Title: Andre Drummond to the Raptors? A deal would pose difficult math questions
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ reported interest in acquiring Andre Drummond. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905 Report: Gary Payton II, veterans outshining assignees
Date: February 13, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down Raptors 905 through three games in the G League Bubble, including their meeting with the Ignite prospect team. Read an excerpt!
Title: Norman Powell’s growth in Raptors’ turnaround could shift starter strategy
Date: February 10, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s return to form, the way it’s helped the Raptors surge, and the questions it introduces moving forward. Read an excerpt!
Title: Pascal Siakam, Raptors overcome center issues against old pal Jonas Valanciunas
Date: February 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ overcoming a huge night from old pal Jonas Valanciunas for a spirited comeback win. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905: 10 storylines to follow for 2020-21 G League bubble season
Date: February 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I teed up the key storylines to follow as Raptors 905, the Raptors’ G League affiliate, begin play in the G League bubble. Read an excerpt!
Title: Transition offence that fueled Raptors’ winning streak culpable in Hawks loss
Date: February 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ loss to the Hawks, caused in part by their continued struggles to score in transition. Read an excerpt!
Title: What Malachi Flynn needs, trade scenarios and Plan Bs: Raptors Mailbag
Date: February 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to discuss Malachi Flynn in the G League bubble, Bobby Webster’s new contract, and a lot more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Fred VanVleet has a record, but was it the best performance in Raptors history?
Date: February 4, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I ranked some of the best individual nights in Raptors history to contextualize Fred VanVleet’s 54-point outburst. Read an excerpt!
Title: Fred VanVleet’s historic night breaks marks set by DeMar DeRozan, Moses Malone
Date: February 2, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Fred VanVleet’s historic, record-setting 54-point night. Read an excerpt!
Title: Kyle Lowry’s late technical foul, ejection punctuate latest Raptors loss
Date: January 29, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about another Raptors’ comeback come up short, a troubling trend. Read an excerpt!
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