Category Archives: Basketball

Raptors Roster Breakdown: Battle and Fernando make cut, cap impact, and more

Title: Raptors Roster Breakdown: Battle and Fernando make cut, cap impact, and more
Date: October 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors’ roster decisions, what it means for Raptors 905, their updated cap sheet, and more. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Near-comeback disguises mixed-effort loss to Celtics

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Near-comeback disguises mixed-effort loss to Celtics
Date: October 13, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I shared a few takeaways from the Raptors’ latest preseason game, which was quite bad until it got a little good, at least for the hungry, end-of-roster guys. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Barnes’ return highlights otherwise ugly loss

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Barnes’ return highlights otherwise ugly loss
Date: October 11, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I shared a few takeaways from the Raptors’ latest preseason game, which featured the return of Scottie Barnes. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Notebook: Contract decisions loom for several players

Title: Raptors Notebook: Contract decisions loom for several players
Date: October 7, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with scouting notes, injury updates, and key decision dates ahead after the team’s exhibition opener. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Notebook: Canadians stand out at open scrimmage

Title: Raptors Notebook: Canadians stand out at open scrimmage
Date: October 4, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with scouting notes and injury updates from the team’s open scrimmage. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Notebook: Why does Quickley have brace on hand?

Title: Raptors Notebook: Why does Quickley have brace on hand?
Date: October 3, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with bullets on Immanuel Quickley’s injury, Gradey Dick’s weight gain, some NBA-wide notes, and more. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Notebook: Walter stays positive through injury

Title: Raptors Notebook: Walter stays positive through injury
Date: October 1, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with bullets on Ja’Kobe Walter’s injury, a new defensive emphasis, Raptors 905 moves, and more. Read an excerpt!

JA’KOBE INJURED, VINCE SHEDS TEARS, TRAINING CAMP, MEDIA DAY – Pull Up Tre/ Samson & Blake Murphy

Title: JA’KOBE INJURED, VINCE SHEDS TEARS, TRAINING CAMP, MEDIA DAY – Pull Up Tre/ Samson & Blake Murphy
Date: September 27, 2024
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic for a podcast setting up the Raptors’ 2024-25 training camp and breaking down some other news items.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Podcast Appearance: Dunc’d On

Title: Podcast Appearance: Dunc’d On
Date: September 16, 2024
Original Source: Dunc’d On with Nate Duncan
Synopsis: I made my annual guest appearance on Nate Duncan’s Dunc’d On podcast to preview the Toronto Raptors’ 2024-25 season.
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Sportsnet Central television appearance

Title: Sportsnet Central television appearance
Date: August 6, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on Sportsnet Central, helping break down Canada Basketball’s disappointing finish at the Olympics.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.