Category Archives: Basketball

A New Chapter Begins

Title: A New Chapter Begins
Date: July 20, 2018
Original Source: Raptors.com
Synopsis: I’m going to be helping Raptors.com out a bit this year. In my latest for them, I wrote about Masai Ujiri’s press conference discussing the Kawhi Leonard trade.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: July 19, 2018
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the Raptors’ acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.
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Video Appearance: Stadium

Title: Video Appearance: Stadium
Date: July 19, 2018
Original Source: Stadium
Synopsis: I made a quick appearance on Stadium’s NBA show to discuss the Raptors’ acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.

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Kawhi Leonard deal arms Raptors with intriguing lineup versatility

Title: Kawhi Leonard deal arms Raptors with intriguing lineup versatility
Date: July 19, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the flexibility and versatility the Raptors added in the Kawhi Leonard trade, which open up a lot of interesting options Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: July 19, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to discuss the Raptors’ acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 650

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 650
Date: July 19, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 650 to discuss the Raptors’ acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.
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Raptors maintain future flexibility in acquisition of Kawhi Leonard

Title:Raptors maintain future flexibility in acquisition of Kawhi Leonard
Date: July 18, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I examined the salary cap impact of the Raptors’ trade for Kawhi Leonard and its impact on the team’s potential “next phase” if Leonard walks. Read an excerpt!

DeMar DeRozan’s Loyalty to the Toronto Raptors Was Admirable

Title: DeMar DeRozan’s Loyalty to the Toronto Raptors Was Admirable
Date: July 18, 2018
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: In my latest for Vice, I wrote about the difficult feelings involved with the Raptors trading DeMar DeRozan, who was unshakably loyal to the team and unspeakably important to the city. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Weekly Podcast – Scoops from Summer League

Title: Raptors Weekly Podcast – Scoops from Summer League
Date: July 16, 2018
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of Raptors Weekly Extra, wrapping up Las Vegas Summer League.
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Chris Boucher, a Raw 25-Year-Old, Is on a Mission to Prove He’s NBA Worthy

Title: Chris Boucher, a Raw 25-Year-Old, Is on a Mission to Prove He’s NBA Worthy
Date: July 13, 2018
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: In my latest for Vice, I wrote about Chris Boucher, a still-raw 25-year-old Canadian prospect who tantalizes when he gets the chance but has spent a lot of time waiting for those windows.
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