Category Archives: Analysis

Thon Maker leads the list of unlikely players who regularly kill the Raptors

Title: Thon Maker leads the list of unlikely players who regularly kill the Raptors
Date: October 30, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I tried to quantify the “Gerald Henderson phenomenon” whereby unheralded players seem to regularly kill the Raptors, coming up with the Raptor Killer All-Stars in the process. Read an excerpt!

The Athletic Raptors Q and A

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.
Read an excerpt!

Raptors Tactical: Exploiting the Timberwolves’ pick-and-roll defence

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!

Delon Wright’s return will give the Raptors a better idea of rotations

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!

Exploring an early anomaly: Why are the Raptors better at rebounding small?

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!

Raptors 905 roster explainer: 2018-19 roster construction, G League rights and player types

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!

Raptors Tactical: Breaking down rotations and matchups from a first Celtics meeting

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!

Raptors’ escape of near-collapse in Washington puts Lowry, depth in spotlight

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!

Examining how Nick Nurse utilized Kawhi Leonard in his Raptors debut

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!

Potential rotating Raptors starters a mark of identity, not indecision

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!