The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they extended head coach Darko Rajaković. Rajaković guided the Raptors to a 46-36 record, improving by 16 wins over the previous season.
What happened?
The Raptors finished with the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Bobby Webster, the Raptors general manager and executive vice-president, said: “We’re thrilled to extend Darko as head coach of the Toronto Raptors.”
Why it matters for Toronto Raptors
Rajaković began his coaching career at age 16 with the Borac Cacak Youth Team in Serbia. He later coached in Spain and served as a European scouting consultant and summer league assistant for the San Antonio Spurs.
What comes next?
Rajaković has posted a 101-145 record during the regular season in his three seasons at the helm of the Raptors. He coached the World Team at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The Raptors' recent form is 2W-0D-3L, with their last result being a 114-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on 2026-05-03.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 114-102 |
Rajaković said: “I’m proud of the progress we’ve made, but our team knows there is still a lot of work to do, and I am looking forward to continuing to build and win with the Raptors.” The Raptors will look to improve their record next season with Rajaković at the helm. And with the extension, the team is committed to Rajaković's development philosophy and team-first culture. But the team knows there is still a lot of work to do. So they will keep growing and working together to reach their goal of an NBA Championship.
The recent form of the Raptors is:
| Recent Form | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 | 2 | 3 |
The team will look to turn their form around and make a push for the playoffs next season. Rajaković's experience and coaching ability will be key to the team's success. And with the support of the front office, the team is ready to take the next step. But for now, the focus is on the upcoming season and making a deep run in the playoffs.
