Category Archives: Basketball

Murphy: Handicapping the race for the Raptors’ final roster spots

Title:Murphy: Handicapping the race for the Raptors’ final roster spots
Date: October 2, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote my annual post putting odds on who gets the Raptors’ final roster spot(s), an esoteric dive I’ve done well with in the past but don’t feel strongly about this year. Read an excerpt!

Raptors-Jazz Reaction Podcast – Humbled in Utah

Title: Raptors-Jazz Reaction Podcast – Humbled in Utah
Date: October 2, 2018
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I appeared on the latest edition of Raptors Republic Post-Game Reaction Podcast, breaking down the Raptors’ preseason loss to the Jazz.
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Deng Adel hopes his versatility is enough to stay with the Raptors

Title: Deng Adel hopes his versatility is enough to stay with the Raptors
Date: October 1, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Raptors camp hopeful Deng Adel, a potential 3-and-D wing with real upside who might just need some G League time first. Read an excerpt!

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: October 1, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to break down the Raptors’ preseason opener.
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Radio/Podcast Appearance: Good Show on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio/Podcast Appearance: Good Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: October 1, 2018
Original Source: Good Show
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of Good Show podcast on Sportsnet to help preview the Raptors’ 2018-19 season.
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S03E03 – Camp champs

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – S03E03 – Camp champs
Date: October 1, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down the first week of Raptors training camp.
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‘We had fun today:’ Takeaways from a positive Raptors preseason opener

Title:‘We had fun today:’ Takeaways from a positive Raptors preseason opener
Date: September 29, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Raptors giving OG Anunoby the freedom to make mistakes all summer and what that might mean for a sophomore bump on the offensive end. Read an excerpt!

Canada falls apart against Spain, loses in quarterfinals in 4th major tournament in a row

Title: Canada falls apart against Spain, loses in quarterfinals in 4th major tournament in a row
Date: September 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada’s disappointing fourth-quarter collapse in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Read an excerpt!

Raptors’ summer experimentation gives Anunoby free rein as playmaker

Title: Raptors’ summer experimentation gives Anunoby free rein as playmaker
Date: September 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Raptors giving OG Anunoby the freedom to make mistakes all summer and what that might mean for a sophomore bump on the offensive end. Read an excerpt!

Reddit Toronto Raptors AMA

Title: Reddit Toronto Raptors AMA
Date: September 27, 2018
Original Source: R/TorontoRaptors
Synopsis: I hosted a Reddit Ask Me Anything, answering all things Toronto Raptors (and more).
Read an excerpt!