Title: Raptors need to find ways to survive minutes without Kyle Lowry on the court
Date: December 30, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ immense struggles whenever Kyle Lowry takes a breather in their 0-3 start. Read an excerpt!
Title: Empty arenas, trash talk and NBA expansion: 15 thoughts on the Raptors in Tampa
Date: December 28, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I shared some leftover thoughts, notes, and takeaways from my trip to Tampa. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: December 28, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Raptors’ 0-2 start to the season.
Title: DeMar DeRozan’s aspirational growth leaves imprint on Raptors, Spurs, NBA
Date: December 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about DeMar DeRozan’s constant growth on and off the court, and the impact it has around the league. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors are becoming a hot ticket for Tampa’s NBA fans
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I spoke to NBA fans in Tampa about the Raptors’ temporary move there and what it means to them. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I co-hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
Read an excerpt!
Title: CBC television appearance discussing the Raptors’ opener in Tampa
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: CBC
Synopsis: I made an appearance on CBC, helping set the scene for the Raptors’ opener from Tampa.
Title: Raptors’ first game in Tampa shows there will be an adjustment period
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the scene in Tampa for the Raptors’ “home” opener and the adjustment period ahead. Read an excerpt!
Title: Toronto to Tampa, in 6 weeks: Inside the Raptors frantic COVID-19 relocation
Date: December 22, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I went to Tampa to go deep inside the Raptors’ whirlwind relocation for the start of the 2020-21 NBA season. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors trading for Harden? + OG signs extension
Date: December 22, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss OG Anunoby’s extension, James Harden rumors, the Tampa Raptors, and more. Read an excerpt!
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