Title: Podcast Appearance: Katz & Shoot
Date: March 2, 2026
Original Source: Katz & Shoot
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the Katz & Shoot podcast to discuss the Knicks, the Raptors, and a handful of early-2000s baseball players.
Title: Commentary Appearance: SMASH Wrestling
Date: February 21, 2026
Original Source: SMASH Wrestling
Synopsis: I once again joined the commentary team at SMASH Wrestling, working as colour commentator for their Any Given Saturday 12 event in Toronto.
Video to come.
Title: Raptors broadcast sideline reporter
Date: February 19, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I filled in as sideline reporter for Sportsnet’s Raptors broadcast, providing updates and analysis, conducting interviews, and handling pre- and post-game hits.
Title: Poeltl returns but Raptors bested by shorthanded Pistons
Date: February 11, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about another bad loss to a good team for the Raptors, one that at least offered the return of Jakob Poeltl. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast sideline reporter
Date: February 8, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I filled in as sideline reporter for Sportsnet’s Raptors broadcast, providing updates and analysis, conducting interviews, and handling pre- and post-game hits.
Title: Open Gym appearance
Date: February 7, 2026
Original Source: Open Gym
Synopsis: I made an appearance on the latest episode of Inside Open Gym, discussing the Raptors at the trade deadline.
Title: Raptors broadcast sideline reporter
Date: February 5, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I filled in as sideline reporter for Sportsnet’s Raptors broadcast, providing updates and analysis, conducting interviews, and handling pre- and post-game hits.
Title: Video Podcast Appearance: The Athletic NBA Show
Date: February 5, 2026
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on The Athletic’s NBA Show podcast’s day-long trade deadline special.
Title: Raptors trade deadline primer: Rules, assets, future outlook and more
Date: February 2, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I dropped my annual trade deadline primer, laying out everything fans need to know as far as rules, assets, and so on are concerned. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast sideline reporter
Date: February 1, 2026
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I filled in as sideline reporter for Sportsnet’s Raptors broadcast, providing updates and analysis, conducting interviews, and handling pre- and post-game hits.
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 