Title: Murphy Mailbag: Primer follow-ups, cap clarifications, offseason scenarios and more
Date: June 28, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened the mailbag to clarify key points from my free agency/salary cap primer week and looked at some Raptors offseason scenarios..
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: June 28, 2019
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, sort-of co-hosting for an hour and talking all things Raptors. Check out the audio!
Title: Exploring the case for and specifics of a potential Pascal Siakam extension
Date: June 27, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the arguments in favor of an extension for Pascal Siakam this summer, as well as why the Raptors may be hesitant to offer it.
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Title: Hoop Talks Live
Date: June 27, 2019
Original Source: Hoop Talks Live
Synopsis: I made a guest speaking appearance on a panel at the latest Hoop Talks Live event, talking all things Raptors.
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Title: Plotting the Raptors’ short- and long-term cap outlook with and without Kawhi Leonard
Date: June 26, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down what the Raptors’ cap situation will look like in the short- and long-term whether Kawhi Leonard stays or leaves.
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Title: Kawhi Leonard’s contract options in free agency and what advantages the Raptors hold
Date: June 25, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down Kawhi Leonard’s different contract options in free agency and the advantages the Raptors have as the incumbent.
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Title: Raptors free agency primer: Cap sheet, assets, exceptions and more
Date: June 24, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote my annual Raptors salary cap and free agency primer, laying out all the details you need to know ahead of the offseason.
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Title: Hoop Talks Live
Date: June 22 , 2019
Original Source: Hoop Talks Live / CBC.ca
Synopsis: I made a guest speaking appearance on a panel at a live Inside The Green Room event as part of Hoop Talks Live, discussing the Raptors.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Draft Recap + Canada Basketball’s CEO Glen Grunwald
Date: June 21, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, I spoke to Canada Basketball president and CEO Glen Grunwald about an historic draft night for Canadians and the momentum Canada Basketball has heading into a big summer. Read an excerpt!
Title: Canada Basketball keeps Raptors momentum rolling with six Canadians selected in historic NBA draft
Date: June 21, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about an historic night that saw a record six Canadians selected in the NBA Draft.
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