utilized Kawhi Leonard through a quarter season
Date: November 27, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a deep look at how the Raptors are utilizing Kawhi Leonard through a quarter of a season. Read an excerpt!
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