Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Raptors Mailbag: Return to play roster questions, early 2020 offseason and more

Title: Raptors Mailbag: Return to play roster questions, early 2020 offseason and more
Date: June 10, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to look at Raptors roster and rotation questions ahead of a return to play, what the 2020 offseason could look like, and more. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Reminiscing with Matt Devlin + Return To Play

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Reminiscing with Matt Devlin + Return To Play
Date: June 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I are joined by Raptors play-by-play commentator Matt Devlin to discuss the anniversary of the Raptors’ championship and what calling games might look like when the NBA returns. Read an excerpt!

Draft profiles: 6 wings the Raptors could select with the No. 28 pick

Title: Draft profiles: 6 wings the Raptors could select with the No. 28 pick
Date: June 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about six wings the Raptors could take a look at with the No. 28 pick in the draft. Read an excerpt!

Tim and Sid television appearance

Title: Tim and Sid television appearance
Date: June 9, 2020
Original Source: Tim & Sid
Synopsis: I was a guest on Sportsnet’s Tim and Sid (via phone interview), discussing the Toronto Raptors ahead of the NBA’s return to play.

Check it out! (No video, as I only phoned in.)

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Analytics on the Raptors: How good can they be when play resumes?

Title: Analytics on the Raptors: How good can they be when play resumes?
Date: June 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Seth Partnow and I had a discussion about how the Raptors shape up analytically ahead of the NBA’s return to play. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 32. Descendents – Milo Goes To College (1982)

Title: Columbia House Party: 32. Descendents – Milo Goes To College (1982)
Date: June 8, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 32nd episode of Columbia House Party, we’re joined by Hanif Abdurraqib to discuss Descendents’ hugely influential Milo Goes To College.

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Podcast Appearance: The Walder Sportscast

Title: Podcast Appearance: The Walder Sportscast
Date: June 8, 2020
Original Source: The Walder Sportscast
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of The Walder Sportscast podcast to discuss the reported NBA return-to-play plan, the near-term future of the Toronto Raptors, Black Lives Matter protests, and more.
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Columbia House Party: Singles: Imogen Heap – Hide and Seek

Title: Columbia House Party: Singles: Imogen Heap – Hide and Seek
Date: June 5, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest mini-episode of Columbia House Party, we discuss whether a song can be “taken back” once it’s deeply connected to a cultural touchstone.

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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Charles Kissi, Raptors 905 Assistant & Former Toronto Police Officer joins + NBA Return-to-Play Plan

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Charles Kissi, Raptors 905 Assistant & Former Toronto Police Officer joins + NBA Return-to-Play Plan
Date: June 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I are joined by Raptors 905 assistant coach and former Toronto police officer Charles Kissi to discuss anti-Black racism, possible police reform, and more. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: June 4, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, discussing how the NBA’s rumored return-to-play plans affect the Raptors.

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