Author Archives: Blake Murphy

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell on the move?

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell on the move?
Date: March 9, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I reset the Raptors coming out of the break and answer a few reader questions. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 69. The Thermals – The Body, the Blood, the Machine (2006)

Title: Columbia House Party: 69. The Thermals – The Body, the Blood, the Machine (2006)
Date: March 8, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 69th episode of Columbia House Party, we bring in a friend to discuss The Thermals and their political and religious masterpiece, The Body, the Blood, the Machine.

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Should Raptors buy, sell or (sigh) hold steady at the trade deadline?

Title: Should Raptors buy, sell or (sigh) hold steady at the trade deadline?
Date: March 8, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I worked through the tough decisions facing the Raptors at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!

Raptors 905 Report: Playoff streak, next-man-up culture still strong in G League bubble

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Playoff streak, next-man-up culture still strong in G League bubble
Date: March 6, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrapped up their regular season with a look at what’s driven their success, potential award winners, and more. Read an excerpt!

Gary Payton II, the G League’s leader in steals, teaches us the art of the steal

Title: Gary Payton II, the G League’s leader in steals, teaches us the art of the steal
Date: March 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I dove into the art of the steal with Gary Payton II, the G League’s most prolific ball thief. Read an excerpt!

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.
Read an excerpt!

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!