Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Toronto Raptors Fire President Masai Ujiri After 13 Seasons
The Toronto Raptors fired their president and vice chairman, Masai Ujiri, after he had been with the team for 13 years.
He was the person who helped the Raptors win their first NBA championship.
The firing happened shortly after the NBA Draft.
The team's CEO said it was a tough decision but made in the best interest of the team.
Bobby Webster, who is now in charge, received a new contract.
The Raptors are currently rebuilding, and they missed the playoffs last season.
Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors' president and vice chairman, was fired after 13 seasons.
Ujiri led the Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019.
Ujiri joined the Raptors in 2013 and was promoted to president in 2016.
Bobby Webster received a contract extension.
The Raptors finished last season with a 30-52 record and missed the playoffs.
- Who
- Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors.
- What
- Masai Ujiri was fired from his position as President and Vice Chairman of the Toronto Raptors.
- When
- June 28, 2025.
- Where
- Toronto, Canada.
- Why
- The CEO stated the decision was made in the best interest of the Raptors.
- Title
- President and Vice Chairman
- Team
- Toronto Raptors
- Tenure
- 13 years
- Joined Raptors
- 2013
- Championship
- 2019
- Last Season Record
- 30-52