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...
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“Sometimes over-complicating things is a point guard’s worst enemy” — Jamal Shead is keeping it simple in year 2 and the results are showing: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
How Jamal Shead's steady playmaking elevates Raptors
"I’m just trying to put guys in position to be successful."
Jamal Shead's playmaking has taken a jump in Year 2 with the Raptors. Michael Grange tells us how the guard is improving Toronto's offence ...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“Sometimes over-complicating things is a point guard’s worst enemy” — Jamal Shead is keeping it simple in year 2 and the results are showing: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
“Sometimes over-complicating things is a point guard’s worst enemy” — Jamal Shead is keeping it simple in year 2 and the results are showing: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
How Jamal Shead's steady playmaking elevates Raptors
"I’m just trying to put guys in position to be successful."
Jamal Shead's playmaking has taken a jump in Year 2 with the Raptors. Michael Grange tells us how the guard is improving Toronto's offence ...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“Sometimes over-complicating things is a point guard’s worst enemy” — Jamal Shead is keeping it simple in year 2 and the results are showing: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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There plenty of Canadian stories in the NBA these days, but none quite like Onsi Saleh's journey from small-town Alberta to GM with the Atlanta Hawks - www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
There plenty of Canadian stories in the NBA these days, but none quite like Onsi Saleh's journey from small-town Alberta to GM with the Atlanta Hawks - www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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The Raptors own the FIFTH-BEST halfcourt offensive rating in the NBA.
They haven't ranked higher than 26th in halfcourt offence since the 2020-21 season (!!).
They haven't ranked higher than 26th in halfcourt offence since the 2020-21 season (!!).
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Raptors own the FIFTH-BEST halfcourt offensive rating in the NBA.
They haven't ranked higher than 26th in halfcourt offence since the 2020-21 season (!!).
They haven't ranked higher than 26th in halfcourt offence since the 2020-21 season (!!).
Highly recommended first person piece by @stephnoh.bsky.social —-
Before I was an NBA writer, I was a pro poker player for 12 years. I played against many pro athletes, including Ty Lue a few times.
Here's a snapshot of that period of my life, and thoughts on Lue's alleged connection to Chauncey Billups' private game:
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Here's a snapshot of that period of my life, and thoughts on Lue's alleged connection to Chauncey Billups' private game:
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What I learned playing poker against Ty Lue, other NBA figures in my days as a Vegas professional | Sporting News
Tyronn Lue's reputation inside the Las Vegas poker circles was a good one among us professional players.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Highly recommended first person piece by @stephnoh.bsky.social —-
There plenty of Canadian stories in the NBA these days, but none quite like Onsi Saleh's journey from small-town Alberta to GM with the Atlanta Hawks - www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
There plenty of Canadian stories in the NBA these days, but none quite like Onsi Saleh's journey from small-town Alberta to GM with the Atlanta Hawks - www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
For a brief moment the Raptors were forced to contemplate life without Scottie Barnes. Then the X-rays were negative and the fifth-year wing returned to deliver another in a string of elite performances in a Raptors win: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Barnes bounces back from injury scare to lead Raptors to impressive win
After leaving the game for X-rays, Scottie Barnes was back in the lineup to start the third quarter, having been diagnosed with only a strain.
And the Raptors and Barnes picked up right where they l...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
For a brief moment the Raptors were forced to contemplate life without Scottie Barnes. Then the X-rays were negative and the fifth-year wing returned to deliver another in a string of elite performances in a Raptors win: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
There was a little panic after the Raptors lost four straight -- 'good panic' per Raps guard Jamal Shead -- but two tidy wins has helped things. Next step is getting struggling guard Immanuel Quickley going: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Why Raptors' Immanuel Quickley isn't worried about slow start
As the Raptors prepared to host the Bucks once again, it was inevitable that the focus shifted to the next area of concern for the team: the subpar play of point guard Immanuel Quickley.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
There was a little panic after the Raptors lost four straight -- 'good panic' per Raps guard Jamal Shead -- but two tidy wins has helped things. Next step is getting struggling guard Immanuel Quickley going: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
“I’ve put my heart into this” — RJ Barrett’s determination to make thngs work with the Raptors continued in win over Memphis: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors' RJ Barrett doing more with less, finding consistency in new role
Seven games equal a small slice of an 82-game season, but RJ Barrett has arguably been the most consistent and effective in his role among the Raptors starters.
