Author Archives: Blake Murphy

RAPTORS GET AGGRESSIVE AT DEADLINE WITHOUT MORTGAGING FUTURE

Title: RAPTORS GET AGGRESSIVE AT DEADLINE WITHOUT MORTGAGING FUTURE
Date: February 23, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the Raptors’ deadline acquisition of P.J. Tucker, and toeing the line between near-term aggression and long-term stability.
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Raptors Reasonablists, Volume 1 Part VII: Live, trade deadline edition

Title: Raptors Reasonablists, Volume 1 Part VII: Live, trade deadline edition
Date: February 23, 2017
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 stands as a de facto live-blog of the NBA trade deadline.
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Meet the Toronto tattoo artist to the stars — including many of the Raptors

Title: Meet the Toronto tattoo artist to the stars — including many of the Raptors
Date: February 22, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I got to know the tattoo artist responsible for a lot of the artwork you see on the Toronto Raptors.
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HOW SERGE IBAKA FITS WITH THE RAPTORS

Title: HOW SERGE IBAKA FITS WITH THE RAPTORS
Date: February 22, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the potential fit of Serge Ibaka with the Raptors and what his debut means for the team’s rotation.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E07 – If I could trade mistakes for sheep

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E07 – If I could trade mistakes for sheep
Date: February 21, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Serge Ibaka acquisition, the upcoming trade deadline, and more.
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WHO THE RAPTORS SHOULD TARGET BEFORE THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE

Title: WHO THE RAPTORS SHOULD TARGET BEFORE THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE
Date: February 17, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about potential follow-up deals the Raptors could make after their Serge Ibaka acquisition.
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Radio Appearance: SiriusXM Canada Now

Title: Radio Appearance: SiriusXM Canada Now
Date: February 17, 2017
Original Source: SiriusXM Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on SiriusXM Canada Now to discuss the Raptors’ acquisition of Serge Ibaka.
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Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Feb 17 – Welcoming Ibaka and maybe more moves

Title: Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Feb 17 – Welcoming Ibaka and maybe more moves
Date: February 17, 2017
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I hosted the latest edition of Raptors Weekly Extra, discussing the Raptors heading into the break, the acquisition of Serge Ibaka, and more.
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The 5th Deck Podcast – S1E03 – Best shape of their lives

Title: The 5th Deck Podcast – S1E03 – Best shape of their lives
Date: February 16, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The 5th Deck Podcast, Israel Fehr and I discuss Dalton Pompey’s potential, Joe Biagini’s role, and other Blue Jays spring training storylines.
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WHY DELON WRIGHT IS SUDDENLY A KEY PIECE FOR THE RAPTORS

Title: WHY DELON WRIGHT IS SUDDENLY A KEY PIECE FOR THE RAPTORS
Date: February 16, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Delon Wright’s breakout game and why he’s suddenly an important piece for the Raptors.
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