Darko Rajakovic
Darko Rajakovic is a Serbian professional basketball coach currently serving as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He began his coaching career in Europe and has steadily climbed the ranks, earning a reputation for his player development skills and basketball IQ. Under his leadership, the Raptors are focusing on nurturing young talent and building a competitive team for the future. In a recent game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rajakovic emphasized the importance of mentality and approach as the team prepares for the remainder of the season.
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Head coach Darko Rajakovic kept Poeltl away from Wembanyama.
Vassell’s 21-point performance helps Spurs rally past Raptors 110-107
Canada· 2026-02-26
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said that getting offensive rebounds would be key to victory.
Bridges’s 19-point third quarter leads Knicks past RaptorsCanada· 2026-01-29
Coach Darko Rajakovic mentioned RJ Barrett began on-court workouts.
Brandon Ingram scores 28 points, Raptors end four-game skid with win over HeatCanada· 2025-12-16
Head coach Darko Rajakovic said pre-game that a fast start was critical if Toronto was going to win.
Knicks bounce Raptors out of NBA Cup 117-101Canada· 2025-12-10
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said RJ is improving.
Barnes scores 28 points to lead Raptors past Blazers 121-118Canada· 2025-12-03
The mission statement came from head coach Darko Rajakovic – 'My focus is on winning and on developing at the same time.'
Still awaiting his debut, Brandon Ingram spots the elephant in the Raptors’ roomCanada· 2025-09-30
The front office is renewed, including general manager Bobby Webster, and we have great coaching stability led by Darko Rajakovic.
MLSE president Keith Pelley takes responsibility for Masai Ujiri exitCanada· 2025-06-27
Darko Rajaković is the coach of the team that finished 11th in the Eastern Conference.
Lemtinga naktis: kas pašauks Kasparą Jakučionį?
Lithuania· 2025-06-26
Head coach Darko Rajakovic says it 'isn’t realistic' for Ingram to fully recover before the season ends.
Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick to miss end of Toronto Raptors season with injuriesCanada· 2025-04-04Darko Rajakovic is the head coach of the Toronto Raptors who praised the team's chemistry and hard work.
Raptors core gaining key experience together down stretch of seasonCanada· 2025-03-29
Coach Darko Rajakovic sent out his 30th starting lineup of the season.
Devin Booker leads big second quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89Canada· 2025-03-18
Darko Rajakovic rested RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl, allowing Lawson to start.
Canada’s Lawson makes first-ever NBA start in hometown as Raptors beat Jazz 118-109Canada· 2025-03-08
Darko Rajaković is the Serbian coach leading the Toronto team.
Osveta Luke Dončića, tripl-dabl protiv Dalasa
Montenegro· 2025-02-26
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said before the game that centre Jakob Poeltl was 'very close' to returning to the lineup.
Tatum’s double-double leads undermanned Celtics past Raptors 111-101Canada· 2025-02-26
Darko Rajakovic is the head coach of the Toronto Raptors who commented on the quality of the team's shot attempts.
Raptors’ three-point shooting goes cold against volume-shooting CelticsCanada· 2025-02-26
Darko Rajaković is the coach of Toronto.
Los Anđeles Klipersi izgubili od Indijane, Milvoki bolji od MajamijaMontenegro· 2025-02-24
Darko Rajakovic said that coming out flat in the first quarter cost his team the win.
Slow start, no Jakob Poeltl costs Toronto Raptors in 120-111 overtime lossCanada· 2025-02-22Darko Rajakovic emphasized the importance of developing young players.
Raptors head into all-star break thinking of the futureCanada· 2025-02-13
