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Toronto\u2019s front office is moving toward continuity after a postseason that ended one win short of the Eastern Conference semifinals. According to Michael Grange on Sportsnet<\/a>, the expectation is that both general manager Bobby Webster and head coach Darko Rajakovic will receive contract extensions in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Grange reported that both Webster and Rajakovic have one year remaining on their current deals, but internal sentiment leans toward avoiding uncertainty heading into the final season. One league source said, \u201cYou don\u2019t have your head coach and general manager head into the final year of their contracts as lame ducks, not after a playoff year.\u201d<\/p>\n The Raptors\u2019 season ended in a seven-game first-round series loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a matchup defined by small margins. Toronto was eliminated after a 114\u2013102 defeat in Game 7<\/a> on May 3, following a sequence where each team protected home court until Cleveland closed the series.<\/p>\n Another well-placed source framed the timing of any extension around internal process rather than urgency, stating, \u201cIt will happen when it happens,\u201d referring specifically to Webster, \u201cbut it will happen.\u201d<\/p>\n Toronto\u2019s roster production supports the case for stability. Scottie Barnes posted 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game, while Brandon Ingram led the team with 21.5 points per night across 77 games. RJ Barrett added 19.3 points per game, giving the team three primary scoring options with overlapping offensive roles.<\/p>\n Rajakovic\u2019s system showed clear defensive improvement during the postseason run, particularly in the middle games of the series, including a 126\u2013104 win in Game 3<\/a>. Still, the Cavaliers\u2019 ability to generate late-game execution tilted the series back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n