Category Archives: Analysis

Even after rough 905 start, Gradey Dick still shooting with confidence

Title: Even after rough 905 start, Gradey Dick still shooting with confidence
Date: November 28, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about lottery pick Gradey Dick being assigned to Raptors 905 and what needs to happen with his shot, and everything else, to get back to the Raptors rotation. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Takeaways: Throwback late-game execution completes comeback over Pacers

Title: Raptors Takeaways: Throwback late-game execution completes comeback over Pacers
Date: November 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down a Raptors comeback against the Pacers, complete with a throwback from the playbook. Read an excerpt!

Mirror images of the same idea, Raptors and Magic set for tournament clash

Title: Mirror images of the same idea, Raptors and Magic set for tournament clash
Date: November 21, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the similarities between what the Raptors and Magic are trying to build, ahead of their in-season tournament meeting. Read an excerpt!

How Raptors are using post-up mismatches to fill offensive gaps

Title: How Raptors are using post-up mismatches to fill offensive gaps
Date: November 15, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the Raptors success using post-ups and how they can fit within their new offensive identity. Read an excerpt!

Five Raptors defensive stat trends to keep an eye on

Title: Five Raptors defensive stat trends to keep an eye on
Date: November 6, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at five early-season trends in the Raptors dense that I’ll be keeping an eye on as the sample grows. Read an excerpt!

Five Raptors offensive stat trends to keep an eye on

Title: Five Raptors offensive stat trends to keep an eye on
Date: November 3, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at five early-season trends in the Raptors offense that I’ll be keeping an eye on as the sample grows. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Primer: Explaining two-way players, G League rights and more

Title: Raptors 905 Primer: Explaining two-way players, G League rights and more
Date: October 30, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors 905 roster ahead of training camp, explaining the different contract and rights types at play. Read an excerpt!

Raptors served painful lessons as late-game execution falters in OT loss

Title: Raptors served painful lessons as late-game execution falters in OT loss
Date: October 27, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down a dramatic — not a compliment! — overtime loss to the Bulls that shows there’s plenty of work still to be done with the new-ish Raptors. Read an excerpt!

Raptors roster breakdown: How final cut impacts cap, Raptors 905 and more

Title: Raptors roster breakdown: How final cut impacts cap, Raptors 905 and more
Date: October 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the Raptors final roster decisions and how it sets up their cap sheet and 905 roster for the year. Read an excerpt!

Examining how Raptors’ defence could evolve under Darko Rajakovic

Title: Examining how Raptors’ defence could evolve under Darko Rajakovic
Date: October 19, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at changes the Raptors could and should make defensively this year after a once-great scheme eroded in 2022-23. Read an excerpt!