Title: Radio Appearance: Raptors 905 show on AM 960
Date: November 29, 2019
Original Source: Sauga AM 960
Synopsis: I appeared on Sauga AM 960’s weekly Raptors 905 show to discuss the history of the Raptors’ developmental program. Check out the audio!
Title: Open Gym appearance
Date: November 29, 2019
Original Source: Open Gym
Synopsis: I made an appearance on the latest episode of Open Gym, discussing Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s emergence for the Raptors.
Title: Chasing A Dream: The Carl English Story
Date: November 29, 2019
Original Source: Flanker Press
Synopsis: I wrote a book! I helped Canadian basketball legend Carl English tell the story of his life and his career as co-author of his autobiography.
Read the full article!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Shutting Down Stars: Defensive rating, schedule strength, injury roundup + Carl English joins!
Date: November 28, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I break down the Raptors’ storybook start, what happens when the team gets healthy, and what Canada Basketball’s outlook is for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in June. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Sportsfeld
Date: November 27, 2019
Original Source: Sportsfeld
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the excellent podcast Sportsfeld, discussing the firing of Mike Babcock, problems with hockey culture, and the recent wave of Canada Basketball commitment.
Check out the audio!
Title: Murphy Mailbag: What happens if the team gets healthy, has willingness to trade shifted and more
Date: November 27, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I opened up the mailbag to answer questions about the Raptors’ rotation, willingness to trade, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: RJ Barrett, Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander commit to Canada and give Olympic hopes early boost
Date: November 27, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a handful of young Canadians making an early public commitment to the Olympic Qualifying Tournament and, potentially, the Olympics.
Read an excerpt!
Title: NBA XL appearance: Tyler Ennis Comeback
Date: November 26, 2019
Original Source: NBA XL
Synopsis: I made an appearance in NBA XL’s mini-documentary about Tyler Ennis’ comeback.
Title: Marc Gasol’s work in holding Joel Embiid scoreless once again puts Raptors defence in spotlight
Date: November 26, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about another lock-down defensive performance from Marc Gasol against Joel Embiid. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – The 2010s: Raptors All-Decade Team
Date: November 25, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In this bonus edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I offer up our Raptors All-Decade teams. Read an excerpt!
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