Although I wasn't initially high on his potential, Toronto definitely landed a promising prospect in Collin Murray-Boyles after selecting him ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. While Collin Murray-Boyles may not match the level of Kon Knueppel or Derik Queen (another prospect I was initially low on during the pre-draft process), CMB's potential and unique skill set still provide valuable upside for Toronto.
There are very few role players who can open up the floor and create space like he can. The kind of scoring gravity he brings to the hardwood is just insane for a role player. Defenses will never ignore him because they know the range, quick shot release, and ability to catch fire that he carries with him. He often gets guarded like Stephen Curry because opposing teams know how quickly he can shift a game.
The Orlando Magic fought off the Miami Heat and secured a 106-105 win inside Kia Center Friday evening. Miami had to climb back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit. They cut it to within three on three separate occasions, but Franz Wagner, who scored a game-high 32 points on 12-of-22 shooting, had a response each time. Bam Adebayo ultimately missed the game-winning jumper as time expired - a play that reeked of miscommunication between him and Norman Powell, who tallied a team-high 28 points.
Bilal Coulibaly entered the season with a lot to prove as a third-year man who's struggled to stay on the court long enough to prove why the Washington Wizards took a swing on his potential in the 2024 NBA Draft. As a former No. 7 overall pick, expectations were high for the French product entering the league, and as they should be considering the stock Washington invested in him when they opted to select him top 10.
During his rookie season, Bub Carringston struggled with inefficiency at times. The Washington Wizards threw him into the fire a bit, and while it could be good for his long-term development, his jump-shooting woes were clear as day. So far this season, he's shooting much better, but he can't make a shot inside the paint. It's been a very odd trend to follow, as his offensive areas of preference have seemingly flipped, at least in terms of efficiency.
Aaron Gordon's 10th and final made 3 on Thursday night at Chase Center felt like the final dagger. It came with 26 seconds left in regulation, putting the visiting Denver Nuggets up by three and punctuating a career night for the 12th-year forward. But the biggest perimeter fireworks show in Gordon's life happened to come against the greatest shooter of all-time.
