Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment announced the firing of Masai Ujiri, the President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors, after 13 notable seasons. Ujiri led the Raptors to substantial achievements, including an NBA championship in 2019 and numerous playoff appearances. His philanthropic work with Giants of Africa was also noteworthy. CEO Keith Pelley discussed the decision, citing a lengthy conversation about Ujiri's role and the timing of the firing just after the NBA Draft. The organization plans to search for a new president while retaining key front office executives.
In a surprising move, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment announced on Friday morning that Masai Ujiri has been relieved of his duties as President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors.
While Pelley did not delve into the details, he did mention that the timing of Ujiri's firing - just one day after the 2025 NBA Draft - was because of a months-long conversation with Ujiri.
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