Title: Early Raptors camp battles: Fifth starter, who rounds out the second unit, roster spots and more
Date: August 27, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down some of the camp battles that will be worth watching when the Raptors open up shop in a month. Read an excerpt!
Title: Anas Mahmoud hopes to become Egypt’s first homegrown NBA player with Raptors
Date: August 25, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Anas Mahmoud and his desire to become Egypt’s first homegrown NBA player. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors’ Malachi Flynn ready for bigger role after year as understudy to Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet
Date: August 24, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Malachi Flynn’s year learning under Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, and how that got him ready for the opportunity ahead. Read an excerpt!
Title: Wesley Johnson takes first step into coaching career with Raptors 905
Date: August 20, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Wesley Johnson making the transition to coaching with Raptors 905 and why a young coach who can “expose you still” is so valuable. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Five on the Floor
Date: August 19, 2021
Original Source: Five on the Floor
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Five on the Floor podcast to discuss how Kyle Lowry will fit with the Miami Heat, and more.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: Game Theory
Date: August 19, 2021
Original Source: Game Theory with Sam Vecenie
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on Sam Vecenie’s Game Theory podcast to discuss the offseason of each Atlantic Division team.
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Title: Raptors summer league scouting reports and what their performances may mean for the future
Date: August 18, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the performance of each Raptors’ summer league player and what’s next for their development. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: August 17, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss Pascal Siakam’s future with the Raptors, and more.
Title: Raptors report: 905 connection of Matt Morgan and Eric Khoury shine, final Vegas notes and more
Date: August 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ summer league finale, and a few other quick topics. Read an excerpt!
Title: Video Appearance: An Offszn and Summer League check-in w/ Blake Murphy – Raptors Weekly Podcast
Date: August 16, 2021
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic for a podcast discussing the Raptors’ offseason and summer league performance.
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