Title: Raptors’ COVID-19 test results are encouraging, though other questions remain
Date: March 13, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors getting back negative COVID-19 test results (with one result pending), a tough 48 hours, and what comes next for the team and for everyone else. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Healthy Optimism: Next Level OG, Powell’s Impact, Clutch Lowry & Beat Writer Minutiae!
Date: March 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors measuring stick loss to the Bucks. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Wide Men Can’t Jump
Date: March 11, 2020
Original Source: Wide Men Can’t Jump
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Wide Men Can’t Jump podcast to discuss the Raptors’ at the season’s three-quarter mark. Read the full article!
Title: Raptors Reasonablists, Volume IV, Part III: Who starts when the injuries stop?
Date: March 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: Eric Koreen and I will be doing a semi-regular email exchange column about the Raptors, dubbing ourselves The Reasonablists. The latest edition looked at what the Raptors starting lineup might look like if they ever get healthy and actually have to make that choice.
Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors finding crunch-time success with Kyle Lowry screening for Pascal Siakam
Date: March 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors closing out another game with a Pascal Siakam-Kyle Lowry pick-and-roll, a choice that says a lot more about the team than it might seem. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: March 6, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: The Luca Rosano Show
Date: March 6, 2020
Original Source: The Luca Rosano Show
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Luca Rosano Show to discuss the Raptors’ return to San Francisco, the health of the Raptors, and more.
Title: ‘He deserves it more than anybody’: Mychal Mulder is Canada’s latest NBA success
Date: March 6, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Mychal Mulder getting a 10-day opportunity with the Warriors, a chance to become Canada’s latest NBA success story. Read an excerpt!
Title: Norman Powell has gone from erratic momentum-swinger to Raptors steadying force
Date: March 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s career night and, more importantly, his newfound consistency and what it means for his long-term role with the team. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Patrick McCaw conundrum: Why is he such a lightning rod for Raptors fans?
Date: March 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Patrick McCaw, a fine player probably being used a bit too much, which has been tough for Raptors fans to be clear-headed about. Read an excerpt!
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