Mavericks hire former Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as president and alternate governor
Ujiri will oversee basketball operations and help guide a roster built around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and other young core pieces.
- On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as team president and alternate governor, lauding him as "one of the NBA's most accomplished architects."
- The 55-year-old replaces former general manager Nico Harrison, who was fired six months ago following widespread fan backlash over the controversial trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Previously, Ujiri led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA Championship in 2019 and earned NBA Executive of the Year honors while working with the Denver Nuggets; he also co-owns the WNBA's Toronto Tempo.
- Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont confirmed Ujiri will oversee all basketball operations, including roster construction and scouting. "We will win in Dallas," Ujiri said, emphasizing his commitment to long-term direction.
- Ujiri inherits a roster featuring Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and center Dereck Lively II, as the team aims to leverage this talent and solid veterans to compete for championships.
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The Dallas Mavericks have found a new head of basketball operations - the club has reached an agreement with Masai Ujiri, who will serve as president and board member.
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