Title: O.G. Anunoby is a defensive unicorn. How will that impact his contract talks with the Raptors?
Date: March 16, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the unique defensive profile of OG Anunoby and how a possible new CBA wrinkle could keep him in Toronto long-term. Read an excerpt!
Title: What the numbers say about optimizing the Blue Jays’ 2023 batting order
Date: February 23, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the tough decisions facing the Blue Jays near the top of their batting order, and whether it’s better to overthink or oversimplify such decisions. Read an excerpt!
Title:Play-in for what? Raptors come out of All-Star break looking to climb Eastern Conference
Date: February 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a dozen things I’ll be thinking about or watching closely over the Raptors’ final 23 games. Read an excerpt!
Title: How the Raptors’ trade deadline outcome could impact roster decisions this off-season
Date: February 10, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I set up the key decisions the Raptors punted to the offseason and what those scenarios may look like then. Read an excerpt!
Title: NBA Trade Deadline 2023: What offers the Raptors should (and shouldn’t) consider
Date: February 6, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I fired up the mailbag for my annual “all your trade ideas are bad” column. Read an excerpt!
Title: Why the Raptors’ overall approach on defence is no longer working for this team
Date: January 24, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a deep dive into the Raptors struggling on defense despite the same principles and personnel. Read an excerpt!
Title: Baseball Prospectus: Toronto Blue Jays 2023 essay
Date: January 19, 2023
Original Source: Baseball Prospectus
Synopsis: I contributed an essay about the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2023 edition of Baseball Prospectus.
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Title: Raptors NBA Trade Deadline 2023 Primer: Rules, assets, future outlook and more
Date: January 18, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I laid out the rules, restrictions, assets and more that the Raptors have to operate around at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!
Title: How successful have the Raptors really been at finding value in signings?
Date: January 12, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the track record of the Raptors’ front office in free agency, and how it has a hand in the tough spot they currently find themselves in. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors-76ers Series Preview: Two polar-opposite foes renew rivalry
Date: April 11, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors’ first-round series against the 76ers. Read an excerpt!
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