Darko Rajakovic named head coach of Toronto Raptors, receives support from NBA stars.
TL;DR
The Toronto Raptors have reached an agreement with Darko Rajakovic to become the team's next head coach, replacing Nick Nurse. Rajakovic has been an NBA assistant or G League coach since 2012 and has had a relationship with NBA teams since 2004. He takes over a team that finished 41-41, made the play-in game but failed to reach the playoffs.
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