The current purchase out of Bell’s stake within the guardian firm of the Toronto Raptors by Rogers Communications might affect the way forward for Masai Ujiri with the franchise, stories The Athletic. Ujiri’s present contract to run the Raptors runs by way of the 25-26 season.
Rogers chairman Edward Rogers reportedly most closely scrutinized the choice to pay Ujiri as one of many NBA’s most extremely paid executives when he was up for a brand new contract in 2021. Rogers and Ujiri have had a strained relationship prior to now. Larry Tanenbaum is an influential determine within the NBA and stays the Raptors’ governor, however his energy throughout the franchise might wane with Rogers changing into the bulk proprietor. Tanenbaum has been Ujiri’s mentor with MLSE.
Ujiri declined remark when reached by The Athletic as he expressed no concern concerning the sale.
