Raptors name Babcock general manager

One of Babcock’s first assignments will be to find a new head coach to replace Kevin O’Neill.

Toronto posted just a 33-49 record in 2003-04 and failed to qualify for the playoffs in O’Neill’s only campaign with the team. He took over for Lenny Wilkens in June of 2003. In addition, assistants Tony Brown, Bob Beyer, Jim Sann and Ron Oliver were also relieved of their duties.

Wayne Embry and Alex English are expected to be named to front office positions under Babcock.