10 h. ago Masai Ujiri shares heartfelt message to Toronto after being fired by Raptors

Former Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri showed up in a bit of an unlikely location to address his departure from the franchise.The former Raptors exec took to Good Morning America for his first public comments since leaving the team."It's been 12 incredible years with the Toronto Raptors," Ujiri said to host Robin Roberts. "I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity. Fans, my family, colleagues, coaches, players, the owners, everybody has been incredible to me. I love you, Toronto. I love you Toronto. A great part, great journey in my life. It's time, and great things come to an end."Ujiri was also asked if he'd consider going to another NBA franchise."Do you have a job for me?" he joked.MLSE CEO Keith Pelley officially spoke on Ujiri's dismissal (by reported mutual agreement) last week in a press conference.Pelley touted that Ujiri's departure was "my decision supported by the board," publicly rebuffing claims ...

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11 h. ago Masai Ujiri breaks silence after Raptors firing: ‘I LOVE YOU, TORONTO’

Masai Ujiri has nothing but positive feelings about Toronto following his firing as Raptors vice-chairman and president. The longtime Raptors executive appeared on Good Morning America on Thursday, where he spoke publicly for the first time since he and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment mutually agreed to part ways ahead of the final year of […]

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36 h. ago Raptors mailbag: Masai Ujiri’s replacement? Are they a playoff team?

The NBA draft is over, free agency is underway and Summer League tips in less than a week as the page turns to the 2025-26 season. Which means it’s a good time for a Raptors and NBA mailbag. Wasn’t surprised to see a lot of questions about the departure of Masai Ujiri and his possible […]

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4 d. ago Drake bids heartfelt goodbye to Masai Ujiri after Raptors fire team president

After the Raptors announced that Masai Ujiri has been relieved of his duties, the club’s most famous fan is paying tribute to the team’s former vice-chairman and president. In a message shared with his 142 million Instagram followers, the Toronto rapper — who is the outfit’s Global Ambassador — bid a heartfelt goodbye to Ujiri, […]

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5 d. ago Simmons Says: Masai Ujiri joins Toronto’s sporting Mount Rushmore

If there were a Mount Rushmore of Toronto sports executives, the sculptures would begin with Pat Gillick and Paul Beeston, move to Pinball Clemons, and the final spot would be taken by Masai Ujiri. All of them changed the city, the culture of their respective teams and, on their own, deeply affected the country. The […]

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7 d. ago Après les Leafs, MLSE renvoie aussi le président des Raptors

MLSE a coupé les ponts avec le président des Raptors de Toronto Masai Ujiri, un mois après avoir fait de même avec Brendan Shanahan.

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7 d. ago Masai Ujiri out as Toronto Raptors president in stunning move by new ownership

Led Toronto Raptors to NBA championship and long run of success.

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7 d. ago Toronto Raptors fire Masai Ujiri after 12 years and a championship

The Toronto Raptors have fired Masai Ujiri after 12 years at the helm of the team.ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Friday morning that the Raptors had parted ways with Ujiri, who served in various executive roles, including vice-president and president of the team.Ujiri led the Raptors to the team's first championship in 2019.Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and Masai Ujiri have decided to part ways, as Ujiri was entering the final year of his contract, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/PtCKLdJvxC— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2025Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors have not shared public statements on the dismissal as of publication.

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7 d. ago Masai Ujiri out as vice chairman, president of Toronto Raptors: reports

Masai Ujiri is out as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title.

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