Category Archives: Basketball

Who is Nate Bjorkgren? What to know about the new Pacers head coach via Toronto

Title: Who is Nate Bjorkgren? What to know about the new Pacers head coach via Toronto
Date: October 20, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Pacers hiring Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: The Faedaway

Title: Podcast Appearance: The Faedaway
Date: October 20, 2020
Original Source: The Faedaway
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of The Faedaway podcast discussing my career path and the Raptors offseason ahead.
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Projecting Pascal Siakam: Where does a rare development curve go from here?

Title: Projecting Pascal Siakam: Where does a rare development curve go from here?
Date: October 20, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at Pascal Siakam’s development to date and how we project a player with a truly unique trajectory. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: October 20, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss some of the Raptors options in free agency.

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Projecting OG Anunoby: How might a higher usage rate affect his efficiency?

Title: Projecting OG Anunoby: How might a higher usage rate affect his efficiency?
Date: October 19, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at OG Anunoby’s development to date and where he may be able to go with higher usage. Read an excerpt!

Raptors free agent wing targets: Veteran UFAs, possible RFAs, and some bargains

Title: Raptors free agent wing targets: Veteran UFAs, possible RFAs, and some bargains
Date: October 17, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about potential wing targets for the Raptors in free agency. Read an excerpt!

‘It means the world:’ Fred VanVleet and James Robinson put Rockford on the map

Title: ‘It means the world:’ Fred VanVleet and James Robinson put Rockford on the map
Date: October 16, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the connection between Fred VanVleet and James Robinson, a pair of slept-on undrafted success stories from the same city. Read an excerpt!

Raptors free agent targets: All the possible fits, and risks, at guard

Title: Raptors free agent targets: All the possible fits, and risks, at guard
Date: October 15, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about potential backcourt targets for the Raptors in free agency. Read an excerpt!

Raptors free agent targets: All the possible fits, and risks, at centre

Title: Raptors free agent targets: All the possible fits, and risks, at centre
Date: October 14, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about potential frontcourt targets for the Raptors in free agency. Read an excerpt!

Fred VanVleet mock free-agency negotiation: A bet on himself is about to pay off

Title: Fred VanVleet mock free-agency negotiation: A bet on himself is about to pay off
Date: October 13, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I conducted a mock free agency negotiation for Fred VanVleet to see where his market may land this offseason. Read an excerpt!