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• Raptors Own That This Is a Rebuilding Season

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri isn't avoiding the word "rebuild" like it's a dirty word or something forbidden to admit. Instead, Ujiri is embracing this Raptors season for what it is. "I would use the word rebuilding. That's the right word," Ujiri said when asked to describe the upcoming season. "I think we have a clear path now going forward. ... I think we set a path (when) we went into ...2024
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• Raptors Notes: Rebuild, Ujiri, Rogers, Barnes, Walter
Many NBA executives won’t admit their team is in rebuild mode. Not Raptors president Masai Ujiri. He stated the obvious at Raptors media day. “I would use the word rebuilding. That’s the right word,” Ujiri said, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet. “I think we have a clear path now going forward. … I think we […]...2024
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• 11 NBA players who look very weird in new jerseys this season, starring Klay Thompson, Russell Westbrook and more

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images These players just don’t look right in their new uniforms. NBA media day is the equivalent of the first day of school: you get your picture taken, set expectations, officially meet your new teammates, and get ready to jump into training camp for the new season. As teams around the league when through media day on Monday ahead of the 2024-2025 season, there ...2024
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• Masai Ujiri breaks down delivering emotional Dikembe Mutombo tribute: ‘Set a path for us’

Players, coaches and league executives from around the NBA have been taking to social media to honor the late Mutombo, who passed away on Monday at the age of 58 after a battle with brain cancer....2024
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• Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond

'That guy is a giant,' an emotional Urjiri said, 'an incredible person'...2024
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• Raptors Notes: Brown, Barrett, Barnes, Walter, Chomche
Speaking to reporters at Monday’s media day, Raptors executive Masai Ujiri explained the decision to have Bruce Brown undergo arthroscopic surgery so late in the offseason, tweets Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. Brown had the procedure done September 19 and is likely to miss most, if not all of the preseason. “Bruce was cleared in the […]...2024
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• Raptors Notes: Brown, Barrett, Barnes, Walter, Chomche
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• 2024 NBA Mock Draft: SB Nation writers project the first round

Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust The 2024 NBA Draft is widely viewed as one of the weaker classes ever, but that doesn’t mean that some teams won’t find real contributors in the first round. Our network of draft experts tried to project who they’d be. The 2024 NBA Draft isn’t seen as the strongest class in the league’s history, but between Alex Sarr, Zacchari...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images We have updates on the latest NBA trade rumors about three of the hottest names on the market, and one surprising inclusion. With just two and a half weeks to go until the Feb. 8 trade deadline and the Toronto Raptors already pulling off multiple blockbusters, the torrid flow of NBA trade rumors is showing no signs of slowing down. Here is an update on ...2024
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images What’s the best landing spot for Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Draft lottery? Let’s rank all 14 teams. At minimum, Victor Wembanyama is the best prospect to enter the NBA Draft since LeBron James in 2003. In reality, there’s the case to be made that Wembanyama is the greatest prospect in the history of the sport: no one has ever been this tall (repo...2023
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• Raptors eyeing Ime Udoka, Nick Nurse likely headed to Rockets in wild NBA rumors
David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The NBA head coaching carousel is already in full swing. The NBA coaching carousel is wasting no time getting into full swing this season, with one big name suddenly on the market after weeks of rumors, and a controversial replacement for him already being considered a top candidate. The Toronto Raptors fired Nick Nurse on Friday morning, according to multi...2023
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• Raptors Expected To Consider Ime Udoka For Next Coach

The Toronto Raptors are expected to consider Ime Udoka for their next head coach. Toronto fired Nick Nurse with one season remaining on his contract. Udoka has one year of head coaching experience, as he led the Boston Celtics to the 2022 NBA Finals. Udoka was then suspended by the Celtics shortly before the start of this season, due to inappropriate workplace behavior. Boston and Udoka have since...2023
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• Police officer sues Raptors president Masai Ujiri for alleged assault during NBA Finals
A police officer has filed a lawsuit over allegations that Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri assaulted him after Game 6 of last year’s NBA Finals. The officer, Alan Strickland, says that Ujiri struck him in the face and chest with both fists while attempting to access the court following the Raptors’ NBA title clincher, via Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Strickland says that he “suffered injury to his ...2020
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• Raptors suspend Serge Ibaka for one game
The Raptors have suspended forward Serge Ibaka for one game due to a violation of team rules, the team announced in a press release on Friday (via Twitter). Ibaka’s suspension is the result of an altercation with a Raptors staff member after a game against the Thunder on Dec. 27.“Both parties have apologized. We’ve discussed this internally as a team, and we won’t be discussing it any further,” Ra...2017
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• Raptors suspend Serge Ibaka one game
Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka has been suspended by the team for one game after a violation of team rules. The suspension stems from an altercation between Ibaka and a Raptors team staff member after their December 27 game against the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Raptors president Masai Ujiri: “Both parties have apologized. We’ve discussed this internally [...]...2017
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• Kyle Lowry: LeBron James one of the top-five players in NBA history
Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors are about to be taken out of the playoffs by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. And unlike last year when they took the Cavs to six games, it’s very likely a sweep is in order this time around.Despite all the best efforts of general manager Masai Ujiri to build a roster capable of competing, Toronto has no chance right now. Never was this seen more than Fr...2017
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• 2024 NBA Mock Draft: SB Nation writers project the first round
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"Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58: Masai Ujiri, Joel Embiid, more reflect on big man's legacy in Africa and beyond"

