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Raptors look to a less selfish season while OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes eye leadership roles
Oct 2, 2023; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri responds to a question during Media Day at the Hilton Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Ujiri says there will be no selfishness on team this season as Raptors embark on cultural reset
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: President of the Toronto Raptors Masai Ujiri speaks during media day on October 2, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri dismisses lawsuit brought against team by Knicks
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is dismissive of a lawsuit brought against his team by the rival New York Knicks. Ujiri attends a news conference in Toronto, Friday, April 21, 2023.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri ‘humbled and surprised’ to be inducted into the Order of Canada
MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 14: Vice-Chairman and team president of the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, walks onto the court prior to the preseason NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Centre Bell on October 14, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics 137-134 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
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Evening Update: Wagner’s abortive rebellion could trigger winds of change in Russia and Eastern Europe
FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to address to the units of the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya), the Russian Interior Ministry, the Russian Federal Security Service and the Russian Federal Guard Service, who ensured order and legality during the mutiny, at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, June 27, 2023. After a chaotic and stumbling response to mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's mutiny, Putin tried to fix the damage to his standing with a series of events aimed at projecting an image of strength and authority. (Sergei Guneyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)
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Raptors president Ujiri fined US$35,000 after incident with official in game in Miami
Sep 26, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CA; Masai Ujiri Vice Chairman and Team President of the Toronto Raptors talks to the media during Media Day at the Hotel X. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
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Masai Ujiri says teams need to look at their culture amid recent chaos in NBA
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri speaks to reporters at the Raptors media day availability, in Toronto, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Justin Trudeau welcomes Masai Ujiri’s ‘Humanity’ art exhibit to Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Masai Ujiri, President of the Toronto Raptors and Giants of Africa Co-founder, at the presentation of the Humanity Art Installation at Major’s Hill Park in Ottawa, on Friday, July 8, 2022. The installation, which is made of steel and comprises 35 words that reflect what humanity means to Ujiri, was inspired by Nelson Mandela’s fight for equality. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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What leaders can learn from Raptors president Masai Ujiri
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri reacts after receiving his 2019 NBA basketball championship ring from Larry Tanenbaum, chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Oct. 29, 2019.
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Rolling Raptors looking forward to bump from home fans, Ujiri says
Toronto Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri looks on as his team takes on the Phoenix Suns during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19
Toronto Raptors' president Masai Ujiri, left, and general manager Bobby Webster watch as players speak to media at Scotiabank Arena during the NBA basketball team's Media Day in Toronto, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Masai Ujiri says everything points to Toronto Raptors playing at home
Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri, center left, walking with guard Kyle Lowry after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., on June 13, 2019. Lawyers for a law enforcement officer accuse Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri of making race a key part of his counterclaim to a lawsuit in the aftermath of an altercation at last year's NBA Finals. In filings to the United States District Court in California, Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland's legal team alleges Ujiri's counterclaim is driven by race and a bias against law enforcement. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Tony Avelar
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Masai Ujiri signs new deal to become vice-chairman, president of Toronto Raptors
FILE - This Oct. 29, 2019, file photo shows Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri reacting after receiving his 2019 NBA basketball championship ring from Larry Tanenbaum, chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, before the Raptors played the New Orleans Pelicans in Toronto. A law enforcement officer in California who sued Ujiri, the president of the Toronto Raptors over a 2019 scuffle following the team's NBA Finals victory over the Golden State Warriors dropped his lawsuit Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
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Whatever Masai Ujiri’s future holds, he owes Toronto nothing
Cathal Kelly
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Raptors comeback falls short in loss to Knicks
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 11: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks attempts to get past Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors defends during their game at Madison Square Garden on April 11, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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Raptors aim to continue dominance over Wizards
Apr 2, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeAndre' Bembry (95) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors guard Mychal Mulder (15) defends during the second half at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Kyle Lowry remains a Raptor – but in most people’s minds, he has already left
Cathal Kelly
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The struggling Raptors have some big decisions to make, and very soon
Cathal Kelly
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Raptors won’t return to Toronto this season, will play remainder of home games in Tampa
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: A general view during a game between the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings at Amalie Arena on January 29, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Masai Ujiri incident makes us think more deeply about power and who it’s used against
Cathal Kelly
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Masai Ujiri’s situation resonated with us because we could see ourselves in the story
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri speaks in Toronto, on July 20, 2018.
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Raptors GM Bobby Webster signs multiyear contract extension
Toronto Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster speaks to the media in Toronto, Friday, June 21, 2019. Concern around the pandemic itself is just one of the huge challenges Canada's NBA team faces in Tampa, where the Raptors will host their home games for at least the first part of the season because of Canada's travel restrictions around COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Raptors lose to Celtics, continue to struggle in perplexing season
Jan 4, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Tremont Waters (51) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) defends during the second half at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Siakam served his sentence, but benching is an ominous sign
Cathal Kelly
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Humble hustle: Pascal Siakam determined to silence doubters after NBA playoff disappointment
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 12: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the first half of their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on December 12, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new contract is a disaster for the Raptors
Cathal Kelly
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Raptors’ unique trait is ‘togetherness,’ Masai Ujiri says Toronto will adapt to Tampa
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Raptors re-signed VanVleet. Now what?
Cathal Kelly
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Stanley Johnson exercises player option with Raptors to open busy week
Stanley Johnson exercises player option with Raptors to open busy week
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri hopes his team can play in Toronto as COVID-19 cases spike
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is seen in the tunnel area ahead of first half NBA basketball action against New Orleans Pelicans in Toronto on Tuesday October 22, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri’s lawyers refer to officer’s allegations as ‘fabrication’
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is seen in the tunnel area ahead of first half NBA basketball action against New Orleans Pelicans in Toronto on Tuesday October 22, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Sheriff’s deputy had to deploy force against Masai Ujiri or risk ‘possibly serious crimes,’ according to his legal team
Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri, centre left, walks with guard Kyle Lowry following an altercation after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., on June 13, 2019. Raptors president Masai Ujiri alleges that he was assaulted by a sheriff's deputy before a shoving altercation between the two men at Oakland's Oracle Arena during last year's NBA Finals. In a document filed Thursday in a northern California district court claims Alan Strickland assaulted Ujiri, "forcefully shoving him back once and then twice" as Ujiri attempted to make his way on the court to join his team following Toronto's decisive Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors. The document, a joint filing from Ujiri, the Raptors and team owner Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment to answer a civil lawsuit filed last month by Strickland, claims Ujiri shoved Strickland only after the initial contact. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tony Avelar
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Alameda County sheriff’s deputy says Masai Ujiri falsely alleges ‘racial animus’ in counterclaim
Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri, center left, walking with guard Kyle Lowry after the Raptors defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., on June 13, 2019. Lawyers for a law enforcement officer accuse Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri of making race a key part of his counterclaim to a lawsuit in the aftermath of an altercation at last year's NBA Finals. In filings to the United States District Court in California, Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland's legal team alleges Ujiri's counterclaim is driven by race and a bias against law enforcement. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Tony Avelar
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Golden State Warriors president apologizes to Raptors president Ujiri for treatment by security guard
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is seen in the tunnel area ahead of first half NBA basketball action against New Orleans Pelicans in Toronto on Tuesday October 22, 2019.
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Raptors ease to 3-0 series lead over Nets as Siakam, VanVleet star
Raptors ease to 3-0 series lead over Nets as Siakam, VanVleet star