Dec 31, 2022Raptors: Drafting Bane means no BarnesBy @RyanGrosman Laced December 30, 2022 After the beatdown at the hands and protruding muscles of the Memphis Grizzlies, one topic will undoubtedly be on the minds of many Toronto Raptors fans. There’s the, what in god’s name is happening with this team? Can they please trade for a centre…Toronto Raptors6 min readToronto Raptors6 min read
Oct 7, 2022Blue Jays: Stop being stupid — Gausman is your Game 2 starterQuick Hit By @RyanGrosman Laced October 7, 2022 There’s a debate going on right now as to who should start Game 2 for the Toronto Blue Jays in the Wild Card Series vs. the Seattle Mariners. Whether it should be Kevin Gausman or Ross Stripling. Sportsnet’s Jeff Blair on Wednesday’s…Blue Jays3 min readBlue Jays3 min read
Jul 12, 2022Hey, dumb-dumbs–Blue Jays are actually disadvantaged by COVID-19 border restrictionsQuick Hit By @RyanGrosman Laced July 12, 2022 With the Philadelphia Phillies flying into Toronto for a two-game series starting tonight, the new tradition of “Who’s on the restricted list” began yesterday. With a bang. The list had some well-known names: J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, Aaron Nola and Kyle Gibson…MLB4 min readMLB4 min read
Apr 25, 2022MLB: Automatic runner rule needs to be augmentedQuick Hit By @RyanGrosman Laced April 25, 2022 On April 24, after making a timely comeback and even taking the lead, the Toronto Blue Jays lost a heart-ripper to the Houston Astros in the 10th inning in walk-off home run fashion. The game saw both teams enjoy the benefits of…MLB3 min readMLB3 min read
Feb 3, 2022Raptors: An all-star is an all-star, team record be damnedBy @RyanGrosman Laced February 3, 2022 Today the 2022 NBA All-Star reserves will be announced. So what are the chances that both Toronto Raptors standouts — Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam — get the honours? Very slim to very none. Why? Because of a backwards, nonsensical rule that an 8th…NBA10 min readNBA10 min read
Jan 10, 2022Weekly Dose: What Klay Thompson missed while he was away — pure chaosBy @RyanGrosman Laced January 9, 2021 Tonight, one of the NBA’s more eccentric characters is making his long-awaited return. Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors will be suiting up for the first time since June 13, 2019 — Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Who knew that when he…NBA4 min readNBA4 min read
Nov 1, 2021Raptors: Pascal Siakam’s “tumultuous” off-season: nothing more than fan and media fictionBy @RyanGrosman Laced October 28, 2021 It seems clear now that Siakam never wanted out, nor do the Raptors want him out. Read full story on Raptors HQNBA1 min readNBA1 min read
Mar 24, 2021Weekly Dose: How Meyers’ immorality extends to the Miami HeatBy @RyanGrosman Laced March 24, 2021 Meyers Leonard did a bad thing. But the franchise that used to employ him might have done something even worse. By now, we’re all aware of what happened. Leonard directed an antisemitic remark towards another player while playing Call of Duty — a remark…NBA4 min readNBA4 min read
Mar 10, 2021Weekly Dose: Elam Ending, Schmelam Ending — the NBA All-Star Game is still brokenBy @RyanGrosman Laced March 10, 2021 Each week, I’ll be writing about one thing that’s on my mind. A year ago, we were treated to the most competitive, intense and entertaining NBA All-Star Game in the last 20 years. Maybe ever. Coming out of that game, fans and media members…NBA4 min readNBA4 min read
Feb 23, 2021Weekly Dose: If the Jazz make it to the NBA Finals, I’ll eat my laptopBy @RyanGrosman Laced February 23, 2021 Each week, I’ll be writing about one thing that’s on my mind. A large cohort of NBA writers and podcasters have been singing the Utah Jazz’s praises of late. As they should. With their current hot streak and 25–6 record, the team deserves its…NBA Playoffs5 min readNBA Playoffs5 min read
