Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Nov 07 2019
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, The Athletic

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela + Jovan Buha on Kawhi’s start in L.A.

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela + Jovan Buha on Kawhi’s start in L.A.
Date: November 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, I sat down with Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela to talk Raptors 905, Raptors culture, communicating with Nick Nurse, and more, and was joined by Jovan Buha to discuss Kawhi Leonard’s start with the Clippers. Read an excerpt!

Nov 07 2019
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, TSN

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050
Date: November 7, 2019
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1050 to discuss the Raptors start to the season and upcoming west-coast trip.
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Nov 06 2019
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, Sportsnet

Radio/Podcast Appearance: Good Show on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio/Podcast Appearance: Good Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 6, 2019
Original Source: Good Show
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, discussing the Raptors through six games and their upcoming western swing. Check out the audio!

Nov 05 2019
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Small sample theatre: Three early Raptors trends to keep an eye on

Title: Small sample theatre: Three early Raptors trends to keep an eye on
Date: November 5, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about some early-season statistical trends worth keeping an eye on for the Raptors.
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Nov 04 2019
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Columbia House Party, Non-Sports, Podcast/Broadcasting

Columbia House Party: Weezer – Pinkerton (1996)

Title: Columbia House Party: Weezer – Pinkerton (1996)
Date: November 4, 2019
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the first episode of Columbia House Party, we dive into Weezer’s Pinkerton, an emo touchstone the band initially hated.

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Nov 02 2019
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Lowry still has a top gear, guarding Giannis, and other takeaways from a failed Raptors comeback in Milwaukee

Title: Lowry still has a top gear, guarding Giannis, and other takeaways from a failed Raptors comeback in Milwaukee
Date: November 2, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ failed comeback in Milwaukee, specifically Kyle Lowry’s big scoring night and how the Raptors defended Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Nov 01 2019
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Giannis and the Bucks will present an important test for Siakam, Anunoby

Title: Giannis and the Bucks will present an important test for Siakam, Anunoby
Date: November 1, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Giannis Antetokounmpo as an early checkpoint for Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby.
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Nov 01 2019
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Guest Appearance, Multi-Sport, Podcast/Broadcasting

Queen’s Self-evaluative Learning Forum

Title: Queen’s Self-evaluative Learning Forum
Date: November 1, 2019
Original Source: Queen’s University
Synopsis: I participated in Queen’s University School of Business’ QSELF conference discussing my career path post-B.Comm.
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Oct 31 2019
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Despite wins, Raptors need to improve bench play to lessen load on Lowry, VanVleet

Title: Despite wins, Raptors need to improve bench play to lessen load on Lowry, VanVleet
Date: October 31, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about an underlying concern within the Raptors’ strong start.
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Oct 31 2019
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, The Athletic

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Relying on Starters: Lowry/VanVleet usage, Siakam’s elite start, Embiid-KAT + Bucks preview

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Relying on Starters: Lowry/VanVleet usage, Siakam’s elite start, Embiid-KAT + Bucks preview
Date: October 24, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors’ 4-1 start, Kyle Lowry’s workload, Pascal Siakam’s usage, and more. Read an excerpt!

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