Title:Experimental Raptors may leave big camp questions unanswered into season
Date: September 19, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about why the Raptors will enter the season with some open questions they’re happy taking their time to answer, based on a July conversation with Nick Nurse. Read an excerpt!
Title: The big time bet: Inside Fred VanVleet’s restricted free agency
Date: September 18, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I went deep with Fred VanVleet on his free agent decision, his first “ignorant” purchase with a new deal, and his “movie storyline” career to this point. Read an excerpt!
Title: Toronto Wolfpack return home for pair of pivotal games, seeking Super League promotion
Date: September 13, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the ascendant Toronto Wolfpack’s quest for promotion to Super League, which could hinge on two huge upcoming home games. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: The 5 x 5 Podcast
Date: August 25, 2018
Original Source: The 5×5 Podcast
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of The 5 x 5 Podcast to help preview the NBA’s Atlantic Division for the 2018-19 season.
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Title: Bruno Caboclo Is Getting A Fresh Start With The Houston Rockets
Date: August 24, 2018
Original Source: Dime Magazine (Uproxx Sports)
Synopsis: In my latest for Dime Magazine at Uproxx Sports, I spoke to Bruno Caboclo about what’s forced him to mature quickly since leaving Toronto and what a fresh start in Houston could mean for his career.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: Deep Thoughts with Mascots
Date: August 9, 2018
Original Source: Deep Thoughts with Mascots
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Deep Thoughts with Mascots podcast, talking general Raptors topics and a bunch of other random stuff. It was fun.
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Title: Murphy: What Lorenzo Brown highlights about year one of the NBA’s new two-way deals
Date: July 31, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I reflected on the first year of two-way contracts in the NBA, using Lorenzo Brown as an example to work through the decision process the new contract type introduced. Read an excerpt!
Title: Brady Heslip, NBA reinforcements secure Crown League championship
Date: July 23, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Nike Crown League championship and Brady Heslip’s dominance over the Toronto summer basketball scene.
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Title: Wolfpack throwing Quinn Ngawati, Rugby League’s first Canadian, into the lion’s den Saturday
Date: July 26, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Toronto Wolfpack 19-year-old Quinn Ngawati, the first Canadian to play professional Rugby League. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Toby Talks Sports
Date: July 25, 2018
Original Source: Toby Talks Sports
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Toby Talks Sports podcast to discuss the Raptors acquisition of Kawhi Leonard.
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