Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Raptors Tactical: Dwane Casey out-executes his former team in return with Pistons

Title: Raptors Tactical: Dwane Casey out-executes his former team in return with Pistons
Date: November 15, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I broke down Pistons out-executing the Raptors down the stretch in the Dwane Casey Revenge Game. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 15, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to break down the Raptors’ loss to Dwane Casey and the Pistons.
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Open Gym casts honest light on Masai Ujiri’s toughest decisions, all made with a Raptors championship in mind

Title: Open Gym casts honest light on Masai Ujiri’s toughest decisions, all made with a Raptors championship in mind
Date: November 15, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about an Open Gym retrospective and how a reflection of the team’s history colors the tough decisions Masai Ujiri made this summer. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: NESN Celtics Podcast

Title: Podcast Appearance: NESN Celtics Podcast
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: NESN Celtics Podcast
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the NESN Celtics Podcast, discussing the Raptors upcoming visit to Boston.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the Raptors’ 12-2 start.
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Raptors Tactical: Pelicans roll to victory off E’Twaun Moore’s floater game

Title: Raptors Tactical: Pelicans roll to victory off E’Twaun Moore’s floater game
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I broke down E’Twaun Moore’s dominance of the Raptors, which highlighted a potential weakness in the team’s defensive design. Read an excerpt!

Grind365 appearance

Title: Grind365 appearance
Date: November 13, 2018
Original Source: Open Gym
Synopsis: I made an appearance on the first episode of Grind365, the Raptors 905 version of Open Gym, previewing their 2018-19 season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr25v9P9EEs
You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Pascal Siakam’s matchup with Anthony Davis provides special insight into his rapid and impressive growth

Title:Pascal Siakam’s matchup with Anthony Davis provides special insight into his rapid and impressive growth
Date: November 12, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Pascal Siakam’s rapid career progression, artificial limits, and a litmus test against Anthony Davis. Read an excerpt!

Where Are They Now: Raptors 905 ‘Affiliate Night’ a cause to look back at G League franchise’s impact

Title: Where Are They Now: Raptors 905 ‘Affiliate Night’ a cause to look back at G League franchise’s impact
Date: November 9, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Raptors 905 ‘Affiliate Night’ and looked back at where every Raptors 905 player has wound up. Read an excerpt!

It’s early, but Raptors’ relationship with Kawhi Leonard is off to a mutually beneficial beginning

Title:It’s early, but Raptors’ relationship with Kawhi Leonard is off to a mutually beneficial beginning
Date: November 9, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Raptors’ relationship with Kawhi Leonard early on after a week of observing it out west. Read an excerpt!