The Raptors' X-Factor Heading Into the Season

News ArticlePublishedJul 31, 2026 at 04:28 PM EDTWho's Toronto Raptors' x-factor this minute?Last season, Collin Murray-Boyles wasn't just another rookie trying to find his footing in the NBA. He quickly became the kind of guy coaches love having on the floor, the player who brings some edge when a game starts getting a little too comfortable for the other team.Now heading into his second season, Murray-Boyles is the Raptors' x-factor.More news: Houston Rockets’ 2026 Season PreviewThat might seem like a lot to put on a young player, but his impact was hard to ignore once he got into the swing of things. He wasn't afraid of the moment, either. During Toronto's playoff run, Murray-Boyles became the first rookie in franchise history to record a playoff double-double with at least 15 points, 1