Raptors Notebook: Frequent slow starts hard to overcome
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Blake Murphy
Blake Murphy
Why it's time for the Raptors to explore new lineup options
Blake Murphy
Crossing the quarter-mark of the season, we've learned far too little about the Toronto Raptors' roster and direction. Trialling new lineups in the next 20 games is a must whether the team wants to build long-term or commit to the present, writes Blake Murphy.
As free agency looms, offensive ceiling for Raptors' Anunoby remains unknown
Blake Murphy
Even after rough Raptors 905 start, Gradey Dick still shooting with confidence
Blake Murphy
It’s hard not to focus primarily on Gradey Dick shooting 6-for-33 over his first two games on assignment with Raptors 905. But Blake Murphy says there's more to it than meets the eye.
Raptors Takeaways: Throwback late-game execution completes comeback over Pacers
Blake Murphy
With 30.3 seconds on the clock and the Raptors down one, the Raptors emptied out the side of the floor nearest inbounder Pascal Siakam. With three players stationed on the weak side, Siakam entered the ball to Scottie Barnes just above the 3-point line.
Mirror images of the same idea, Raptors and Magic set for tournament clash
Blake Murphy
How Raptors are using post-up mismatches to fill offensive gaps
Blake Murphy
In a season where the Toronto Raptors are emphasizing quick decisions and significant movement, their greatest success has come from a play generally considered the antithesis of those ideals: The post-up. Blake Murphy has more.
Justise Winslow hopes to carve his path back to the NBA through Raptors 905
Blake Murphy
When Raptors 905 open their season on Friday, they will reflect the same identity the NBA club has tried to create an entire roster out of. And Justise Winslow, who is working his way back from ankle surgery, fits the prototype.
Five Raptors defensive stat trends to keep an eye on
Blake Murphy
Five Raptors offensive stat trends to keep an eye on
Blake Murphy
Even though it's early in the season, how the Raptors are doing on the offensive side of the ball can have long-term effects. With that in mind, Blake Murphy has five trends he's closely monitoring.
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