Author Archives: Blake Murphy

Video Appearance: The Scenarios and Complications Behind OG Anunoby’s Extension

Title: Video Appearance: The Scenarios and Complications Behind OG Anunoby’s Extension
Date: October 8, 2020
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic to explain the pros and cons of an OG Anunoby extension now versus waiting until the 2021 offseason.

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How would a Giannis Antetokounmpo extension alter the Raptors’ plans?

Title: How would a Giannis Antetokounmpo extension alter the Raptors’ plans?
Date: October 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how a marquee 2021 free agent coming off the market could change the Raptors’ plans. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Toronto Mike’d

Title: Podcast Appearance: Toronto Mike’d
Date: October 8, 2020
Original Source: Toronto Mike’d
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Toronto Mike’d podcast to discuss my career, music, beer, and just about everything else.
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Murphy and Koreen: Role-playing through a mock OG Anunoby contract negotiation

Title: Murphy and Koreen: Role-playing through a mock OG Anunoby contract negotiation
Date: October 6, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I held a mock negotiation to see if we could find common ground for an OG Anunoby extension with the Raptors. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain

Title: Podcast Appearance: Wrestling Brain
Date: October 6, 2020
Original Source: Wrestling Brain
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Wrestling Brain podcast to discuss nights 9 and 10 of the NJPW G1 wrestling tournament.

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Columbia House Party: 49. Gob – How Far Shallow Takes You (1997)

Title: Columbia House Party: 49. Gob – How Far Shallow Takes You (1997)
Date: October 5, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 49th episode of Columbia House Party, Chris Cresswell of The Flatliners (and everywhere else) joins us to discuss Gob’s influence on the Canadian punk scene and How Far Shallow Takes You’s influence on him personally.

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OG Anunoby presents a fascinating rookie extension dilemma for the Raptors

Title: OG Anunoby presents a fascinating rookie extension dilemma for the Raptors
Date: October 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I looked at the Raptors’ tough decision regarding an OG Anunoby extension, the pros and cons, and league and team precedent with similar extensions. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: Singles: The Age of Electric – Remote Control

Title: Columbia House Party: Singles: The Age of Electric – Remote Control
Date: October 2, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest mini-episode of Columbia House Party, we look at The Age of Electric, a wonderful one-earworm wonder.

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Columbia House Party: 48. Avril Lavigne – Let Go (2002)

Title: Columbia House Party: 48. Avril Lavigne – Let Go (2002)
Date: September 28, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 48th episode of Columbia House Party, we take a look back at Avril Lavigne’s excellent and ubiquitous Let Go.

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Coach your own adventure: Build a Kyle Lowry-and-bench unit for the Raptors

Title: Coach your own adventure: Build a Kyle Lowry-and-bench unit for the Raptors
Date: September 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Kyle Lowry-led bench units and how successful they’ve been for the Raptors, then challenged readers to create their own. Read an excerpt!