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Jakob Poeltl and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season. Poeltl will pick up his 2026-27 player option at $19.5 million and add three more seasons to his deal. The Raptors acquired Poeltl back from the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline in 2023 when he was on an expiring contract. Poeltl then … [Read more...] about Jakob Poeltl, Raptors Agree To Four-Year, $104M Extension

The Toronto Raptors and veteran guard Garrett Temple have agreed to one-year $3.6 million contract. The deal is expected to be for the veteran minimum and will carry a cap hit of $2.3 million. The 15-year veteran guard has spent the last two seasons with the Raptors. Temple is a well-respected veteran locker room leader, who is valued for his off-court impact with his … [Read more...] about Garrett Temple, Raptors Agree To One-Year, $3.6M Contract

Masai Ujiri was considered a potential candidate to become president of basketball operations of the Atlanta Hawks, but the team is believed to have now moved on from the idea. Ujiri was linked to the Hawks in May before they hired Bryson Graham and Peter Dinwiddie to work under newly promoted general manager Onsi Saleh. The Hawks are now operating as though Saleh will be the … [Read more...] about Hawks No Longer Interested In Masai Ujiri, Expected To Keep Onsi Saleh In Lead Role

The Toronto Raptors and president Masai Ujiri have agreed to part ways. Ujiri had one season left on his contract with the Raptors. The Raptors will retain key members of the front office such as general manager Bobby Webster. Ujiri took over the front office in Toronto before the 2013-14 season. In 12 seasons, he helped lead the Raptors to nine playoff berths. That includes … [Read more...] about Masai Ujiri, Raptors Agree To Part Ways

Bobby Webster will remain as general manager of the Toronto Raptors despite the departure of Masai Ujiri and the team's plan to hire a new team president. "As we plan for the franchise's future, and its return to the NBA Playoffs, a search for the successor as president of the Raptors, led by CAA Executive Search, will begin immediately," said MLSE President & CEO Keith … [Read more...] about Bobby Webster Signs Extension, Raptors To Hire New Team President