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Toronto Raptors agree contract extension with Masai Ujiri
Toronto Raptors agree contract extension with Masai Ujiri
The Toronto Raptors made their moves early in the offseason as they tied down shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to a mega-bucks new contract.Having spent his whole NBA career with the Canadian franchise, DeRozan did not even bother to test the waters of free agency as he agreed to a five-year, $145 million deal.However, the Raptors may have done their best bit of business recently as they agreed to an extension with general manager Masai Ujiri.The Nigerian GM said: "I am grateful to the Board and Mr. Tanenbaum for the opportunity to continue our progress to build the Raptors into one of the top franchises in the NBA.
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Raptors sign Masai Ujiri to contract extension
Raptors sign Masai Ujiri to contract extension
Ujiri, who had two years left on his original five-year deal as the team's president and general manager, is now the president; Jeff Weltman becomes the GM and Bobby Webster is the assistant GM and vice-president of basketball strategy in changes announced Friday afternoon.In a long-anticipated move, the Raptors and Ujiri have finalized a new contract for him to remain as the team's president while promoting two of his top lieutenants.Masai Ujiri's bond with Toronto is strong and now cemented for years to come.The moves have been in the works for weeks and keep in place the triumvirate that has presided over unprecedented Raptors success.
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Raptors announce multi-year contract extension for Masai Ujiri
Raptors announce multi-year contract extension for Masai Ujiri
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri has helped turn the Toronto Raptors into a winning franchise, and the team is making sure he'll be around to continue the job.The Raptors announced Friday that they signed Ujiri, who served as Toronto's GM and president since 2013, to a multi-year contract extension as president and promoted Jeff Weltman to the general manager position.They also promoted Bobby Webster to assistant general manager/vice-president basketball strategy.Ujiri will continue to oversee basketball operations.
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The Raptors have signed team President Masai Ujiri to a long-term deal and kicked several of his executives upstairs. Are we happy about this?
The Raptors have signed team President Masai Ujiri to a long-term deal and kicked several of his executives upstairs. Are we happy about this?
May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri (right) gestures as he speaks with media during pre-game shoot around before the Raptors host Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY SportsThe Raptors have signed team President Masai Ujiri to a long-term deal and kicked several of his executives upstairs.Are we happy about this?To the surprise of no one anywhere, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) extended the contract of Masai Ujiri as Raptors President.
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Raptors Sign Masai Ujiri to Multi-Year Extension
Raptors Sign Masai Ujiri to Multi-Year Extension
In an anticipated move, Masai Ujiri signed a multi-year contract extension to remain president of the Raptors.His top lieutenants, Jeff Weltman and Bobby Webster, were promoted to GM and assistant GM/vice-president of basketball strategy, respectively.In conjunction with Ujiri's new deal, Toronto promotes Masai's top aides Jeff Weltman (to general manager) and Bobby Webster (assistant GM).— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) September 2, 2016Uriji had two years left on his original five-year deal signed back in May of 2013.
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