Overview

• Masai Ujiri was dismissed as vice chairman and president on June 27, 2025, with one year remaining on his contract.
• The move followed the 2025 NBA Draft and came after the Raptors missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season since their 2019 title.
• Pelley confirmed that GM Bobby Webster’s contract has been extended and described the front office as stable.
• Ujiri’s exit follows recent leadership changes at MLSE, including the departures of Brendan Shanahan from the Maple Leafs and Bill Manning from Toronto FC and the Argonauts.
• Ujiri is widely regarded as a top NBA executive and is expected to attract offers from franchises such as the Hawks, Wizards and Knicks.