Title: Raptors Takeaways: Barnes’ return highlights otherwise ugly loss
Date: October 11, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I shared a few takeaways from the Raptors’ latest preseason game, which featured the return of Scottie Barnes. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Contract decisions loom for several players
Date: October 7, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with scouting notes, injury updates, and key decision dates ahead after the team’s exhibition opener. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Canadians stand out at open scrimmage
Date: October 4, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with scouting notes and injury updates from the team’s open scrimmage. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Why does Quickley have brace on hand?
Date: October 3, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with bullets on Immanuel Quickley’s injury, Gradey Dick’s weight gain, some NBA-wide notes, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Walter stays positive through injury
Date: October 1, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped a notebook from Raptors training camp, with bullets on Ja’Kobe Walter’s injury, a new defensive emphasis, Raptors 905 moves, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Canada’s good play in basketball adds up to a tricky quarterfinal with host France
Date: August 5, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I previewed Canada vs. France and the other Olympic men’s basketball quarterfinals. Read an excerpt!
Title: Olympic men’s basketball power rankings: Canada has path to podium
Date: July 24, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I power-ranked the teams in the men’s Olympic basketball tournament and sized up Canada’s chances to medal. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors have newfound options after waiving Vezenkov, Freeman-Liberty
Date: July 22, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the how and why of the Raptors buying out Sasha Vezenkov and what options they have with the new flexibility it provides. Read an excerpt!
Title: Challenges lay ahead for Canadian women’s basketball, with positives to build on
Date: July 17, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Canadian women’s draw for the Olympic basketball tournament, with a quick preview of their group and some other notes. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Where Toronto stands after off-season moves
Date: July 16, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I emptied the notebook with some thoughts on the new NBA CBA impact on free agency, key Raptors contract details, and more. Read an excerpt!
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