Justin Robertson
@justinjourno.ca
🇦🇺 journalist | I report and write about the NBA/basketball for Forbes | I coach the Toronto Dingos Football Club | AFL Canada board director | Essendon FC | Raptors
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Sandy Brondello Is Building Toronto’s WNBA Future
A look at how Sandy Brondello plans to build Toronto’s first WNBA team through leadership, culture, and a bold expansion vision.
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Toronto Tempo have a real one here in Sandy Brondello. I spoke with her about the unknowns and the coming months as she prepares for the 2026 season with a blank slate.
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Mr. clutch. Great dagger for the win. Ingram has been the perfect fit in Toronto.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Mr. clutch. Great dagger for the win. Ingram has been the perfect fit in Toronto.
I should have an update on the Jarred Shaw case tomorrow. Shaw is currently in trial mode and a verdict is expected no later than Dec.10, according to West. The complication right now is Shaw has an infection in his stomach, stemming from not being able to manage his Crohn's.
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The Jarred Shaw Case
The American basketball player facing a possible death sentence in Indonesia
easybuckets.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Yesterday I spoke with Donte West, the lawyer representing American pro basketball player Jarred Shaw, who is now on trial in #Jakarta. Here are my notes from that chat. I'll be covering Shaw's case it evolves.
Read: easybuckets.substack.com/p/the-jarred...
Read: easybuckets.substack.com/p/the-jarred...
The Jarred Shaw Case
The American basketball player facing a possible death sentence in Indonesia
easybuckets.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yesterday I spoke with Donte West, the lawyer representing American pro basketball player Jarred Shaw, who is now on trial in #Jakarta. Here are my notes from that chat. I'll be covering Shaw's case it evolves.
Read: easybuckets.substack.com/p/the-jarred...
Read: easybuckets.substack.com/p/the-jarred...
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Toronto Tempo have a real one here in Sandy Brondello. I spoke with her about the unknowns and the coming months as she prepares for the 2026 season with a blank slate.
This for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
This for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
Sandy Brondello Is Building Toronto’s WNBA Future
A look at how Sandy Brondello plans to build Toronto’s first WNBA team through leadership, culture, and a bold expansion vision.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Toronto Tempo have a real one here in Sandy Brondello. I spoke with her about the unknowns and the coming months as she prepares for the 2026 season with a blank slate.
This for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
This for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
Toronto Tempo have a real one here in Sandy Brondello. I spoke with her about the unknowns and the coming months as she prepares for the 2026 season with a blank slate.
This for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
This for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
Sandy Brondello Is Building Toronto’s WNBA Future
A look at how Sandy Brondello plans to build Toronto’s first WNBA team through leadership, culture, and a bold expansion vision.
www.forbes.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Toronto Tempo have a real one here in Sandy Brondello. I spoke with her about the unknowns and the coming months as she prepares for the 2026 season with a blank slate.
This for @forbes.com
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
This for @forbes.com
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@nba.com @tempobasketball.bsky.social @wnba.com
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Great read from Henry Abbott taking aim at Adam Silver and the work he needs to do to clean up the #NBA as a product. Some of the key issues: injuries, gambling-corruption, dirty money (ties to Epstein), tanking, the Clippers, audience (in crisis) and competition.
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
Is Adam Silver up for this?
People who love the game are asking
www.truehoop.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Great read from Henry Abbott taking aim at Adam Silver and the work he needs to do to clean up the #NBA as a product. Some of the key issues: injuries, gambling-corruption, dirty money (ties to Epstein), tanking, the Clippers, audience (in crisis) and competition.
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
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Big week for the #Mavericks and the Nico Harrison firing. I spoke to #Mavs fans and brand experts for @forbes.com about how rebuilding trust should be the focus of their rebuild.
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
The Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Era Was A Disaster. What Comes Next For Dallas?
If the Mavericks are serious about getting back to winning basketball games, they must tackle the hardest thing to do in sport: rebuild trust. And that is going to take time.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Big week for the #Mavericks and the Nico Harrison firing. I spoke to #Mavs fans and brand experts for @forbes.com about how rebuilding trust should be the focus of their rebuild.
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
Great read from Henry Abbott taking aim at Adam Silver and the work he needs to do to clean up the #NBA as a product. Some of the key issues: injuries, gambling-corruption, dirty money (ties to Epstein), tanking, the Clippers, audience (in crisis) and competition.
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
Is Adam Silver up for this?
People who love the game are asking
www.truehoop.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Great read from Henry Abbott taking aim at Adam Silver and the work he needs to do to clean up the #NBA as a product. Some of the key issues: injuries, gambling-corruption, dirty money (ties to Epstein), tanking, the Clippers, audience (in crisis) and competition.
