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Darko Rajakovic has no plans to put Collin Murray-Boyles in a box in year 2

The Raptors aren't boxing Collin Murray-Boyles into strictly a backup center role this season and want him to play as much as possible in year two.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 6:45 PM
Darko Rajakovic has no plans to put Collin Murray-Boyles in a box in year 2
Key Things to Know
  • Darko Rajakovic plans to expand Collin Murray-Boyles' role rather than limiting him to backup center.
  • Rajakovic stated Murray-Boyles has improved enough to regularly share the court with Jakob Poeltl.
  • Chris Lambert argues pairing the two bigs protects Poeltl defensively and broadens Murray-Boyles' offensive game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic plans to expand sophomore Collin Murray-Boyles' role rather than limiting him to backup center. Speaking at practice, Rajakovic explained that Murray-Boyles has improved significantly and must share the court with starting center Jakob Poeltl during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Raptors Rapture writer Chris Lambert supports the decision, arguing that pairing Murray-Boyles with Poeltl maximizes defensive versatility while reducing physical wear. Lambert believes giving Murray-Boyles extra minutes at forward will enhance Toronto's frontcourt and accelerate the young player's offensive development.

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