Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: On a night when few Raptors have it going, Pascal Siakam shows the wayOn a night when few Raptors have it going, Pascal Siakam shows the way
Date: February 19, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors pulling out a truly ugly win thanks in part to Pascal Siakam learning how to swing games without his scoring. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Raptors 905 Report: Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris channel Lowry and DeRozan
Date: February 18, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I checked in on the progress of Raptors 905 through their first six bubble games. Read an excerpt!

Title: OG Anunoby’s return from injury sparks Raptors, helps slow down Giannis, Bucks
Date: February 16, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s return from injury for the Raptors, a simple fix for some bigger issues. Read an excerpt!

Title: Andre Drummond to the Raptors? A deal would pose difficult math questions
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ reported interest in acquiring Andre Drummond. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors 905 Report: Gary Payton II, veterans outshining assignees
Date: February 13, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down Raptors 905 through three games in the G League Bubble, including their meeting with the Ignite prospect team. Read an excerpt!