The Toronto Raptors decided to retain Bobby Webster as their lead basketball executive to replace Masai Ujiri rather than hiring an external candidate above him as president. Webster will be on a less expensive contract than Ujiri's $15 million base annual salary. Webster certainly has his own opinions on building out the roster, but he and Ujiri worked in tandem and shared … [Read more...] about Some Candidates Interviewed By Raptors Were Critical Of Recent Roster Decisions
Bobby Webster Promoted By Raptors To Head Of Basketball Operations
The Toronto Raptors have elevated Bobby Webster to their head of basketball operations to replace Masai Ujiri. Webster was Ujiri's longtime second in command with the Raptors. The Raptors will not hire a president above Webster at this time. The Raptors parted ways with Ujiri in June. Webster will be in his ninth season as general manager of the Raptors. Webster came to the … [Read more...] about Bobby Webster Promoted By Raptors To Head Of Basketball Operations
Chris Boucher, Celtics Agree To One-Year, $3.3M Deal
Chris Boucher and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million guaranteed deal. Boucher is expected to have a significant role with the Celtics in their frontcourt as they have lost Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet this offseason. In 50 games last season with the Raptors, Boucher averaged 10.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.2 minutes. … [Read more...] about Chris Boucher, Celtics Agree To One-Year, $3.3M Deal
Raptors Sign Olivier Sarr
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have signed center Olivier Sarr. Sarr, 6-foot-11, 240 pounds, averaged 4.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 13.8 minutes in 46 career games across three seasons with Oklahoma City (2021-24). He signed with the Thunder as an undrafted free agent in October 2021. Sarr missed the 2024-25 season after sustaining a left Achilles tendon rupture … [Read more...] about Raptors Sign Olivier Sarr
Dwane Casey A ‘Leading Candidate’ For Raptors’ President Of Basketball Operations Role
Dwane Casey is a "leading candidate" for the role of president of basketball operations for the Toronto Raptors, sources told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Casey, who coached the Raptors from 2011-18, has already had multiple rounds of interviews with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Casey has been part of the Pistons front office since the end of the … [Read more...] about Dwane Casey A ‘Leading Candidate’ For Raptors’ President Of Basketball Operations Role