My name is Esfandiar Baraheni but most people call me Es. I've been covering the NBA for the last 5 years working with publications like Def Pen, Raptors Republic, TSN, TheScore, and SDPN to cover basketball through video, written, and audio channels. I primarily cover the
Canada’s Pursuit Of Olympic Glory To Be Tested By ‘Group Of Death’
Canada's Men's basketball team begin their pursuit of Olympic glory. The path ahead is tough but their recent play should make them confident in a positive result.
Why The Brooklyn Nets And LA Clippers Efforts To Build Dynasties Failed
Fortune favors the bold. But it didn't favor the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets attempts at relevancy. Why did their dynasties fail and what lessons can we learn from?
Contextualizing Immanuel Quickley’s New Contract With The Raptors
Immanuel Quickley is set to earn himself quite the payday with the Toronto Raptors. While his contract might seem like an overpay, contextually, it makes sense.
Raptors Ace The 2024 NBA Draft By Adding Four Promising Rookies
The Toronto Raptors were active in the 2024 NBA Draft — selecting four rookies that show promise of what they might be building in the future.
Davion Mitchell And Sasha Vezenkov Traded To The Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are trading Jalen McDaniels for Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and the 45th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
5 Winners From Night 1 Of The 2024 NBA Draft
Day 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft is over. Let's declare some winners, shall we? The Timberwolves swung for Rob Dillingham. The Grizzlies got their big-man, and more.
Mikal Bridges Trade Evaluation: Did The Knicks Or Nets Win The Deal?
The Brooklyn Nets are trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for seven first-round picks on the eve of the 2024 NBA draft.
Scottie Barnes Reportedly Signs Max Extension Up To $270 Million With Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors have reportedly inked Scottie Barnes to a long-term contract. Breaking down what that means for the franchise and the future implications for the team.
6 Trades The Toronto Raptors Should Consider At The 2024 NBA Draft
To trade-up or trade-down? That is the question. The Toronto Raptors have a lot of options at the 2024 NBA Draft. Esfandiar Baraheni sorts through a few of them.
Team Canada Announces 2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Basketball Training Camp Roster
Team Canada announced it's Senior Men's team training camp roster for the 2024 Olympics in France and it is a star-studded group. Everything you need to know here!