Title: Norman Powell’s growth in Raptors’ turnaround could shift starter strategy
Date: February 10, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s return to form, the way it’s helped the Raptors surge, and the questions it introduces moving forward. Read an excerpt!
Title: Malachi Flynn eager to follow Fred VanVleet’s path from 905 to Raptors star
Date: February 9, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Malachi Flynn’s approach to his first G League assignment and the lessons the Raptors’ 905 alumni passed down. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – A Positive Raptors Week
Date: February 9, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down a 3-1 Raptors week and the things trending in the right and wrong direction. Read an excerpt!
Title: Pascal Siakam, Raptors overcome center issues against old pal Jonas Valanciunas
Date: February 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ overcoming a huge night from old pal Jonas Valanciunas for a spirited comeback win. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905: 10 storylines to follow for 2020-21 G League bubble season
Date: February 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I teed up the key storylines to follow as Raptors 905, the Raptors’ G League affiliate, begin play in the G League bubble. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 65. Los Campesinos! – Romance Is Boring (2010)
Date: February 8, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 65th episode of Columbia House Party, we explain my singledom with Los Campesinos!’s Romance Is Boring. Campesinos!’s? I don’t know.
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Title: Transition offence that fueled Raptors’ winning streak culpable in Hawks loss
Date: February 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ loss to the Hawks, caused in part by their continued struggles to score in transition. Read an excerpt!
Title: What Malachi Flynn needs, trade scenarios and Plan Bs: Raptors Mailbag
Date: February 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to discuss Malachi Flynn in the G League bubble, Bobby Webster’s new contract, and a lot more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Whiskey & Cream
Date: February 4, 2021
Original Source: Whiskey & Cream
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Whiskey & Cream podcast to discuss covering an NBA team remotely during a pandemic. Check out the audio!
Title: Fred VanVleet has a record, but was it the best performance in Raptors history?
Date: February 4, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I ranked some of the best individual nights in Raptors history to contextualize Fred VanVleet’s 54-point outburst. Read an excerpt!
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