The Toronto Raptors parted ways with the architect of their 2019 title crew, Masai Ujiri, on Friday. After 12 seasons with Toronto, the 54-year-old Ujiri needs to be one of the vital sought-after executives within the NBA, Though he could take the upcoming season off, listed here are 5 potentialities 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 crew president in Daryl Morey working 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 bought them the No. 3 choose and guard V.J. Edgecombe, however the strain is on this season for a crew that went into the 2024-25 season with title aspirations and completed with a 24-58 document. If the Sixers disappoint once more subsequent season, Ujiri may very well be reunited together with his buddy Joel Embiid in Philly.
2. Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks basic supervisor Nico Harrison shouldn’t be extremely popular with Dallas followers. Regardless of the Mavericks getting super-prospect Cooper Flagg with the highest choose, followers on the crew’s draft watch occasion nonetheless chanted, “Fireplace Nico!” whereas the crew was on the clock.
