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Raptors' defense grows stronger after picking title-winning stud in NBA Draft

1 day ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Toronto uses its second round selection on proven winner Alijah MartinOnce again, the Raptors have held steady at their expected position in the draft, despite swirling rumors that they might trade the pick, they chose to keep it. Toronto stuck to their guns with the 39th overall pick, selecting Alijah Martin from Florida — a hard-nosed, explosive athlete who is also a sound defender and a decent shooter.
Collin Murray-Boyles’ first step in Raptors journey is now complete

1 day ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Raptors Nation is now aware of the jersey number that CMB will wear The Raptors have held the ninth overall draft pick on four separate occasions, using that selection on Tracy McGrady, DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and now, Collin Murray-Boyles joins that distinguished group. Hearing your name called is one thing, but often the next step to follow sets the tone for the identity that will surround that player for years to come.
Blazers’ bold first-round gamble crushed Raptors’ second-round dream scenario

1 day ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Blazers stole Hansen Yang in the first round, dashing Toronto's second-round hopesI think, out of all the draft storylines coming out of last night (aside from Brooklyn's stockpile of guard picks or the Phoenix Suns hoarding centers galore), it has to go to the Portland Trail Blazers, who took a real swing for the fences by selecting Chinese prospect Hansen Yang at 16th overall.
Raptors fans brace for impact after latest NBA Draft rumor

1 day ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

What are the Raptors' plans for the 2025 NBA Draft's second round? Tonight marks night two of the 2025 NBA Draft, with the second round selections to be made. As of now, at the time of writing, the Toronto Raptors are scheduled to make a pick at 39th overall (via Portland). However, if this report from NBA insider Jake Fischer is to suggest anything, that pick could just be headed elsewhere.
Collin Murray-Boyles selection puts another young Raptors forward in the hot seat

2 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Jonathan Mogbo must now prove he's no slouch, because Collin Murray-Boyles is coming to townRegardless of which side of the spectrum you're on regarding the pick, the Toronto Raptors have made their presence felt with the ninth overall selection, adding versatile defender but shaky shooter Collin Murray-Boyles to their roster.
Raptors' major splash in the 2025 NBA Draft second round seems inevitable

2 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Toronto might've passed on Khaman Maluach, but picking Ryan Kalkbrenner could soften the blowToronto clearly isn’t done with their faith in the "Vision 6'9" experiment, as they opted to use their ninth overall pick on South Carolina’s Collin Murray-Boyles (even though CMB is more around 6-foot-6 and some change, 6-foot-7ish).
Raptors address viral Collin Murray-Boyles moment after NBA Draft selection

2 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Toronto insists that CMB is a happy camperDespite my objections, the Toronto Raptors ultimately settled on Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, just as CMB heard his name called and stood up in preparation to step on stage, his initial reaction sparked some controversy among members of Raptors Nation. On the broadcast, Murray-Boyles was seen shaking his head and letting an F-bomb slip, all while hugging his loved ones with a smile on his face.
Raptors just bizarrely drafted a player they already have countless versions of

2 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

Toronto just added another non-shooting wing to its puzzling stashTo say I was puzzled to hear Collin Murray-Boyles' name called ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors would be an understatement. I don't know the guy personally, so I won't assume he's not a pleasant fellow, but as a prospect — I wasn't exactly blown away by his fit on an already clunky lineup with weak spacing (something I made vividly clear in a preivous piece).
Raptors end all trade speculation by confirming Collin Murray-Boyles' fate

2 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Mike Luciano

The Toronto Raptors were linked to a plethora of defense-first players at No. 9 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, including Duke center Khaman Malauch and international prospect Noa Essengue. However, the board fell their way, and they ended up with South Carolina power forward Collin Murray-Boyles. The Raptors had been rumored to be shopping the No. 9 pick in trade talks, as they are pursuing a star who could instantly upgrade the roster.
Favorite Raptors draft prospect likely to be snatched after striking trade

2 days ago | raptorsrapture.com | Amos Mina

The writing is on the wall… New Orleans could be lining up to steal Khaman Maluach at 7th overallWe had a few surprising pre-draft trades go down before tonight’s draft festivities: veteran Jrue Holiday was dealt to Portland, CJ McCollum will be joining Washington, Jordan Poole is headed to New Orleans, and a three-team deal brought Boston closer to below the luxury tax by parting ways with Kristaps Porzingis, who heads to the Atlanta Hawks.