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 ought to be probably the most sought-after executives within the NBA, Though he could take the upcoming season off, listed below 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 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 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 good friend Joel Embiid in Philly.
2. Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks normal supervisor Nico Harrison isn’t very fashionable with Dallas followers. Regardless of the Mavericks getting super-prospect Cooper Flagg with the highest choose, followers on the crew’s draft watch social gathering nonetheless chanted, “Hearth Nico!” whereas the crew was on the clock.
