TORONTO – Jay Triano will not return as Toronto Raptors coach next season.
The Raptors announced Wednesday they will not exercise their option on Triano's contract. He will be retained as a consultant and a special assistant to president and general manager Bryan Colangelo.
Triano, an Ontario native, guided the Raptors to a record of 87-142 in his three seasons as coach.
The Raptors finished 22-60 this season, last in the Atlantic Division.
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