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Sergio Scariolo admitted to having a meeting with a Toronto Raptors' delegation in Bologna, stressing that his current team was aware of the developments.

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TheToronto Raptors continue their search for a new coach, after Nick Nurse was dismissed.

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One of the candidates,Sergio Scariolo, met the team representatives in Bologna, according to multiple Italian outlets.

Corriere di Bologna adds that the meeting took place on Thursday, while Raptors president Masai Ujiri and General Manager Bobby Wester were also in the meeting.

Scariolo worked for the Raptors between 2018 and 2021 as the first 1 assistant to former head coach Nick Nurse.

Virtus Segafredo Bologna CEO Luca Baraldi told Sportal that Scariolo will remain with the team for next season since he signed a 3-year deal in June 2021.

Speaking at the press conference before the first game of the Italian League playoffs, Virtus Bologna's coach addressed the issue of his contacts with the Toronto franchise.

"I have asked permission from the club about this meeting with the Raptors and I let them know," the Italian tactician said.

"The Raptors asked Virtus for permission to hold this meeting. They arrived yesterday and left this morning. It was a good meeting, almost all of them were my friends because I won a championship there,' Scariolo continued.

"I believe that everything is done correctly and transparently. Virtus certainly agreed, no one in the NBA would ever ask that kind of question -- each of them has very high professional and moral standards.

Just today, I told my players that I'm following Virtus' training sessions and sent the necessary information to my assistants. Therefore, my concentration is at the maximum level, and I work with great desire and motivation," he mentioned, before being asked about the rumors linking him toReal Madrid.

"I have nothing to say because there is nothing to be said," he replied.

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