Title: Pascal Siakam’s labrum injury explained: How did it happen, how long he’ll be out, who steps up for Raptors?
Date: June 12, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at what Pascal Siakam’s shoulder surgery means for his development and the Raptors, and what precedent might tell us about his recovery. Read an excerpt!
Title: Jalen Green vs. Jalen Suggs: Which Jalen is right for the Raptors if they move up in the lottery?
Date: June 11, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the debate between Jalen Green and Jalen Suggs for the Raptors if they pick in the top four in the draft. Read an excerpt!
Title: Why Evan Mobley is a great fit with the Raptors in the Nos. 2-4 range of the NBA Draft
Date: June 9, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down Evan Mobley’s fit with the Raptors if they pick in the Nos. 2-4 range of the NBA Draft. Read an excerpt!
Title: So the Raptors get No. 1 pick in the lottery, what comes next with Cade Cunningham in the mix?
Date: June 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the decisions that would flow from the Raptors winning the NBA Draft Lottery and selecting Cade Cunningham at No. 1. Read an excerpt!
Title: Murphy, Koreen: Philosophizing about the Raptors’ odd position in NBA Draft
Date: June 3, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I discussed our draft philosophies and how they apply to the Raptors this year. Read an excerpt!
Title: Ranking Raptors’ lottery options; Jalen Suggs or Jalen Green? Plus, reader draft board
Date: June 1, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down a reader draft board after having readers rank their lottery preferences. Read an excerpt!
Title: Reader Draft Board: Help us set draft lottery priorities for the Raptors
Date: May 29, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened it up for readers to provide their own Raptors lottery draft boards as part of my pre-draft prep process. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 2021 NBA Draft board 1.0: An early look at Evan Mobley and the lottery tiers
Date: May 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took an early look at the Raptors options with their lottery pick in the draft. Read an excerpt!
Title: ‘An important step in the process of making Canada proud’: Canada Basketball unveils senior men’s camp roster
Date: May 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at Canada’s camp roster for men’s Olympic basketball qualifiers and what they’ll be looking for from the group to finally earn an Olympic berth. Read an excerpt!
Title: Should the Raptors trade one of their draft picks? What could they get in return?
Date: May 26, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at the Raptors options if they wanted to trade their lottery pick or second rounders, and what recent precedent says about the possible return. Read an excerpt!
