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By Canadian Press

Toronto Raptors set to introduce new head coach to replace Nick Nurse

Jun 13, 2023 | 1:08 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will introduce their new head coach at a press conference this afternoon at Scotiabank Arena.

The Raptors were the only NBA team without a head coach entering this week after firing Nick Nurse on April 21.

Reports on the weekend pegged Darko Rajakovic as the successful candidate for the job.

The 44-year-old Serb has been coaching since 1996 and was the top assistant in Memphis last season.

Nurse was with the organization for 10 years, including five as head coach.

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The Raptors won their only NBA championship under his watch in 2019 but were a disappointing 41-41 this season and were eliminated in the play-in tournament.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2023.

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