Author Archives: Blake Murphy

What Malachi Flynn needs, trade scenarios and Plan Bs: Raptors Mailbag

Title: What Malachi Flynn needs, trade scenarios and Plan Bs: Raptors Mailbag
Date: February 5, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to discuss Malachi Flynn in the G League bubble, Bobby Webster’s new contract, and a lot more. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Whiskey & Cream

Title: Podcast Appearance: Whiskey & Cream
Date: February 4, 2021
Original Source: Whiskey & Cream
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Whiskey & Cream podcast to discuss covering an NBA team remotely during a pandemic. Check out the audio!

Fred VanVleet has a record, but was it the best performance in Raptors history?

Title: Fred VanVleet has a record, but was it the best performance in Raptors history?
Date: February 4, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I ranked some of the best individual nights in Raptors history to contextualize Fred VanVleet’s 54-point outburst. Read an excerpt!

Video Podcast Appearance: Box and One Sports Podcast

Title: Video Podcast Appearance: Box and One Sports Podcast
Date: February 4, 2021
Original Source: Box and One Sports Podcast
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of Box and One Sports Podcast to discuss the Raptors’ start, the G League bubble, and NBA player development.

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Fred VanVleet’s historic night breaks marks set by DeMar DeRozan, Moses Malone

Title: Fred VanVleet’s historic night breaks marks set by DeMar DeRozan, Moses Malone
Date: February 2, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Fred VanVleet’s historic, record-setting 54-point night. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 64. Modern Baseball – Sports (2012)

Title: Columbia House Party: 64. Modern Baseball – Sports (2012)
Date: February 1, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 64th episode of Columbia House Party, we bring on a pal who knows modern baseball to discuss Modern Baseball.

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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – A Rough Raptors Week

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – A Rough Raptors Week
Date: February 1, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I go through a 1-2 Raptors week with some minor positives you’d hope they build from. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: NBA Panel

Title: Podcast Appearance: NBA Panel
Date: January 29, 2021
Original Source: NBA Panel
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the NBA Panel podcast to discuss the Raptors and a few other NBA topics. Check out the audio!

Kyle Lowry’s late technical foul, ejection punctuate latest Raptors loss

Title: Kyle Lowry’s late technical foul, ejection punctuate latest Raptors loss
Date: January 29, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about another Raptors’ comeback come up short, a troubling trend. Read an excerpt!

Stanley Johnson emerges with a new role in the Raptors rotation

Title: Stanley Johnson emerges with a new role in the Raptors rotation
Date: January 26, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Stanley Johnson changing his game to become the rare failed lottery pick with a second act in the NBA. Read an excerpt!