Title: Raptors leaning on versatility a positive now and down the line
Date: December 15, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about why the Raptors being flexible with their lineup adjustments is important, in the short-term and for later in the year.
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Title: Celtics matchup chance for Raptors to experiment with lineup
Date: December 9, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at smaller lineups the Raptors could experiment with, and why Boston’s a good team to try it against.
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Title: THE RAPTORS ARE THE CLASS OF THE NBA’S SECOND TIER
Date: December 6 2016
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice Canada, I looked at what the Raptors losing to the Cavaliers for the third time this year says about Toronto’s standing in the NBA.
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Title: Blowout scenarios anything but garbage time for young Raptors
Date: December 6, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the importance of the Raptors blowing teams out for the development of their young players.
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Title: As Terrence Ross improves, consistency the next frontier
Date: December 2, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at Terrence Ross’ early-season improvements, highlighting that consistency is the next frontier in his development.
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Title: Raptors blowout of 76ers a reminder of a path avoided
Date: November 29, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I reflected on the differences between the Raptors’ path and that of the Sixers, using a “good” blowout win and a “bad” one (shouts to Ben Uzoh) as diametric moments.
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Title: CANADA BASKETBALL LOOKS AS STRONG AS EVER AFTER SUMMER OF DISAPPOINTMENT
Date: November 29, 2016
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice Canada, I looked at Nik Stauskas’ breakout as the bellwether for a strong start to the season for Canadian basketball players.
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Title: Raptors defence not struggling as much as recent stretch suggests
Date: November 25, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the Raptors’ recent streak of allowing 100 points and tried to put it in the proper context.
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Title: Norman Powell’s approach to D-League one Fred VanVleet should replicate
Date: November 17, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at how Norman Powell’s experience with Raptors 905 can help Fred VanVleet with his.
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Title: FIVE LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE RAPTORS’ DAUNTING CAVS, WARRIORS BACK-TO-BACK
Date: November 17, 2016
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice Canada, I looked at five lessons the Raptors can take forward with them from the back-to-back from hell.
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