Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: October 29, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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Title: Raptors Tactical: Exploiting the Timberwolves’ pick-and-roll defence
Date: October 25, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about how the Raptors exploited Minnesota’s pick-and-roll scheme on their way to a 5-0 start to the season. Read an excerpt!
Title: Delon Wright’s return will give the Raptors a better idea of rotations
Date: October 24, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Delon Wright’s return from injury and how it can help Raptors bench units that have struggled so far. Read an excerpt!
Title: Exploring an early anomaly: Why are the Raptors better at rebounding small?
Date: October 23, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I explore the early season anomaly of the Raptors rebounding much better when playing small despite Jonas Valanciunas being far and away their best rebounder. Read an excerpt!
Title:Raptors 905 roster explainer: 2018-19 roster construction, G League rights and player types
Date: October 22, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I explained how a G League roster gets assembled, who makes up this year’s Raptors 905, the different player and rights types involved, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Tactical: Breaking down rotations and matchups from a first Celtics meeting
Date: October 20, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about some tactical and matchup takeaways from the Raptors’ first meeting with the Celtics. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors’ escape of near-collapse in Washington puts Lowry, depth in spotlight
Date: October 20, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about a thinned-out and tired Raptors squad avoiding collapse in Washington, and why that speaks to the bigger-picture goals of this season. Read an excerpt!
Title: Examining how Nick Nurse utilized Kawhi Leonard in his Raptors debut
Date: October 18, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how the Toronto Raptors used Kawhi Leonard in his debut. Read an excerpt!
Title: Potential rotating Raptors starters a mark of identity, not indecision
Date: October 17, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the team’s intention to mix up their starting lineup frequently and why that’s a positive sign about their 2018-19 mentality in general. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors opt for long-term focus as Chris Boucher wins camp battle
Date: October 12, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I looked at the Raptors’ decision to give their second two-way contract to Chris Boucher and what that means for both their roster and that of Raptors 905. Read an excerpt!
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