Title: Radio Appearance: ESPN Radio Utah
Date: July 3, 2019
Original Source: ESPN Radio Utah
Synopsis: I appeared on ESPN Radio in Utah to discuss the Raptors’ pursuit of Kawhi Leonard.
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Title: Scouting report: New Raptors sharpshooter Matt Thomas
Date: July 1, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ signing of Euro sharpshooter Matt Thomas and provided a scouting report on his game.
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Title: Kawhi Leonard waiting game something Raptors are willing to play if necessary
Date: July 1, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about why waiting on Kawhi Leonard is something the Raptors are built to do (and obviously quite happy to, anyway).
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Title: Evaluating the threat of Kawhi Leonard suitors and how each destination could affect the Raptors
Date: June 30, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the buzziest potential Kawhi Leonard destinations and what each could mean for the Raptors.
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Title: CBC television appearance discussing the Raptors and free agency
Date: June 30, 2019
Original Source: CBC
Synopsis: I made an appearance on CBC, helping preview the Raptors in free agency.
Title: CP24 television appearance discussing the Raptors and free agency
Date: June 30, 2019
Original Source: CP24
Synopsis: I made another appearance on CP24, helping preview the Raptors in free agency.
No video for this one yet.
Title: Summer League: Who and what you need to know about the Vegas Raptors
Date: June 28, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ Summer League roster with what people need to know (and, to be honest, probably don’t need to know) about all 15 players.
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Title: Murphy Mailbag: Primer follow-ups, cap clarifications, offseason scenarios and more
Date: June 28, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened the mailbag to clarify key points from my free agency/salary cap primer week and looked at some Raptors offseason scenarios..
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: June 28, 2019
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, sort-of co-hosting for an hour and talking all things Raptors. Check out the audio!
Title: Exploring the case for and specifics of a potential Pascal Siakam extension
Date: June 27, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the arguments in favor of an extension for Pascal Siakam this summer, as well as why the Raptors may be hesitant to offer it.
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