Category Archives: Analysis

Rebuild or retool? What ‘patience’ means in new Raptors era 

Title: Rebuild or retool? What ‘patience’ means in new Raptors era
Date: January 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the Raptors new outlook after two massive trades and what it could mean for their timeline back to competing. Read an excerpt!

How will Siakam mega-deal affect Raptors’ cap going forward?

Title: How will Siakam mega-deal affect Raptors’ cap going forward?
Date: January 17, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the cap ramifications for the Raptors from the Pascal Siakam trade. Read an excerpt!

Analyzing the early returns of Raptors’ trade with Knicks

Title: Analyzing the early returns of Raptors’ trade with Knicks
Date: January 11, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I looked at some early performance, usage, and statistical trends for the Raptors through six post-trade games. Read an excerpt!

How will blockbuster trade with Knicks affect Raptors’ cap going forward?

Title: How will blockbuster trade with Knicks affect Raptors’ cap going forward?
Date: January 1, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the cap ramifications the Raptors from the OG Anunoby-Knicks trade. Read an excerpt!

Raptors retool: Analyzing how Barrett and Quickley will fit in Toronto

Title: Raptors retool: Analyzing how Barrett and Quickley will fit in Toronto
Date: December 31, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the new additions for the Raptors from the OG Anunoby-Knicks trade. Read an excerpt!

Bold basketball predictions for 2024: Spurs make big jump, Canada wins bronze

Title: Bold basketball predictions for 2024: Spurs make big jump, Canada wins bronze
Date: December 28, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I was asked to provide some bold predictions for the 2024 calendar year in basketball. Read an excerpt!

Raptors take necessary first step in search for long-term lineup answers

Title: Raptors take necessary first step in search for long-term lineup answers
Date: December 27, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors finally changing their starting lineup and rotation patterns, not the reason they won the game but a good sign nonetheless. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Report: Porter, Nowell shine at G League Showcase

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Porter, Nowell shine at G League Showcase
Date: December 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about Raptors 905 at the season reset mark, with notes about several key players coming out of the G League Showcase. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Lack of identity obvious as 76ers’ trio goes off

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Lack of identity obvious as 76ers’ trio goes off
Date: December 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss that highlighted their lack of defensive identity amid an historic 76ers offensive night. Read an excerpt!

Five players the Raptors should consider if they decide to shop before the deadline

Title: Five players the Raptors should consider if they decide to shop before the deadline
Date: December 19, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about potential pre-breakout young players that sellers could target at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!