Title: Lengthy Email Discussion on the NBA
Date: December 3, 2011
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: My friend Trev and I did our usual routine and got into a lengthy email discussion when the NBA announced they tentatively had a deal to end the lockout. We split it into two parts, and good thing, too, because Part 1 alone is 3000 words.
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Title: 3-on-3 On The Raptors and the Lockout
Date: November 16, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: As part of ESPN’s True Hoop network, Raptors Republic was allowed to borrow the 3-on-3 article format. I participated, and we discussed a trio of lockout-related topics.
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Title: So You’re Bored With the Lockout, Late Summer Edition
Date: August 25, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article provided some ideas for how basketball fans could satiate their appetites while waiting for the NBA to negotiate a labor agreement.
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Title: The Impact of Not Having Summer League
Date: August 13, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article looked at how a lack of Summer League, due to the lockout, could have an impact on the Raptors’ players and plans.
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Title: The Post-Lockout Raptors Roster
Date: August 8, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article looked at what the Raptors’ roster and cap situation might look like if the current lockout caused a cancellation of the 2011-12 season.
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Title: Team RR Collaboration: Who Should the Raptors Pursue in Free-Agency?
Date: June 30, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: Arsenalist from Raptors Republic took the opinions of multiple RR writers regarding the Raptors’ free agency plans. My segment is shown here, but click the link for the full piece.
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Title: Brief E-Mail Exchange on the NBA Finals
Date: June 21, 2011
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: My friend Trev and I exchanged emails on the NBA Finals. This was pretty informal and not originally meant as an article, but it had been a while since I posted anything, so it got the nod.
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Title: Early Takes on the #5 Pick
Date: May 25, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: Arsenalist from Raptors Republic took the opinions of multiple RR writers regarding the #5 pick in the draft. My segment is shown here, but click the link for the full piece.
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Title: Bucks Down Tired Raptors, Just One More Game to Go / Bucks 93, Raptors 86, Apr 11 Post-Game
Date: April 12, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors post-game broke down the Raptors’ 93-86 loss to the Bucks. The Raptors finished the year 1-12 in games I covered.
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Title: I Watched The Half They Played / Knicks 131, Raptors 118, Apr 5 Post-Game
Date: April 6, 2011
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors post-game broke down the Raptors’ 131-118 loss to the New York Knicks.
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