Title: Pascal Siakam bounces back for Raptors, but the losing streak goes on
Date: January 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors showing signs of life, just not enough to end their terrible start to the season. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Concern Index: How worried should you be about each thing going wrong?
Date: January 4, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the biggest issues the Raptors are facing in their poor start and ranked them on a concern index. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors look more familiar, but offence, Pascal Siakam benching leave questions
Date: December 31, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ first win of the season and the absence of Pascal Siakam that hung over it. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors need to find ways to survive minutes without Kyle Lowry on the court
Date: December 30, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ immense struggles whenever Kyle Lowry takes a breather in their 0-3 start. Read an excerpt!
Title: Empty arenas, trash talk and NBA expansion: 15 thoughts on the Raptors in Tampa
Date: December 28, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I shared some leftover thoughts, notes, and takeaways from my trip to Tampa. Read an excerpt!
Title: DeMar DeRozan’s aspirational growth leaves imprint on Raptors, Spurs, NBA
Date: December 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about DeMar DeRozan’s constant growth on and off the court, and the impact it has around the league. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: December 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I co-hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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Title: Should the Raptors go all-in to acquire James Harden? The pros and cons
Date: December 22, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I looked at a potential James Harden acquisition for the Raptors. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors roster moves: Who’s in, who’s out, 905 rights, 2021 situation and more
Date: December 21, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ final roster moves, what their cap sheet looks like moving forward, the Raptors 905 roster situation, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: With OG Anunoby’s contract extension, Raptors continue to control what they can
Date: December 21, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I broke down OG Anunoby’s extension with the Raptors, with some reporting on the process and how it all worked out. Read an excerpt!
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