Michael Grange
@michaelgrangenba.bsky.social
Raptors/NBA columnist with Rogers Sportsnet, based in Toronto. Have won awards, and covered NBA games at Maple Leaf Gardens. Family guy, golf guy, dog guy, I will happily give you my blood. @michaelgrange on X.
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Brandon Ingram is ready to remind the world what he can do on the court
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"What can I change, what can I control?" -- Brandon Ingram is determined to use his fresh start with the Toronto Raptors to remind the NBA that he's still a force to be reckoned with. My Big Read for Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/longform...
If pairing LaMelo Ball with a vet like Kon Knueppel isn't working it might be time for the Hornets to cut bait.
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If pairing LaMelo Ball with a vet like Kon Knueppel isn't working it might be time for the Hornets to cut bait.
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Next 5: vs. WASH, BKN, CLE, IND, @CHA. Nobody should count their chickens, but it's possible a lot of people are going to start talking about this team.
So many positives with the Raptors right now. Individually, schematically, metrically; however you are evaluating a team 15 games in, they look great. So fun.
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Next 5: vs. WASH, BKN, CLE, IND, @CHA. Nobody should count their chickens, but it's possible a lot of people are going to start talking about this team.
"When we win, it’s just going to put everything else in the right perspective." -- Scottie Barnes case as part of the NBA elite is complicated by a still growing skill set that doesn't fit easy definitions. But the Raptors roll can change all that: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Is future superstardom in the cards for Raptors' Scottie Barnes?
It’s remarkable that now, into his fifth season, the future of Raptors Scottie Barnes remains open. Michael Grange breaks down all the possibilities.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"When we win, it’s just going to put everything else in the right perspective." -- Scottie Barnes case as part of the NBA elite is complicated by a still growing skill set that doesn't fit easy definitions. But the Raptors roll can change all that: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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Raptors have downgraded Collin Murray-Boyles (knee sprain) to doubtful tonight in Philly, Ochai Agbaji is probable. Sixers will be without George, Oubre, Bona and Embiid is doubtful
November 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Raptors have downgraded Collin Murray-Boyles (knee sprain) to doubtful tonight in Philly, Ochai Agbaji is probable. Sixers will be without George, Oubre, Bona and Embiid is doubtful
Very cool!! Really great to be anywhere on a list in this competition. Congrats to all my super talented peers and colleagues:
🧵 Writing contest winners: Columns
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3rd @michaelgrangenba.bsky.social, www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
1st @jledwardsiii.bsky.social, www.nytimes.com/athletic/636...
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3rd @michaelgrangenba.bsky.social, www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
The New York Knicks, after 25 long, humbling and frustrating seasons, are back
New York basketball is back, relevant and thriving, and this just might be the beginning of what's to come.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Very cool!! Really great to be anywhere on a list in this competition. Congrats to all my super talented peers and colleagues:
😂 Thanks @ekoreen.bsky.social and to everyone at the academy. Amazing to be anywhere on a list with this group:
Proud of all my friends and colleagues here, except for @michaelgrangenba.bsky.social, because it's weird to be proud of your dad.
🧵 The PBWA is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Blumenthal Memorial Writing Contest. Congrats to 1st-place winners @sichrismannix.bsky.social, @michaelvpina.bsky.social, @thompsonscribe.bsky.social, @jledwardsiii.bsky.social, @baxterholmes.bsky.social, @bannedmacmahon.bsky.social.
November 18, 2025 at 10:49 PM
😂 Thanks @ekoreen.bsky.social and to everyone at the academy. Amazing to be anywhere on a list with this group:
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The Raptors executed one winning play after the other in the final momenst against Charlotte, as their belief rises along with their position in the Eastern Conference standings: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Surging Raptors extend win streak with clutch plays in crunch time
When Monday's game needed to be won, the Raptors' key players all made big plays. It's a very good sign for a team making significant gains in the Eastern Conference standings.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Raptors executed one winning play after the other in the final momenst against Charlotte, as their belief rises along with their position in the Eastern Conference standings: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
The Raptors executed one winning play after the other in the final momenst against Charlotte, as their belief rises along with their position in the Eastern Conference standings: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Surging Raptors extend win streak with clutch plays in crunch time
When Monday's game needed to be won, the Raptors' key players all made big plays. It's a very good sign for a team making significant gains in the Eastern Conference standings.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Raptors executed one winning play after the other in the final momenst against Charlotte, as their belief rises along with their position in the Eastern Conference standings: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING
November 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN SAYING
He was the Babe Ruth of escape artists. That’s why.
