Category Archives: Analysis

Raptors Roster Breakdown: Battle and Fernando make cut, cap impact, and more

Title: Raptors Roster Breakdown: Battle and Fernando make cut, cap impact, and more
Date: October 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors’ roster decisions, what it means for Raptors 905, their updated cap sheet, and more. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Near-comeback disguises mixed-effort loss to Celtics

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Near-comeback disguises mixed-effort loss to Celtics
Date: October 13, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I shared a few takeaways from the Raptors’ latest preseason game, which was quite bad until it got a little good, at least for the hungry, end-of-roster guys. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Barnes’ return highlights otherwise ugly loss

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!

Raptors Notebook: Contract decisions loom for several players

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!

Raptors Notebook: Canadians stand out at open scrimmage

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!

Raptors Notebook: Why does Quickley have brace on hand?

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!

Raptors Notebook: Walter stays positive through injury

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!

Canada’s good play in basketball adds up to a tricky quarterfinal with host France

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!

Olympic men’s basketball power rankings: Canada has path to podium

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!

Raptors have newfound options after waiving Vezenkov, Freeman-Liberty

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!