Title: Raptors 905 secure foundational piece in Charlie Brown Jr.
Date: November 8, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about how a new luxury tax apron wrinkle looped Charlie Brown Jr. into a Knicks-Wolves trade and ultimately landed him with Raptors 905, with a 905 notebook at the end. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: November 6, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, breaking down the key stories for that night’s game.
Title: Gradey Dick’s offensive versatility at forefront of early breakout for Raptors
Date: November 4, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I explored Gradey Dick’s strong start to the season and the ways in which it can elevate the Raptors’ offense, now and in the future. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905 Primer: How a camp roster is built, G League rights, two-ways and more
Date: October 28, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors 905 roster ahead of training camp, explaining the different contract and rights types at play. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Another solid effort not enough in loss to Timberwolves
Date: October 26, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors’ shorthanded loss to the Timberwolves, a high-effort game with some good signs, just not one they’re equipped to win yet. Read an excerpt!
Title: “ALL HE DOES IS WIN”: Meet Raptors rookie Jamal Shead
Date: October 23, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I profiled Raptors rookie Jamal Shead, the high-IQ, high-motor Defensive Player of the Year who watches film like a coach and might be the next Raptors success story. Read an excerpt!
Title: NBA Preview: THE 25 PLAYERS WHO WILL DEFINE THE NBA SEASON
Date: October 22, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I teamed up with Michael Grange to look at the 25 players who will define the 2024-25 NBA season. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Roundtable: What does success look like for Toronto this season?
Date: October 22, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I participated in a Raptors season preview panel. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Roster Breakdown: Battle and Fernando make cut, cap impact, and more
Date: October 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors’ roster decisions, what it means for Raptors 905, their updated cap sheet, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Near-comeback disguises mixed-effort loss to Celtics
Date: October 13, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I shared a few takeaways from the Raptors’ latest preseason game, which was quite bad until it got a little good, at least for the hungry, end-of-roster guys. Read an excerpt!
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 