Title: Raptors Reporter at The Athletic
Date: September 24, 2018 (but really October 18, 2016)
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: After two years of freelancing for The Athletic regularly, I joined them full-time and exclusively for the 2018-19 season. I’ll be primarily covering the Toronto Raptors, filling in any coverage gaps with the Blue Jays, Wolfpack, or Canada Basketball as well. You can find my archive from The Athletic here.
Title: Freelance Sportswriter
Date: March 15, 2007
Original Source: All over the place
Synopsis: You could previously find me all over the place, and I’d post a link to everything on BlakeMurphy.com except for my Raptors Republic and Rotographs work. Since signing with The Athletic full-time, the bulk of my work will be found there, with only occasional, non-basketball content showing up elsewhere.
The Athletic
Sportsnet
Vice Sports and Vice Sports Canada
Various TV/Radio/Podcast outlets
Fangraphs
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Title: Retro Reflection: 27 thoughts on the anniversary of Jeremy Lin’s 27-point VaLINtine’s Day performance
Date: February 14, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote a retro reflection on Jeremy LIn’s 27-point game against the Raptors at the height of Linsanity, a game that happened almost seven years to the day he became a Raptor. Read an excerpt!
Title:Career nights for Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby an alternate Raptors reality come to life
Date: February 14, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about coinciding career nights for Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, an important night for the team’s present and future. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050
Date: February 13, 2019
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1050 to discuss the Raptors’ trade deadline and buyout market moves.
Check out the audio!
Title: ‘Now I know I belong’: Malcolm Miller’s strange path finally lands him an NBA contract
Date: February 13, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Malcolm Miller’s odd, circuitous route to finally signing an NBA contract. For real this time. Read an excerpt!
Title: Help from Jeremy Lin is coming, but for a night the Raptors thrive with just one point guard
Date: February 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors signing Jeremy Lin, Fred VanVleet being injured, and what a night with just one point guard can teach them. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S03E15 – Gasol Lin The Hips
Date: February 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors trade deadline moves, the Jeremy Lin signing, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: February 12, 2019
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to discuss the Raptors’ trade deadline and buyout market moves. Check out the audio!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Sportsfeld
Date: February 11, 2019
Original Source: Sportsfeld
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the excellent podcast Sportsfeld, discussing the Marc Gasol trade, the Jeremy Lin signing, and sandwiches.
Check out the audio!
Title:The Malcolm Miller Rule? Why the Raptors’ 10-day deals are now on hold
Date: February 10, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I explained why the 10-day contract with Malcolm Miller was held up because of the unprecedented roster position the Raptors find themselves in. Read an excerpt!
Title: Marc Gasol’s debut opens an early window on the Raptors’ hopes
Date: February 9, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Marc Gasol’s debut with the Raptors and how it highlighted what the team is hoping for from their big deadline gamble. Read an excerpt!
