Title: DeAndre’ Bembry, the Raptors’ king of good vibes: ‘Just bringing good, positive energy’
Date: April 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how DeAndre’ Bembry maintains his positivity and how his energy raises thoe around him. Read an excerpt!
Title: OG Anunoby’s ejection pushes Raptors’ depth issues, fiscal restraint to forefront
Date: April 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s ejection thinning out the Raptors even further, a difficulty of their own making as they’ve chosen to run with a short roster for weeks. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Locked On Raptors
Date: April 2, 2021
Original Source: Locked On Raptors
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of The Locked On Raptors podcast to share some memories of Norman Powell’s time as a Raptor.
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Title: One-on-one with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders: Player development in a pandemic, 10-day contract decisions, more
Date: April 2, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I sat down (kinda) with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders to discuss a host of Raptors player development topics. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Report: Gary Trent’s career night, lottery explainer, Kyle Lowry timeline and the worst month ever
Date: March 31, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a number of things as the Raptors finished up one of their worst months ever and the vibes hit an all-time low. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle
Date: March 30, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I sort through the Raptors’ deadline moves and answer your questions about the 1-12 March. Read an excerpt!
Title: Lack of discipline, uncontested 3s and more: 5 stats to explain the Raptors slide on defence
Date: March 30, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ dramatic decline on the defensive end this season. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors lose to Trail Blazers, as Norman Powell spurs 14-0 run in emotional return
Date: March 28, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s emotional pseudo-return to face the Raptors just a few days after being traded. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: March 25, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Raptors’ situation on trade deadline day.
Title: Guest Lecture – Leaside High School
Date: March 25, 2021
Original Source: Leaside High School
Synopsis: I made an appearance as a guest lecturer for a creative writing class at Leaside High School, discussing my career and writing in general.
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