Blake Murphy Sports Writing

Title: B-Sides from an epic comeback: The chaos of Chris Boucher, a new no-stats all-star, win probabilities and more
Date: December 23, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ historic comeback against the Mavericks, including Chris Boucher’s impact in chaotic games, Malcolm Miller’s stat-free plus-29, and more. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors nearly do it again with Kyle Lowry-fueled comeback, and other takeaways from OT thriller in Indiana
Date: December 23, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors nearly making it two nights in a row with a monumental comeback, and other takeaways from within a fun game with the Pacers. Read an excerpt!

Title: A comprehensive look at the options and fallout with so many Raptors now out long-term
Date: December 20, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors losing three key pieces at once, how the pieces fall on the roster behind them, and what the next few weeks could look like. Read an excerpt!

Title: Can Kyle Lowry and another four-man bench unit help keep the Raptors afloat?
Date: December 20, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors needing their old reliable, Kyle Lowry-and-bench units, to come through for them now more than ever. Read an excerpt!

Title: Raptors’ victory, Kyle Lowry’s triple-double overshadowed by injuries to Marc Gasol, Norman Powell
Date: December 18, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a potentially disastrous Raptors win in Detroit where they may have lost Marc Gasol and Norman Powell. Read an excerpt!

Title: Why the 15th anniversary of the Vince Carter trade is the perfect time to put it into its new and complete perspective
Date: December 17, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the 15th anniversary of the Vince Carter trade, which no longer feels like it defines the Raptors. Read an excerpt!

Title: Deadline directions for the Raptors await clarity as the trade window opens
Date: December 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors lacking clarity in terms of what direction they could go on the trade market, which is fine and kind of exciting. Read an excerpt!

Title: Cavaliers matchup isn’t what it once was to Raptors, but it was just what they needed
Date: December 16, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors getting things back on track against the Cavaliers. Read an excerpt!

Title: A post-Clippers examination of what is going wrong for the Raptors of late
Date: December 11, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about what’s been plaguing the Raptors during a tough five-game skid. Read an excerpt!

Title: Kawhi Leonard’s return a shot at closure as Raptors try to move on
Date: December 10, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis:  In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto as a member of the Clippers and finding closure where there usually isn’t much. Read an excerpt!