Title: Murphy: Now that Norman Powell has shown who he is, he must prove he can also be consistent
Date: November 20, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s micro-inconsistency within his macro-stability.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Raptors 905 halftime show on AM 960
Date: November 20, 2019
Original Source: Sauga AM 960
Synopsis: I appeared on Sauga AM 960’s halftime show for the Raptors 905’s morning game against Maine. Check out the audio!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Small Sample: Regression candidates, OG’s offensive growth, VanVleet’s value & RHJ impact
Date: November 19, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down the Raptors’ lengthy road trip and their first game back. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio/Podcast Appearance: Good Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: November 18, 2019
Original Source: Good Show
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, discussing the Raptors’ return home after a long western swing. Check out the audio!
Title: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson sets himself up as the Raptors’ next fan favourite
Date: November 18, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Rondae Hollis-Jefferson breaking through in the Raptors’ rotation and, maybe, on the franchise’s short-term fan-favorite list.
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Title: Raptors’ star-stopping defence can’t slow Luka Doncic, and other takeaways from a trip-ending loss to the Mavericks
Date: November 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a tough Raptors loss to the Mavericks, highlighting Luka Doncic’s dominance, Pascal Siakam’s rough night, and more.
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Title: Sitting Couchside (Raptors/Leon’s) video appearance
Date: November 15, 2019
Original Source: Raptors YouTube
Synopsis: I was a part of the Sitting Couchside series, a collaboration between the Raptors and Leon’s looking back at the team’s 25-year history.
Title: Yes, Marc Gasol needs to be more assertive on offence, but there’s still plenty to like about his game
Date: November 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Marc Gasol’s passive start for the Raptors, and how a few tweaks to his role can help amplify what’s already a strong impact on team performance.
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Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: November 14, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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Title: Raptors ratchet up aggression as thinned squad continues to defend well
Date: November 12, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ display of resilience and defence in a wounded L.A. back-to-back.
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