Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: Raptors trade scenarios: Who says no? Writers weigh in
Date: March 19, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I ran some of the most common Raptors trade ideas by beat writers from other teams to see if there might be a deal to be made. Read an excerpt!

Title: Is it time for the Toronto Raptors to trade Norman Powell?
Date: March 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at the case for the Raptors selling high on Norman Powell and what the market might offer up. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors win the war but lose the battle as Pistons spoil VanVleet & Siakam returns
Date: March 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I offered some takeaways from the return of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell’s career night, all in a loss. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors Stock Watch: Who made the most of short-handed rotation opportunities?
Date: March 16, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down who has made a case for more (or less) playing time once the team returns to health. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors continue struggling to navigate ‘bit of a blank show’ season
Date: March 14, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the team’s fifth consecutive loss down a third of their roster and the ongoing shit-show, to fill in Nick Nurse’s blanks. Read an excerpt!

Title: Could the Sixers lure Kyle Lowry away from Raptors at trade deadline?
Date: March 11, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I connected with one of our 76ers writers to figure out what a Kyle Lowry trade would look like between the teams. Read an excerpt!