Title: Raptors Takeaways: Without a prominent strength, reality is starting to set in
Date: December 11, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a Raptors loss to the Knicks that highlighted just how far away the Raptors are. Read an excerpt!
Title: Why it’s time for the Raptors to explore new lineup options
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the lack of rotation creativity in the Raptors’ first 21 games and some tweaks I’d like to see for the second quarter. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Notebook: Frequent slow starts hard to overcome
Date: December 8, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about another bad Raptors loss to a bad team made possible by an awful start. Read an excerpt!
Title: As free agency looms, offensive ceiling for Raptors’ Anunoby remains unknown
Date: December 6, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s fit in the Raptors’ new offence, which has asked him to change very little about his role, for better or worse. Read an excerpt!
Title: Even after rough 905 start, Gradey Dick still shooting with confidence
Date: November 28, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about lottery pick Gradey Dick being assigned to Raptors 905 and what needs to happen with his shot, and everything else, to get back to the Raptors rotation. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Takeaways: Throwback late-game execution completes comeback over Pacers
Date: November 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I broke down a Raptors comeback against the Pacers, complete with a throwback from the playbook. Read an excerpt!
Title: Mirror images of the same idea, Raptors and Magic set for tournament clash
Date: November 21, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the similarities between what the Raptors and Magic are trying to build, ahead of their in-season tournament meeting. Read an excerpt!
Title: How Raptors are using post-up mismatches to fill offensive gaps
Date: November 15, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at the Raptors success using post-ups and how they can fit within their new offensive identity. Read an excerpt!
Title: Five Raptors defensive stat trends to keep an eye on
Date: November 6, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at five early-season trends in the Raptors dense that I’ll be keeping an eye on as the sample grows. Read an excerpt!
Title: Five Raptors offensive stat trends to keep an eye on
Date: November 3, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I took a look at five early-season trends in the Raptors offense that I’ll be keeping an eye on as the sample grows. Read an excerpt!
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 