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: 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: Raptors’ loss to Bucks offers playoff-level takeaways and potential adjustments
Date: February 26, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I combed the Raptors’ loss to the Bucks for useful takeaways and areas to watch for adjustments when the teams meet again. Read an excerpt!
Title: Dissecting a wild Raptors-Pacers season series and its potential playoff implications
Date: February 24, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ four-game season series with the Pacers, looking for takeaways in the event they meet up in the playoffs. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors’ unconventional 3-point shot-blocking on full display against Suns
Date: February 21, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ ability to block 3-point shots and what that does to opposing offences. Read an excerpt!
Title: 15 bold preseason Raptors predictions check-in: The hits, misses and a mea culpa
Date: February 21, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the end of the Raptors franchise-record 15-game winning streak. Read an excerpt!
Title: Apparently you can’t win ’em all: 15 notes from the end of the Raptors’ 15-game winning streak
Date: February 12, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the end of the Raptors franchise-record 15-game winning streak. Read an excerpt!
Title: What comes next after Raptors’ quiet deadline: Buyout options, 2020 & 2021 cap sheets, VanVleet’s market and more
Date: February 10, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a quiet trade deadline that still shed some light on the Raptors options in the short- and longer-term. Read an excerpt!
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