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Raptors’ transition attack could take off after Darko Rajakovic’s media day quote

Darko Rajakovic highlighted conditioning as a massive area for improvement for the Raptors this offseason, which will only help their transition scoring attack.

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 3:08 PM
Raptors’ transition attack could take off after Darko Rajakovic’s media day quote
Key Things to Know
  • Darko Rajakovic confirmed the Raptors successfully met their offseason conditioning and physical fitness targets.
  • Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter added 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason.
  • Collin Murray-Boyles also made notable strides in his physical conditioning ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic announced at media day that his squad met their offseason goal of improving overall conditioning. Following a first-round playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rajakovic stressed that several players needed to gain strength, build muscle, and enter training camp in peak physical shape.

Rajakovic noted that Ja'Kobe Walter added 10 pounds of muscle during the summer, while Collin Murray-Boyles also improved his fitness ahead of the 2026-27 season. The improved conditioning is expected to bolster Toronto's transition attack after the team finished third in fast-break points per game last season.

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