Title: Raptors’ Malachi Flynn ready for bigger role after year as understudy to Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet
Date: August 24, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Malachi Flynn’s year learning under Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, and how that got him ready for the opportunity ahead. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Five on the Floor
Date: August 19, 2021
Original Source: Five on the Floor
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Five on the Floor podcast to discuss how Kyle Lowry will fit with the Miami Heat, and more.
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Title: Wesley Johnson takes first step into coaching career with Raptors 905
Date: August 20, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Wesley Johnson making the transition to coaching with Raptors 905 and why a young coach who can “expose you still” is so valuable. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Game Theory
Date: August 19, 2021
Original Source: Game Theory with Sam Vecenie
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on Sam Vecenie’s Game Theory podcast to discuss the offseason of each Atlantic Division team.
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Title: Raptors summer league scouting reports and what their performances may mean for the future
Date: August 18, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the performance of each Raptors’ summer league player and what’s next for their development. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors report: 905 connection of Matt Morgan and Eric Khoury shine, final Vegas notes and more
Date: August 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ summer league finale, and a few other quick topics. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: August 17, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss Pascal Siakam’s future with the Raptors, and more.
Title: Podcast Appearance: On the NBA Beat
Date: August 16, 2021
Original Source: On the NBA Beat
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the On the NBA Beat podcast, discussing the Raptors’ offseason and the early returns on Scottie Barnes.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Summer League Thoughts
Date: August 16, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down the Raptors’ offseason moves and summer league performance. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: The Athletic NBA Show
Date: August 16, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on The Athletic’s NBA Show podcast to discuss winners in free agency, potential 2021-22 breakout candidates, and more. Check out the audio!
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