Title: Rebuild or retool? What ‘patience’ means in new Raptors era
Date: January 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the Raptors new outlook after two massive trades and what it could mean for their timeline back to competing. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: January 17, 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: How will Siakam mega-deal affect Raptors’ cap going forward?
Date: January 17, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the cap ramifications for the Raptors from the Pascal Siakam trade. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: January 12, 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: Analyzing the early returns of Raptors’ trade with Knicks
Date: January 11, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I looked at some early performance, usage, and statistical trends for the Raptors through six post-trade games. Read an excerpt!
Title: ‘You’re gonna play again’: Jontay Porter’s arduous road back to the NBA
Date: January 5, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the long path back to the NBA for new Raptor Jontay Porter, who nearly walked away from the game at 22. Read an excerpt!
Title: How will blockbuster trade with Knicks affect Raptors’ cap going forward?
Date: January 1, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the cap ramifications the Raptors from the OG Anunoby-Knicks trade. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors retool: Analyzing how Barrett and Quickley will fit in Toronto
Date: December 31, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the new additions for the Raptors from the OG Anunoby-Knicks trade. Read an excerpt!
Title: Bold basketball predictions for 2024: Spurs make big jump, Canada wins bronze
Date: December 28, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I was asked to provide some bold predictions for the 2024 calendar year in basketball. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors take necessary first step in search for long-term lineup answers
Date: December 27, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors finally changing their starting lineup and rotation patterns, not the reason they won the game but a good sign nonetheless. Read an excerpt!
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 