Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S02E22 – An early 50
Date: March 14, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors reaching 50 wins and what two of them may show about Jonas Valanciunas’ playoff utility.
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Title: Possible double-agent Nigel Hayes making the most of his time with Raptors
Date: March 13, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Nigel Hayes switching sides in a heated G League rivalry thanks to a 10-day contact from the Raptors.
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Title: Video Appearance: Stadium
Date: March 9, 2018
Original Source: Stadium
Synopsis: I made a quick appearance on Stadium’s NBA show to discuss the Raptors heading into the stretch run of the season.
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: March 9, 2018
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to set up Raptors-Rockets.
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Title: Radio Appearance: CBC Metro Morning
Date: March 7, 2018
Original Source: CBC Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on CBC’s Metro Morning radio show to discuss the Toronto Raptors’ quest for 60 wins.
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Title: Explaining Fred VanVleet’s eventual restricted free agency
Date: March 7, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I explained what Fred VanVleet’s restricted free agency might look like this summer, explaining some of the more confusing details of the RFA market.
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Title: Norman Powell keeping the faith amid continued search for role with Raptors
Date: March 6, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the struggles of Norman Powell, pushing the boulder back up the mountain, and his unwavering belief in himself.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S02E21 – Carousel
Date: March 6, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the small forward carousel in Toronto.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: March 6, 2018
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to talk Raptors-Hawks, the Nigel Hayes signing, and more.
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Title: How the Raptors became an elite defence and what they can do to be even better
Date: March 2, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I dug into how the Raptors have been able to quietly rank No. 3 in defense on the season because of all of the attention on their offense and despite a counter-intuitive quirk in their opponent shot profile.
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