The Toronto Raptors announce they have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with head coach Darko Rajaković. The team makes the announcement Thursday, and multiple outlets report that financial terms are not disclosed. Rajaković, a 47-year-old Serbian coach, joined Toronto in June 2023. Under his leadership, the Raptors post improved results and reach the playoffs. Sources agree that last season marked the franchise’s first playoff appearance with Rajaković as head coach, and that Toronto finished with 46 wins, earning the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. The Athletic additionally reports that his tenure includes an overhaul of the team’s style of play and cites the Raptors’ return to the postseason as a key factor behind the extension. Yahoo Sports similarly frames the deal as following the team’s progress in Rajaković’s third season, which culminates in a return to the playoffs after several years. One outlet notes that roster changes during the period include the addition of Kawhi Leonard. Across reports, the extension keeps Rajaković in place as Toronto’s head coach for the coming seasons.