The Toronto Raptors have parted ways with Nick Nurse and are now embarking on an extensive search for a new head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN. Becky Hammon, the successful head coach of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, is among the candidates with whom Toronto has been granted permission to speak. A long list of respected assistant coaches has also been approved, including Kenny Atkinson of the Golden State Warriors, Charles Lee of the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Young of the Phoenix Suns, and Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs, as well as many others. The Raptors’ next coach will face a challenging situation with the team’s current uncertain future, including key players like Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., and starting center Jakob Poeltl who can all become free agents this summer. However, there is undoubtedly talent on the roster to work with, and Raptors President Masai Ujiri is one of the top basketball executives in the game. Overall, it is a remarkable start to finding the best possible leader for the Raptors as they attempt to return to the playoffs.