Michael Grange has the story on Barret...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:16 AM
“I’ve put my heart into this” — RJ Barrett’s determination to make thngs work with the Raptors continued in win over Memphis: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Congrats to @orenweisfeld.bsky.social on documenting the journey of Canadian basketball to becoming a world power. Important reading for any Canadian basketball fan.
November 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Congrats to @orenweisfeld.bsky.social on documenting the journey of Canadian basketball to becoming a world power. Important reading for any Canadian basketball fan.
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Adam Silver said WNBA players shouldn’t ask for revenue share because W revenue is much lower than the NBAs. But the NBA's financial condition heading into the 1983 CBA when players got rev share was similar/worse than where the WNBA is now. Going to discuss on today’s pod:
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Adam Silver said WNBA players shouldn’t ask for revenue share because W revenue is much lower than the NBAs. But the NBA's financial condition heading into the 1983 CBA when players got rev share was similar/worse than where the WNBA is now. Going to discuss on today’s pod:
What is signal and what is noise through the Raptors disappointing 1-4 start? www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Five early-season Raptors trends to watch
The Raptors are lucky fans are distracted by the Blue Jays right now, as they've struggled to start the season.
Sportsnet's Michael Grange breaks down five team trends to watch going forward.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
What is signal and what is noise through the Raptors disappointing 1-4 start? www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
From San Antonio: The Raptors showed some signs of easing the defensive struggles in loss to Spurs but had no answer for Wemby, plus a big night from CMB, for Mamu and concerns about Poeltl: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors become latest team to get 'Wembied' in loss to Spurs
It’s a sobering thought for the rest of the NBA, and in this case for the Raptors, who who became the fourth team to get gets completely discombobulated by Victor Wembanyama.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
From San Antonio: The Raptors showed some signs of easing the defensive struggles in loss to Spurs but had no answer for Wemby, plus a big night from CMB, for Mamu and concerns about Poeltl: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
ICYMI — my feature for opening night on Brandon Ingram looking to open some eyes around the NBA:
"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...
Brandon Ingram is ready to remind the world what he can do on the court
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October 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
ICYMI — my feature for opening night on Brandon Ingram looking to open some eyes around the NBA:
RJ Barrett and the Raptors each know what his path to a new contract extension would like, and in an impressive opening night win over the Hawks, he laid out the blueprint: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors show commitment to newly found identity in win over Hawks
So, this can work, right? That’s the question that overhangs everything at the start of the NBA regular season when training camp optimism and pretend games give way to the real thing, and a team eith...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
RJ Barrett and the Raptors each know what his path to a new contract extension would like, and in an impressive opening night win over the Hawks, he laid out the blueprint: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
"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...
Brandon Ingram is ready to remind the world what he can do on the court
www.sportsnet.ca
October 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"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...
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I spent much of the afternoon harvesting Ken Dryden stories from many legends: Scotty Bowman, Larry Robinson, Yvan Cournoyer, Phil Esposito, Gerry Cheevers, Rogie Vachon and Bernie Parent. Here are their thoughts and memories www.nhl.com/news/hockey-...
Dryden recalled by hockey world as pillar of Canadiens dynasty | NHL.com
Late Hall of Fame goalie helped lead Montreal to 6 Stanley Cup championships in 1970s
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September 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I spent much of the afternoon harvesting Ken Dryden stories from many legends: Scotty Bowman, Larry Robinson, Yvan Cournoyer, Phil Esposito, Gerry Cheevers, Rogie Vachon and Bernie Parent. Here are their thoughts and memories www.nhl.com/news/hockey-...
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This is a hell of a read. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/u...
