Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: Jose Calderon and His Sisyphean Point Guard Battle
Date: July 12 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article took a look at Jose Calderon’s tenure as a Toronto Raptor, highlighting that the franchise has consistently brought in Point Guards of the Future, only for Jose to be the one left standing after each point guard battle.
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Title: Landry Fields Signing Analysis
Date: July 4, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article looked at the signing of wingman Landry Fields to a 3-year, $19M offer sheet.
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Title: Spin Cycle – Lowry, Nash, Draft Picks and more
Date: June 26, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article took a look at every potential Raptors offseason move (trade, signing, amnesty, draft) and showed the reader how to put either a positive or negative spin on it, depending on your prerogative.
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Title: Possibility – Nash and Gay/Iguodala in Toronto?
Date: June 7, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article looked at the rumor that the Raptors were attempting to package multiple assets for a wing scorer, potentially as a means of luring Steve Nash as a free agent.
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Title: Moving Forward – Davis or Johnson?
Date: June 4, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article broke down Power Forwards Ed Davis and Amir Johnson, hoping to decide on which player is a better long-term keeper if the Raptors need to move one.
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Title: What to Expect at #8
Date: June 1, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article looked at recent draft history to see what type of player the Raptors can expect to be available with their #8 pick in the draft.
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