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Neither head coach in tonight’s Raptors vs Knicks match-up pays much attention to the NBA standings. Darko Rajakovic made a pact with himself to avoid them until the All-Star break.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / January 11

Shorthanded Toronto Raptors pull out thrilling overtime victory

Darko Rajakovic and I have differing opinions on the idea of playing a team back-to-back. Rajakovic, as he told the media before Sunday’s Toronto Raptors game, loves the idea of it.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic gives initial update on RJ Barrett injury

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett exited late in the fourth quarter of Toronto’s 125–117 loss to the Boston Celtics after suffering a left ankle injury.

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NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 4

Raptors show good, bad and ugly in win over Hawks

The Toronto Raptors are celebrating a return to the win column after beating the Atlanta Hawks 134-117 inside Scotiabank Arena. The victory gave the Raptors a winning record for the homestand, but it wasn't all roses and rainbows for the team.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic’s blunt reaction to Immanuel Quickley finishing Magic game on bench

On Monday evening, the Toronto Raptors picked up another win with a thrilling 107-106 home victory over the Orlando Magic. The Raptors trailed this game by as many as 21 points on the second night of a back to back, but the win was secured when Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s three-pointer clanked off the rim at the buzzer.

Washington Wizards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Wizards’ Alex Sarr earns massive endorsement from Darko Rajakovic

Alex Sarr’s growth in the NBA garnered praise from Darko Rajakovic following the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 16

Darko Rajakovic reacts to Raptors' much-needed win over Heat

After losing six of their previous seven games, the Toronto Raptors finally picked up a much-needed win over the Miami Heat. Now, sitting at 16-11 on the season, the Raptors can try to use this momentum as they head into a favorable stretch of games.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 13

Darko Rajakovic explains Raptors recent struggles

The Toronto Raptors have put in a lot of effort through the first 25 games of the season. The team has struggled as of late, losing six of the last seven games.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 10

Darko Rajakovic says key Toronto Raptors star is ‘not himself’ after NBA Cup elimination

The Toronto Raptors’ losing streak extended to three games following their NBA Cup elimination. Following an excellent start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors’ campaign is derailing as they suffered a heartbreaking loss against the New York Knicks.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Darko Rajakovic explains the reason Toronto Raptors lost a second game to the Charlotte Hornets

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the biggest surprises in the Eastern Conference this season. They are competing near the top of the Eastern Conference, but they have hit a bit of a skid recently.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 2

Darko Rajakovic might be perfect fit for Raptors

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is off to a great start in his third year with the team. Rajakovic is even a Coach of the Year candidate after starting 14-7 with the Raptors this season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 20

How the Raptors are building towards and away from the 2025 playoff zeitgeist

How the 2025 playoffs are shaping the ‘25-26 season, for the Raptors and the NBA at large “When you look at the championship-level teams, those are the teams that shape tendencies around the league.” That’s what Darko Rajakovic told me when I talked to him last season about stylistic evolution in the NBA.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / November 18

‘Coach of the Year candidate’: Zach Lowe praises Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic

The Toronto Raptors are four games above .500 for the first time in a long time, and the vibes are justifiably high. After Monday night’s dramatic 110-108 over the Charlotte Hornets improved the Raptors to 9-5 on the season, folks around the league took notice — even stirring up some early award buzz.

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 / 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 / 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.