Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic renews $33 per-assist charity pledge

Three-year total reaches $196,661 for children's health

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Every assist makes a difference. ❤️ For a fourth season, Coach Darko Rajaković and his family continue their commitment Via @Raptors on X

What happened: Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and his family are continuing their per-assist donation drive for a fourth consecutive season in 2026-27, contributing $33 USD toward children's health initiatives for every assist the club records.

Why it matters: The program ties Toronto's ball-movement identity to local philanthropy under Rajakovic, who signed a multiyear contract extension in July. Across his first three seasons leading the bench, the family's pledge has generated $196,661 USD in total donations.

By the numbers: At $33 USD per assist, the $196,661 USD raised over the past three seasons reflects 5,959 Raptors assists during Rajakovic's tenure. Toronto holds a 2-1 record early in the 2026-27 regular season following a 117-94 road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 25.

What to watch: Each assist Toronto logs over the remaining 79 regular-season games will build on the family's four-year philanthropic total.

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@Raptors 2026-10-27T19:59:17.736777+00:00

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