Category Archives: The Athletic

Andre Drummond to the Raptors? A deal would pose difficult math questions

Title: Andre Drummond to the Raptors? A deal would pose difficult math questions
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ reported interest in acquiring Andre Drummond. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Trading for Drummond?

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Trading for Drummond?
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss one of the worst Raptors losses of the season, Andre Drummond trade rumors, and more. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Report: Gary Payton II, veterans outshining assignees

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Gary Payton II, veterans outshining assignees
Date: February 13, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down Raptors 905 through three games in the G League Bubble, including their meeting with the Ignite prospect team. Read an excerpt!

Norman Powell’s growth in Raptors’ turnaround could shift starter strategy

Title: Norman Powell’s growth in Raptors’ turnaround could shift starter strategy
Date: February 10, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s return to form, the way it’s helped the Raptors surge, and the questions it introduces moving forward. Read an excerpt!

Malachi Flynn eager to follow Fred VanVleet’s path from 905 to Raptors star

Title: Malachi Flynn eager to follow Fred VanVleet’s path from 905 to Raptors star
Date: February 9, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Malachi Flynn’s approach to his first G League assignment and the lessons the Raptors’ 905 alumni passed down. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – A Positive Raptors Week

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – A Positive Raptors Week
Date: February 9, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down a 3-1 Raptors week and the things trending in the right and wrong direction. Read an excerpt!

Pascal Siakam, Raptors overcome center issues against old pal Jonas Valanciunas

Title: Pascal Siakam, Raptors overcome center issues against old pal Jonas Valanciunas
Date: February 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ overcoming a huge night from old pal Jonas Valanciunas for a spirited comeback win. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905: 10 storylines to follow for 2020-21 G League bubble season

Title: Raptors 905: 10 storylines to follow for 2020-21 G League bubble season
Date: February 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I teed up the key storylines to follow as Raptors 905, the Raptors’ G League affiliate, begin play in the G League bubble. Read an excerpt!

Transition offence that fueled Raptors’ winning streak culpable in Hawks loss

Title: Transition offence that fueled Raptors’ winning streak culpable in Hawks loss
Date: February 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ loss to the Hawks, caused in part by their continued struggles to score in transition. Read an excerpt!

What Malachi Flynn needs, trade scenarios and Plan Bs: Raptors Mailbag

Title: What Malachi Flynn needs, trade scenarios and Plan Bs: Raptors Mailbag
Date: February 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to discuss Malachi Flynn in the G League bubble, Bobby Webster’s new contract, and a lot more. Read an excerpt!