Title:Examining what Delon Wright’s extension with Raptors could look like
Date: October 10, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I examined some of the factors on both sides of the negotiating table as the deadline for Delon Wright and the Raptors to work out an extension nears. Read an excerpt!
Title: Don’t expect plenty more Euro-Steps, but Raptors confident in expanding offensive role of their centres
Date: October 9, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Raptors hoping to hand even more play-making responsibilities to their bigs this year. Read an excerpt!
Title:Deng Adel comes home in NBA preseason debut
Date: October 6, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Deng Adel’s preseason breakout against a team he played with all summer. Read an excerpt!
Title: Murphy Mailbag: How Hungry Are You? Preseason questions, and more
Date: October 4, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my first mailbag for The Athletic (!), I answered questions about the Raptors’ preseason, their likely rotation, Serge Ibaka’s cooking show, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Tactical: Zone defence, scissor cuts, Kawhi Leonard’s usage and more
Date: October 3, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about some tactical takeaways about the Nu Raptors after two preseason games. Read an excerpt!
Title:Murphy: Handicapping the race for the Raptors’ final roster spots
Date: October 2, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote my annual post putting odds on who gets the Raptors’ final roster spot(s), an esoteric dive I’ve done well with in the past but don’t feel strongly about this year. Read an excerpt!
Title: Deng Adel hopes his versatility is enough to stay with the Raptors
Date: October 1, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Raptors camp hopeful Deng Adel, a potential 3-and-D wing with real upside who might just need some G League time first. Read an excerpt!
Title: Toronto Wolfpack ready to host Million Pound Game with Super League promotion in the balance
Date: September 30, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Million Pound Game, a one-game playoff with promotion to Super League on the line that the Toronto Wolfpack will be hosting. Read an excerpt!
Title:‘We had fun today:’ Takeaways from a positive Raptors preseason opener
Date: September 29, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Raptors giving OG Anunoby the freedom to make mistakes all summer and what that might mean for a sophomore bump on the offensive end. Read an excerpt!
Title: Canada falls apart against Spain, loses in quarterfinals in 4th major tournament in a row
Date: September 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada’s disappointing fourth-quarter collapse in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Read an excerpt!
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