Is this the year the Toronto Raptors finally draft a Canadian?

Title: Is this the year the Toronto Raptors finally draft a Canadian?
Date: May 24, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the five Canadians the Raptors worked out early in the draft process and what it says about the growth of basketball in Canada.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E19 – The loss of Weltman…and Fred Andrews

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E19 – The loss of Weltman…and Fred Andrews
Date: May 23, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the loss of Jeff Weltman to the Magic and more.
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Raptors approach pre-draft workouts as window into the person, not just the player

Title: Raptors approach pre-draft workouts as window into the person, not just the player
Date: May 18, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how the Raptors use pre-draft workouts to learn about the mental and psychological aspects of players as much as the physical.
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The 5th Deck Podcast – S1E13 – Be better

Title: The 5th Deck Podcast – S1E13 – Be better
Date: May 18, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The 5th Deck Podcast, Israel Fehr and I sort through a 6-14 start for the Blue Jays.
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Kevin Pillar’s Breakout Appears Legit

Title: Kevin Pillar’s Breakout Appears Legit
Date: May 17, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the improved plate discipline of Kevin Pillar and whether it’s enough for him to lock down the lead-off spot.
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Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, May 12 – Offseason preview

Title: Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, May 12 – Offseason preview
Date: May 12, 2017
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I hosted the latest edition of Raptors Weekly Extra, previewing the Raptors offseason.
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What a Toronto Raptors Rebuild Could Look Like

Title: What a Toronto Raptors Rebuild Could Look Like
Date: May 12, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about what a tear-down (“Tank!”) might look like for the Raptors.
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Raptors have options to shed salary. None of them are great

Title: Raptors have options to shed salary. None of them are great
Date: May 11, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a few options the Raptors have if they need to trim salary this offseason.
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Kyle Lowry domino will trigger complicated off-season financially for the Raptors

Title: Kyle Lowry domino will trigger complicated off-season financially for the Raptors
Date: May 10, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ salary cap situation heading into the offseason.
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Raptors Face Franchise-Defining Decision with Kyle Lowry

Title: Raptors Face Franchise-Defining Decision with Kyle Lowry
Date: May 10, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the difficult decision facing both player and team with Raptors free agent Kyle Lowry.
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