Heard two references two Caleb Williams performing “Houdini” acts during the broadcast of the Bears game today. Next year will be 100 years since Harry Houdini died. We must have really fallen off in escape artist production if we don’t have any more recent examples we can use.
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
He was the Babe Ruth of escape artists. That’s why.
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Heard two references two Caleb Williams performing “Houdini” acts during the broadcast of the Bears game today. Next year will be 100 years since Harry Houdini died. We must have really fallen off in escape artist production if we don’t have any more recent examples we can use.
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Heard two references two Caleb Williams performing “Houdini” acts during the broadcast of the Bears game today. Next year will be 100 years since Harry Houdini died. We must have really fallen off in escape artist production if we don’t have any more recent examples we can use.
“It’s been a long time man,” — Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors are doing things that haven’t been done since his rookie season, from Indianapolis for @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
As rebuild heads to rearview, Raptors round into form with win over Pacers
Not since Feb. 1, 2022, have the Raptors been three games above .500, but with the team hitting a stride and the schedule clearing up, they have the chance to do even more.
Michael Grange has the sto...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
“It’s been a long time man,” — Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors are doing things that haven’t been done since his rookie season, from Indianapolis for @sportsnet590thefan.bsky.social www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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Fun fact: Cooper Flagg has played 441 minutes for the Mavs this season, more than Anthony Davis has in his Mavs career (415).
November 16, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Fun fact: Cooper Flagg has played 441 minutes for the Mavs this season, more than Anthony Davis has in his Mavs career (415).
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“Everything matters, the pushes that you make, matter” - The Raptors are in position to go on a true heater over the next week
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors face tremendous opportunity as softer schedule approaches
Already at 7-5, the Toronto Raptors have a massive opportunity in their next few games to get the ball rolling as a contender in the East. Michael Grange digs into the soft upcoming schedule.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“Everything matters, the pushes that you make, matter” - The Raptors are in position to go on a true heater over the next week
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
“Everything matters, the pushes that you make, matter” - The Raptors are in position to go on a true heater over the next week
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors face tremendous opportunity as softer schedule approaches
Already at 7-5, the Toronto Raptors have a massive opportunity in their next few games to get the ball rolling as a contender in the East. Michael Grange digs into the soft upcoming schedule.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
“Everything matters, the pushes that you make, matter” - The Raptors are in position to go on a true heater over the next week
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
or more. They can shape their season if they take advantage — www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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The NBA’s all-time record for most offensive rebounds per-36 minutes over the course of a full season is :
6.6 by Moses Malone in 1979-80
Dennis Rodman’s career high was:
5.7
As of this morning, Mitchell Robinson is averaging:
13.0 offensive rebounds per-36 minutes.
13.
Thirteen
Insane
6.6 by Moses Malone in 1979-80
Dennis Rodman’s career high was:
5.7
As of this morning, Mitchell Robinson is averaging:
13.0 offensive rebounds per-36 minutes.
13.
Thirteen
Insane
November 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The NBA’s all-time record for most offensive rebounds per-36 minutes over the course of a full season is :
6.6 by Moses Malone in 1979-80
Dennis Rodman’s career high was:
5.7
As of this morning, Mitchell Robinson is averaging:
13.0 offensive rebounds per-36 minutes.
13.
Thirteen
Insane
6.6 by Moses Malone in 1979-80
Dennis Rodman’s career high was:
5.7
As of this morning, Mitchell Robinson is averaging:
13.0 offensive rebounds per-36 minutes.
13.
Thirteen
Insane
The Indianapolis Riviera, they call it.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Indianapolis Riviera, they call it.
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Scottie Barnes is the 3rd Raptors player to have 25+ points, 5+ blocks, and 5+ assists in a game, and the first since Tracy McGrady in 2000.
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Scottie Barnes is the 3rd Raptors player to have 25+ points, 5+ blocks, and 5+ assists in a game, and the first since Tracy McGrady in 2000.
