Title: Raptors offseason: Breaking down Kyle Lowry’s departure, where Goran Dragic fits, the cap sheet and more
Date: August 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ sign-and-trade with the Heat, their other early offseason moves, and where their cap and roster situation stands now. Read an excerpt!
Title: Masai Ujiri declined the Raptors’ ability to use cap space, and there is little wonder why
Date: August 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I wrote about the Raptors’ struggles to find value in free agency during this regime. Read an excerpt!
Title: Summer League: Who and what you need to know about the Vegas Raptors
Date: August 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors roster for Summer League to help you get to know some familiar and less familiar names. Read an excerpt!
Title: Kyle Lowry’s legacy of lifting those around him was bigger than anything else he did for Raptors
Date: August 3, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Kyle Lowry’s lasting legacy with the Raptors: The ability to help everyone around him reach their potential. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: August 3, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss Kyle Lowry’s departure from the Raptors and more in NBA free agency.
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050
Date: August 3, 2021
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1050 to discuss Kyle Lowry’s departure and the Raptors in free agency.
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Title: Global National television appearance discussing Kyle Lowry’s Raptors departure
Date: August 3, 2021
Original Source: Global National
Synopsis: I made an appearance on Global National to discuss what Kyle Lowry meant to the Raptors.
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 690
Date: August 3, 2021
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 690 to discuss Kyle Lowry’s departure and the Raptors in free agency.
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Title: Raptors free agency: An underwhelming 36 hours, options with Goran Dragic, updated cap sheet and more
Date: August 3, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I updated the Raptors’ roster and cap situation two days into free agency, with a big old unknown around the Kyle Lowry return. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors free-agency refresh: Kyle Lowry, cap situation and scenarios, key dates, targets and more
Date: August 1, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I set the scene for the Raptors in free agency, including scenarios, targets, and more. Read an excerpt!
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