Darko Rajakovic Hired As Raptors New HC

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3 years ago

June 10, 2023

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Darko Rajakovic Hired As Raptors New HC

The newest head coach of the Toronto Raptors is Darko Rajakovic, formerly known as the assistant coach on the Memphis Grizzlies.

While he has worked with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns, he is mostly known as one of the top assistants in Memphis. Rajakovic has been with Memphis since 2020.

His coaching career began in 1996, but only as an assistant coach. This is the first time in his career where he is a head coach.

Kenny Atkinson, Darko Rajakovic, and Sergio Scariolo were the finalists for Toronto’s opening.

Currently, the number of years and amount of money has not been made public.

Damian Lillard (Achilles) Set To Compete In 3-Point Contest

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10 hours ago

February 9, 2026

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The NBA has announced that Damian Lillard will be competing in this year’s NBA All-Star’s 3-Point Contest. Despite not playing a game this season due to Achilles rehab, Lillard has been chosen for this Saturday event.

The 35-year-old is a two-time champion who will be joining the likes of Kon Knueppel, Jamal Murray, Tyrese Maxey, Bobby Portis Jr., Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, and Norman Powell.

The contest is set to kick off Saturday’s festivities, followed by the Shooting Stars competition and then the dunk contest.

Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun Replacing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Team World In All-Star Game

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10 hours ago

February 9, 2026

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According to the NBA, Alperen Sengun is set to replace Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the upcoming All-Star weekend. Sengun will officially be a two-time All-Star.

The reason why Sengun is replacing Gilgeous-Alexander for Team World is due to the reigning MVP rehabbing from an abdominal strain and set to be out through the break.

This season, Sengun is averaging 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.

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Doc River Says Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Close To Returning

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11 hours ago

February 9, 2026

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According to the Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is “getting close” from his calf injury. Plus, with him getting close, they have no intentions of shutting him down for the remainder of the season.

“He’s going to play when he’s healthy,” Rivers said on Friday. “We just got to make sure he’s healthy. He’s getting close. He’s working out. He looks good. So I would say hopefully sooner than later.”

While Rivers did not provide a timetable for Antetokounmpo’s return, the 31-year-old did complete an on-court workout on Friday.

Milwaukee is 21-29 on the season, 6-14 without Giannis, and are currently twelfth place in the Eastern Conference. There are 32 games left before the postseason begins.