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Toronto RaptorsRaptors call out 'no class' Tristan Thompson

The Toronto Raptors have a newfound resentment toward Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson after the veteran’s last-second dunk during his team’s 131-108 road victory. The unnecessary dunk came with four seconds remaining in the game with the Cavaliers already ahead by 21 points, violating the sport’s long-standing unwritten rule. Instead of exchanging post-game pleasantries, Thompson […]

Toronto RaptorsHow Brandon Ingram will 'embrace' Raptors offense next to Scottie Barnes

When the Toronto Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram before the deadline, Scottie Barnes had a new running mate. After he spent this season with the New Orleans Pelicans, he’s in a new conference and a new conference. Luckily, head coach Darko Rajakovic doesn’t see too much of a concern. Even with incorporating an all-star like […]

Golden State WarriorsStephen Curry's retirement will have Raptors coach getting 'drunk'

The Golden State Warriors dropped their second straight game on Monday night, falling to the Toronto Raptors 104-101 at Scotiabank Arena. With the loss, the Warriors slipped below a .500 win percentage for the first time this season, holding a 19-20 record. Despite Stephen Curry’s impressive performance, where he logged 26 points, seven assists, seven […]

Net WorthDarko Rajakovic's net worth in 2025

Darko Rajakovic’s net worth in 2025 is $3 million. The Serbian has a literal degree in basketball and brought his coaching practices to the NBA as head coach of the Toronto Raptors. Let’s look at Darko Rajakovic’s net worth in 2025 amidst his second season in Toronto. What is Darko Rajakovic’s net worth in 2025?: […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic explodes on officials, gets ejected

Thursday night did not go according to plan at all for the Toronto Raptors. While they aren’t exactly expected to win against a red-hot Memphis Grizzlies team, they did not give a good account of themselves during this contest, as they got demolished, 155-126, on the road. And it reached the point where head coach […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic issues RJ Barrett demand after loss vs. Lakers

The Toronto Raptors’ rally fell short Friday night in a 131-125 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, but there were some positives to take away from the team’s fifth loss of the season, including a double-double by RJ Barrett, which was a step in the right direction according to Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic. After […]

Toronto RaptorsDarko 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. In […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors forward Scottie Barnes' Cancun karaoke session is prime meme material

The Toronto Raptors finished the 2023-2024 season with a 25-57 record under Coach Darko Rajakovic, a huge letdown for a franchise that has grown accustomed to competing for NBA Playoffs bids in recent years. The Raptors got a solid season from Scottie Barnes who averaged nearly 20 points per game while racking up over eight […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors most to blame for disappointing 2023-24 NBA season

Ever since the Toronto Raptors snagged Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the front office has been in shambles regarding the direction of their organization. Last year, when they had the opportunity to trade big names like Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet for a high value, they decided […]

Dallas MavericksRaptors' Darko Rajakovic gets painfully honest on what else Mavericks' Luka Doncic can improve

Luka Doncic was his usual, unbelievable self as the Dallas Mavericks topped the Toronto Raptors 136-125 on Wednesday night. Doncic, celebrating his 25th birthday, powered the Mavericks with 30 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds for his 11th triple-double of the season. After his team’s loss to the Mavericks, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic got […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic reveals true story behind pizza party after 3 straight wins

For just the first time in the 2023-24 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors managed to stitch together three wins in a row after downing the Indiana Pacers on the road on Sunday to the tune of a 130-122 score. Before that, Toronto defeated the Brooklyn Nets at home (121-93) and the Atlanta Hawks in Georgia […]

Toronto RaptorsDarko Rajakovic's charitable act will have Raptors passing the ball like crazy

Athletes are always going to do well when they are playing for incentives. Players in the NFL, for instance, start blazing up when they are only a couple of yards, sacks, tackles, and touchdowns away from a clause in their contract. Coach Darko Rajakovic might be implementing the same thing with the Scottie Barnes-led Toronto […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors: Darko Rajaković's heartfelt tribute to Warriors assistant Dejan Milojević after tragic passing

The NBA world was rocked on Wednesday after news broke that Golden State Warriors assistant, Dejan Milojević passed away. Following his death, Toronto Raptors head coach, Darko Rajaković, dedicated the team’s win over the Miami Heat to Milojević. Rajaković details his heartfelt tribute to his late friend. During the postgame presser, the Raptors head coach […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors: Darko Rajakovic slapped with $25,000 fine for wild rant on refs after Lakers loss

The Toronto Raptors lost a controversial cross-conference matchup to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Raptors competed hard, but head coach Darko Rajakovic was frustrated with the contest’s foul disparity after the game. Now, Rajakovic will pay an expensive NBA fine. Darko Rajakovic gets fined after his passionate Raptors post-game speech Rajakovic expressed […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic doubles down on belief Scottie Barnes will become the 'face of the league'

