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Next season is an important one for Darko Rajakovic, Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors. With Brandon Ingram a part of the team now, Toronto is looking to become more of a serious threat contending for a playoff spot.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic lays out bold dynastic vision

Ever since Darko Rajakovic became the Toronto Raptors head coach, he’s built a culture of accountability and transparency. However, he’s built one of realistic expectations, in his eyes.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 15

Darko Rajakovic Praises Brandon Ingram

Darko Rajakovic spoke to the media at the Toronto Raptors end-of-season press conference. In his second season as head coach, Rajakovic led the Raptors to a 30-52 season.

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The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 5

Darko Rajakovic Explains Why Scottie Barnes Is Playing With Injured Hand

The Toronto Raptors’ season is seemingly over, but not for Scottie Barnes. Which is a puzzling decision with Toronto trying to lose games and position themselves better in the draft lottery.

Toronto Raptors News / Blazer's Edge / March 31

Raptors Pick Up Coach Darko Rajakovic’s Team Option

The Raptors decided to guarantee the final year of Rajakovic’s contract early, keeping him on the books through 2026-27. The Toronto Raptors possessed a fourth-year team option in head coach Darko Rajakovic’s contract for the 2026-27 season.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 31

Raptors made a secret head coaching move last summer

The Toronto Raptors currently hold the seventh-worst record in the NBA at 28-47 and are on pace to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Raptors Make Darko Rajakovic Decision

The Toronto Raptors are just 28-57, good for 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. It’s not a win-loss record that sparkles and glistens. Yet, they’re just 5.5 games behind the ninth-place Chicago Bulls and 10th-place Miami Heat.

Toronto Raptors News / Hardwood Heroics / March 31

Toronto Raptors Make Important Decision on Head Coach Darko Rajakovic

The Toronto Raptors are still in the middle of a rebuild, and it looks like head coach Darko Rajakovic will continue to be part of the process in the coming years.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

Raptors pick up option on HC Darko Rajakovic for 2026-27 season

Rajakovic is finishing up his second season as Toronto's head coach. His bosses have now made a financial commitment to him for the next few seasons.

RJ Barrett, streaking Raptors add to 76ers' misery

Rajakovic expresses love for Toronto

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The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / March 30

Darko Rajakovic Expresses Love For City Of Toronto

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is loving his time in Canada. As of late, former players have been expressing their issues with living in Toronto.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 26

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic reveals reasoning for Scottie Barnes’ limited fourth-quarter minutes

The Toronto Raptors have turned heads across the NBA with their recent fourth-quarter lineup decisions. With the league’s tank race heating up, Darko Rajakovic has benched Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickey down the stretch of several tight games.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / March 22

Warriors’ Draymond Green Praises Darko Rajakovic

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is in his second season taking charge of this youth movement. After Toronto remained competitive for countless seasons, it was time for the organization to make a change.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Grizzlies, Raptors Connected By Developing Talent

Darko Rajakovic is now in his second season as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors. At this point, the 46-year-old is just 46-100 in that role. However, there’s truly been development during their rebuilding process, which is what Rajakovic was really brought in for.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Raptors' Darko Rajakovic Gives Unfortunate Gradey Dick Injury Update

Gradey Dick had the furthest thing from an enjoyable night against the Orlando Magic on Sunday. The Toronto Raptors sharpshooter only tallied two points in the Raptors' close 104-102 victory over the Magic.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Darko Rajakovic Gushes Over Newfound Consistency of Toronto Raptors Rookie

Sunday night offered a brief break from the tank, because the Toronto Raptors actually found themselves in the win column. They won a nail-biting 104-102 ball game over the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Raptors' Darko Rajakovic Offers Steep Praise to Underrated Celtics Star Jayson Tatum

The Toronto Raptors had a tough time keeping up with the defending NBA champions on Tuesday night. Despite a valiant effort, the Raptors wound up dropping a competitive 111-101 ball game to the Boston Celtics.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / February 27

Toronto Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic’s: Another Great Serbian Basketball Mastermind

Although a small country with under 7 million people and a couple of hundred thousand more worldwide, Serbia has a ton of sports talent. Just look at Nikola Jokic in the NBA and Novak Djokovic in tennis.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / February 24

Darko Rajakovic Praises Scottie Barnes’ Defense

Scottie Barnes had one of the best defensive performances of his young career in the Toronto Raptors 127-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 23. Barnes did a great job of slowing down Kevin Durant who had an off night from the field.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Darko Rajakovic Reveals Whether Toronto Raptors Will Tank in Second Half of 2024-25

The team with the fifth-worst record in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors, are set to resume on-court action for the second half of the 2024-25 season. The

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 14

Tristan Thompson Roasts Raptors Coach Darko Rajakovic After Being Called 'Classless'

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson inflamed fans and coaches of the Toronto Raptors by going for a late-game dunk after the Cavaliers had sealed victory in their 131-108 win. Raptors head coach slammed Tristan's actions in his post-game interview, calling the act classless.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12

NBA All-Star trade acquisition might not play for rest of season?

There might not be much of an immediate return on investment for this season when it comes to one big NBA trade deadline acquisition.

Raptors F Brandon Ingram agrees to $120M extension

Brandon Ingram's extension is a risky gamble for Raptors

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Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Darko Rajakovic Makes Statement on Key Improvements One Young Toronto Raptors Player Has Made

The Toronto Raptors returned to the loss column on Tuesday night, something that has been somewhat of an irregularity during this recent stretch of games.

Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26

Raptors HC Rajakovic ejected for profane tirade against refs

Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic ejected for profane tirade against refs

Darko Rajakovic doesn’t always lose his cool, but when he does, he definitely makes sure to get his money’s worth.

Grizzlies score franchise-best 155 points, rout Raptors

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The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024

Raptors HC roasts team's defense after another poor showing

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic roasted his team on Monday with an April Fools' Day joke.

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Jalen Suggs shuts down Blazers comeback with Magic in playoff hunt

Report: Magic emerge as suitors for resurgent Lakers star

Hawks upend Bulls, move closer to No. 9 seed in East

Luka Doncic, Dejounte Murray named NBA Players of the Week

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6, 2024

Darko Rajakovic’s wife Gaga Rajakovic

Just earlier this year, the Toronto Raptors named Darko Rajakovic as the 10th head coach of the franchise. Coming all the way from Serbia, Rajakovic has plenty of experience in the NBA after serving as an assistant coach for various NBA teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns and the Memphis Grizzlies.