Category Archives: The Athletic

The Malcolm Miller Rule? Why the Raptors’ 10-day deals are now on hold

Title:The Malcolm Miller Rule? Why the Raptors’ 10-day deals are now on hold
Date: February 10, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I explained why the 10-day contract with Malcolm Miller was held up because of the unprecedented roster position the Raptors find themselves in. Read an excerpt!

Marc Gasol’s debut opens an early window on the Raptors’ hopes

Title: Marc Gasol’s debut opens an early window on the Raptors’ hopes
Date: February 9, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Marc Gasol’s debut with the Raptors and how it highlighted what the team is hoping for from their big deadline gamble. Read an excerpt!

After Miller signing, the candidates for Raptors’ remaining open roster spots

Title: After Miller signing, the candidates for Raptors’ remaining open roster spots
Date: February 8, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at way too many candidates the Raptors could look at to fill their open roster spots after the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!

Picks, cash and roster space: Explaining the Raptors’ cap sheet and deadline deals

Title: Picks, cash and roster space: Explaining the Raptors’ cap sheet and deadline deals
Date: February 8, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down all of the minutiae of the Raptors’ deadline deals and where their cap sheet now stands before the buyout market. Read an excerpt!

Murphy: Raptors take calculated risk with all-in push for Marc Gasol

Title: Murphy: Raptors take calculated risk with all-in push for Marc Gasol
Date: February 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors taking a calculated risk with an all-in push for Marc Gasol. Read an excerpt!

Raptors survive emotional exhaustion, find mood-stabilizing win in Atlanta

Title:Raptors survive emotional exhaustion, find mood-stabilizing win in Atlanta
Date: February 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about an emotionally exhausted Raptors team pulling out a shorthanded win after a dramatic trade deadline. Read an excerpt!

Raptors deal Malachi Richardson in accounting precursor to something else

Title: Raptors deal Malachi Richardson in accounting precursor to something else
Date: February 6, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a seemingly meaningless Raptors trade that could have major financial implications for the trade or buyout market. Read an excerpt!

The keys to the Raptors matchup advantage against the 76ers

Title: The keys to the Raptors matchup advantage against the 76ers
Date: February 5, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about an encouraging Raptors win in Philadelphia and what makes the 76ers such a good matchup for them. Read an excerpt!

How Jonas Valanciunas’ return makes the Raptors a much better team

Title:How Jonas Valanciunas’ return makes the Raptors a much better team
Date: February 5, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the impending return of Jonas Valanciunas and the ways in which it will help an underperforming Raptors team. Read an excerpt!

Trey Troubles: Why are the Raptors so bad at hitting threes?

Title: Trey Troubles: Why are the Raptors so bad at hitting threes?
Date: February 4, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I investigated the Raptors’ continued trouble hitting 3-pointers despite a strong true-talent level of shooting on the roster. Read an excerpt!