Author Archives: Blake Murphy

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Preseason Preview

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Preseason Preview
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I get ready for a tight Raptors preseason slate. Read an excerpt!

Inside the Raptors’ making of The Bubble: An Open Gym Documentary

Title: Inside the Raptors’ making of The Bubble: An Open Gym Documentary
Date: December 9, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I went inside the process of making an Open Gym documentary about the Raptors’ bubble experience. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: 58. Silverchair – Frogstomp (1995)

Title: Columbia House Party: 58. Silverchair – Frogstomp (1995)
Date: December 7, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 58th episode of Columbia House Party, we discuss the first album I ever purchased, Silverchair’s Frogstomp.

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Raptors Analytics: Evaluating a transition year, Pascal Siakam’s growth and more

Title: Raptors Analytics: Evaluating a transition year, Pascal Siakam’s growth and more
Date: December 7, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Seth Partnow and I had a discussion about how the Raptors shape up analytically ahead of the 2020-21 season. Read an excerpt!

Raptors closing options: What will the final five look like in tight games?

Title: Raptors closing options: What will the final five look like in tight games?
Date: December 4, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the closing lineup options for the Raptors when the game is on the line. Read an excerpt!

Raptors schedule release: Pelicans in Tampa for opener, mini-series and more

Title: Raptors schedule release: Pelicans in Tampa for opener, mini-series and more
Date: December 4, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ first-half schedule and how the move to Tampa has affected them on paper. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Report: Nick Nurse’s early strategy, Christmas Day snub, Tampa costs

Title: Raptors Report: Nick Nurse’s early strategy, Christmas Day snub, Tampa costs
Date: December 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I rounded up some of the more interesting news from the first few days of Raptors media week. Read an excerpt!

Raptors’ Paul Watson hopes training time with NBA stars is about to pay off

Title: Raptors’ Paul Watson hopes training time with NBA stars is about to pay off
Date: December 2, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Paul Watson Jr.’s offseason spent with Pascal Siakam, Rico Hines and NBA superstars in the hopes he can crack the Raptors rotation this year. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Camp Questions

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Camp Questions
Date: December 1, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I get ready for an abbreviated Raptors training camp. Read an excerpt!

Raptors camp battles: Handicapping the race for the final roster and 2-way spots

Title: Raptors camp battles: Handicapping the race for the final roster and 2-way spots
Date: December 1, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the roster spot battles that will take place in Raptors training camp. Read an excerpt!