Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Delon Wright’s season debut with the 905 should please Raptors

Title: Delon Wright’s season debut with the 905 should please Raptors
Date: January 26, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at Delon Wright’s first game action since July and why it should excite Raptors fans.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E03 – Battle-tested anxiety

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E03 – Battle-tested anxiety
Date: January 24, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the worst Raptors losing streak in over a year.
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ROYCE WHITE HAS REVIVED HIS BASKETBALL CAREER—IN CANADA

Title: ROYCE WHITE HAS REVIVED HIS BASKETBALL CAREER—IN CANADA
Date: January 23, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice Canada, I caught up with former first-round pick Royce White, who is re-starting his basketball career in London, Ontario.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Dean Blundell & Co. on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Dean Blundell & Co. on Sportsnet 590
Date: January 23, 2017
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Dean Blundell & Co. on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to talk about the Raptors’ three-game losing streak.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: January 23, 2017
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the Raptors’ losing streak and the loss of DeMar DeRozan to injury.
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Meet the Raptors 905 ‘pitbull’ who finally got a chance at the NBA D-League Showcase

Title: Meet the Raptors 905 ‘pitbull’ who finally got a chance at the NBA D-League Showcase
Date: January 21, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how a Raptors 905 player sacrificed his roster spot to allow head coach Jerry Stackhouse to “let my pitbull out” and play Goodluck Okonoboh at the D-League Showcase.
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Toupane hopes D-League Showcase prompts return to NBA

Title: Toupane hopes D-League Showcase prompts return to NBA
Date: January 19, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at top Raptors 905 prospect Axel Toupane, who could get the call back to the NBA any day now.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E02 – Do you wear your face around your neck?

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S1E02 – Do you wear your face around your neck?
Date: January 17, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss our All-Star ballots, a week in the life of Norman Powell, and proper ice-rain safety.
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Raptors-Knicks Reaction Podcast – Don’t let the final score fool you

Title: Raptors-Knicks Reaction Podcast – Don’t let the final score fool you
Date: January 15, 2017
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I hosted the latest edition of Raptors Republic Post-Game Reaction Podcast, breaking down the Raptors’ blowout victory over the Knicks.
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With injuries behind him, ‘the real DeMarre Carroll’ is finally introducing himself

Title: With injuries behind him, ‘the real DeMarre Carroll’ is finally introducing himself
Date: January 14, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the offensive progression of the now-healthy DeMarre Carroll.
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