Title: Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Feb 9 – Halfway down The Road to The Six
Date: February 10, 2017
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I hosted the latest edition of Raptors Weekly Extra, discussing the progress of Raptors 905 and the Raptors’ recent missed opportunities.
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Title: Raptors Reasonablists, Volume I, Part VI: Let’s speculate wildly, but Reasonably™, about the trade deadline
Date: February 10, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: Eric Koreen and I will be doing a semi-regular email exchange column about the Raptors, dubbing ourselves The Reasonablists. The latest edition finds us talking about potential options for help ahead of the trade deadline.
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Title: The 5th Deck Podcast – S1E02 – Springtime in Kamagaya
Date: February 9, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The 5th Deck Podcast, Arden Zwelling and I discuss Japanese phenom Shohei Otani and examine the Blue Jays’ pitching staff ahead of Spring Training.
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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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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: February 8, 2017
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to tee up the Raptors’ game against the Timberwolves.
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Title: ROYCE WHITE ON MENTAL HEALTH, DAVID STERN, AND HIS FALLOUT WITH THE ROCKETS
Date: February 7, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice Canada, I caught up with former first-round pick Royce White for a wide-ranging Q&A about his time in the NBA, the need for a mental health policy, and more.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E05 – Tell me that you’re alright, that everything is alright
Date: February 7, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss Kyle Lowry’s ridiculous workload, Cory Joseph’s role, and the return of DeMar DeRozan.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Dean Blundell & Co. on Sportsnet 590
Date: February 7, 2017
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Dean Blundell & Co. on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to talk about the Raptors’ victory against the Clippers.
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Title: Raptors-Magic Reaction Podcast – Not again, dammit
Date: February 3, 2016
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I appeared on the latest edition of Raptors Republic Post-Game Reaction Podcast, breaking down the Raptors’ loss to the Magic.
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Title: Checking up on Jakob Poeltl, the Raptors rookie you may have forgot about
Date: February 3, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the small signs Raptors’ rookie Jakob Poeltl has been able to show in his spot minutes.
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