Category Archives: Analysis

Evaluating key areas that will determine Brandon Ingram’s fit with Raptors

Title: Evaluating key areas that will determine Brandon Ingram’s fit with Raptors
Date: February 10, 2025
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the key areas I’ll be watching and evaluating when Brandon Ingram eventually debuts with the Raptors. Read an excerpt!

How Raptors’ cap, roster picture look after Ingram deadline acquisition

Title: How Raptors’ cap, roster picture look after Ingram deadline acquisition
Date: February 7, 2025
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors deadline moves and teed up the offseason ahead, with a focus on the salary cap/CBA implications of their moves. Read an excerpt!

Raptors’ youth movement, ‘ethical tank’ back on in loss to Knicks

Title: Raptors’ youth movement, ‘ethical tank’ back on in loss to Knicks
Date: February 4,2025
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors getting back to tolerable outcomes in a hard-fought, youth-fuelled loss to the Knicks. Read an excerpt!

Raptors NBA trade deadline 2025 primer: Rules, assets, future outlook and more

Title: Raptors NBA trade deadline 2025 primer: Rules, assets, future outlook and more
Date: January 28 2025
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I provided my annual trade deadline primer, explaining what the Raptors can do, and how, during peak trade season. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Toronto outclassed by Bucks team with lofty expectations

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Toronto outclassed by Bucks team with lofty expectations
Date: January 17, 2025
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about — you guessed it! — another Raptors loss, their second big one at the hands of the Bucks in as many weeks. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Another disappointing showing in NYC

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Another disappointing showing in NYC
Date: January 8, 2025
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about — you guessed it! — another Raptors loss, this one to the Knicks following a promising first half. Read an excerpt!

Raptors defence historically bad as losing streak hits nine

Title: Raptors defence historically bad as losing streak hits nine
Date: December 26, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about an historic Raptors loss in which they surrendered a franchise-record 155 points which is too many. Read an excerpt!

Raptors’ youth gains more valuable exposure in loss to Nets

Title: Raptors’ youth gains more valuable exposure in loss to Nets
Date: December 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors starting their youngest starting lineup ever in a loss to the Nets, complete with Jonathan Mogbo as a small-ball five. Read an excerpt!

Four Raptors rookies join doubleheader club, make history

Title: Four Raptors rookies join doubleheader club, make history
Date: December 5, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about four Raptors rookies making history by playing together in both ends of an NBA and G League doubleheader. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Toronto outgunned in ugly loss to Miami

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Toronto outgunned in ugly loss to Miami
Date: November 29, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors’ loss to the Heat, one where the usual hustle and little things weren’t present enough to make up for the usual shooting deficit. Read an excerpt!