Raptors to hire Grizzlies assistant Darko Rajakovic for head coach opening: report

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly found the next head coach of the organization. 

The Raptors are hiring Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Darko Rajakovic after offering him the position on Saturday, according to a report from ESPN. 

The two sides are expected to finalize a contract shortly. 

The hire comes nearly two months after Toronto moved on from championship-winning head coach Nick Nurse

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Toronto went 41-41 during the 2022-23 NBA season, missing the playoffs after losing to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA’s play-in tournament. 

Rajakovic, a native of Serbia, has been with the Grizzlies the past three seasons as Memphis became one of the better teams in the Western Conference. 

He spent six years with the Oklahoma City Thunder and one year with the Phoenix Suns before his time in Memphis. 

Rajakovic’s hire leaves no more coaching vacancies in the NBA after the league saw a flurry of high-profile coaching firings the past two months. 

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Following Nurse’s departure from Toronto, the Milwaukee Bucks fired Mike Budenholzer, the Phoenix Suns parted ways with Monty Williams and Doc Rivers’ time with the Philadelphia 76ers came to an end.

Nurse was hired by the 76ers last week as Philadelphia looks to get over the hump and reach its first Eastern Conference finals since the 2000-2001 season. 

"I’m honored to be named head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, a storied franchise in a tradition-rich city. Thank you to Josh Harris, David Blitzer and the ownership group for this incredible opportunity," Nurse said in a statement released by the team. 

"It’s been a fun challenge coaching against this group over the last five years. Now, I look forward to coaching the Sixers and doing my part to deliver for this tremendous fan base."

Dave Portnoy accepts Kyrie Irving's challenge to pickup game after trading Twitter barbs: 'F--- it'

Twitter barbs may be coming to a head soon between Dave Portnoy and Kyrie Irving.

Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, is from outside of Boston, and Irving spent two seasons with the Celtics and had a rather ugly exit. 

So, Portnoy isn’t exactly a huge fan of the eight-time All-Star.

But the two may settle their differences on the court after Irving challenged Portnoy to a pickup game after Portnoy tweeted at the NBA star while criticizing Insider.

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"If you ever wanna lace ‘‘em up and play ones and earn my respect, instead of always running your mouth, I am here," Irving tweeted. Portnoy was all for it.

"F--- it. I’ll play you 1 v 1," Portnoy said.

He even predicted a final score, and Portnoy detailed exactly how he would win.

"I’ll beat you 21-17. I’ll back you down in the paint 17 time (sic) and shoot 4 jumpers right in your face."

Irving, obviously, would be the heavy favorite in the matchup, so he’s willing to travel to Portnoy’s home.

"How about we do it in SwampScott, Massachusetts or at TD Garden David?" Irving responded. "I want to make sure this 1v1 is on your turf, in your hometown. I’ll bring my A11even Tribe(Army).

"And after we play, you can take us all around your hometown and we break Bread at your Parents crib."

Portnoy offered a court he frequents.

"Phillips Park it is. Good luck with wind. I know you don't like playing unless everything is dead ass perfect. Then to my parents for knishes, latkes, challah."

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The recent beef originally started when Portnoy tweeted clown emoji regarding the news Irving has reached out to LeBron James to join him on the Dallas Mavericks next season.

"Make sure you’re taking care of yourself David. You can only run your mouth for so long before Karma catches up. Be well," Irving replied.

That’s when Portnoy tweeted at Irving Friday, saying he was "so far so good on the Karma police," which sparked the one-on-one talk.

Irving will be free to sign with any team July 6 and can begin negotiating with teams June 30.