After the Toronto Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night, head coach Darko Rajakovic spoke highly of star Scottie Barnes once again after calling him the “face of the league” in a rant about the officials Tuesday. While Rajakovic was in a hasty mood then, he seemed to be excited to talk about […]

Toronto RaptorsEvan Turner roasted for making fun of Darko Rajakovic's accent after Raptors ref rant

Darko Rajakovic made a lot of headlines after he called out the officiating after the Toronto Raptors narrowly lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. Some of the criticism was targetting discourse about the rules of the game while others had their eyebrows raised after a ‘face-of-the-league’ declaration about Scottie Barnes. It gained a lot of […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Thaddeus Young reacts to Darko Rajakovic destroying refs after Lakers loss

The Toronto Raptors feel like they got the short end of the stick on Tuesday night when the referees granted the Los Angeles Lakers plenty of opportunities at the charity stripe late in their 132-131 loss. Head coach Darko Rajakovic, in particular, was not pleased. He went berserk in his postgame presser, calling out the […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors news: Drake gives Darko Rajakovic his stamp of approval for ref obliteration after Lakers loss

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 132-131 on Tuesday night, and Raptors fans are blaming the officiating of NBA referee Ben Taylor and his crew. After the game, Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic went off on the officials, and the biggest Raptors fan of all, Drake, loved it. Drake took to Instagram and […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic lays into refs with NSFW tirade after controversial loss to Lakers

The Toronto Raptors fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a Tuesday night outing filled with postgame drama. Because of what he felt was an unfair fourth quarter, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic went on an NSFW rant during the press conference. The Serbian coach criticized the referees for how the game was officiated. “23 […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Gradey Dick 'special program' amid absence gets more Darko Rajakovic clarity

Gradey Dick was a huge prospect to look out for during the 2023 NBA Draft. It was not only because of his name that fans wanted. Instead, he put up huge numbers in college that looked to prove that he was ready for the big league. There have not been many insanely good instances involving […]

Toronto RaptorsDarko Rajaković's classy message for Pistons amid Raptors' 'emotional' day

The Toronto Raptors lost to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday by the score of 129-127, and it snapped the Pistons’ 28-game losing streak. The Raptors were playing shorthanded as a result of the trade headlined by OG Anunoby going to the New York Knicks. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic admitted that there were emotions throughout […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' RJ Barrett draws major Darko Rajakovic praise after blockbuster trade from Knicks

As the aftermath of the Toronto Raptors’ blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks dies down a little, it is time to take a closer look at what the organization is adding. Replacing a young two-way force like OG Anunoby is extremely difficult, hence why Masai Ujiri held onto him for so long. But the […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic drops Steph Curry truth bomb on potential rotation changes

The Toronto Raptors have been in a complete free fall as of late, losing 11 of their last 14 games, with their latest loss being a 126-119 defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. With the Raptors struggles continuing, head coach Darko Rajakovic had an interesting Stephen Curry admission when discussing […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic drops truth bomb on Toronto's search for identity

The Toronto Raptors are one of a handful of NBA teams that seem to be stuck in the middle right now. The Raptors have a lot of talent on their roster, but they have only managed to pick up nine wins in their first 20 games. Head coach Darko Rajakovic is still figuring things out […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors coach Darko Rajakovic breaks silence on Knicks lawsuit

Before his team hosted the New York Knicks on Friday, first-year Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stressed he had no concerns about the lawsuit filed against the organization by New York for allegedly stealing thousands of confidential files. “We explained what happened or what did not happen. I know who I am, I know […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Darko Rajakovic drops Luka Doncic truth bomb in win vs. Mavs

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has a message for the rest of the NBA: there’s no way you can stop the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic. Darko Rajakovic shared his thoughts on Luka Doncic after the Raptors’ 127-116 win over the Mavs on Wednesday, per Sportsnet’s Michael Grange. “You’re not going to hold Luka Doncic […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors rookie Gradey Dick's fearless Giannis Antetokounmpo decision vs Bucks has Darko Rajakovic hyped

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the hardest teams to figure out thus far in the 2023-24 season. Coming off an embarrassing loss against the terrible Portland Trail Blazers, it was unclear which version of the Raptors would show up against the mighty Milwaukee Bucks. But the Raptors set the pace with a torrid-shooting […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors coach Darko Rajakovic's lavish OG Anunoby praise hints at new defensive heights

