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Toronto Raptors Fire Masai Ujiri One Day After NBA Draft, Ending 12-Year Run

MLSE President Keith Pelley announced an immediate search for Ujiri’s successor with GM Bobby Webster at the helm

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Oct 2, 2023; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri during Media Day at the Hilton Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors vice chairman and team president Masai Ujiri talks to the media during media day at Scotiabank Area. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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.