Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Raptors broadcast television appearance

Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: January 31, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, taking a look at the Hawks’ turnaround and how the Raptors can stop Atlanta’s winning streak.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Raptors Trade Deadline Primer: Rules, assets, the Dragic factor and more

Title: Raptors Trade Deadline Primer: Rules, assets, the Dragic factor and more
Date: January 27, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I provided my annual pre-trade deadline primer, explaining the rules around trades and the Raptors’ cap and tax situation. Read an excerpt!

NBA XL television appearance

Title: NBA XL television appearance
Date: January 26, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the latest episode of NBA XL, breaking down some of the top Canadian players in the NBA this year.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Raptors broadcast television appearance

Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: January 19, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, taking a look at Luka Doncic’s proclivity for the triple-double.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain

Title: Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain
Date: January 17, 2022
Original Source: Wrestling Brain (Part 2)
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Wrestling Brain podcast to award a retroactive Canadian Wrestler of the Year dating back to 1985.

Check out the audio!

How Offensive Rebounding Has Saved The Raptors Season | Fast Breakdown With Blake Murphy

Title: How Offensive Rebounding Has Saved The Raptors Season | Fast Breakdown With Blake Murphy
Date: January 14, 2022
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In the latest episode of my new Sportsnet series, The Fast Breakdown, I looked at how the Raptors are managing to be an elite offensive rebounding team without sacrificing their transition defense.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Voice Over: PUP The Band Inc.

Title: Voice Over: PUP The Band Inc.
Date: January 13, 2022
Original Source: PUP The Band
Synopsis: I did some small voiceover work for an interactive PUP The Band album roll-out, voicing a newscast update on the (fictional) status of the band.

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Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post

Title: Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Date: January 10, 2022
Original Source: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on ESPN’s Lowe Post podcast, discussing the Raptors with Zach Lowe and Eric Koreen.
Read the full article!

Foreword: Wrestling Brain 2021 Year in Review

Title: Foreword: Wrestling Brain 2021 Year in Review
Date: December 31, 2021
Original Source: Wrestling Brain
Synopsis: I wrote the foreword to the annual pro wrestling year in review from my friends at Wrestling Brain.
Read an excerpt!

Raptors broadcast television appearance

Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 26, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, taking a look at the Cavaliers’ surprising early success.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.