The Toronto Raptors parted ways with the architect of their 2019 title staff, Masai Ujiri, on Friday. After 12 seasons with Toronto, the 54-year-old Ujiri must be one of the sought-after executives within the NBA, Though he could take the upcoming season off, listed here are 5 prospects for Ujiri’s subsequent cease.
1. Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers tried to hire Ujiri again in 2012, however he selected to remain at his earlier job with the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers have a well-known staff president in Daryl Morey operating their membership who’s signed for 3 extra seasons, however his strikes final summer time backfired, headlined by giving Paul George a four-year most contract.
The Sixers’ lottery luck obtained them the No. 3 choose and guard V.J. Edgecombe, however the strain is on this season for a staff that went into the 2024-25 season with title aspirations and completed with a 24-58 file. If the Sixers disappoint once more subsequent season, Ujiri might be reunited along with his pal Joel Embiid in Philly.
2. Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks normal supervisor Nico Harrison shouldn’t be very talked-about with Dallas followers. Regardless of the Mavericks getting super-prospect Cooper Flagg with the highest choose, followers on the staff’s draft watch occasion nonetheless chanted, “Hearth Nico!” whereas the staff was on the clock.
