Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Why Khem Birch no longer fit with the Magic, but makes sense for the Raptors

Title: Why Khem Birch no longer fit with the Magic, but makes sense for the Raptors
Date: April 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I joined two colleagues to discuss the Magic buying out Khem Birch, freeing him to sign with the Raptors. Read an excerpt!

Chris Boucher’s career night, Malachi Flynn’s first start and the caveats that come with these Raptors

Title: Chris Boucher’s career night, Malachi Flynn’s first start and the caveats that come with these Raptors
Date: April 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about another Raptors loss you can’t really blame them for or take much from as they navigate a world with eight available players. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors fall to the Lakers + WrestleMania Preview

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors fall to the Lakers + WrestleMania Preview
Date: April 7, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the recent play of Malachi Flynn and Gary Trent Jr., then preview WrestleMania. Read an excerpt!

DeAndre’ Bembry, the Raptors’ king of good vibes: ‘Just bringing good, positive energy’

Title: DeAndre’ Bembry, the Raptors’ king of good vibes: ‘Just bringing good, positive energy’
Date: April 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how DeAndre’ Bembry maintains his positivity and how his energy raises thoe around him. Read an excerpt!

OG Anunoby’s ejection pushes Raptors’ depth issues, fiscal restraint to forefront

Title: OG Anunoby’s ejection pushes Raptors’ depth issues, fiscal restraint to forefront
Date: April 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s ejection thinning out the Raptors even further, a difficulty of their own making as they’ve chosen to run with a short roster for weeks. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 73. Hawthorne Heights – The Silence in Black and White (2004)

Title: Columbia House Party: 73. Hawthorne Heights – The Silence in Black and White (2004)
Date: April 5, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 73rd episode of Columbia House Party, we dive in on Hawthorne Heights’ The Silence in Black and White and get weird with the YouTube algorithm.

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One-on-one with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders: Player development in a pandemic, 10-day contract decisions, more

Title: One-on-one with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders: Player development in a pandemic, 10-day contract decisions, more
Date: April 2, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I sat down (kinda) with Raptors 905 GM Chad Sanders to discuss a host of Raptors player development topics. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Locked On Raptors

Title: Podcast Appearance: Locked On Raptors
Date: April 2, 2021
Original Source: Locked On Raptors
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of The Locked On Raptors podcast to share some memories of Norman Powell’s time as a Raptor.
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Raptors Report: Gary Trent’s career night, lottery explainer, Kyle Lowry timeline and the worst month ever

Title: Raptors Report: Gary Trent’s career night, lottery explainer, Kyle Lowry timeline and the worst month ever
Date: March 31, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a number of things as the Raptors finished up one of their worst months ever and the vibes hit an all-time low. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Lowry Stays, Norman Goes, Raptors Still Struggle
Date: March 30, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I sort through the Raptors’ deadline moves and answer your questions about the 1-12 March. Read an excerpt!