Category Archives: Basketball

Raptors preseason opener: Matt Thomas, Malachi Flynn shine; Kyle Lowry update

Title: Raptors preseason opener: Matt Thomas, Malachi Flynn shine; Kyle Lowry update
Date: December 12, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down their preseason opener, highlighted by great nights for Matt Thomas and Malachi Flynn. Read an excerpt!

What new assistant Chris Finch might bring from earlier stops: Raptors Tactical

Title: What new assistant Chris Finch might bring from earlier stops: Raptors Tactical
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at what new assistant coach Chris Finch could bring to the Raptors offense. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Raptors Over Everything

Title: Podcast Appearance: Raptors Over Everything
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: Raptors Over Everything
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on William Lou’s “Raptors Over Everything” podcast over at Yahoo Canada, previewing the season ahead for each Raptor. Check out the audio!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Preseason Preview

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Preseason Preview
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I get ready for a tight Raptors preseason slate. Read an excerpt!

Inside the Raptors’ making of The Bubble: An Open Gym Documentary

Title: Inside the Raptors’ making of The Bubble: An Open Gym Documentary
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I went inside the process of making an Open Gym documentary about the Raptors’ bubble experience. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Analytics: Evaluating a transition year, Pascal Siakam’s growth and more

Title: Raptors Analytics: Evaluating a transition year, Pascal Siakam’s growth and more
Date: December 7, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Seth Partnow and I had a discussion about how the Raptors shape up analytically ahead of the 2020-21 season. Read an excerpt!

Raptors closing options: What will the final five look like in tight games?

Title: Raptors closing options: What will the final five look like in tight games?
Date: December 4, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the closing lineup options for the Raptors when the game is on the line. Read an excerpt!

Raptors schedule release: Pelicans in Tampa for opener, mini-series and more

Title: Raptors schedule release: Pelicans in Tampa for opener, mini-series and more
Date: December 4, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ first-half schedule and how the move to Tampa has affected them on paper. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Report: Nick Nurse’s early strategy, Christmas Day snub, Tampa costs

Title: Raptors Report: Nick Nurse’s early strategy, Christmas Day snub, Tampa costs
Date: December 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I rounded up some of the more interesting news from the first few days of Raptors media week. Read an excerpt!

Raptors’ Paul Watson hopes training time with NBA stars is about to pay off

Title: Raptors’ Paul Watson hopes training time with NBA stars is about to pay off
Date: December 2, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Paul Watson Jr.’s offseason spent with Pascal Siakam, Rico Hines and NBA superstars in the hopes he can crack the Raptors rotation this year. Read an excerpt!