Title: DeRozan’s ‘Plan B’, Ross injury update & more from Tuesday’s practice
Date: April 20, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I provided Sportsnet with a quick-hit notebook from the Raptors’ practice in between Games 2 and 3 of their first-round series.
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Title: Sportsnet end-of-season roundtables
Date: April 15, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet (and here and here)
Synopsis: I participated in a couple of end-of-season roundtable discussions over at Sportsnet.
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Title: Riding the Waves of BABIP Variance with Chris Colabello
Date: April 12, 2016
Original Source: Fangraphs
Synopsis: For my latest at Fangraphs, I spoke with Chris Colabello at spring training about the ups and downs of life as a high-variance hitter and how to keep faith in your process.
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Title: KENTUCKY’S TOUGH DRAW COULD HELP ELEVATE JAMAL MURRAY’S DRAFT STOCK
Date: March 15, 2016
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: In my latest for Vice Canada, I looked at what’s at stake for Jamal Murray and his draft stock during the NCAA Tournament.
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Title: Why it’s time the Raptors swap Scola for Patterson
Date: February 26, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: For my latest at Sportsnet, I argued that the Raptors need to start Patrick Patterson over Luis Scola.
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Title: Raptors-Cavaliers matchup holds major short & long-term implications
Date: February 26, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I provided Sportsnet with a quick-hit notebook from Raptors’ shootaround ahead of their meeting with the Cavaliers.
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Title: Scola to Raptors teammates: ‘We haven’t done anything yet’
Date: February 25, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I provided Sportsnet with a quick-hit notebook from the Raptors’ first official practice at their new facility.
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Title: Wiggins could learn a lot from DeRozan
Date: February 24, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I provided Sportsnet with a quick-hit notebook from Raptors’ shootaround ahead of their rematch with the Timberwolves.
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Title: UNCERTAINTY CARRIES THE DAY AT THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE
Date: February 19, 2016
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: I wrote about how the league-wide uncertainty of how the NBA’s salary cap boom will impact the market led to a boring trade deadline.
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Title: KYLE LOWRY’S TRANSFORMATION FROM ROLE-PLAYING MALCONTENT TO BONA FIDE SUPERSTAR
Date: January 22, 2016
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: In my latest for Vice Canada, I looked at Kyle Lowry’s ascension from rebuilding trade chip to marquee All-Star attraction.
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