Category Archives: Basketball

Raptors’ Delon Wright’s emergence one of the silver linings of Kyle Lowry’s injury

Title: Raptors’ Delon Wright’s emergence one of the silver linings of Kyle Lowry’s injury
Date: April 11, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the crafty play of Delon Wright, who may have grown from an unfortunate silver lining into a potential playoff rotation piece.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E14 – Something close to accurate

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E14 – Something close to accurate
Date: April 11, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the return of Kyle Lowry, a potential meeting with the Bucks, and more.
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JONAS VALANCIUNAS WILL HAVE TO EARN HIS PLAYOFF MINUTES

Title: JONAS VALANCIUNAS WILL HAVE TO EARN HIS PLAYOFF MINUTES
Date: April 11, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Jonas Valanciunas peaking at the right time while facing an uncertain playoff role.
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Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, April 7 – One week to go

Title: Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, April 7 – One week to go
Date: April 7, 2017
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I hosted the latest edition of Raptors Weekly Extra, discussing Kyle Lowry’s return and looking ahead to potential first-round playoff matchups.
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QUESTIONS THE RAPTORS FACE NOW THAT KYLE LOWRY IS BACK

Title: QUESTIONS THE RAPTORS FACE NOW THAT KYLE LOWRY IS BACK
Date: April 6, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Kyle Lowry’s return and the questions that now need answering before the playoffs.
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Ranking DeMar DeRozan’s season in the context of Raptors franchise history

Title: Ranking DeMar DeRozan’s season in the context of Raptors franchise history
Date: April 6, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about DeMar DeRozan’s career year and how it stands up against some of the best seasons in Raptors history.
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JERRY STACKHOUSE HAS MADE HIS MARK AS A HEAD COACH WITH D-LEAGUE’S RAPTORS 905

Title: JERRY STACKHOUSE HAS MADE HIS MARK AS A HEAD COACH WITH D-LEAGUE’S RAPTORS 905
Date: April 5, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about what Raptors 905’s chase of a championship could mean for the career of rookie head coach Jerry Stackhouse.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: April 4, 2017
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the potential return of Kyle Lowry and the Raptors’ closing stretch.
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Raptors 905 embark on quest to bring first pro basketball championship to the GTA

Title: Raptors 905 embark on quest to bring first pro basketball championship to the GTA
Date: April 4, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Raptors 905 and their unlikely quest for a title in Year Two of existence, and what’s at stake for everyone involved.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E13 – I’m glad things aren’t worse

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E13 – I’m glad things aren’t worse
Date: April 4, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors’ potential playoff opponents, Kyle Lowry’s impending return, and more.
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