Category Archives: Basketball

Raptors roster breakdown: How final cut impacts cap, Raptors 905 and more

Title: Raptors roster breakdown: How final cut impacts cap, Raptors 905 and more
Date: October 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the Raptors final roster decisions and how it sets up their cap sheet and 905 roster for the year. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Canada Hoops

Title: Podcast Appearance: Canada Hoops
Date: October 20, 2023
Original Source: Canada Hoops
Synopsis: I appeared on the Canada Hoops podcast to discuss the senior men’s team’s World Cup performance, the Olympics ahead, and Canada Basketball’s influence on my career.
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Examining how Raptors’ defence could evolve under Darko Rajakovic

Title: Examining how Raptors’ defence could evolve under Darko Rajakovic
Date: October 19, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at changes the Raptors could and should make defensively this year after a once-great scheme eroded in 2022-23. Read an excerpt!

The curious case of Jeff Dowtin Jr. and his contract status with the Raptors

Title: The curious case of Jeff Dowtin Jr. and his contract status with the Raptors
Date: October 16, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I looked at Jeff Dowtin Jr.’s contract and roster situation with the Raptors, and some other fringe roster situations ahead of cut-down day. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Dunc’d On

Title: Podcast Appearance: Dunc’d On
Date: October 3, 2023
Original Source: Dunc’d On with Nate Duncan
Synopsis: I made my annual guest appearance on Nate Duncan’s Dunc’d On podcast to preview the Toronto Raptors’ 2023-24 season.
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Podcast Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590

Title: Podcast Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: September 21, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on The Raptors Show with William Lou on Sportsnet 590 and Sportsnet 360 to discuss me joining the show full-time in October.

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Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post

Title: Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Date: September 11, 2023
Original Source: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on ESPN’s Lowe Post podcast, discussing Canada Basketball’s third-place finish at the FIBA World Cup.
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FIBA World Cup Semifinal Preview: Serbia’s Bogdanovic the next test for Canada

Title: FIBA World Cup Semifinal Preview: Serbia’s Bogdanovic the next test for Canada
Date: September 7, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I previewed the Canada’s semifinal matchup against Serbia at the FIBA World Cup. Read an excerpt!

FIBA World Cup Rankings: How does Canada stack up in the quarterfinals field?

Title: FIBA World Cup Rankings: How does Canada stack up in the quarterfinals field?
Date: September 4, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I previewed the knockout stage of the FIBA World Cup from Canada’s perspective, sizing up their chances of medalling now that they’ve already clinched an Olympics berth. Read an excerpt!

CANADA MAKES THE OLYMPICS!! w/Blake Murphy – We CAN Ball Podcast

Title: CANADA MAKES THE OLYMPICS!! w/Blake Murphy – We CAN Ball Podcast
Date: September 3, 2023
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic to break down a Canada Basketball win that punched their ticket for the 2024 Paris Olympics and launched them to the knockout stage of the FIBA World Cup.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.