"Toronto hasn't had a picturesque start to the 2025-26 season, but thankfully, the Raptors have been able to turn their fortunes around. After a four-game losing streak, they now have three straight wins and a .500 record at 4-4. While this is a promising uptick, it is far from enough to satisfy Raptors Nation. I'm sure they want to see this squad continue building momentum and project the sentiment to the broader NBA audience that Toronto can be right back in the mix of things."
"Needless to say, in just the short 2025-26 season sample size, CMB has essentially shut down the debate over whether Toronto made the right call or not. He's definitely made me eat my words, that's for sure. While many assumed Maluach was the prototypical Raptors darling, what Murray-Boyles brings to the table might have also crossed the fan base's mind. This ultimately became the catalyst behind his eventual selection."
"Murray-Boyles' shaky jump shot was a point of concern, but his quality defense and versatility should've stuck out as something to tantalize the Raptors. In essence, the Raptors added their own Draymond Green-lite in the making: someone who can defend positions one through five, grab boards, score at his own pace, and even find his teammates on the right plays."
Toronto began the 2025-26 season unevenly, losing four straight before winning three consecutive games to reach 4-4. The Raptors selected Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 draft amid debate over positional needs like center. Initial concerns focused on Murray-Boyles' shaky jump shot and the idea that a center such as Khaman Maluach might better fit roster needs. Murray-Boyles has displayed defensive versatility, rebounding, selective scoring, and playmaking. Early-season play elevated him into a meaningful rotation role and shifted perceptions about the draft choice.
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