[Shams] Masai Ujiri is out as Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors

[HumbleRen]

At least 66% of you, disagreed with Masai 2 days ago, on not taking that Dumars trade. That speaks more about long term vision, and Masai knew he was exiting at the end of the year. So he likely took short term value over long term higher gain.

Uhh ya that makes a lot of sense... The guy is leaving a day after the draft, but prefers short term value vs long term gain, eventhough he won't be here to experience either... Make that make sense?

I highly doubt Masai was in charge of any major decisions during this draft process. Seems like Bobby was in full control with Masai in a support role for this draft cycle.

[gbball]

I heard that this is possibly because of not being able to land that "big fish"

I was worried that Rogers was another idiot owner like Ishiba, and if so, this confirms it.

Masai's patience wasn't for everyone, but that was the ideal way.

I'm glad we did trade for a rental in KD. It never seemed like a Masai thing to do. But maybe that was the final straw.

I really want to see this team as constructed try to compete this year.

I like the coach, I liked the management and scouting, I liked the direction the team was going in.

Now it seems like the bottom could fall out.

[Badonkadonk]

The morons who don't understand the importance of leadership and culture about to get a crash course.

At least we have MAGA Ed at the top! lmaooo

[Prestige]

In a vacuum, Masai leaving isn’t the end of the world. Executives and GMs come and go, and it was inevitable this was going to happen someday, especially since Masai has already delivered a championship and in a sense delivered on his most important task.

But the problem is the danger of falling to a Sac Kings, New Orealsn Pelicans type of level with incompetent ownership and front office staff that refuse to invest in the team or meddle. And a bunch of old hockey guys who hate basketball are the worst to have to take over.

[artsncrafts]

He was obviously already "gone" before the draft. So I doubt he was making the decisions the last 2 days.

[DemHeavyHands]

What the ****

[itbobby007]

Sad days boys. We need a virtual group hug, this blows.

[RapsFanInOhio]

Ed rogers is a mini trump. Get that garbage fire of a human away from anything raptors.

Boy do I have news for you.

[DG88]

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[Mikistan]

You know what, maybe ownership is simply siding with Kendrick?

[PushDaRock]

So he's really going to Atlanta.

lmao maybe was already working for them considering the moves they have made so far

Atlanta apparently deserves Antholopoulos and Masai more than Rogers thinks we do.

This is their way of getting back at us for the 92 World Series

[tecumseh18]

This feels like a money saving move, Masai is not cheap to re-sign and they can easily justify it by saying he wasnt producing the results they wanted

Yeah they weren’t paying Masai what he’s gonna be worth on the open market. Some other team will

Yea prob thought $15 mill a year for this performance (fumbling FVV/OG/Siakam, Poetl Trade) wasn't worth. Bobby will get a bit of pay bump and be the top man. Tolzman prob second in command now.

Yeah, to make this a total organizational clear-out would be such an own goal. Masai was a scout, Bobby was a numbers guy. You need scouts in upper management. Dan must stay, in a position of (increased?) authority.

[_MidNight_]

We're gonna be in for a good amount of hurt from here on out.

[rapsincr]

ed "ishbia" rogers everyone..
man this sucks

Ishbia meddles but is not afraid to spend $$.

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jays are 5th in mlb spending, dont think money is an issue as much as ego.

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

Wait WTF, is this real? Masai probably didn't see this coming judging from the Open Gym

[C Court]

Masai gone.
Shanahan gone.

Shapiro still here.

It pays to be a MAGA loving buddy of Ed Rogers.

[TheRealDeal]

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So Keith Pelley is the guy we’re going to hate now. I looked up his resume and the guy is a former Rogers media executive. Shocker. Let’s hope he knows ball

[vanhalen26]

Tells you something when the reaction is universally aligned.

I really hope Masai wanted to bail vs Ed pushing him out. Raptors future gonna suck if this is how Ed rolls.

[TakeYourHeart]

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Bobby and Dan still around is a light glimmer of hope

[Michael Bradley]

As mentioned, Shapiro is getting a lot of rope from ownership because he was hired by Ed Rogers. Masai obviously was not so this was inevitable. The key to this is going to be who they get to replace Masai.