Raptors taking a 'very close look' at Nick Nurse as head coach candidate

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Toronto Raptors are taking a very close look at Nick Nurse as a potential head coach candidate. Nurse has been part of the Raptors coaching staff since 2013 and is one of the most respected assistant coaches around the league.

Wojnarowski, however, added that Toronto is also looking at outside candidates. 

Woj says the #Raptors are taking a 'very close look' at Nick Nurse to be their new head coach. Raps are taking their time with this search and also looking at external candidates. pic.twitter.com/F5PcbPHxoA

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