Title: A Wingspan and A Prayer: Bruno Caboclo’s long and winding road leads to a real chance in Memphis
Date: March 20, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Bruno Caboclo’s strange and unique path to finally getting an opportunity in the NBA. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Raptors Over Everything
Date: March 20, 2019
Original Source: Raptors Over Everything
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on William Lou’s new “Raptors Over Everything” podcast over at Yahoo Canada, discussing all things Raptors.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: Sportsfeld
Date: March 19, 2019
Original Source: Sportsfeld
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the excellent podcast Sportsfeld, discussing the Raptors and Leafs, picking a March Madness bracket, and more.
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Title: Maple Madness: Your guide to Canadian players to watch at the NCAA Tournament
Date: March 19, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about all of the Canadians playing in the NCAA Tournament, potential high-CanCon games, and the NBA potential for some top Canadian prospects.
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Title: Raptors’ inconsistent regular-season rotations could end up helping them come playoff time
Date: March 19, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ inability to field a full, healthy rotation and how that may have revealed some important notes about their potential playoff rotation.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S03E18 – Never Whole
Date: March 19, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss Kyle Lowry’s ankle injury, playoff rotations, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: A streamer’s fantasy basketball playoff guide
Date: March 18, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on The Athletic’s fantasy side, answering some Raptors questions ahead of fantasy basketball playoffs.
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Title: Breaking down Canada’s ‘Group of Death’ draw for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Date: March 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down Canada’s tough draw for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, how it came to be, and what comes next.
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Title: His suitcases always ready, Eric Moreland returns for another stint with Raptors
Date: March 15, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Eric Moreland’s return to the Raptors, his strange season to date, and why all the pieces matter for an NBA team, even when it seems like they don’t. Read an excerpt!
Title: ‘20 and 10 sleepwalking’: Jonas Valanciunas has been unleashed in Memphis
Date: March 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Jonas Valanciunas, who is enjoying a post-trade surge in usage and responsibility in Memphis and rewarding that increased trust. Read an excerpt!
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