Jordan Poole entered Friday’s preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors coming off the most explosive scoring performance of his career, low stakes of exhibition basketball be damned. Just 48 hours after dropping 41 points in 27 minutes on the New York Knicks, though, the Washington Wizards guard went ice cold north of the border, finishing […]

BettingToronto Raptors Over/Under Win Total Prediction

In a shocking turn of events this off-season, the Toronto Raptors made headlines by firing longtime head coach Nick Nurse, and without his guidance, oddsmakers seem to believe the Raptors will be in for a rough time this season based on their over under win total. With all of this influx of change on the staff with […]

NBARaptors PG Dennis Schroder's epic FIBA World Cup draws eye-opening Darko Rajakovic take

Losing Fred VanVleet for nothing in free agency instead of trading him away for draft assets could not have been an easy pill to swallow for the Toronto Raptors franchise. VanVleet has been a staple of the franchise for years, and it was difficult to argue that his de facto replacement, Dennis Schroder, was an […]

Toronto RaptorsRUMOR: Raptors' feelings on rebuilding after hiring Darko Rajakovic as head coach

The Toronto Raptors made an intriguing head coaching hire on Saturday, prying Darko Rajakovic away from the Memphis Grizzlies in a move that many believe signals an impending rebuild for the Raptors. On the one hand, after a disappointing 2022-23 campaign that led to Raptors president Masai Ujiri publicly lamenting his team’s performance, Toronto fired […]

Toronto RaptorsHow Darko Rajakovic hiring affects Scottie Barnes, Raptors' offseason plans

After the Toronto Raptors fired Nick Nurse this offseason, the team was in limbo for the next few months. While other teams were quick to make their new hires, Toronto took their sweet time in selecting their new coach. That essentially put a lot of the team’s offseason moves on hold, too: without a coach, […]

Toronto RaptorsOne big reason behind Raptors' Nick Nurse firing, Darko Rajakovic hire

After a long wait, the Toronto Raptors finally picked their new head coach: former Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic. In a league full of names like Mike Budenholzer and Doc Rivers, Toronto picked a rather… unique name to be their coach. As it turns out, one of the reasons why the Raptors chose Rajakovic is […]

Toronto RaptorsDesmond Bane's 3-word reaction to Darko Rajakovic leaving Grizzlies to become Raptors coach

The Toronto Raptors are hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic to be their next head coach. But while it’s a big loss for Grind City, Desmond Bane couldn’t be more excited for the veteran tactician. After almost two months of searching for Nick Nurse’s replacement and interviewing various candidates–including Steve Nash and Kenny Atkinson–the Raptors […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors fans react to Darko Rajakovic hire to replace Nick Nurse

The Toronto Raptors have now officially turned a page in their franchise history books by announcing the organization’s decision to hire Rarko Rajakovic as the squad’s new head coach. This comes at the heel of Nick Nurse’s firing a few weeks back as the Raptors look to a fresh start in 2023-24. Unsurprisingly, Toronto supporters […]

Toronto RaptorsBREAKING: Raptors set to hire Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as successor to Nick Nurse

The Toronto Raptors have concluded their long coaching search and they will be hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Darko Rajakovic, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a deal to hire Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic as the franchise’s next coach. pic.twitter.com/AEPu64p2F2 — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 10, 2023 […]

Toronto RaptorsRUMOR: Raptors' head coaching search to replace Nick Nurse gets eye-opening update

Among the franchises that still have a head coaching vacancy to fill, the Toronto Raptors may have searched the farthest and longest, interviewing a unique assortment of candidates that come from a variety of backgrounds. With the most recent names on their list of candidates including that of Spanish national team head coach Sergio Scariolo, […]

Phoenix SunsSuns eyeing assistants for head coaching gig despite Mike Budenholzer, Nick Nurse rumors

The Phoenix Suns are cranking up their head coaching search after parting ways with former Coach of the Year, Monty Williams, last week. Former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer, former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, and Suns assistant coach Kevin Young are already rumored to be head coaching candidates for Phoenix. Now, ESPN’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers3 Doc Rivers replacements Sixers must consider after playoff exit

In an era where giving legends their flowers is becoming increasingly rare, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers‘ shortcomings are likely to overshadow his accomplishments. One of the better coaches in league history, Rivers’ experience, dedication to the defensive end and ability to motivate his players are why he’s an NBA champion today. Nonetheless, given […]

Phoenix SunsSuns close to hiring Thunder assistant Darko Rajakovic to join Monty Williams' staff

According to a Tuesday afternoon report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Phoenix Suns and new head coach Monty Williams are continuing to add to the team’s new-look coaching staff. Stein is now reporting that Oklahoma Thunder assistant coach Darko Rajakovic is expected to join Williams’ coaching staff in Phoenix. “The Suns […]

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