Category Archives: Basketball

Raptors’ star-stopping defence can’t slow Luka Doncic, and other takeaways from a trip-ending loss to the Mavericks

Title: Raptors’ star-stopping defence can’t slow Luka Doncic, and other takeaways from a trip-ending loss to the Mavericks
Date: November 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a tough Raptors loss to the Mavericks, highlighting Luka Doncic’s dominance, Pascal Siakam’s rough night, and more.
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Sitting Couchside (Raptors/Leon’s) video appearance

Title: Sitting Couchside (Raptors/Leon’s) video appearance
Date: November 15, 2019
Original Source: Raptors YouTube
Synopsis: I was a part of the Sitting Couchside series, a collaboration between the Raptors and Leon’s looking back at the team’s 25-year history.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Yes, Marc Gasol needs to be more assertive on offence, but there’s still plenty to like about his game

Title: Yes, Marc Gasol needs to be more assertive on offence, but there’s still plenty to like about his game
Date: November 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Marc Gasol’s passive start for the Raptors, and how a few tweaks to his role can help amplify what’s already a strong impact on team performance.
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The Athletic Raptors Q and A

Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: November 14, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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Raptors ratchet up aggression as thinned squad continues to defend well

Title: Raptors ratchet up aggression as thinned squad continues to defend well
Date: November 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ display of resilience and defence in a wounded L.A. back-to-back.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Staying Optimistic: Opportunity from injuries, positives from depth, and bigger roles for Siakam & VanVleet

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!

Anatomy of a Raptors upset: Siakam’s adjustment, Anunoby contains LeBron, bring on Kawhi

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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Podcast Appearance: But First, Sports

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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Injuries, L.A. back-to-back will thrust Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby into Raptors’ spotlight

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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Raptors 905: 10 storylines to follow for 2019-20 season

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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