Title: Raptors Cap Sheet: How the new NBA cap numbers impact Toronto’s outlook
Date: November 10, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at how the NBA’s updated cap numbers and offseason timeline could impact the Raptors’ plans. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors drafting an overseas stash candidate could make sense
Date: November 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the Raptors’ history with drafting international “stash” candidates and whether it might make sense this year. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors player tiers: What our Top-125 list suggests about Toronto for 2021
Date: October 24, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at our site’s NBA Player Tiers project and what the results say about the Raptors. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors draft refresh: Approaching a tough-to-mock, balanced NBA Draft
Date: October 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I refreshed some of our earlier 2020 NBA Draft analysis as we prepare to Raptor-ize a big board before Nov. 18. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Projections: Terence Davis, Kyle Lowry, free agent decisions and more
Date: October 21, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at how Terence Davis, Kyle Lowry and the rest of the Raptors project for 2020-21. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors embracing NBA draft process uncertainty: ‘Trusting in our gut feeling’
Date: October 21, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how the pre-draft process has changed for the Raptors in the pandemic. Read an excerpt!
Title: Projecting Pascal Siakam: Where does a rare development curve go from here?
Date: October 20, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at Pascal Siakam’s development to date and how we project a player with a truly unique trajectory. Read an excerpt!
Title: Who is Nate Bjorkgren? What to know about the new Pacers head coach via Toronto
Date: October 20, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Pacers hiring Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren. Read an excerpt!
Title: Projecting OG Anunoby: How might a higher usage rate affect his efficiency?
Date: October 19, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at OG Anunoby’s development to date and where he may be able to go with higher usage. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors free agent wing targets: Veteran UFAs, possible RFAs, and some bargains
Date: October 17, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about potential wing targets for the Raptors in free agency. Read an excerpt!
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