Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1050
Date: March 23, 2021
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1050 to discuss the Raptors losing nine in a row ahead of the trade deadline.
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Title: Video Appearance: FREE AGENCY EXTRAVAGANZA W/ BLAKE MURPHY – Raptors Weekly Podcast
Date: March 23, 2021
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: I ran it back to my old home at Raptors Republic for a podcast teeing up the NBA trade deadline for the Raptors.
Title: Columbia House Party: 71. The Dismemberment Plan – Emergency & I (1999)
Date: March 22, 2021
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 71st episode of Columbia House Party, we take a listen to an indie rock classic with The Dismemberment Plan’s Emergency & I.
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Title: Eight questions from the Raptors’ first 8-game losing streak since 2012
Date: March 21, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I went into eight questions that are unavoidable as a result of the Raptors’ first eight-game losing streak since 2012. Read an excerpt!
Title: University of Toronto Sports Industry Conference: Major League Player Transactions Panel
Date: March 21, 2021
Original Source: University of Toronto
Synopsis: I participated in University of Toronto’s Sports Industry Conference, moderating a panel on major league transactions.
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Title: Raptors trade scenarios: Who says no? Writers weigh in
Date: March 19, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I ran some of the most common Raptors trade ideas by beat writers from other teams to see if there might be a deal to be made. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors win the war but lose the battle as Pistons spoil VanVleet & Siakam returns
Date: March 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I offered some takeaways from the return of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam and Norman Powell’s career night, all in a loss. Read an excerpt!
Title: Is it time for the Toronto Raptors to trade Norman Powell?
Date: March 17, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a look at the case for the Raptors selling high on Norman Powell and what the market might offer up. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors Stock Watch: Who made the most of short-handed rotation opportunities?
Date: March 16, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down who has made a case for more (or less) playing time once the team returns to health. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: March 16, 2021
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 to discuss the Raptors’ struggles with COVID and their options ahead of the trade deadline.
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