Title: The Patrick McCaw conundrum: Why is he such a lightning rod for Raptors fans?
Date: March 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Patrick McCaw, a fine player probably being used a bit too much, which has been tough for Raptors fans to be clear-headed about. Read an excerpt!
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!
Title: Columbia House Party: 18. Travis Barker – Give The Drummer Some (2011)
Date: March 2, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 18th episode of Columbia House Party, we take a look at one of the first albums I pitched for the podcast, Travis Barker’s solo rap-rock album, Give The Drummer Some.
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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!
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!
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!
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!
Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: February Mailbag
Date: February 29, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest Patreon bonus episode of Columbia House Party, we open up the mailbag to talk music usage in movies, music Mounts Rushmore, and more.
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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!
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.
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