Title: After earning a ring with the Raptors as a two-way player, Jordan Loyd looks for a fresh start in Spain
Date: August 26, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about undrafted Raptors signing Sagaba Konate, who the team is taking a slow, cautious approach with ahead of training camp.
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Title: Raptors playing a patient game with undrafted prospect Sagaba Konate
Date: August 22, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about undrafted Raptors signing Sagaba Konate, who the team is taking a slow, cautious approach with ahead of training camp.
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Title: Canada Basketball camp notebook: Chris Boucher withdraws, Andrew Nembhard stands out, jerseys and more
Date: August 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I shared some notes and thoughts from Canada Basketball’s pre-World Cup training camp.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Prime Time Sports on Sportsnet 590
Date: August 9, 2019
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 for a two-hour panel on Prime Time Sports, discussing the Raptors, Blue Jays, and Canada Basketball. Check out the audio!
Title: Melvin Ejim’s value as Canada’s longtime dot-connector will be on full display at FIBA World Cup
Date: August 7, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada Basketball’s most important glue-guy, Melvin Ejim.
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Title: Canada still has a World Cup to compete in, even as it acknowledges a disappointing turnout
Date: August 6, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada Basketball’s disappointing World Cup turnout and what comes next for a still-competitive roster.
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Title: Hoop Talks Live
Date: August 5, 2019
Original Source: Hoop Talks Live
Synopsis: I made a guest speaking appearance on a panel at the latest Hoop Talks Live event, talking all things Canada Basketball ahead of the World Cup.
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Title: Digging into Reese McGuire’s opportunity with the Blue Jays this season and beyond
Date: August 2, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Blue Jays’ catcher Reese McGuire, a formerly touted prospect with a small window ahead to make a case for his future with the club.
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Title: Murphy Mailbag: Taking stock in the dead of the offseason, depth chart concerns, SummerSlam and more
Date: August 1, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to answer some dead-of-the-offseason questions about the Raptors and more.
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Title: What will the revamped Raptors rotation look like next season?
Date: July 25, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a crack at projecting the Raptors’ rotation as part of a site-wide NBA initiative, but mostly I used the assignment to work through the team’s potential thought process at a few key spots.
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