Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: September 1, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, discussing the Raptors’ 1-0 series deficit against the Celtics.
Title: After two elite quarters, Celtics figure out Raptors defence in fourth
Date: September 1, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Celtics figuring out the Raptors’ defence to some degree in the fourth quarter of Game 2. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptor Recalibration, Game 1: Going zone, Celtics backup C minutes and more
Date: August 31, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, my playoff day-after playoff column looked at a pretty unsightly Game 1 for the Raptors against the Celtics. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: The Playgrounder
Date: August 31, 2020
Original Source: The Playgrounder
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on The Playgrounder podcast to preview the Raptors-Celtics second-round series.
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Title: Raptors can’t lose centre battle against Celtics as badly as in Game 1
Date: August 30, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ centres being outplayed by Boston in Game 1, a can’t-have for this series. Read an excerpt!
Title: Roundtable, Part 2: Who has the edge when the Raptors and Celtics finally meet?
Date: August 29, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I collaborated with three others in roundtable form to preview the Raptors-Celtics second-round series. Read an excerpt!
Title: Roundtable, Part 1: Inside the long-awaited Raptors-Celtics playoff matchup
Date: August 29, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I collaborated with three others in roundtable form to preview the Raptors-Celtics second-round series. Read an excerpt!
Title: Scouting with the enemy: Breaking down the matchups in Raptors vs. Celtics
Date: August 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I collaborated with Jared Weiss of The Athletic Boston to preview the second round playoff series between the Raptors and Celtics. Read an excerpt!
Title: CTV News Channel television appearance discussing the NBA walkout
Date: August 26, 2020
Original Source: CTV News Channel
Synopsis: I made my latest appearance on CTV News Channel, discussing the NBA walkout.
Title: Why the Raptors and Celtics are considering a walkout ahead of Game 1
Date: August 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors considering a strike in Orlando, and why players are feeling it’s a necessary next step. Read an excerpt!
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