Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Aron Baynes signing brings funny, ridiculous @BaynesFanClub to Raptors Twitter

Title: Aron Baynes signing brings funny, ridiculous @BaynesFanClub to Raptors Twitter
Date: November 27, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I profiled @BaynesFanClub, the bizarre and excellent Aron Baynes online fan account that is now a part of the Raptors along with Baynes. Read an excerpt!

Raptors offseason moves: Where are they better? And where are they worse?

Title: Raptors offseason moves: Where are they better? And where are they worse?
Date: November 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at areas the Raptors might be better or take a step back after their offseason moves. Read an excerpt!

Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher and the winners and losers in Raptors free agency

Title: Fred VanVleet, Chris Boucher and the winners and losers in Raptors free agency
Date: November 25, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the winners and losers from the Raptors’ offseason to date. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors free Agency Recap

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors free Agency Recap
Date: November 24, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down the opening few days of free agency for the Raptors. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 24, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Raptors’ moves in free agency.

Check out the audio!

Columbia House Party: 56. Panic! at the Disco – A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out (2005)

Title: Columbia House Party: 56. Panic! at the Disco – A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out (2005)
Date: November 23, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 56th episode of Columbia House Party, we bring a good friend on to discuss a little Panic! At the Disco.

@iTunes :: bit.ly/ituneshp
@Spotify :: bit.ly/spotifyhp
@Stitcher :: bit.ly/stitcherhp Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Indie Basketball

Title: Podcast Appearance: Indie Basketball
Date: November 23, 2020
Original Source: Indie Basketball
Synopsis: I joined the inaugural episode of the Indie Basketball podcast, engaging in an NBA Player Names fantasy draft.
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Raptors’ options at centre now that Serge Ibaka is a Clipper

Title: Raptors’ options at centre now that Serge Ibaka is a Clipper
Date: November 22, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the Raptors options at centre with Serge Ibaka (and maybe Marc Gasol) moving on. Read an excerpt!

Raptors roster and cap update: Sizing up Aron Baynes and other weekend deals

Title: Raptors roster and cap update: Sizing up Aron Baynes and other weekend deals
Date: November 22, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a trio of Raptors’ signings after losing their two incumbent centres, and where they go from here. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA W/ BLAKE MURPHY – Raptors Weekly Podcast

Title: Video Appearance: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA W/ BLAKE MURPHY – Raptors Weekly Podcast
Date: November 21, 2020
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic for a video podcast discussing the Raptors’ free agent outlook.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.