{"id":162586,"date":"2025-10-14T07:34:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T11:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=162586"},"modified":"2025-10-30T22:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T02:29:12","slug":"one-expectation-for-each-toronto-raptors-rookie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/10\/14\/one-expectation-for-each-toronto-raptors-rookie\/","title":{"rendered":"One Expectation For Each Toronto Raptors Rookie"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like a few other teams, Toronto Raptors were able to obtain talented players<\/a> in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, both of their rookies have the skills to be stylistic fits on the roster. Not only that, but each of them has the potential to be a high-impact player in the future, shining in both Summer League and during preseason.<\/p>\n

One Expectation For Each Toronto Raptors Rookie<\/h2>\n

With the NBA season right around the corner, now is the time to establish expectations for each prospect’s rookie season. Let’s dive into one expectation for each Raptors rookie for the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

Collin Murray-Boyles<\/h3>\n

Expectation: Prove That His Size Won’t Be An Issue<\/h4>\n

With the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors took South Carolina sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles<\/a>. The 6-foot-7 hybrid forward made a name for himself<\/a> in the pre-draft process by being an excellent interior threat and impactful defender.<\/p>\n

Offensively, he utilizes his strength to bully through opponents to the rim. In a similar vein, he can use his driving ability to create opportunities for his teammates. However, the defensive side of the floor is where Murray-Boyles shines the most. Specifically, he is a strong, multi-positional defender who has demonstrated incredible feel and basketball IQ. Those qualities help him be an excellent defensive playmaker, where he can blow up plays by disrupting passing lanes or blocking shots.<\/p>\n