Title: Five players the Raptors should consider if they decide to shop before the deadline
Date: December 19, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about potential pre-breakout young players that sellers could target at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!
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Title: Raptors Takeaways: Without a prominent strength, reality is starting to set in
Date: December 11, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss to the Knicks that highlighted just how far away the Raptors are. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, breaking down the key stories for that night’s game.
Title: Why it’s time for the Raptors to explore new lineup options
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the lack of rotation creativity in the Raptors’ first 21 games and some tweaks I’d like to see for the second quarter. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Frequent slow starts hard to overcome
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about another bad Raptors loss to a bad team made possible by an awful start. Read an excerpt!
Title: As free agency looms, offensive ceiling for Raptors’ Anunoby remains unknown
Date: December 6, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s fit in the Raptors’ new offence, which has asked him to change very little about his role, for better or worse. Read an excerpt!
Title: Even after rough 905 start, Gradey Dick still shooting with confidence
Date: November 28, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about lottery pick Gradey Dick being assigned to Raptors 905 and what needs to happen with his shot, and everything else, to get back to the Raptors rotation. Read an excerpt!
Title: Sportsnet Central television appearance
Date: November 23, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on Sportsnet Central, helping break down the early season struggles of the Toronto Raptors.
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Throwback late-game execution completes comeback over Pacers
Date: November 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down a Raptors comeback against the Pacers, complete with a throwback from the playbook. Read an excerpt!
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