Patrick Patterson Was the Raptors’ Underappreciated Avatar

Title: Patrick Patterson Was the Raptors’ Underappreciated Avatar
Date: July 5, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at the departure of Patrick Patterson, who stood as a sort of underappreciated totem for what the Raptors became, and how.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S2E01 – Run it back

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S2E01 – Run it back
Date: July 4, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss a few big Raptor moves.
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Dramatic shift in NBA free-agent market has wide-ranging impact on Raptors

Title: Dramatic shift in NBA free-agent market has wide-ranging impact on Raptors
Date: July 4, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I examined the market forces that led the Raptors to a strong competitive position but a tough fiscal one.
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Galloway signing an unnecessary gamble with Caldwell-Pope in the balance

Title: Galloway signing an unnecessary gamble with Caldwell-Pope in the balance
Date: July 3, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Detroit, I looked at the Pistons’ signing of Langston Galloway, a reasonable move in a vacuum but one that introduces risk and inflexibility in the near-term.
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How Lowry, Ibaka Deals and Maintaining Status Quo Impacts Raptors

Title: How Lowry, Ibaka Deals and Maintaining Status Quo Impacts Raptors
Date: July 3, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at the Raptors re-signing Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka, effectively starting the clock on a three-year window.
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Raptors likely won’t be big free-agent shoppers. But just in case, here are some names

Title: Raptors likely won’t be big free-agent shoppers. But just in case, here are some names
Date: June 30, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I sorted through potential forays the Raptors could make into the free agent pool, however unlikely.
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How the Sports Landscape in Canada Is Changing

Title: How the Sports Landscape in Canada Is Changing
Date: June 29, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I looked at what the Canadian sports landscape could look like 150 years from now in honor of Canada 150.
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The 5th Deck Podcast – S1E16 – Bounce back

Title: The 5th Deck Podcast – S1E16 – Bounce back
Date: June 29, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The 5th Deck Podcast, Israel Fehr, Eric Koreen, and I get the pulse of the Jays and talk about Roberto Osuna’s brave coming forward about his mental well-being.
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Deep dive into Pistons cap situation reveals need for creativity to improve for next season

Title: Deep dive into Pistons cap situation reveals need for creativity to improve for next season
Date: June 28, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Detroit, I broke down the Pistons’ somewhat dire cap situation heading into free agency.
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What to know about the new CBA, free agency and how it impacts the Raptors

Title: What to know about the new CBA, free agency and how it impacts the Raptors
Date: June 28, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I answered some frequent salary cap questions ahead of free agency.
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