Category Archives: Basketball

Chris Boucher answers Nick Nurse’s pregame call and lifts Raptors

Title: Chris Boucher answers Nick Nurse’s pregame call and lifts Raptors
Date: March 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Chris Boucher’s emphatic response to Nick Nurse’s public criticism, a performance that helped the Raptors beat Phoenix while shorthanded. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – J.E. Skeets from No Dunks talks Raptors, Siakam’s Transition, OG’s Maturity, 519 All-Stars and more!

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – J.E. Skeets from No Dunks talks Raptors, Siakam’s Transition, OG’s Maturity, 519 All-Stars and more!
Date: March 2, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors measuring stick loss to the Bucks. Read an excerpt!

‘It’s got to be on me’: Pascal Siakam’s struggles at the rim are a new challenge

Title: ‘It’s got to be on me’: Pascal Siakam’s struggles at the rim are a new challenge
Date: March 2, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Pascal Siakam’s trouble finishing around the rim, the latest challenge in a long road of them he’s overcome. Read an excerpt!

OG Anunoby offers solace as size, injuries, Nikola Jokic catch up with Raptors

Title: OG Anunoby offers solace as size, injuries, Nikola Jokic catch up with Raptors
Date: March 1, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about injuries and size catching up to the Raptors in Denver and OG Anunoby offering some positivity within a loss. Read an excerpt!

Raptors’ positional versatility, small-ball capability will be tested on trip

Title: Raptors’ positional versatility, small-ball capability will be tested on trip
Date: February 29, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ success playing small and playing versatile, and how that will be challenged on a five-game road trip. Read an excerpt!

Murphy Mailbag: Raptors playoff lineups, Anunoby’s future, collaborative coaching and more

Title: Murphy Mailbag: Raptors playoff lineups, Anunoby’s future, collaborative coaching and more
Date: February 28, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to discuss OG Anunoby’s growth and future, the Raptors’ potential playoff lineups, and more. Read an excerpt!

Tim and Sid television appearance

Title: Tim and Sid television appearance
Date: February 28, 2020
Original Source: Tim and Sid
Synopsis: I was a guest on Sportsnet’s Tim and Sid, discussing the Toronto Raptors ahead of their meeting with the Charlotte Hornets.

You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.

Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590

Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: February 26, 2020
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, discussing the Raptors’ showcase loss to the Bucks.

Check out the audio!

Raptors’ loss to Bucks offers playoff-level takeaways and potential adjustments

Title: Raptors’ loss to Bucks offers playoff-level takeaways and potential adjustments
Date: February 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I combed the Raptors’ loss to the Bucks for useful takeaways and areas to watch for adjustments when the teams meet again. Read an excerpt!

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Irrational Confidence: Overcoming Elite Defence, Nurse/Budenholzer Contrasts, Siakam’s Growth, and more

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Irrational Confidence: Overcoming Elite Defence, Nurse/Budenholzer Contrasts, Siakam’s Growth, and more
Date: February 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors measuring stick loss to the Bucks. Read an excerpt!