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
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A Barnes-burner in Cleveland 🔥
@michaelgrangenba.bsky.social highlights Scottie Barnes' superstar-level performance during last night's win with @blakemurphy.bsky.social & @mattbonner.bsky.social. #WeTheNorth
🎧 bit.ly/3EtnWbY
📺 SN360 & SN+ (11am-12pm)
@michaelgrangenba.bsky.social highlights Scottie Barnes' superstar-level performance during last night's win with @blakemurphy.bsky.social & @mattbonner.bsky.social. #WeTheNorth
🎧 bit.ly/3EtnWbY
📺 SN360 & SN+ (11am-12pm)
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A Barnes-burner in Cleveland 🔥
@michaelgrangenba.bsky.social highlights Scottie Barnes' superstar-level performance during last night's win with @blakemurphy.bsky.social & @mattbonner.bsky.social. #WeTheNorth
🎧 bit.ly/3EtnWbY
📺 SN360 & SN+ (11am-12pm)
@michaelgrangenba.bsky.social highlights Scottie Barnes' superstar-level performance during last night's win with @blakemurphy.bsky.social & @mattbonner.bsky.social. #WeTheNorth
🎧 bit.ly/3EtnWbY
📺 SN360 & SN+ (11am-12pm)
Quick was 2-of-18 from 3 in his first three games … 15-of-42 is 36% and IQ’s career average from 3 is 37.5% and Keeks should give an internship 😂:
Immanuel Quickley is averaging 23.6 points on 74.3 TS% in his last 3 games
Shooting 13-for-24 from three.
Shooting 13-for-24 from three.
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Quick was 2-of-18 from 3 in his first three games … 15-of-42 is 36% and IQ’s career average from 3 is 37.5% and Keeks should give an internship 😂:
“I know what I’m capable of” — Scottie Barnes at his best delivered the Raptors a win in Cleveland and reason to think bigger: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Barnes reaffirms superstar potential in Raptors' comprehensive win
Timely Ingram shot-making, elite Quickley three-point shooting, steady play for Poeltl and a touch of superstar stuff from Scottie Barnes. This is how it comes together.
Michael Grange recaps a compr...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
“I know what I’m capable of” — Scottie Barnes at his best delivered the Raptors a win in Cleveland and reason to think bigger: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
ICYMI -- On Al Whitley's unique 🇨🇦🏀 journey from high school hoops with Steve Nash on Vancouver Island to 22 years in the NBA and now as CEO of the Brampton Honey Badgers of the @CEBL www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/a...
Al Whitley joins CEBL's Honey Badgers ready for new challenge
After 22 years with the Dallas Mavericks, Al Whitley will begin the next stage of his basketball career as CEO of the CEBL's Brampton Honey Badgers.
"It's perfect timing, and an incredible challenge...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
ICYMI -- On Al Whitley's unique 🇨🇦🏀 journey from high school hoops with Steve Nash on Vancouver Island to 22 years in the NBA and now as CEO of the Brampton Honey Badgers of the @CEBL www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/a...
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New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
New @tempobasketball.bsky.social head coach Sandy Brondello discusses why her ouster from the Liberty didn’t come as a surprise, approaching team building during a very uncertain offseason & the barriers keeping women and former players out of the coaching ranks.
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Chaos has come early this season in the NBA. Over the next few months we get to see how the Toronto Raptors and general manager Bobby Webster navigate the league's choppy waters: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
How Raptors can make the most out of chaos across NBA
From Ja Morant quitting on the Grizzlies to the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison, chaos is rearing its head across the NBA. Michael Grange looks at what that might mean for the Raptors.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Chaos has come early this season in the NBA. Over the next few months we get to see how the Toronto Raptors and general manager Bobby Webster navigate the league's choppy waters: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Al Whitley has had a 🇨🇦🏀 journey like nine other. After 22 years in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks, this next step brings him home: www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/a...
Al Whitley joins CEBL's Honey Badgers ready for new challenge
After 22 years with the Dallas Mavericks, Al Whitley will begin the next stage of his basketball career as CEO of the CEBL's Brampton Honey Badgers.
"It's perfect timing, and an incredible challenge...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Al Whitley has had a 🇨🇦🏀 journey like nine other. After 22 years in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks, this next step brings him home: www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/a...