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"” The Nuggets lost George months after he was named 2013 Coach of the Year, and executive Masai Ujiri weeks after Ujiri was named 2013 Executive of the Year."

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"Along with Kyle Lowry, Dwane Casey, and Masai Ujiri, among others, DeRozan helped morph an endlessly belittled franchise into a respected one."

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"Masai Ujiri is becoming Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN."

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"Raptors president Masai Ujiri is being sued for damages by the police officer who alleged Ujiri assaulted him in the moments after Toronto's victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of last year's NBA Finals."

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"Knicks 'obsessed' with Raptors' Masai Ujiri, who is surprisingly intrigued by working in New York, per reports"

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"Raptors president Masai Ujiri, born and raised in Nigeria, was critical of President Trump over his reported recent remark about Haiti and some African nations."

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"But Knicks owner James Dolan halted the transaction at the 11th hour out of fear he was being had by Toronto general manager Masai Ujiri."

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"Fundamentally flawed, with a general manager (Masai Ujiri) who may choose to rebuild rather than reload."

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"Sequences like this are surely what Toronto Raptors GM Masai Ujiri had in mind when he shocked the basketball world by selecting unknown Brazilian teenager Bruno Caboclo with the 20th pick of June’s draft."

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• Masai Ujiri's Future With Raptors Uncertain Amid Ownership Changes, Contract Expiring After 25-25

The recent buy out of Bell's stake in the parent company of the Toronto Raptors by Rogers Communications could impact the future of Masai Ujiri with the franchise, reports The Athletic. Ujiri's current contract to run the Raptors runs through the 25-26 season. Rogers chairman Edward Rogers reportedly most heavily scrutinized the decision to pay Ujiri as one of the NBA's most highly paid executives...2024
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• Masai Ujiri: Decision On Sasha Vezenkov Is Coming 'Hopefully Soon'
Masai Ujiri joined the broadcast during the Toronto Raptors Summer League on Saturday. After discussing his team's young players, Ujiri was asked about the situation with Sasha Vezenkov. The Raptors acquired Vezenkov this summer in a deal with the Sacramento Kings. "We're still having that conversation. He had a tough time in the NBA last year. We are trying to figure it out, and what he wants to ...2024
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• Masai Ujiri Says Raptors Discussions With Sasha Vezenkov 'Should Develop' Soon
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri addressed the Sasha Vezenkov situation with the media on Monday. The Raptors acquired Vezenkov from the Sacramento Kings in a trade this offseason. Ujiri said that he, Raptors GM Bobby Webster, Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic, Vezenkov and his representatives have already talked. "I think that should develop in the next few days or we'll see whether it's a few ...2024
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• Raptors Re-Sign Immanuel Quickley To Five-Year Deal

JULY 8: The Raptors have announced the new contract with Quickley (Twitter link). “Immanuel embodies so many things that are important to our team,” team president Masai Ujiri said. “… He wants to win and he will be a Raptor for years to come. We are very high on I.Q. – our point guard of […]...2024
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• Scottie Barnes, Raptors Agree To Five-Year Max Extension Worth Up To $270M

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a five-year maximum contract worth up to $270 million if he qualifies for the Rose rule with an All-NBA selection during the 24-25 season. The Rose rule allows players signing a designated rookie extension to receive 30 percent of the cap in Year 1. If Barnes doesn't qualify, his five-year max will be worth approximately $225 million over five ...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more
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• Stein’s Latest: Raptors, Siakam Trade, Brown, Knicks Targets, More
The Raptors don’t regret not moving Fred VanVleet last trade deadline before he departed that summer in free agency, Marc Stein details in his latest Substack post. We wrote about Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri echoing similar thoughts earlier Thursday. The offers for VanVleet were lackluster and Toronto brass preferred to give the core of […]...2024
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• Dunc'd On: The Pascal Siakam Trade

