Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Mar 17 2020
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, The Athletic

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Near-Term Fallout: Repeat Opportunity, Cap Smoothing, VanVleet’s Market, Siakam vs. Tatum & Isolation Tips

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Near-Term Fallout: Repeat Opportunity, Cap Smoothing, VanVleet’s Market, Siakam vs. Tatum & Isolation Tips
Date: March 17, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I try to debrief and recalibrate all things Raptors after the news of the NBA’s COVID-19 related hiatus. Read an excerpt!

Mar 17 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Raptors Mailbag: Ibaka vs. Gasol, VanVleet’s future, Powell’s new trade value

Title: Raptors Mailbag: Ibaka vs. Gasol, VanVleet’s future, Powell’s new trade value
Date: March 17, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to answer questions about how this season changed the value of certain Raptors, decisions the team will have to make moving forward, and more. Read an excerpt!

Mar 16 2020
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Columbia House Party, Non-Sports, Podcast/Broadcasting

Columbia House Party: 20. The Cure – Disintegration (1989)

Title: Columbia House Party: 20. The Cure – Disintegration (1989)
Date: March 16, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 20th episode of Columbia House Party, we go deep on the ultimate stay-inside-and-pout album, The Cure’s Disintegration.

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Mar 13 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Raptors’ COVID-19 test results are encouraging, though other questions remain

Title: Raptors’ COVID-19 test results are encouraging, though other questions remain
Date: March 13, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors getting back negative COVID-19 test results (with one result pending), a tough 48 hours, and what comes next for the team and for everyone else. Read an excerpt!

Mar 11 2020
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, The Athletic

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Healthy Optimism: Next Level OG, Powell’s Impact, Clutch Lowry & Beat Writer Minutiae!

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Healthy Optimism: Next Level OG, Powell’s Impact, Clutch Lowry & Beat Writer Minutiae!
Date: March 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors measuring stick loss to the Bucks. Read an excerpt!

Mar 11 2020
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Basketball, Guest Appearance, Podcast/Broadcasting

Podcast Appearance: Wide Men Can’t Jump

Title: Podcast Appearance: Wide Men Can’t Jump
Date: March 11, 2020
Original Source:  Wide Men Can’t Jump
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Wide Men Can’t Jump podcast to discuss the Raptors’ at the season’s three-quarter mark. Read the full article!

Mar 11 2020
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Basketball, Collaboration, The Athletic

Raptors Reasonablists, Volume IV, Part III: Who starts when the injuries stop?

Title: Raptors Reasonablists, Volume IV, Part III: Who starts when the injuries stop?
Date: March 11, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: Eric Koreen and I will be doing a semi-regular email exchange column about the Raptors, dubbing ourselves The Reasonablists. The latest edition looked at what the Raptors starting lineup might look like if they ever get healthy and actually have to make that choice.
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Mar 09 2020
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Columbia House Party, Non-Sports, Podcast/Broadcasting

Columbia House Party: 19. Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III (2008)

Title: Columbia House Party: 19. Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III (2008)
Date: March 9, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 19th episode of Columbia House Party, Alex Wong joins us to break down one of the most anticipated hip-hop albums ever, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III.

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Mar 08 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Raptors finding crunch-time success with Kyle Lowry screening for Pascal Siakam

Title: Raptors finding crunch-time success with Kyle Lowry screening for Pascal Siakam
Date: March 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors closing out another game with a Pascal Siakam-Kyle Lowry pick-and-roll, a choice that says a lot more about the team than it might seem. Read an excerpt!

Mar 06 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

The Athletic Raptors Q and A

Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: March 6, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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