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Webster Urges Patience as He Takes Charge of Raptors

He says performance will drive any in-season moves, not tax pressure.

Overview

  • Bobby Webster, newly elevated to lead basketball operations while remaining GM, held his first media availability since replacing Masai Ujiri.
  • Webster declined to set win or playoff targets, framing the season as an evaluation of roster fit and day-to-day improvement.
  • He said the roster is fully healthy entering camp, noting Brandon Ingram has no current limitations as the team monitors his preseason workload.
  • Toronto’s projected starting five has yet to play an NBA game together, which Webster cited as a reason for caution on expectations.
  • He voiced confidence in head coach Darko Rajakovic and said the roster will likely evolve during the season based on basketball outcomes rather than financial timelines.