Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Podcast Appearance: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA W/ BLAKE MURPHY – Raptors Weekly Podcast

Title: Video Appearance: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA W/ BLAKE MURPHY – Raptors Weekly Podcast
Date: March 23, 2021
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic for a podcast teeing up the NBA trade deadline for the Raptors.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050
Date: March 23, 2021
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1050 to discuss the Raptors losing nine in a row ahead of the trade deadline.
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The Athletic Raptors Q and A

Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: March 23, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I co-hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Goodbye to Kyle Lowry?

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Goodbye to Kyle Lowry?
Date: March 23, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I sort through the Raptors’ nine-game losing streak and the impending trade deadline. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 71. The Dismemberment Plan – Emergency & I (1999)

Title: Columbia House Party: 71. The Dismemberment Plan – Emergency & I (1999)
Date: March 22, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 71st episode of Columbia House Party, we take a listen to an indie rock classic with The Dismemberment Plan’s Emergency & I.

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University of Toronto Sports Industry Conference: Major League Player Transactions Panel

Title: University of Toronto Sports Industry Conference: Major League Player Transactions Panel
Date: March 21, 2021
Original Source: University of Toronto
Synopsis: I participated in University of Toronto’s Sports Industry Conference, moderating a panel on major league transactions.
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Eight questions from the Raptors’ first 8-game losing streak since 2012

Title: Eight questions from the Raptors’ first 8-game losing streak since 2012
Date: March 21, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I went into eight questions that are unavoidable as a result of the Raptors’ first eight-game losing streak since 2012. Read an excerpt!

Raptors trade scenarios: Who says no? Writers weigh in

Title: Raptors trade scenarios: Who says no? Writers weigh in
Date: March 19, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I ran some of the most common Raptors trade ideas by beat writers from other teams to see if there might be a deal to be made. Read an excerpt!

Is it time for the Toronto Raptors to trade Norman Powell?

Title: Is it time for the Toronto Raptors to trade Norman Powell?
Date: March 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at the case for the Raptors selling high on Norman Powell and what the market might offer up. Read an excerpt!

Raptors win the war but lose the battle as Pistons spoil VanVleet & Siakam returns

Title: Raptors win the war but lose the battle as Pistons spoil VanVleet & Siakam returns
Date: March 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I offered some takeaways from the return of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell’s career night, all in a loss. Read an excerpt!