Author Archives: Blake Murphy

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!

Columbia House Party: BONUS: September Mailbag

Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: September Mailbag
Date: September 26, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest Patreon bonus episode of Columbia House Party, we open up the mailbag to discuss cover songs, one-album wonders, and more.

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Raptors Mailbag Pt 3: Rebuilding, development, free agent strategy and more

Title: Raptors Mailbag Pt 3: Rebuilding, development, free agent strategy and more
Date: September 25, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to answer questions about how to develop players this offseason, a possible Raptors rebuild, and more. Read an excerpt!

Columbia House Party: Singles: Hostage Life – Sons of Hostage Life

Title: Columbia House Party: Singles: Hostage Life – Sons of Hostage Life
Date: September 25, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest mini-episode of Columbia House Party, we look at a staple of the Toronto punk scene, Hostage Life.

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Raptors Reasonablists Volume V, Part I: How to approach 2020 with 2021 in mind

Title: Raptors Reasonablists Volume V, Part I: How to approach 2020 with 2021 in mind
Date: September 24, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I connected with our regular back-and-forth to discuss the 2020-versus-2021 balancing act the Raptors will have to engage in this offseason. Read an excerpt!

Reviewing our 15 bold predictions entering the Raptors 2019-20 season

Title: Reviewing our 15 bold predictions entering the Raptors 2019-20 season
Date: September 23, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I reviewed some of the more aggressive predictions I made before the season. Read an excerpt!

Who’s staying and who’s going? The Raptors most-likely-to-stay list

Title: Who’s staying and who’s going? The Raptors most-likely-to-stay list
Date: September 22, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I did my annual rundown of the likelihood each Raptor is back next season. Read an excerpt!