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
www.truehoop.com/p/is-adam-si...
Big week for the #Mavericks and the Nico Harrison firing. I spoke to #Mavs fans and brand experts for @forbes.com about how rebuilding trust should be the focus of their rebuild.
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
The Mavericks’ Nico Harrison Era Was A Disaster. What Comes Next For Dallas?
If the Mavericks are serious about getting back to winning basketball games, they must tackle the hardest thing to do in sport: rebuild trust. And that is going to take time.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Big week for the #Mavericks and the Nico Harrison firing. I spoke to #Mavs fans and brand experts for @forbes.com about how rebuilding trust should be the focus of their rebuild.
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
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Only Ja Morant can create the change needed to fully unlocked his capabilities as a superstar and be the potential face of the #NBA as it moves into its youth era.
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This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
Can Ja Morant Save Himself, From Himself?
After a one-game suspension Ja Morant is back on court but many are wondering if he can still make the Memphis relationship work?
www.forbes.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Only Ja Morant can create the change needed to fully unlocked his capabilities as a superstar and be the potential face of the #NBA as it moves into its youth era.
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
Only Ja Morant can create the change needed to fully unlocked his capabilities as a superstar and be the potential face of the #NBA as it moves into its youth era.
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
Can Ja Morant Save Himself, From Himself?
After a one-game suspension Ja Morant is back on court but many are wondering if he can still make the Memphis relationship work?
www.forbes.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Only Ja Morant can create the change needed to fully unlocked his capabilities as a superstar and be the potential face of the #NBA as it moves into its youth era.
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
This for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/justin...
#Raptors coming into a new season with some gaps in defence and on the boards. So far they've given up 118, 122, 139, 121, 139. Opposition teams are averaging 127.8 per game against #Toronto which is the second equal most with the Nets. They are also ranked 30th for rebounds.
#NBA
#NBA
October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Here are some intriguing storylines to follow this season including: #LeBron, Adam Silver, OKC’s pursuit for back-to-back, Scottie Barnes, the injury crisis, #Giannis, and two aging vets who are still relevant.
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
NBA 2025: Back To The Slog
The NBA kicked off last night with two games. Here are some of the top storylines to watch this season.
easybuckets.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Here are some intriguing storylines to follow this season including: #LeBron, Adam Silver, OKC’s pursuit for back-to-back, Scottie Barnes, the injury crisis, #Giannis, and two aging vets who are still relevant.
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
Here are some intriguing storylines to follow this season including: #LeBron, Adam Silver, OKC’s pursuit for back-to-back, Scottie Barnes, the injury crisis, #Giannis, and two aging vets who are still relevant.
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
NBA 2025: Back To The Slog
The NBA kicked off last night with two games. Here are some of the top storylines to watch this season.
easybuckets.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Here are some intriguing storylines to follow this season including: #LeBron, Adam Silver, OKC’s pursuit for back-to-back, Scottie Barnes, the injury crisis, #Giannis, and two aging vets who are still relevant.
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
🔗 Read more at #EasyBuckets: easybuckets.substack.com/p/nba-2025-b...
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Sorry, Zach. You chose to stay at the Bombers for $5 million until 2027. And now things aren't moving at your speed you want to jump ship? Maybe cash in your captaincy. Essendon needs a leader who will guide and shape the club.
www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/es...
www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/es...
AFL trade bombshell as Dons captain meets with rival coach, contacts two other clubs
AFL trade bombshell as Dons captain meets with rival coach, contacts two other clubs
www.foxsports.com.au
September 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Sorry, Zach. You chose to stay at the Bombers for $5 million until 2027. And now things aren't moving at your speed you want to jump ship? Maybe cash in your captaincy. Essendon needs a leader who will guide and shape the club.
www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/es...
www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/es...
As the #Raptors set their sights on rebuilding, it’s worth remembering the 2018-19 roster and how the most unlikeliest team re-wrote history: the cast of veterans, role players and overlooked depth guys who won their first #NBA title for #Canada.
Read more: easybuckets.substack.com/p/a-guide-to...
Read more: easybuckets.substack.com/p/a-guide-to...
A Guide to the Most Improbable Cast of the 2018-19 Toronto Raptors
It's been six years since the Raptors won their first title. Here's a look back at who helped shaped the historic franchise run.
easybuckets.substack.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As the #Raptors set their sights on rebuilding, it’s worth remembering the 2018-19 roster and how the most unlikeliest team re-wrote history: the cast of veterans, role players and overlooked depth guys who won their first #NBA title for #Canada.
