Title: How Raptors can use Jonas Valanciunas with Kyle Lowry out, Serge Ibaka in
Date: March 2, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I suggested a potential experiment where Jonas Valanciunas props up the Raptors’ second unit to help keep the offense afloat.
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Title: HOW THE RAPTORS CAN SURVIVE WITHOUT KYLE LOWRY
Date: February 28, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the injury to Kyle Lowry, how the Raptors can survive it, and what it might mean for playoff seeding.
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Title: A Serge for answers: After pair of deadline deals, can Raptors afford to keep everyone?
Date: February 24, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided a brief primer on the Raptors’ upcoming luxury tax crunch in free agency. It’s…messy.
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Title: RAPTORS GET AGGRESSIVE AT DEADLINE WITHOUT MORTGAGING FUTURE
Date: February 23, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the Raptors’ deadline acquisition of P.J. Tucker, and toeing the line between near-term aggression and long-term stability.
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Title: HOW SERGE IBAKA FITS WITH THE RAPTORS
Date: February 22, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the potential fit of Serge Ibaka with the Raptors and what his debut means for the team’s rotation.
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Title: WHO THE RAPTORS SHOULD TARGET BEFORE THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE
Date: February 17, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about potential follow-up deals the Raptors could make after their Serge Ibaka acquisition.
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Title: WHY DELON WRIGHT IS SUDDENLY A KEY PIECE FOR THE RAPTORS
Date: February 16, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Delon Wright’s breakout game and why he’s suddenly an important piece for the Raptors.
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Title: HOW THE RAPTORS’ TRADE FOR SERGE IBAKA IMPACTS THE EASTERN CONFERENCE
Date: February 14, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the Raptors’ acquisition of Serge Ibaka and how it could change the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
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Title: ‘I’m starting to get worried:’ Raptors hit rock bottom after loss to Pistons
Date: February 12, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I sort of recapped the Raptors’ terrible loss to the Pistons but mostly examined what the locker room vibe may signal about the state of the team.
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Title: Salaries, Exceptions, Kickers, oh my: What you need to know about NBA trade deadline
Date: February 9, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided a brief primer on the salary cap rules that regulate the upcoming NBA trade deadline.
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