Category Archives: Basketball

Kyle Lowry and Raptors embrace return to big frontcourts in romp of Vince Carter’s Hawks

Title: Kyle Lowry and Raptors embrace return to big frontcourts in romp of Vince Carter’s Hawks
Date: November 21, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about their return to a larger frontcourt with so many players hurt in a victory over the Hawks, with a footnote on a Vince Carter milestone. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: Primoz, Pasta and Ross – The Untouchable Jose Calderon

Title: Podcast Appearance: Primoz, Pasta & Ross – The Untouchable Jose Calderon
Date: November 21, 2018
Original Source: Primoz, Pasta & Ross
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Primoz, Pasta & Ross Podcast to reminisce about Jose Calderon vanquishing a number of would-be starting point guards during his time with the Raptors.
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Analyzing the distribution, quality and variance of the Raptors’ three-point offence to date

Title:Analyzing the distribution, quality and variance of the Raptors’ three-point offence to date
Date: November 20, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I dove into what’s causing the Raptors’ early 3-point shooting slump to figure out if expectations should be changed for that skill at the team level. Read an excerpt!

Big Blowouts: Drubbing of Bulls is the latest in Raptors’ fun history

Title: Big Blowouts: Drubbing of Bulls is the latest in Raptors’ fun history
Date: November 19, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I looked back at some of the biggest blowouts in Raptors history following their 39-point drubbing of the Bulls. Read an excerpt!

Murphy Mailbag: Raptors-Celtics endgame, depth concerns and more

Title: Murphy Mailbag: Raptors-Celtics endgame, depth concerns and more
Date: November 17, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I answered some questions from stressed Raptors fans following a third consecutive loss. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Tactical: Dwane Casey out-executes his former team in return with Pistons

Title: Raptors Tactical: Dwane Casey out-executes his former team in return with Pistons
Date: November 15, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I broke down Pistons out-executing the Raptors down the stretch in the Dwane Casey Revenge Game. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 15, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to break down the Raptors’ loss to Dwane Casey and the Pistons.
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Open Gym casts honest light on Masai Ujiri’s toughest decisions, all made with a Raptors championship in mind

Title: Open Gym casts honest light on Masai Ujiri’s toughest decisions, all made with a Raptors championship in mind
Date: November 15, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about an Open Gym retrospective and how a reflection of the team’s history colors the tough decisions Masai Ujiri made this summer. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: NESN Celtics Podcast

Title: Podcast Appearance: NESN Celtics Podcast
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: NESN Celtics Podcast
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the NESN Celtics Podcast, discussing the Raptors upcoming visit to Boston.
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Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the Raptors’ 12-2 start.
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