Author Archives: Blake Murphy

NBA Draft Prospects: Sengun, Garuba and potential international stash candidates for the Raptors

Title: NBA Draft Prospects: Sengun, Garuba and potential international stash candidates for the Raptors
Date: July 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at some draft-and-stash candidates for the Raptors, as well as the draft’s top international players. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Sports 1140 KHTK NBA Mock Draft

Title: Radio Appearance: Sports 1140 KHTK NBA Mock Draft
Date: July 27, 2021
Original Source: Sports 1140 Sacramento
Synopsis: I appeared on Sports 1140 in Sacramento to select for the Raptors in a mock draft run by Doug Christie and Jason Ross.

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Raptors free agent targets: Looking for value depth plays for the back of the guard rotation

Title: Raptors free agent targets: Looking for value depth plays for the back of the guard rotation
Date: July 26, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at the free agent market for guards and where the Raptors could fortify their backcourt this offseason. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Sam Vecenie on the NBA Draft

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Sam Vecenie on the NBA Draft
Date: July 26, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, draft expert Sam Vecenie joined me to discuss the top of the draft, the Raptors options at No. 4, and more. Read an excerpt!

Raptors free-agent targets: Scouring the big-man market to avoid a 2020-21 repeat

Title: Raptors free-agent targets: Scouring the big-man market to avoid a 2020-21 repeat
Date: July 25, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at the free agent market for bigs and where the Raptors could fortify their interior this offseason. Read an excerpt!

NBA Draft Prospects: 5 players the Raptors could select if they trade down or acquire another pick

Title: NBA Draft Prospects: 5 players the Raptors could select if they trade down or acquire another pick
Date: July 23, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at a few potential targets if the Raptors were to trade down in the first round or add an extra pick. Read an excerpt!

Kyle Lowry mock free-agency negotiation: Multiple teams? Multiple offers? Let’s make a deal

Title: Kyle Lowry mock free-agency negotiation: Multiple teams? Multiple offers? Let’s make a deal
Date: July 23, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I participated in a mock negotiation for Kyle Lowry’s free agency, playing the part of the Raptors. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain

Title: Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain
Date: July 23, 2021
Original Source: Wrestling Brain
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Wrestling Brain podcast to discuss my 10 favorite active wrestlers.

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Podcast Appearance: New Orleans Pelicans Podcast

Title: Podcast Appearance: New Orleans Pelicans Podcast
Date: July 22, 2021
Original Source: New Orleans Pelicans Podcast
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the New Orleans Pelicans’ team podcast to discuss the Raptors ahead of the draft.
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NBA Draft Prospects: 12 more players the Raptors could select with picks No. 46 and 47

Title: NBA Draft Prospects: 12 more players the Raptors could select with picks No. 46 and 47
Date: July 21, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at 12 more prospects the Raptors could consider with their two second-round picks. Read an excerpt!