In line with an nameless supply, the Toronto Raptors are within the technique of finalizing an settlement to nominate Darko Rajakovic, as assistant coach from the Memphis Grizzlies, as their subsequent head coach.
The supply who spoke with The Related Press on situation of anonymity whereas awaiting completion of the contract, stated the group and Rajakovic entered into an settlement in precept on Saturday, though the ultimate particulars are nonetheless being labored out.
The Serbian native first joined the NBA in 2012 as a G League coach and has spent the final 9 seasons as an assistant coach with Oklahoma Metropolis, Phoenix and Memphis.
In line with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Raptors selected Rajakovic as a result of they have been searching for somebody who might “coach a contenting group” regardless if the franchise determined to maintain its group of veteran gamers together with Fred VanVleet and PG Anunoby, or to rebuild their roster to incorporate youthful participant and draft belongings.
ESPN Sources: The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a deal to rent Memphis Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic because the franchise’s subsequent coach. pic.twitter.com/AEPu64p2F2
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 10, 2023