Title: 15 Bold Raptors Predictions: Trades, Siakam’s All-NBA chances, Nurse’s facial hair and more
Date: October 22, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I made 15 bold predictions for the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors season.
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Title: Raptors’ opening-night celebration is a reminder of the possibility of newness
Date: October 22, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a new season, possibility, and the Raptors championship celebration.
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Title: Raptors final roster moves: Who’s in, who’s out and what it means in the short and long term
Date: October 21, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ roster decisions out of camp and heading into the season opener.
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Title: Raptors look ready for the opener, and other takeaways from a dominant preseason finale
Date: October 18, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided takeaways from the Raptors’ final preseason game, in which their key players looked ready to roll and in which we got little indication of where they’re leaning with end-of-roster decisions.
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Title: Preseason and postprandial: 15 takeaways from a sleepy Raptors-Bulls Thanksgiving exhibition
Date: October 13, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided takeaways from the Raptors’ third preseason game, the annual depth-chart showcase colloquially known as The Blake Murphy Bowl.
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Title: Raptors preseason: Powell shines, Hernandez looks good in debut, but not exactly a zen way of basketball
Date: October 10, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided takeaways from the Raptors’ second preseason game, which included a strong Norman Powell performance, a solid Dewan Hernandez debut, and more.
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Title: Raptors preseason: Siakam dominates while depth shines in Tokyo comeback
Date: October 8, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided takeaways from the Raptors’ preseason opener in Tokyo, highlighted by Pascal Siakam and Terence Davis.
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Title: What Kyle Lowry’s extension reveals about the Toronto Raptors future intentions
Date: October 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Kyle Lowry’s extension with the Raptors and what it signals about the team’s intentions the next two years.
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Title: Looking at the race for several Raptors’ starting spots
Date: October 4, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the training camp races for the Toronto Raptors’ two open starting roles.
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Title: Raptors open practice: New faces Davis and Brissett stand out, Lowry absence could linger, VanVleet’s pants and more
Date: October 3, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a lap around the final day of Toronto Raptors training camp, highlighting the notable performances from the team’s open scrimmage.
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