Title: It’s a Big Saturday Night for Compton
Date: February 14, 2014
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article looked at the strong Compton, California presence at the NBA All-Star Game.
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Title: Infield Defense Changes with Three True Outcomes
Date: February 13, 2014
Original Source: The Hardball Times
Synopsis: I made my debut at The Hardball Times, looking at how infield defense has changed as balls in play have decreased.
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Title: Here’s What’s Changed Since You Left, Rudy Gay
Date: February 5, 2014
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article looked at the differences between the pre-Rudy Gay trade Raptors and the post-Rudy Gay trade Raptors after two months.
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Title: Congratulations to DeMar DeRozan, 2013-14 NBA All-Star
Date: January 31, 2014
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: While I thought Kyle Lowry deserved the nod, this article congratulated DeMar DeRozan on a well-earned nod as an NBA All-Star.
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Title: Kyle Lowry Deserved to Be an All-Star
Date: January 31, 2014
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article argued that Kyle Lowry should have made the Eastern Conference All-Star team after an unbelievable start to the season.
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Title: IN REALITY, PHIL KESSEL IS THE CHAUFFEUR
Date: January 15, 2014
Original Source: The Leafs Nation
Synopsis: This article examined how Phil Kessel is able to produce at an elite level despite a lack of quality linemates and how he brings up their production level.
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Title: DOUBTING THE MEN IN CHARGE
Date: January 13, 2014
Original Source: The Leafs Nation
Synopsis: This article examined the growing disdain for Randy Carlyle and Dave Nonis, including five-word takes from fans on Twitter.
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Title: Theory: The tank isn’t quite on and Ujiri could Webber Wiggins
Date: December 26, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article suggested that the Raptors may not be tanking as many had assumed, and that there are other ways to land a marquee draft pick, albeit unlikely ones.
Title: Scouting Reports for your four new Toronto Raptors
Date: December 10, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article provided some background information and scouting on the four players the Toronto Raptors acquired in the Rudy Gay trade.
Title: Surprise! Two high-usage wings are struggling to play together
Date: November 19, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This article looked at the poor start to the season for the offensive pairing of Rudy Gay and DeMar DeRozan, suggesting they probably aren’t a good fit together long-term.
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