Author Archives: Blake Murphy

15 bold Raptors predictions for the 2020-21 season

Title: 15 bold Raptors predictions for the 2020-21 season
Date: December 18, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I made my 15 annual bold predictions for the Raptors’ season ahead. Read an excerpt!

Raptors preseason: Kyle Lowry debuts, Malachi Flynn’s smaller role and more

Title: Raptors preseason: Kyle Lowry debuts, Malachi Flynn’s smaller role and more
Date: December 18, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ final preseason game, which wasn’t good but at least saw Kyle Lowry look regular season ready. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 59. The Clash – London Calling (1979)

Title: Columbia House Party: 59. The Clash – London Calling (1979)
Date: December 14, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 59th episode of Columbia House Party, we discuss one of the first albums purchased by Steve Sladkowski of PUP, The Clash’s London Calling.

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Raptors preseason: Malachi Flynn shines again, DeAndre’ Bembry finds a fit, more

Title: Raptors preseason: Malachi Flynn shines again, DeAndre’ Bembry finds a fit, more
Date: December 14, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ second preseason game, highlighted once again by Malachi Flynn. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Dunc’d On

Title: Podcast Appearance: Dunc’d On
Date: December 13, 2020
Original Source: Dunc’d On with Nate Duncan
Synopsis: I made my annual guest appearance on Nate Duncan’s Dunc’d On podcast to preview the Toronto Raptors’ 2020-21 season.
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Columbia House Party: BONUS: A Very Sufjan Christmas

Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: A Very Sufjan Christmas
Date: December 12, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest Patreon bonus episode of Columbia House Party, we get in the holiday spirit with Sufjan Stevens.

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Raptors preseason opener: Matt Thomas, Malachi Flynn shine; Kyle Lowry update

Title: Raptors preseason opener: Matt Thomas, Malachi Flynn shine; Kyle Lowry update
Date: December 12, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down their preseason opener, highlighted by great nights for Matt Thomas and Malachi Flynn. Read an excerpt!

What new assistant Chris Finch might bring from earlier stops: Raptors Tactical

Title: What new assistant Chris Finch might bring from earlier stops: Raptors Tactical
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at what new assistant coach Chris Finch could bring to the Raptors offense. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Raptors Over Everything

Title: Podcast Appearance: Raptors Over Everything
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: Raptors Over Everything
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on William Lou’s “Raptors Over Everything” podcast over at Yahoo Canada, previewing the season ahead for each Raptor. Check out the audio!

My favorite albums of 2020

No pre-amble necessary. Here are my favorite albums of 2020.

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