Title: Raptors show serious ceiling in first-half dismantling of Jazz, merely survive third-quarter rubber banding
Date: December 2, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ picking apart a quality Utah Jazz team by 40 in a half. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 5. Third Eye Blind (1997)
Date: December 2, 2019
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the fifth episode of Columbia House Party, we dive into Third Eye Blind’s excellent self-titled 1997 debut.
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Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: December 2, 2019
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590, breaking down the Raptors’ seven-game win streak.
Title: Norman Powell’s career night, tremendous team defence lift otherwise punchless Raptors in Orlando
Date: November 29, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell coming through with a career-best scoring night for the Raptors when they needed it most. Read an excerpt!
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.
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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.
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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!
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