Overview

• He let slip a clear F-bomb when drafted ninth overall, a reaction he now says reflected disbelief and gratefulness rather than disappointment.
• In a post-draft press conference, Murray-Boyles embraced a self-described “handyman” role and vowed to handle the defensive “dirty work” for Toronto.
• The Raptors have shifted toward a tougher, win-now identity by trading for Brandon Ingram and centering their rebuild around Scottie Barnes alongside Murray-Boyles.
• Toronto’s social media team swiftly countered suggestions of a sour reaction by sharing a photo of a smiling Murray-Boyles captioned “See guys, he’s happy!!”
• Girlfriend Chloe Kitts offered unwavering support at Barclays Center and later posted an emotional Instagram tribute while preparing for a projected first-round WNBA selection in 2026.