Title: Scouting with the enemy: Breaking down the Raptors-Nets series
Date: August 14, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I collaborated with Alex Schiffer of The Athletic New York to preview the first round playoff series between the Raptors and Nets. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Report Card: Top marks for Kyle Lowry, Nick Nurse, Paul Watson and more
Date: August 14, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ bench beating the Nuggets in the season finale, and Eric Koreen and I handed out player grades for the season. Read an excerpt!
Title: Dissecting the Raptors-76ers season series and potential playoff implications
Date: August 13, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ season series with the 76ers and what can be taken from that series for the playoffs. Read an excerpt!
Title: Adrian Griffin, bench help Raptors secure best regular-season win percentage
Date: August 12, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors locking up their best regular season ever with a fill-in coach and their third-string players. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – The Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
Date: August 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss some Raptors concerns in a strong restart, a potential Celtics meeting, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Dissecting the Raptors-Bucks season series and potential playoff implications
Date: August 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ season series with the Bucks and what can be taken from that series for the playoffs. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Game Theory
Date: August 10, 2020
Original Source: Game Theory with Sam Vecenie
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on Sam Vecenie’s Game Theory podcast to discuss the Raptors, T.J. Warren, and the top of the Eastern Conference heading into the playoffs.
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Title: Columbia House Party: 41. Rilo Kiley – More Adventurous (2004)
Date: August 10, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 41st episode of Columbia House Party, we’re joined by Jeff Rosenstock (!) to discuss Rilo Kiley’s most excellent album More Adventurous.
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Title: Raptors ‘pitch our ace’ for two elite quarters in victory over Grizzlies
Date: August 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors turning in two elite quarters against the Grizzlies, enough to secure a win even with Memphis in desperation mode. Read an excerpt!
Title: Guest Lecture – Flying Books’ How to Cover Hoops
Date: August 8, 2020
Original Source: Flying Books
Synopsis: I made an appearance as a guest lecturer in William Lou’s Flying Books class on how to cover basketball.
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