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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 on ClutchPoints / December 10

Raptors’ Darko Rajakovic admits Jakob Poeltl is ‘not himself yet’ amid recovery

The Toronto Raptors are being peppered with allegations of fraudulence amid their rough stretch following a torrid start to the 2025-26 season. On Tuesday night, the Raptors bowed out of NBA Cup contention after suffering a 117-101 loss to the New York Knicks in the quarterfinals of the competition.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 9

Raptors need one thing to beat Knicks in NBA Cup

The Toronto Raptors are going into their biggest game of the season when they take on the New York Knicks in their NBA Cup quarterfinal. After going 4-0 in group play and winning nine games in a row, the Raptors have only won three of their last eight games.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / December 8

Brandon Ingram and Darko Rajakovic make the same point about RJ Barrett as Raptors lose three in a row

The Toronto Raptors have now lost three consecutive games after falling to the Boston Celtics on Sunday, 113-121. The Raptors were 12-5 not so long ago, and some were beginning to question whether they could be Eastern Conference contenders.

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 / Raptors HQ / December 5

‘You can’t control winning’ says Raptors coach as they lose to Hornets

“We can’t control winning,” Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said on Friday evening. On a cold December night, the Raptors prepared to play their second game of a back-to-back, their 5th game in seven nights.

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 26

Raptors finding value in slowing down, navigating speed paradox

“Speed kills.” A simple yet stark reminder that anyone who’s learned to drive has heard countless times. While going fast is undoubtedly exhilarating (albeit not that likely on any major Toronto road or highway, given the never-ending traffic), it’s also true that higher speed often equals greater risk.

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.

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.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / November 16

Raptors' young bench unit surprises everyone, even Darko Rajakovic

After taking down the Indiana Pacers by 18 points on Saturday, the Toronto Raptors have improved to 8-5 on the season, winning seven of their last eight games with more favorable games ahead.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

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.

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.

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.

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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 / 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