Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – The Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
Date: August 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss some Raptors concerns in a strong restart, a potential Celtics meeting, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Dissecting the Raptors-Bucks season series and potential playoff implications
Date: August 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ season series with the Bucks and what can be taken from that series for the playoffs. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Game Theory
Date: August 10, 2020
Original Source: Game Theory with Sam Vecenie
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on Sam Vecenie’s Game Theory podcast to discuss the Raptors, T.J. Warren, and the top of the Eastern Conference heading into the playoffs.
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Title: Raptors ‘pitch our ace’ for two elite quarters in victory over Grizzlies
Date: August 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors turning in two elite quarters against the Grizzlies, enough to secure a win even with Memphis in desperation mode. Read an excerpt!
Title: Guest Lecture – Flying Books’ How to Cover Hoops
Date: August 8, 2020
Original Source: Flying Books
Synopsis: I made an appearance as a guest lecturer in William Lou’s Flying Books class on how to cover basketball.
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Title: Dissecting the Raptors-Celtics season series and potential playoff implications
Date: August 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ season series with the Celtics and what can be taken from that series for the playoffs. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: CBC Here and Now
Date: August 7, 2020
Original Source: CBC Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on CBC’s Here and Now to discuss my mystery story on what happened to The Naismith Cup.
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Title: As the Raptors and Grizzlies prepare for a throwback, where is the Naismith Cup?
Date: August 7, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I explored the history – and mystery – of The Naismith Cup, an old Canadian basketball relic that seems to be missing. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: August 6, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, discussing the Raptors’ 3-0 start in the NBA’s relaunch.
Title: Raptors bench shows signs of life in possible playoff preview with Magic
Date: August 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ bench finally breaking through in the bubble, the defence of Marc Gasol and OG Anunoby, and more. Read an excerpt!
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