Category Archives: The Athletic

Kyle Lowry’s legacy of lifting those around him was bigger than anything else he did for Raptors

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!

Raptors free agency: An underwhelming 36 hours, options with Goran Dragic, updated cap sheet and more

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!

Raptors free-agency refresh: Kyle Lowry, cap situation and scenarios, key dates, targets and more

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!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Draft Barnes

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Draft Barnes
Date: July 30, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down the Raptors’ 2021 draft. Read an excerpt!

Scottie Barnes scouting report: What to expect from Raptors’ highest pick since 2006

Title: Scottie Barnes scouting report: What to expect from Raptors’ highest pick since 2006
Date: July 29, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors selecting Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Read an excerpt!

Dalano Banton and David Johnson: Scouting reports on Raptors’ second-round picks

Title: Dalano Banton and David Johnson: Scouting reports on Raptors’ second-round picks
Date: July 29, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors two second-round selections in the 2021 NBA Draft. Read an excerpt!

2021 NBA Mock Draft: Warriors add Jonathan Kuminga, Davion Mitchell as reporters make all 30 first-round picks

Title: 2021 NBA Mock Draft: Warriors add Jonathan Kuminga, Davion Mitchell as reporters make all 30 first-round picks
Date: July 28, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I participated in an a mock draft, selecting for the Raptors at No. 4. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Draft Board: Ranking the 2021 class through a Toronto lens

Title: Raptors Draft Board: Ranking the 2021 class through a Toronto lens
Date: July 28, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I reviewed all of my draft work to date and ranked the 2021 class through a Raptors perspective. Read an excerpt!

Raptors free agent targets: Sorting through wing and forward help at varying price points

Title: Raptors free agent targets: Sorting through wing and forward help at varying price points
Date: July 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at the free agent market for wings and forwards and where the Raptors could look at to add on the cheap this summer. Read an excerpt!

NBA Draft Prospects: Sengun, Garuba and potential international stash candidates for the Raptors

Title: NBA Draft Prospects: Sengun, Garuba and potential international stash candidates for the Raptors
Date: July 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at some draft-and-stash candidates for the Raptors, as well as the draft’s top international players. Read an excerpt!