Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: An Early Exploration of Offseason Options
Date: May 4, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article took a look at some of the decisions and options facing the Toronto Raptors heading into the 2012 offseason.
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Title: Reverse Standings Update #2
Date: April 26, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article took a look at the remaining schedule for each lottery-bound team, highlighting the Raptors’ possible outcomes and lottery odds in different scenarios – updated since the day before, so fans could cheer appropriately on the last day of the season.
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Title: Reverse Standings Update
Date: April 25, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article took a look at the remaining schedule for each lottery-bound team, highlighting the Raptors’ possible outcomes and lottery odds in different scenarios.
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Title: Setting the Bar for Jonas
Date: April 21, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article tried to set a range of expectations for Jonas Valanciunas, the Raptors’ #5 pick from last year who will be joining another lottery pick on next year’s team.
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Title: Tools for Tanking – Your Guide to the Last 7 Games
Date: April 12, 2012
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors Republic article highlighted the key elements to watch with just seven games left in the season. That is, for a lottery-bound team – it highlighted lottery odds, mock drafts, and potential Reverse Standings outcomes.
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