Category Archives: Analysis

Could the Sixers lure Kyle Lowry away from Raptors at trade deadline?

Title: Could the Sixers lure Kyle Lowry away from Raptors at trade deadline?
Date: March 11, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I connected with one of our 76ers writers to figure out what a Kyle Lowry trade would look like between the teams. Read an excerpt!

All your Raptors trade ideas are bad, and here’s why

Title: All your Raptors trade ideas are bad, and here’s why
Date: March 10, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I did my annual pre-trade deadline mailbag column, analyzing the trade proposals of readers/followers. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Report: Henry Ellenson, Malachi Flynn and grading a successful G League run

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Henry Ellenson, Malachi Flynn and grading a successful G League run
Date: March 10, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrapped up the Raptors 905 season with some player and staff grades and a look at what’s next for key members of the team. Read an excerpt!

Should Raptors buy, sell or (sigh) hold steady at the trade deadline?

Title: Should Raptors buy, sell or (sigh) hold steady at the trade deadline?
Date: March 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I worked through the tough decisions facing the Raptors at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Report: Playoff streak, next-man-up culture still strong in G League bubble

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Playoff streak, next-man-up culture still strong in G League bubble
Date: March 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrapped up their regular season with a look at what’s driven their success, potential award winners, and more. Read an excerpt!

Gary Payton II, the G League’s leader in steals, teaches us the art of the steal

Title: Gary Payton II, the G League’s leader in steals, teaches us the art of the steal
Date: March 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I dove into the art of the steal with Gary Payton II, the G League’s most prolific ball thief. Read an excerpt!

Kyle Lowry puts on playmaking show for Raptors in record assist night

Title: Kyle Lowry puts on playmaking show for Raptors in record assist night
Date: March 4, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Kyle Lowry matching the Raptors franchise record with 19 assists in a game. Read an excerpt!

Raptors trade targets: Shopping options for a wing/forward at the deadline

Title: Raptors trade targets: Shopping options for a wing/forward at the deadline
Date: March 3, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors potential options on the trade market if they look to pivot from their presumed need and acquire a non-centre. Read an excerpt!

Raptors trade targets: What are Toronto’s options for a centre at the deadline?

Title: Raptors trade targets: What are Toronto’s options for a centre at the deadline?
Date: March 1, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors potential options on the trade market if they look to acquire a centre. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Report: Donta Hall signs, Alize Johnson is dominating and more

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Raptors 905 Report: Donta Hall signs, Alize Johnson is dominating and more
Date: February 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I explained the process behind the Raptors signing Donta Hall for an immediate Raptors 905 assignment and checked in on the progress of the team’s other prospects. Read an excerpt!