Title: Using analytics to address questions and set expectations for the 2019-20 Raptors
Date: July 24, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest at The Athletic, I collaborated with Seth Partnow to attack some of the biggest questions facing the Raptors from an analytic perspective.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Season Preview: Siakam’s max deal, OG’s next step, roster decisions + Predictions & Props
Date: October 21, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I preview the 2019-20 Raptors season. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Weekly Podcast – Terence Davis, No Third Guard, and a Tarantula w/ Blake Murphy
Date: October 214, 2019
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of Raptors Weekly Podcast to discuss Terence Davis’ fit on the Raptors, how the team builds culture, and more.
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Title: Raptors look ready for the opener, and other takeaways from a dominant preseason finale
Date: October 18, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided takeaways from the Raptors’ final preseason game, in which their key players looked ready to roll and in which we got little indication of where they’re leaning with end-of-roster decisions.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: Sportsfeld
Date: October 17, 2019
Original Source: Sportsfeld
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the excellent podcast Sportsfeld, previewing the Raptors’ season, discussing the NBA at large, debating pineapple, and more.
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Title: Why Terence Davis II might be the Raptors’ next undrafted gem
Date: October 17, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Terence Davis, who was told to play football and told he wasn’t good enough for the NBA and now may be the Raptors’ next undrafted gem.
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Title: ‘This is where I want to be’: Opportunity with Raptors hits home for Oshae Brissett
Date: October 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Oshae Brissett’s ascendant summer with the Raptors, from a night above Jurassic Park to the brink of a two-way contract.
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Title: Preseason and postprandial: 15 takeaways from a sleepy Raptors-Bulls Thanksgiving exhibition
Date: October 13, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided takeaways from the Raptors’ third preseason game, the annual depth-chart showcase colloquially known as The Blake Murphy Bowl.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: But First, Sports
Date: October 15, 2019
Original Source: But First, Sports
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the But First, Zubes’ excellent start-of-day podcast, discussing the Raptors’ training camp battles.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: Writer’s Write
Date: October 11, 2019
Original Source: Writer’s Write
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Writer’s Write podcast to discuss the Raptors’ rotation battles, how I approach my job, imposter syndrome, and more.
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