Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Staying Optimistic: Opportunity from injuries, positives from depth, and bigger roles for Siakam & VanVleet
Date: November 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss a shorthanded Raptors back-to-back in Los Angeles. Read an excerpt!
Title: Anatomy of a Raptors upset: Siakam’s adjustment, Anunoby contains LeBron, bring on Kawhi
Date: November 11, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ big upset of the Lakers and the process-side developments from within it.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: But First, Sports
Date: November 11, 2019
Original Source: But First, Sports
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the But First, Zubes’ excellent start-of-day podcast, discussing the Raptors’ bench-fueled upset of the Lakers.
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Title: Injuries, L.A. back-to-back will thrust Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby into Raptors’ spotlight
Date: November 9, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the big test and opportunity that an L.A. back-to-back provides for Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby.
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Title: Raptors 905: 10 storylines to follow for 2019-20 season
Date: November 8, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I previewed the Raptors 905 season and some key storylines to check in on throughout the year.
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Title: 8th man power rankings: The options after Raptors lose Patrick McCaw
Date: November 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ need to experiment with their depth now more than ever with Patrick McCaw injured.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela + Jovan Buha on Kawhi’s start in L.A.
Date: November 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, I sat down with Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela to talk Raptors 905, Raptors culture, communicating with Nick Nurse, and more, and was joined by Jovan Buha to discuss Kawhi Leonard’s start with the Clippers. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050
Date: November 7, 2019
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1050 to discuss the Raptors start to the season and upcoming west-coast trip.
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Title: Radio/Podcast Appearance: Good Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 6, 2019
Original Source: Good Show
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, discussing the Raptors through six games and their upcoming western swing. Check out the audio!
Title: Small sample theatre: Three early Raptors trends to keep an eye on
Date: November 5, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about some early-season statistical trends worth keeping an eye on for the Raptors.
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