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Toronto Raptors You will soon be under new leadership. Masai Ujiri was fired as the franchise’s vice-chairman and president, and the team announced the day after the NBA draft was over.
Ujiri spent 13 seasons together NBA Franchise.
“During 13 seasons with the Raptors, Masai was a leader who helped transform the organization in court and then inspired by inspirational leadership,” said Keis Perry, CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, in a statement.
“He brought the NBA Championship to Toronto and urged us to believe in the city and ourselves.
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President Toronto Raptors Masai Uziri before his match against the Miami Heat at Toronto’s Scottiabank Arena on February 21, 2025. (Kevin Sousa/Imagn Images)
Ujiri’s long stint at the front office ended abruptly, but other key members of the front office, including general manager Bobby Webster, were retained. The team announced that Webster has been awarded a contract extension.
Pelley expressed confidence in Webster’s ability to lead the Raptors basketball activities.
“We are confident that the Raptors organization will be in a great place under the leadership of Bobby and his team,” the statement continued. “They are planning for next season and beyond as their team continues to rebuild, and we are confident in their ability to execute and ultimately excellent.”
Vice-President and President of the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri will speak with media in the Scottiabank area of Toronto on September 30, 2024. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Images)
On Friday, Perry worked on the timing of his journey to a farewell path with Ujiri, asking reporters to “more than a month ago” to work through the draft.
“Why is it time now? So Masai and I spoke to each other over a month ago. He asked if there would be any change and if it was a post-draft,” Perry told reporters Friday. “And that makes the most sense, rather than disrupting the draft process.
“We held our ninth pick, top 10 picks, of course, Maasai’s – the realm of his passion as well as his specialization – he is prolific when it comes to drafting. [Webster]leading the draft. ”
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Once Raptors begins searching for a new team president, the remaining members of the front office will be prepared for the NBA’s free agency period, starting Monday.
Toronto won just 30 games last season, but it’s been three years since the team moved forward. play off.
President Masai Ujiri of the Toronto Raptors in Chicago on May 12, 2025 of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. (Melissa Tames via Getty Images/nbae)
Ujiri landed his first NBA general manager job in 2011. Denver Nuggets I chose him for the role. He was appointed general manager of the Raptors in 2013. He earned League Executive of the Year honors that season.
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He also oversaw the Raptors’ 2019 NBA Championship.
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