TORONTO – Masai Ujiri ends a 13-year run that delivered eight playoff trips and a championship to Toronto. He engineered the daring Kawhi Leonard trade that won the 2019 title.

Masai Ujiri decided for himself when his last days would be. Pelley said this move had been confirmed nearly a month ago, but Ujiri thought it was best he leave after the NBA Draft.

The Toronto Raptors made a shocking move on Friday as they parted ways with Masai Ujiri, who was entering the final year of his contract as president and vice chairman of the team.

When Ujiri joined the Raptors in 2013, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a 14-year-old developing a love of the game in Toronto. Today, Gilgeous-Alexander is a 2025 NBA champion and reigning regular ...

Masai Ujiri of the Toronto Raptors looks on during 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on May 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois at McCormick Convention Center. NBAE via Getty Images ...

FILE – Toronto Raptors NBA basketball team President Masai Ujiri speaks to the media regarding the recent trades in Toronto, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File) ...

Masai Ujiri discusses the Giants of Africa festival, along with his contributions to the evolution of African basketball over the last 22 years. There are few executives who have defined the NBA ...

Toronto Raptors president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri was fired Friday after 13 years with the franchise. Ujiri joined the Raptors in 2013 as executive vice president and general manager.

Raptors president Masai Ujiri wants to 'fight' for wrongly accused after post-Finals incident: 'I lost a moment. People have lost their lives' By TIM BONTEMPS February 24, 2021, 6:19 AM ...

Ujiri joined the Raptors in 2013 as executive vice president and general manager. He was promoted to president in 2016 and surrendered his responsibilities as GM in 2017, when Bobby Webster took over.

FILE - Toronto Raptors NBA basketball team President Masai Ujiri speaks to the media regarding the recent trades in Toronto, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File) ...