Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors opener on TSN 1150

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors opener on TSN 1150
Date: November 7, 2016
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the early-season performance of the Toronto Raptors’ rookies, who have been thrust into duty well ahead of the expected timeline.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Naylor & Landsberg on TSN 1050

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Naylor & Landsberg on TSN 1050
Date: November 7, 2016
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1050 to discuss Raptors-Kings with Naylor & Landsberg.
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DEMAR DEROZAN KEEPS GETTING BETTER, EVEN WITHOUT A 3-POINT SHOT

Title: DEMAR DEROZAN KEEPS GETTING BETTER, EVEN WITHOUT A 3-POINT SHOT
Date: November 4, 2016
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice Canada, I wrote about DeMar DeRozan getting better each year despite any significant development on his 3-point shot.
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Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Nov 4 – Live from Hoop Talks

Title: Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Nov 4 – Live from Hoop Talks
Date: November 4, 2016
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: The latest edition of Raptors Weekly Extra comes live from The Drake.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 4, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to discuss the Raptors’ upcoming game against the Heat.
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Two Steps Forward: The Lucas Nogueira Story

Title: Two Steps Forward: The Lucas Nogueira Story
Date: November 2, 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: For my latest feature at Sportsnet, I looked at Lucas Nogueira’s long path to NBA relevance, why it’s been stunted on so many occasions, and how he stays positive through it all.
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Promising Raptors offensive rebounding still a work in progress

Title: Promising Raptors offensive rebounding still a work in progress
Date: November 2, 2016
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at how the Raptors could be an elite offensive rebounding team but may choose not to be.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors opener on TSN 1150

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors opener on TSN 1150
Date: November 1, 2016
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the early-season performance of the Toronto Raptors.
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Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Oct 28 – Lessons in overreacting

Title: Raptors Weekly Extra Podcast, Oct 28 – Lessons in overreacting
Date: October 28, 2016
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I hosted the latest edition of the Raptors Republic Weekly Podcast, discussing fallout from the Jared Sullinger injury and the Raptors’ season opener.
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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: October 27 2016
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Dean Blundell & Co. on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to discuss the Raptors’ season-opening victory over the Pistons.
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