Indiana gets their man in free agent-to-be Pascal Siakam. Why the Pacers pulled the trigger now despite the potential cost, and how he fits with this Indiana group. Plus, what the opportunity cost is, and how the Pacers set themselves up to absorb such a big salary. For Toronto, it's the end of a championship era, but Masai Ujiri ultimately did well in moving Siakam and OG Anunoby. To get all our ...2024
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• Scottie Barnes, Raptors Agree To Five-Year Max Extension Worth Up To $270M
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• The Knicks gave up their heart and soul for OG Anunoby

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images What the Knicks lost by trading Immanuel Quickley and R.J. Barrett. On the penultimate afternoon of 2023, if you were in New York City, listening carefully, there was a siren’s blare, screaming across the gray winter’s sky. It was the sound of sudden absence, the departure of a wiry, plucky, eminently likable, uncommonly skilled and confident 24...2024
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• The Nuggets’ long, tortured path to the brink of their first NBA championship
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images The Nuggets went through hell for decades before finally building a championship-caliber team. Denver’s first (pro) basketball club debuted in 1948 as the “Nuggets” — on account of all that gold — with the National Basketball League. The Nuggets joined the NBA in 1949-50 before folding after one season, not enough wins, not nearly enough gold. Denver sa...2023
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• Daily Dime: The latest on the Finals, LeBron James, the coaching carousel and more
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Free throw shooting has never been better on the NBA’s biggest stage, and that’s not the only thing to know from our latest notes from around the league. Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared on Marc Stein’s Substack and is syndicated with permission by SB Nation. To subscribe to Marc’s Substack, sign up here: 1. Free for all LON...2023
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• Raptors eyeing Ime Udoka, Nick Nurse likely headed to Rockets in wild NBA rumors
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• Masai Ujiri, Danny Ainge Not Expected To Be Pursued By Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks made a huge splash earlier this month, resulting in a void in both the General Manager and head coach spots. With the GM role needing to be filled first, the next coach of the Mavericks will come after that hiring. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Dallas has already […] The post Masai Ujiri, Danny Ainge Not Expected To Be Pursued By Mavericks ap...2021
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• Police officer sues Raptors president Masai Ujiri for alleged assault during NBA Finals
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• Masai Ujiri: Raptors ‘Going to Be Just Fine’ Without Kawhi Leonard

Raptors president of basketball ops Masai Ujiri insists that things are “going to be just fine” in Toronto with Kawhi Leonard no longer in the picture. Ujiri says “it’s on to the next” for the defending NBA champs. Masai added that this was a “different kind of free agency,” which ultimately resulted in Kawhi joining […] The post Masai Ujiri: Raptors...2019
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• Raptors, Spurs finalizing Kawhi Leonard deal
The Raptors are finalizing a trade to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Spurs, Chris Haynes and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN report. Heading to San Antonio would be a package including DeMar DeRozan.The two teams have been exploring such a trade for at least two weeks now, although Haynes adds that DeRozan was allegedly told during the Las Vegas summer league that he wouldn't be dealt.Neither Leonard o...2018
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• 11 NBA players who look very weird in new jerseys this season, starring Klay Thompson, Russell Westbrook and more
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• Dikembe Mutombo, NBA and humanitarian legend, dies of brain cancer at 58

Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images RIP Dikembe Mutombo, 1966-2024 NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo passed away from a battle with brain cancer on Monday afternoon. He was 58 years old. Mutombo is one of the best defensive players in NBA history. Known for his iconic finger wave after rejecting opponents, Mutombo is second all-time in blocked shots with 3,289. He was a 4x Defensive Player of th...2024
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more
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• Dunc'd On: The Pascal Siakam Trade
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• The Knicks gave up their heart and soul for OG Anunoby
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• Daily Dime: The latest on the Finals, LeBron James, the coaching carousel and more
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
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• Raptors eyeing Ime Udoka, Nick Nurse likely headed to Rockets in wild NBA rumors
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• Adam Silver Apologizes to Raptors President Masai Ujiri for 2019 Comments
Just minutes after the Toronto Raptors won the 2019 NBA Finals, team president Masai Ujiri attempted to join the team’s celebrations on the court. However, before he could even reach the hardwood, Ujiri was stopped and shoved by Alameda County Sheriff’s deputy Alan Strickland. This despite attempting to show Strickland his credentials. The moment sparked […] The post Adam Silver Apolog...2021
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• Raptors’ Masai Ujiri releases powerful statement in wake of video

“What saddens me most about this ordeal is that the only reason why I am getting the justice I deserve in this moment is because of my success."...2020