Read more: easybuckets.substack.com/p/a-guide-to...
Read more: easybuckets.substack.com/p/a-guide-to...
"In a league obsessed with rings and a win-now attitude, losing is unfairly maligned. It is often framed as a crossroads, rather than feeling like part of the journey."
A deep look at how losing can guide teams toward greatness:
easybuckets.substack.com/p/how-to-los...
@rayrayl.bsky.social #NBA
A deep look at how losing can guide teams toward greatness:
easybuckets.substack.com/p/how-to-los...
@rayrayl.bsky.social #NBA
How To Lose (In the NBA)
Failure is heartbreaking but it can be the impetus you need to win if you learn from losing.
easybuckets.substack.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
"In a league obsessed with rings and a win-now attitude, losing is unfairly maligned. It is often framed as a crossroads, rather than feeling like part of the journey."
A deep look at how losing can guide teams toward greatness:
easybuckets.substack.com/p/how-to-los...
@rayrayl.bsky.social #NBA
A deep look at how losing can guide teams toward greatness:
easybuckets.substack.com/p/how-to-los...
@rayrayl.bsky.social #NBA
I wrote about substance over clicks and how the best stories you remember make you think about other people and their struggle and are the ones that give you a deeper understanding on an issue or topic. They make you think. Period.
justinrobertson.substack.com/p/the-best-s...
justinrobertson.substack.com/p/the-best-s...
The Best Stories Are the Ones You Remember
They are not the ones that are the highest ranked on Google.
justinrobertson.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I wrote about substance over clicks and how the best stories you remember make you think about other people and their struggle and are the ones that give you a deeper understanding on an issue or topic. They make you think. Period.
justinrobertson.substack.com/p/the-best-s...
justinrobertson.substack.com/p/the-best-s...
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If Zach Lowe is no longer a sportswriter, what does that say about the future of the industry?
The loss of Zach Lowe's writing is a loss for sports media
With Zach Lowe seemingly leaving sportswriting behind for now, what does it say about the current state of sports media?
dlvr.it
August 6, 2025 at 12:49 PM
If Zach Lowe is no longer a sportswriter, what does that say about the future of the industry?
"All the bodies were covered with bruises, abrasions, scratches, and cuts.."
More than 75 theories and no concrete conclusion, still this decades old Russian tragedy that took place in the Ural Mountains is more intriguing than ever.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
More than 75 theories and no concrete conclusion, still this decades old Russian tragedy that took place in the Ural Mountains is more intriguing than ever.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Has an Old Soviet Mystery at Last Been Solved?
The strange fate of a group of skiers in the Ural Mountains has generated endless speculation.
www.newyorker.com
August 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"All the bodies were covered with bruises, abrasions, scratches, and cuts.."
More than 75 theories and no concrete conclusion, still this decades old Russian tragedy that took place in the Ural Mountains is more intriguing than ever.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
More than 75 theories and no concrete conclusion, still this decades old Russian tragedy that took place in the Ural Mountains is more intriguing than ever.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Luka has re-signed for $165m with the #Lakers. Here's something I wrote on him, the shape he's in, and what that means heading into the 2025-26 #NBA season.
I wrote about Luka, his training, and what lies ahead this year for him after a restless 2024-25 campaign that involved a calf injury, being dumped by the Mavericks, media critiquing his body shape, and still finding his feet in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
Luka's Second Act
A messy, crazy year is behind him. But what lies ahead for the NBA superstar in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com
August 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Reposted by Justin Robertson
I wrote about Luka, his training, and what lies ahead this year for him after a restless 2024-25 campaign that involved a calf injury, being dumped by the Mavericks, media critiquing his body shape, and still finding his feet in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
Luka's Second Act
A messy, crazy year is behind him. But what lies ahead for the NBA superstar in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I wrote about Luka, his training, and what lies ahead this year for him after a restless 2024-25 campaign that involved a calf injury, being dumped by the Mavericks, media critiquing his body shape, and still finding his feet in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
I wrote about Luka, his training, and what lies ahead this year for him after a restless 2024-25 campaign that involved a calf injury, being dumped by the Mavericks, media critiquing his body shape, and still finding his feet in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
Luka's Second Act
A messy, crazy year is behind him. But what lies ahead for the NBA superstar in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I wrote about Luka, his training, and what lies ahead this year for him after a restless 2024-25 campaign that involved a calf injury, being dumped by the Mavericks, media critiquing his body shape, and still finding his feet in L.A.
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
easybuckets.substack.com/p/lukas-seco...
