Category Archives: Analysis

Raptors preseason: Kyle Lowry debuts, Malachi Flynn’s smaller role and more

Title: Raptors preseason: Kyle Lowry debuts, Malachi Flynn’s smaller role and more
Date: December 18, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ final preseason game, which wasn’t good but at least saw Kyle Lowry look regular season ready. Read an excerpt!

15 bold Raptors predictions for the 2020-21 season

Title: 15 bold Raptors predictions for the 2020-21 season
Date: December 18, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I made my 15 annual bold predictions for the Raptors’ season ahead. Read an excerpt!

Raptors preseason: Malachi Flynn shines again, DeAndre’ Bembry finds a fit, more

Title: Raptors preseason: Malachi Flynn shines again, DeAndre’ Bembry finds a fit, more
Date: December 14, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ second preseason game, highlighted once again by Malachi Flynn. Read an excerpt!

Raptors preseason opener: Matt Thomas, Malachi Flynn shine; Kyle Lowry update

Title: Raptors preseason opener: Matt Thomas, Malachi Flynn shine; Kyle Lowry update
Date: December 12, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down their preseason opener, highlighted by great nights for Matt Thomas and Malachi Flynn. Read an excerpt!

What new assistant Chris Finch might bring from earlier stops: Raptors Tactical

Title: What new assistant Chris Finch might bring from earlier stops: Raptors Tactical
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at what new assistant coach Chris Finch could bring to the Raptors offense. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Analytics: Evaluating a transition year, Pascal Siakam’s growth and more

Title: Raptors Analytics: Evaluating a transition year, Pascal Siakam’s growth and more
Date: December 7, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Seth Partnow and I had a discussion about how the Raptors shape up analytically ahead of the 2020-21 season. Read an excerpt!

Raptors closing options: What will the final five look like in tight games?

Title: Raptors closing options: What will the final five look like in tight games?
Date: December 4, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the closing lineup options for the Raptors when the game is on the line. Read an excerpt!

Raptors schedule release: Pelicans in Tampa for opener, mini-series and more

Title: Raptors schedule release: Pelicans in Tampa for opener, mini-series and more
Date: December 4, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ first-half schedule and how the move to Tampa has affected them on paper. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Report: Nick Nurse’s early strategy, Christmas Day snub, Tampa costs

Title: Raptors Report: Nick Nurse’s early strategy, Christmas Day snub, Tampa costs
Date: December 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I rounded up some of the more interesting news from the first few days of Raptors media week. Read an excerpt!

Raptors camp battles: Handicapping the race for the final roster and 2-way spots

Title: Raptors camp battles: Handicapping the race for the final roster and 2-way spots
Date: December 1, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the roster spot battles that will take place in Raptors training camp. Read an excerpt!