Title: Why DeMarcus Cousins and the Raptors would be a miserable fit
Date: February 20, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I explored the option of the Raptors making a play for soon-to-be free agent DeMarcus Cousins. Read an excerpt!
Title: On a night when few Raptors have it going, Pascal Siakam shows the wayOn a night when few Raptors have it going, Pascal Siakam shows the way
Date: February 19, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors pulling out a truly ugly win thanks in part to Pascal Siakam learning how to swing games without his scoring. Read an excerpt!
Title: Terence Davis’ legal case ends, but NBA could mete out its own justice
Date: February 19, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I updated the legal situation of Raptors guard Terence Davis, who had five of seven charges dismissed and two others subject to an ACD. Read an excerpt!
Title: Will Raptors have an All-Star? A look at VanVleet, Lowry, Siakam’s chances
Date: February 19, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at the All-Star chances of three Raptors hoping to keep the franchise’s streak of representation alive. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905 Report: Raptors 905 Report: Malachi Flynn and Jalen Harris channel Lowry and DeRozan
Date: February 18, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I checked in on the progress of Raptors 905 through their first six bubble games. Read an excerpt!
Title: OG Anunoby’s return from injury sparks Raptors, helps slow down Giannis, Bucks
Date: February 16, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s return from injury for the Raptors, a simple fix for some bigger issues. Read an excerpt!
Title: Tim and Sid television appearance
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: Tim & Sid
Synopsis: I was a guest on Sportsnet’s Tim and Sid (via phone interview), discussing the Toronto Raptors’ recent regression and their reported interest in Andre Drummond.
Check it out! (No video, as I only phoned in.)
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Raptors Trading for Drummond?
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss one of the worst Raptors losses of the season, Andre Drummond trade rumors, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Andre Drummond to the Raptors? A deal would pose difficult math questions
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors’ reported interest in acquiring Andre Drummond. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Dishes and Dimes Podcast
Date: February 15, 2021
Original Source: Dishes and Dimes
Synopsis: I joined the latest edition of the excellent Dishes and Dimes podcast to discuss the Raptors regressing, the state of the Eastern Conference, early trade chatter, and more.
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 