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Raptors Promote Bobby Webster to Head of Basketball Operations

MLSE backed Webster after a comprehensive search this summer, giving him authority to lead roster decisions as the Raptors seek to return to the playoffs.

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes poses with General Manager Bobby Webster as he is presented with a ball to mark his All-Star selection before NBA basketball action against the Indiana Pacers in Toronto on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Sep 27, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster speaks to the media during Media Day at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Raptors extended Webster’s contract and named him head of basketball operations while he continues as general manager.
  • Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment opted against appointing a team president, funneling top basketball decisions through Webster under CEO Keith Pelley’s oversight.
  • Toronto’s ownership engaged CAA Executive Search and vetted external candidates over the summer, including evaluations during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, before deciding to promote from within.
  • Webster, Ujiri’s first hire in 2013, rose through strategy and assistant GM roles before becoming general manager in 2017 and helping assemble the 2019 championship roster.
  • Charged with reversing a 30-52 season and snapping a three-year playoff drought, Webster will shape the roster around core players Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley.