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Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, March 23, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)
By The Canadian Press

Raptors exercise options on Murray-Boyles and Walter through 2027-28

Oct 20, 2026 | 12:25 PM

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have exercised team options on the contracts of forward Collin Murray-Boyles and guard Ja’Kobe Walter, keeping them signed through the 2027-28 NBA season.

The Raptors exercised the third-year team option on Murray-Boyles after he averaged 8.5 points, five rebounds and 1.9 assists in 57 games last season and was named to the NBA’s All-Rookie Second Team.

Murray-Boyles ranked second among rookies with a .579 field goal percentage and was one of only three first-year players to record at least 50 blocks and 50 steals.

The Raptors selected the six-foot-seven Murray-Boyles ninth overall in the 2025 NBA draft.

Toronto exercised the fourth-year team option on Walter, who averaged 7.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 72 games last season.

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The Raptors drafted Walter 19th overall in 2024.

Toronto opens its 2026-27 season Wednesday night against the visiting Chicago Bulls.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 20, 2026.

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by The Canadian Press

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