How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart
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September 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This is a hell of a read. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/u...
With GLOBL JAM getting under way in Toronto tonight, I wrote about Florida guard Xaivian Lee, who will playing for Canada tonight after choosing another year of college over trying to break in to the NBA after three years at Princeton: www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/a...
Xaivian Lee's underdog story for Canada just the tip of the iceberg
When Xaivian Lee was playing high school basketball in Toronto just a few years back, he could never have dreamed of this. In fairness, writes Michael Grange, no one else could either.
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August 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
With GLOBL JAM getting under way in Toronto tonight, I wrote about Florida guard Xaivian Lee, who will playing for Canada tonight after choosing another year of college over trying to break in to the NBA after three years at Princeton: www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/a...
Congrats Chelsea!!
Wanted to wait until things were officially official but I’m SO excited to be headed to Vancouver for the first time this week to cover the WNBA Canada Game for @theixbasketball.bsky.social 🥰 we have so much fun stuff planned included podcasts, social content, interviews and more! 🏀🇨🇦
August 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Congrats Chelsea!!
Very cool by Rick Carlisle:
Hello. I've decided to be someone who talks to NBA head coaches about basketball.
Here's a sneak peek of what's coming. Full episode about random offense (with a bit of breaking news) drops tomorrow
Here's a sneak peek of what's coming. Full episode about random offense (with a bit of breaking news) drops tomorrow
August 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Very cool by Rick Carlisle:
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Some weekend reading on Raptors presidents past and future: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors Notebook: What's next for Masai Ujiri and Toronto's front office search?
The Toronto Raptors have been the subject of much speculation, as questions swirl around what comes next for the front office and what comes next for Masai Ujiri.
Michael Grange provides some insight...
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July 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Some weekend reading on Raptors presidents past and future: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Some weekend reading on Raptors presidents past and future: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors Notebook: What's next for Masai Ujiri and Toronto's front office search?
The Toronto Raptors have been the subject of much speculation, as questions swirl around what comes next for the front office and what comes next for Masai Ujiri.
Michael Grange provides some insight...
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July 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Some weekend reading on Raptors presidents past and future: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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TOP 10 VERTICALS FROM THE '24-25 SEASON 👀
1. Shaedon Sharpe - 45.1”
2. Ja Morant - 43.8”
3. Shaedon Sharpe - 43.6”
4. Shaedon Sharpe - 41.1”
5. Shaedon Sharpe - 40.5”
6. Malik Monk - 40.3”
7. Jalen Green - 40.2”
8. Anthony Edwards - 39.9”
9. Shaedon Sharpe - 39.9”
10. Stephon Castle - 39.7”
1. Shaedon Sharpe - 45.1”
2. Ja Morant - 43.8”
3. Shaedon Sharpe - 43.6”
4. Shaedon Sharpe - 41.1”
5. Shaedon Sharpe - 40.5”
6. Malik Monk - 40.3”
7. Jalen Green - 40.2”
8. Anthony Edwards - 39.9”
9. Shaedon Sharpe - 39.9”
10. Stephon Castle - 39.7”
July 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
TOP 10 VERTICALS FROM THE '24-25 SEASON 👀
1. Shaedon Sharpe - 45.1”
2. Ja Morant - 43.8”
3. Shaedon Sharpe - 43.6”
4. Shaedon Sharpe - 41.1”
5. Shaedon Sharpe - 40.5”
6. Malik Monk - 40.3”
7. Jalen Green - 40.2”
8. Anthony Edwards - 39.9”
9. Shaedon Sharpe - 39.9”
10. Stephon Castle - 39.7”
1. Shaedon Sharpe - 45.1”
2. Ja Morant - 43.8”
3. Shaedon Sharpe - 43.6”
4. Shaedon Sharpe - 41.1”
5. Shaedon Sharpe - 40.5”
6. Malik Monk - 40.3”
7. Jalen Green - 40.2”
8. Anthony Edwards - 39.9”
9. Shaedon Sharpe - 39.9”
10. Stephon Castle - 39.7”