Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Kyle Lowry puts on playmaking show for Raptors in record assist night

Title: Kyle Lowry puts on playmaking show for Raptors in record assist night
Date: March 4, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Kyle Lowry matching the Raptors franchise record with 19 assists in a game. Read an excerpt!

Raptors trade targets: Shopping options for a wing/forward at the deadline

Title: Raptors trade targets: Shopping options for a wing/forward at the deadline
Date: March 3, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors potential options on the trade market if they look to pivot from their presumed need and acquire a non-centre. Read an excerpt!

Test your NBA All-Star knowledge: Gravity-defying dunks, mascot mayhem and more

Title: Test your NBA All-Star knowledge: Gravity-defying dunks, mascot mayhem and more
Date: March 2, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: Heading into All-Star Weekend, I created a 25-question quiz to test readers’ knowledge of the game’s history.
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Podcast Appearance: The Athletic NBA Daily Ding

Title: Podcast Appearance: The Athletic NBA Daily Ding
Date: March 2, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic NBA Daily Ding
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on one of The Athletic’s flagship NBA podcasts to discuss Lloyd Pierce’s firing in Atlanta, my NBA All-Star quiz, and more.
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Raptors trade targets: What are Toronto’s options for a centre at the deadline?

Title: Raptors trade targets: What are Toronto’s options for a centre at the deadline?
Date: March 1, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors potential options on the trade market if they look to acquire a centre. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 68. Paramore – Riot! (2007)

Title: Columbia House Party: 68. Paramore – Riot! (2007)
Date: March 1, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 68th episode of Columbia House Party, we bring in a friend to discuss Paramore’s influential pop-punk staple Riot!

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Podcast Appearance: Dirty Laundry

Title: Podcast Appearance: Dirty Laundry
Date: March 1, 2021
Original Source: Dirty Laundry
Synopsis: I joined the inaugural episode of the Dirty Laundry podcast to discuss how I approach “cancel culture” as a member of the media and what the media’s role in controversial situations is.

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Raptors 905 Report: Donta Hall signs, Alize Johnson is dominating and more

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Raptors 905 Report: Donta Hall signs, Alize Johnson is dominating and more
Date: February 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I explained the process behind the Raptors signing Donta Hall for an immediate Raptors 905 assignment and checked in on the progress of the team’s other prospects. Read an excerpt!

Raptors win in Sergio Scariolo’s surprise NBA head coaching debut

Title: Raptors win in Sergio Scariolo’s surprise NBA head coaching debut
Date: February 26, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Sergio Scariolo being forced into the head coach’s chair for the Raptors for a night, and maybe longer. Read an excerpt!

Raptors as buyers: Is adding a centre the only trade deadline path?

Title: Raptors as buyers: Is adding a centre the only trade deadline path?
Date: February 25, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors expanding their trade deadline search beyond just the centre position. Read an excerpt!