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Raptors news: Steve Nash impresses, high-scoring wing worked out

ByNolan Fluke|
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the sideline during the third quarter of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 31, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the sideline during the third quarter of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 31, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Since the firing of former Coach of the Year Nick Nurse, the Toronto Raptors have been quite slow to fill their coaching position. While other openings have already been cut to finalists, the Raptors recently interviewed Steve Nash but still seem to be searching. According to NBA analyst Marc Stein, it is all for a reason.

In his latest Substack post (subscription required), Stein claims that the Raptors are very certain of who they want to hire as their next head coach. They are perfectly content to move at their own pace as their preferred candidate is not in line for any of the other openings.

Looking at who the front office has interviewed so far, the only candidates to fit that description would be JJ Reddick, former Raptors assistant Sergio Scariolo, and Nash. Reddick is wrapped up in an analyst position with ESPN, and Scariolo is coaching Virtus Bologna in Italy and the Spanish national team, but Nash is currently without a job.

Nash has not reportedly interviewed with any of the other openings in Detroit, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, or Phoenix. It should also be noted that Sportsnet’s Michael Grange has reported the Raptors were quite impressed with the former Nets coach. The only hint of information fans has received about the coaching hunt thus far.

More Toronto Raptors News

  • Via his Instagram story, 6-7 Pepperdine forward Maxwell Lewis has confirmed a workout with the Raptors. The Pepperdine sophomore averaged 17.1 points per game last season and is projected by ESPN to be a late-first-round pick. Could the Raptors add a small-school shooter with their pick?
  • The Raptors were also interested in Baylor prospect Keyonte George making a visit to his pro day earlier this week. George is projected to go within Toronto’s selection range in the late lottery and could be a valuable pick for the future.

NBA News

  • Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics were able to get a win on the road and stay alive in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The series is currently sitting at 3-1 and the Heat are heading to Boston looking to close the series.
  • NBA insiders are discussing James Harden’s return to the Rockets as almost certain. After forcing himself out of Houston, Harden failed to reach his first ring in both Brooklyn and Philadelphia. Now, hey may look to link back up with his former franchise.
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