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!
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 23, 2023
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: Raptors 905 Report: Porter, Nowell shine at G League Showcase
Date: December 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about Raptors 905 at the season reset mark, with notes about several key players coming out of the G League Showcase. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Lack of identity obvious as 76ers’ trio goes off
Date: December 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss that highlighted their lack of defensive identity amid an historic 76ers offensive night. Read an excerpt!
Title: Five players the Raptors should consider if they decide to shop before the deadline
Date: December 19, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about potential pre-breakout young players that sellers could target at the trade deadline. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Without a prominent strength, reality is starting to set in
Date: December 11, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss to the Knicks that highlighted just how far away the Raptors are. Read an excerpt!
Title: Why it’s time for the Raptors to explore new lineup options
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the lack of rotation creativity in the Raptors’ first 21 games and some tweaks I’d like to see for the second quarter. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Frequent slow starts hard to overcome
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about another bad Raptors loss to a bad team made possible by an awful start. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: December 8, 2023
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: As free agency looms, offensive ceiling for Raptors’ Anunoby remains unknown
Date: December 6, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s fit in the Raptors’ new offence, which has asked him to change very little about his role, for better or worse. Read an excerpt!
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 