Michael Grange

Quickley is "under the weather" and is gonna warm up and try. Full update on Barrett coming tomorrow.

For the decade spanning 1997-2006, the *average* season for Carlos Delgado was:

37 HR
116 RBI
.287/.397/.571
.969 OPS
148 OPS+
4.2 bWAR

Delgado has been overlooked by HoF voters before but he has a real case for Cooperstown. One of eight players being considered for HoF entry today.

OKC has outscored teams by a combined 358 points this season, the largest differential through the first 23 games of a season in NBA history.

Has there ever been a great player more consistently *average* than SGA? Dude is +/-, what, 5% of his season averages every night? Takes reliable excellence to another level:

L2M report for Raps-Blazers came back clean, save for them saying officials missed a foul call on Shead (on Avdija) with Raps up 3 and 9 seconds left. And that definitely was a missed call, with even Shead laughing about it in locker room after.

Donald Trump's pardon of ex-AEG, MLSE head Tim Leiweke over Texas arena scandal adds to his sports pardons Tim Leiweke became at least the eighth sports-connected figure pardoned by President Trump. But those eight figures are incredibly different.

New (premium) Bucholtz Sports Media post: Donald Trump's pardon of ex-AEG, MLSE head Tim Leiweke over Texas arena scandal adds to his sports pardons. Looking at the eight sports-related pardons (that I've found, at least) from President Trump: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/donald...

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Cavaliers dinged $250,000 -- a big fine, comparatively -- for resting Darius Garland Nov. 24 vs Toronto (a USA national TV game) after playing him Nov. 23 in a non-national TV game vs. LAC.

In fairness ‘how does it feel’ is a complicated subject for you.

This is just the one that made me first fall in love.

Inside Onsi Saleh’s journey from small-town Alberta to Hawks GM Onsi Saleh's basketball fandom might be the least quirky element of his unlikely path from the 'City of Champions' to the general manager role in Atlanta. Michael Grange has the story.

The Hawks Onsi Saleh can put himself in the middle of any trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. It will be a tremendous test and opportunity for the first year GM, who credits his smalltown Alberta roots for his NBA success: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

💪👊 Awesome Mike!

Raptors' Gradey Dick contributing in other ways amid shooting slump Despite his three-point percentage being down, Gradey Dick has continued to play meaningful minutes for the Raptors thanks to his improved all-around game. "He's doing so many little things that is ...

"If you worry too much about what you can't control. I mean, you're gonna go insane" -- I caught up with Gradey Dick and we spoke about slumps, defensive slides and why he can be at peace with misses: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

Crazy

Raptors' Gradey Dick contributing in other ways amid shooting slump Despite his three-point percentage being down, Gradey Dick has continued to play meaningful minutes for the Raptors thanks to his improved all-around game. "He's doing so many little things that is ...

I spoke with Gradey Dick about slumps, his commitment to defensive improvement and findng ways to stay on the floor even when threes aren’t falling: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

52-BALL FOR JAMAL.

◻️ 52 PTS
◻️ 10 3PT*
◻️ 19-25 FG
◻️ 6 REB
◻️ 4 AST

*career-high

Got zero insight on what went down with CP3 in L.A., but I said this many times last season:

A young team like the Spurs *absolutely* responded to his tough-love, no-nonsense leadership style. These guys loved him.

A veteran team full of All-Stars who have been there, done that? Maybe not so much.

Ryan Nembhard had 15 pts and 13 assists with 1 TO (3/3 from 3) in Mavs win over Miami. Dallas 3-1 with him as a starter. Amazing.

Raptors' Gradey Dick contributing in other ways amid shooting slump Despite his three-point percentage being down, Gradey Dick has continued to play meaningful minutes for the Raptors thanks to his improved all-around game. "He's doing so many little things that is ...

"If you worry too much about what you can't control. I mean, you're gonna go insane" -- I caught up with Gradey Dick and we spoke about slumps, defensive slides and why he can be at peace with misses: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

If you have played a clutch game against the Thunder this season, hang the banner.

Remember when everyone was making a big deal about Embiid scoring a point a minute? Ya … SGA is doing that w 50/40/90 splits for a team on pace to win 77 games. For the love of Jokic ….

Raptors rebound from back-to-back losses with strong showing vs. Blazers The trick in the NBA is not to let a passing cloud turn into a monsoon. Michael Grange breaks down how the Raptors shook off a mini-slump with a bounce-back win over the Blazers.

The Raptors avoided turning two losses into three by getting a little something from a lot of places in their lineup, plus a convo with Blazers 🇨🇦🏀 high flyer Shaedon Sharpe: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

Raptors passing chemistry test on way to surprising early-season run The Toronto Raptors have certainly enjoyed great chemistry through the quarter-point of their season — and great success, too. Michael Grange dives in on how it's all come together.

As the Raptors schedule turns uphill, their intentionally perfect vibes will be checked:
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What a moment Ryan Nembhard is having w/ Mavs: Rookie pg on 2-way had 28p/10a on 12/14 (4/5 from 3) w/o a turnover. Sat for 8 straight & 13/15 games. Comes off bench for one & then starts for last 3. Mavs go 2-1. He averages 17.7/5.7 on 80.3 eFG. Amazing. Never doubt a Nembhard.

Kon is a good reason!

Raptors passing chemistry test on way to surprising early-season run The Toronto Raptors have certainly enjoyed great chemistry through the quarter-point of their season — and great success, too. Michael Grange dives in on how it's all come together.

The Raptors vibes have been immaculate and part of a plan. So far, so good. But as their season hits a new phase they will be tested in different ways: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

The cooler, they call him.

Raptors Takeaways: Tables turn in second straight loss as schedule picks up The Raptors have been flawless at taking advantage when circumstances are in their favour, but the tables turned on Sunday against the Knicks. Michael Grange digs into a second straight loss for Tor...

The Raptors built up a nice win bank in November but as the schedule turns they are going to need it. That and other takeaways from loss to Knicks: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...

Raptors find a way 'to win ugly' against lowly Pacers It wasn't an easy win, even if the injury-riddled Pacers dropped to 2-16 on the season. But by winning so often and so early, the Raptors are learning all the different ways to finish the job.

“That’s why I’m here” — was Brandon Ingram’s explanation for his game winner. But why are the Raptors ‘here’, at 14-5? They are figuring out different ways to win:
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Two years ago tonight, the Pistons lost their 13th game in a row, part of a franchise-worst 28-game losing streak.

Tonight, they won their 13th game in a row, tied for the longest win streak in franchise history.