• Again King of the East, LeBron's Conference Reign Faces Few Looming Threats
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• Past Controversy, Luol Deng Leading the NBA's Effort to Make History in Africa
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• Raptors’ Bruno Caboclo Shows Off Insane Length By Blocking Three-Pointer
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• Kyle Lowry Comments on Trade That Would Have Sent Him to Knicks in 2013
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• Drake Daps Up Paul Pierce After Another Toronto Raptors Playoffs Loss to Wizards
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• Carmelo Anthony Says He'll Remain with Knicks for 2016-17 Season
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• DeMar DeRozan Under Pressure to Be Toronto Raptors' Franchise Cornerstone
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Have the Raptors Finally Earned '2nd Best' Label out East?
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• Houston Rockets' Supporting Cast Makes Big Statement and Saturday NBA Takeaways
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• Raptors Own That This Is a Rebuilding Season
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• 11 NBA players who look very weird in new jerseys this season, starring Klay Thompson, Russell Westbrook and more
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• Dikembe Mutombo, NBA and humanitarian legend, dies of brain cancer at 58
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more
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• The Knicks gave up their heart and soul for OG Anunoby
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• The Nuggets’ long, tortured path to the brink of their first NBA championship
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• Daily Dime: The latest on the Finals, LeBron James, the coaching carousel and more
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• Victor Wembanyama NBA Draft lottery destinations, ranked by how fun they would be
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• Raptors eyeing Ime Udoka, Nick Nurse likely headed to Rockets in wild NBA rumors
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• NBA Trade Rumors: The latest on Dejounte Murray, Bruce Brown and more
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• The Knicks gave up their heart and soul for OG Anunoby
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• Raptors eyeing Ime Udoka, Nick Nurse likely headed to Rockets in wild NBA rumors
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• Bob Myers Seeking Salary Among Highest Paid Execs As Negotiations With Warriors Continue

Bob Myers remains without a contract with the Golden State Warriors beyond the current season and there is an increasing reality that he could leave the franchise. Sources tell The Athletic that Myers believes he should be among the highest paid front office executives in the NBA, if not the highest. According to sources, Myers ranks outside the top-five in executive salaries. Philadelphia's Dary...2023
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• Raptors' Masai Ujiri says he was assaulted after 2019 NBA Finals
The assault allegations against Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri have taken a turn in another direction. Ujiri said in legal papers Thursday that he was assaulted by Sheriff's Deputy Alan Strickland while trying to access the court after the Raptors won the NBA title in Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors on June 13, 2019, according to The Athletic's Daniel Kapla...2020
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• Prying Masai Ujiri out of Toronto expected to be pricey
The Raptors simply aren’t going to let Masai Ujiri waltz down to New York and take the Knicks‘ job before his contract is over (runs through the 2020-21 campaign). New York would have to send Toronto compensation if the franchise intends to hire him this summer, but what would that compensation look like? Ian Begley of SNY.tv sniffed around for the answer and learned that one NBA team recently dem...2019
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• Knicks reportedly 'obsessed', 'enamored' with Masai Ujiri
The Knicks are “obsessed” and “enamored” with Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as the next man to run the franchise, sources tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv. A front-office shakeup is expected in the wake of yesterday’s firing of head coach David Fizdale, especially considering the poor track record of team president Steve Mills. Begley speculates it would take “significant money and full autonomy” to land...2019
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• Raptors president: Kawhi Leonard 'seems in the right frame of mind'
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Tuesday spoke glowingly of Kawhi Leonard, stressing in his comments that the superstar is happy, healthy and eager to contribute. “He is determined and seems in the right frame of mind,” Ujiri told the Associated Press (via NBA.com). “You will be hearing from him shortly. I think there is a fire inside of him, and we are all excited about that.”The prevaili...2018
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• Report: Raptors 'generating buzz' for Kawhi Leonard
Recently, trade talks surrounding Kawhi Leonard have cooled since the beginning of free agency. Teams like the Lakers, Sixers, Celtics and even the Clippers have been mentioned in the race for Leonard. But, a dark-horse team could emerge north of the border. According to Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post, the Raptors have been generating buzz for the Spurs star. The Toronto Raptors also generate...2018
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• Raptors GM on firing Dwane Casey: 'In some instances I think of this as a celebration'
The Toronto Raptors officially fired head coach Dwane Casey on Friday after days of speculation that he would in fact be shown the door.The firing comes despite Casey leading Toronto to a 59-win regular season and being considered the favorite for the NBA’s Coach of the Year award. It also comes after the Raptors were swept out of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by LeBron James a...2018
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