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Doug Smith’s Sports Blog

Raptors mailbag: Does Canadian centre Zach Edey make sense as an NBA draft target?

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Does Canadian centre Zach Edey make sense as an NBA draft target?

In this weekend's mailbag, Doug Smith answers questions about the OG Anunoby trade, the Knicks lawsuit, Schröder's new bench role and more.

Jan 7, 2024
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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Is it time for both ownership and management changes?

Dec 31, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: From potential trades to rotations to the future of sports

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: From potential trades to rotations to the future of sports

Dec 24, 2023
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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: The likelihood of a Toronto trade and what to do about Draymond Green

Dec 17, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: Why it's not time to give up on this team — or its coach

Dec 10, 2023
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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Readers’ concern over Gradey Dick’s shooting woes rises

Dec 3, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: Do Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam fit together?

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Do Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam fit together?

Nov 26, 2023
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Mathurin hits 2 late free throws, Indiana Pacers edge Boston Celtics 133-131

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Mathurin hits 2 late free throws, Indiana Pacers edge Boston Celtics 133-131

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Raptors mailbag: Is it inevitable that OG Anunoby leaves in free agency?

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Is it inevitable that OG Anunoby leaves in free agency?

Nov 19, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: The missing bench piece and why coach Darko Rajakovic always wears a pin

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: The missing bench piece and why coach Darko Rajakovic always wears a pin

Nov 12, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: What O.G. Anunoby learned from Kawhi Leonard, and the best way to watch a game

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: What O.G. Anunoby learned from Kawhi Leonard, and the best way to watch a game

Nov 5, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: Why haven’t Siakam, Anunoby and Trent received contract extensions?

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Why haven’t Siakam, Anunoby and Trent received contract extensions?

Oct 29, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: Can Malachi Flynn be a reliable rotation player?

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Can Malachi Flynn be a reliable rotation player?

Oct 22, 2023
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Raptors mailbag: Drawing parallels between Scottie Barnes and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Drawing parallels between Scottie Barnes and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Oct 15, 2023
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