Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: Raptors have newfound options after waiving Vezenkov, Freeman-Liberty
Date: July 22, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the how and why of the Raptors buying out Sasha Vezenkov and what options they have with the new flexibility it provides. Read an excerpt!

Title: Challenges lay ahead for Canadian women’s basketball, with positives to build on
Date: July 17, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Canadian women’s draw for the Olympic basketball tournament, with a quick preview of their group and some other notes. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors Notebook: Where Toronto stands after off-season moves
Date: July 16, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I emptied the notebook with some thoughts on the new NBA CBA impact on free agency, key Raptors contract details, and more. Read an excerpt!

Title: Canadian men’s team has little room for error in deep Olympic group
Date: July 8, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Canadian men’s draw for the Olympic basketball tournament, with a quick preview of their group and some other notes. Read an excerpt!

Title: How Raptors’ salary-cap picture looks after Scottie Barnes’ contract extension
Date: June 24, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors giving Scottie Barnes a max extension and how it sets up their roster-building around him from here. Read an excerpt!