Toronto Raptors extend coach Darko Rajakovic's contract amid Leonard's return
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Toronto Raptors have announced a multiyear contract extension for coach Darko Rajakovic on July 2, 2026. This agreement comes shortly after the franchise completed a trade to reacquire Kawhi Leonard, who previously led the team to an NBA championship in 2019. Rajakovic guided the Raptors to 46 wins last season, marking their first playoff appearance since 2022. Toronto advanced to the playoffs but was eliminated in Game 7 of the first round by Cleveland. Rajakovic has a record of 101-105 over three seasons with the Raptors.
- •Raptors extend Darko Rajakovic's contract after playoff appearance last season.
- •Toronto trades for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers.
- •Rajakovic has a three-season coaching record of 101-105.
- •Leonard previously led the Raptors to their only NBA title in 2019.
- •Raptors lost to Cleveland in Game 7 of the first round last season.
- 8:35 PMESPN NBA — Raptors coach gets new deal amid Kawhi return
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard-led Raptors agree to multiyear contract extension with coach Darko Rajakovic
"The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach Darko Rajakovic, who will soon lead a team featuring Kawhi Leonard. The Raptors announced the agreement on Thursday, days after making a blockbuster deal to bring Leonard back the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA title. Rajakovic led Toronto to 46 wins last season, guiding the team to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 before losing in Game 7 of an first-round series against Cleveland.
"The Raptors have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach Darko Rajakovic, who will soon lead a team featuring Kawhi Leonard.
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External links- ESPN NBAJul 2, 2026, 8:35 PMRaptors coach gets new deal amid Kawhi return
The Raptors have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach Darko Rajakovic, who will soon lead a team featuring Kawhi Leonard.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:15 PMKawhi Leonard-led Raptors agree to multiyear contract extension with coach Darko Rajakovic
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach Darko Rajakovic, who will soon lead a team featuring Kawhi Leonard. The Raptors announced the agreement on Thursday, days after making a blockbuster deal to bring Leonard back the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA title. Rajakovic led Toronto to 46 wins last season, guiding the team to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 before losing in Game 7 of an first-round series against Cleveland.
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