Title: Kennedy Meeks’ personal turnaround spurs one for Raptors 905 as well
Date: January 18, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Kennedy Meeks stepping up for Raptors 905 on and off the court, helping key a significant turnaround.
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Title: Drive’s K.J. McDaniels still betting on himself in pursuit of return to NBA
Date: January 17, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Detroit, I spoke to K.J. McDaniels about his bet on himself as a rookie and a new bet on himself in the G League as he tried to make his way back to the NBA.
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Title: Two-Way Contracts Shifted The Focus At This Year’s NBA G League Showcase
Date: January 17, 2018
Original Source: Dime Magazine (Uproxx Sports)
Synopsis: In my latest for Dime Magazine at Uproxx Sports, I wrote about how two-way contracts are changing the G League and the 10-day contract market, then provided some assorted notes from The G League Showcase. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors’ You Can Play Game Is a Significant Night in NBA History
Date: January 17, 2018
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: In my latest for Vice, I wrote about the Raptors hosting the NBA’s first You Can Play night to promote inclusivity in sport for the LGBTQ community, and why they felt it was important to do so.
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Title: It’s a long road to the NBA — and maybe the Warriors — for Damion Lee, Steph Curry’s future brother-in-law
Date: January 17, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I chipped in at The Athletic San Francisco, writing from The G League Showcase about Warriors prospect Damion Lee, his recovery from a second torn ACL, and his relationship with the Curry family.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Riverdale Reasonablists
Date: January 16, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In a bonus episode, I brought two guests on the discuss Riverdale. Seriously.
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Title: Raptors 905 feature prominently in highlights from G League Showcase
Date: January 16, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I dropped some news and notes collected from the G League Showcase in Mississauga.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S02E16 – Attributions & Errors
Date: January 16, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I recalibrate after a wild week.
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Title: Amile Jefferson’s defense-first attitude could be a fit on Thibodeau’s Wolves
Date: January 16, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I chipped in at The Athletic Minnesota, writing from the G League Showcase about the Timberwolves giving Amile Jefferson the call-up on a two-way contract.
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Title: Showcase Wraps Up For Raptors 905
Date: January 15, 2018
Original Source: Raptors905.com
Synopsis: I’m going to be helping Raptors.com and Raptors905.com out a bit this year. In my latest on the 905 side, I wrapped up the 2018 G League Showcase, including commented from G League president Malcolm Turner on the future of the event.
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