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Darko Rajakovic points to Rockets game disaster that left Raptors ‘punked’

If there’s any game on the schedule where the Toronto Raptors could ill-afford to miss starting center Jakob Poeltl, it’s against the Houston Rockets — a team that makes life a living hell on the glass.

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'They Just Manhandled Us' – Toronto Raptors Coach Laments the Team’s Lack of Size in Loss Vs. Houston Rockets

The Toronto Raptors suffered their fourth consecutive loss, following a 139-121 home defeat against the Houston Rockets, and head coach Darko Rajakovic pointed to the team’s size disadvantage as the most significant reason for the result.

Darko Rajakovic says new Seattle Storm HC “made him a better man”

There was an influx of WNBA coaching hires in the past week, including, of course, the Toronto Tempo hiring former New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 28

Darko Rajakovic explains why Raptors lost vs. Spurs

The Toronto Raptors are picking up the pieces after a 121-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night inside the Frost Bank Center. The Raptors put themselves in a hole from the start, surrendering 41 points in the first quarter and forcing the team to play from behind all night long.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

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The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 24

Darko Rajakovic has to bring Raptors to next level

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has seen his team steadily improve over the past few years since he became the squad's leader in 2023. Rajakovic was dealt a rebuilding project upon arrival in Toronto, but he has been able to slowly develop over time.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 23

Darko Rajakovic has awesome reaction after Raptors beat Hawks

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is fired up after the team pulled out a 138-118 victory against the Atlanta Hawks in the season opener. Rajakovic's excitement was palpable in the locker room after the game, shouting with his players, who were equally as excited to pull out a win.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 21

Darko Rajakovic reveals Raptors identity going into season

The Toronto Raptors are going into the third season with Darko Rajakovic as the team's head coach. Rajakovic has a vision for the Raptors as the team goes into the season.

NBA News / Raptors Republic / October 18

During Toronto sports misery, Raptors almost record perfect dress rehearsal

As with the rest of the city, Darko Rajakovic has baseball fever. Before the game, he says the Toronto Raptors will put the Blue Jays game on the jumbotron at halftime, perhaps even during the game if the Jays are ahead late.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / October 17

Reflections from Raptors Coaches Open House

Raptors fans and community coaches congregated at Scotiabank Arena this morning to learn from James Wade, Pat Delany, Jama Mahlalela, and Darko Rajakovic at Raptors Coaches Open House.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / October 15

Why Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic isn't on hot seat

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is going into his third season with the team. Rajakovic, 46, is signed on until the 2026-27 season with the Raptors after an extension was granted this offseason.

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The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / September 1

Who is Darko Rajakovic? All you need to know about Toronto Raptors’ head coach

The Toronto Raptors are once again eyeing an NBA title contender status in the Eastern Conference. For years, the Toronto Raptors were one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto Raptors News / Hardwood Heroics / July 12

'He Got Stronger' – Toronto Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic Drops New Brandon Ingram Injury Update Ahead of 2025-26 Campaign

Brandon Ingram has yet to suit up for the Toronto Raptors after arriving there via trade last February, and head coach Darko Rajakovic is hinting that he could finally play for the team soon.

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

Every NBA team's all-time leading scorer

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 / 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.

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 / 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

Every NBA Most Improved Player winner

The '1995-96 Toronto Raptors' quiz

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