US EditionMasai Ujiri out as president of the Toronto Raptors: report
TORONTO, CANADA, JUN 27 – Masai Ujiri leaves after leading the Raptors to 2019 NBA title and eight playoff appearances; team faces rebuild amid internal disputes and ownership changes, sources say.
- Masai Ujiri has stepped down from his role leading the Toronto Raptors organization as of June 27, 2025, concluding over ten years at the helm.
- The departure comes as Ujiri approached the final season of his contract amid the Raptors' recent efforts to rebuild following consecutive playoff misses.
- Ujiri joined the Raptors' front office in 2013, led them to their sole NBA title in 2019, made key trades including Kawhi Leonard, and oversaw seven straight playoff appearances.
- This change came one day after the 2025 NBA Draft and was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, marking a notable shakeup following other MLSE team president dismissals.
- Ujiri's exit leaves questions about the Raptors' future direction as they build around young talent and the franchise seeks new leadership to guide their next phase.
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The discussions about Masai Ujiri’s departure from the Raptors had been going on for months when sports giant MLSE decided the time had come to cut ties with one of the most recognizable men in franchise history.
Masai Ujiri led the Toronto Raptors to the NBA championship in 2019. He has been courted by several other teams in recent years.
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