Category Archives: Basketball

Podcast Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590

Title: Podcast Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: September 21, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on The Raptors Show with William Lou on Sportsnet 590 and Sportsnet 360 to discuss me joining the show full-time in October.

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Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post

Title: Podcast Appearance: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Date: September 11, 2023
Original Source: ESPN’s Lowe Post
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on ESPN’s Lowe Post podcast, discussing Canada Basketball’s third-place finish at the FIBA World Cup.
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FIBA World Cup Semifinal Preview: Serbia’s Bogdanovic the next test for Canada

Title: FIBA World Cup Semifinal Preview: Serbia’s Bogdanovic the next test for Canada
Date: September 7, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I previewed the Canada’s semifinal matchup against Serbia at the FIBA World Cup. Read an excerpt!

FIBA World Cup Rankings: How does Canada stack up in the quarterfinals field?

Title: FIBA World Cup Rankings: How does Canada stack up in the quarterfinals field?
Date: September 4, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I previewed the knockout stage of the FIBA World Cup from Canada’s perspective, sizing up their chances of medalling now that they’ve already clinched an Olympics berth. Read an excerpt!

CANADA MAKES THE OLYMPICS!! w/Blake Murphy – We CAN Ball Podcast

Title: CANADA MAKES THE OLYMPICS!! w/Blake Murphy – We CAN Ball Podcast
Date: September 3, 2023
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic to break down a Canada Basketball win that punched their ticket for the 2024 Paris Olympics and launched them to the knockout stage of the FIBA World Cup.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

FIBA World Cup Round 2 Preview: Canada has little room for error but big opportunity

Title: FIBA World Cup Round 2 Preview: Canada has little room for error but big opportunity
Date: August 31, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I previewed the second round of the FIBA World Cup from Canada’s perspective, including their matchups, their path to the Olympics, and more. Read an excerpt!

2023 FIBA World Cup Preview: Canada looks to make history and deliver on growth

Title:2023 FIBA World Cup Preview: Canada looks to make history and deliver on growth
Date: August 24, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I previewed the FIBA World Cup from Canada’s perspective, including their strengths and weaknesses, their path to the Olympics, and more. Read an excerpt!

Raptors Roster Report: Where things stand after dramatic start of free agency

Title: Raptors Roster Report: Where things stand after dramatic start of free agency
Date: July 4, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the Raptors’ moves and non-moves early in free agency with an eye toward the CBA-related explanations behind them. Read an excerpt!

Podcast Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590

Title: Podcast Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: June 27, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on The Raptors Show with William Lou on Sportsnet 590 and Sportsnet 360.

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Major decisions remain for Raptors with free agency on horizon

Title: Major decisions remain for Raptors with free agency on horizon
Date: June 23, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I updated my annual Raptors free agency and salary cap primer to get you ready for the offseason following draft night. Read an excerpt!