Title: Raptors defence historically bad as losing streak hits nine
Date: December 26, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about an historic Raptors loss in which they surrendered a franchise-record 155 points which is too many. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors’ youth gains more valuable exposure in loss to Nets
Date: December 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors starting their youngest starting lineup ever in a loss to the Nets, complete with Jonathan Mogbo as a small-ball five. Read an excerpt!
Title: Four Raptors rookies join doubleheader club, make history
Date: December 5, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about four Raptors rookies making history by playing together in both ends of an NBA and G League doubleheader. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Toronto outgunned in ugly loss to Miami
Date: November 29, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors’ loss to the Heat, one where the usual hustle and little things weren’t present enough to make up for the usual shooting deficit. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905 secure foundational piece in Charlie Brown Jr.
Date: November 8, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about how a new luxury tax apron wrinkle looped Charlie Brown Jr. into a Knicks-Wolves trade and ultimately landed him with Raptors 905, with a 905 notebook at the end. Read an excerpt!
Title: Gradey Dick’s offensive versatility at forefront of early breakout for Raptors
Date: November 4, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I explored Gradey Dick’s strong start to the season and the ways in which it can elevate the Raptors’ offense, now and in the future. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905 Primer: How a camp roster is built, G League rights, two-ways and more
Date: October 28, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors 905 roster ahead of training camp, explaining the different contract and rights types at play. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Another solid effort not enough in loss to Timberwolves
Date: October 26, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the Raptors’ shorthanded loss to the Timberwolves, a high-effort game with some good signs, just not one they’re equipped to win yet. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Roster Breakdown: Battle and Fernando make cut, cap impact, and more
Date: October 19, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down the Raptors’ roster decisions, what it means for Raptors 905, their updated cap sheet, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Near-comeback disguises mixed-effort loss to Celtics
Date: October 13, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I shared a few takeaways from the Raptors’ latest preseason game, which was quite bad until it got a little good, at least for the hungry, end-of-roster guys. Read an excerpt!
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 