Former Rockets coach Stephen Silas added to Raptors coaching staff

Stephen Silas joins Pat Delany and Jama Mahlalela on the front bench; Matt Vest was promoted and Jeremy Castleberry returns to the staff.

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- Stephen Silas — former Houston Rockets head coach — added as an assistant coach.
- Matt Vest promoted to assistant coach from the video/dev staff.
- Jeremy Castleberry returns after spending recent seasons with the Clippers.
- Other staff: Ivo Simović, Vin Bhavnani, Eric Khoury, Jim Sann and Mery Andrade listed as part of the staff.
- Silas has NBA coaching experience across multiple teams and was Rockets head coach (2020–23).
- Most recently coached USA Basketball through FIBA AmeriCup windows (2025,2027).
- Raptors say the additions round out Rajakovic’s bench ahead of training camp and preseason.
- Raptors open training camp Sept. 29 and play preseason Oct. 3 in Quebec City vs. Miami (per TSN/coverage).
- The new staff will prepare the team for the regular-season opener Oct. 21 in Toronto.

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