The Toronto Raptors fired president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri, the franchise announced Friday, less than 12 hours after the 2025 NBA Draft and days before the start of free agency.

Masai Ujiri is reportedly leaving his role as president and vice chairman of the Toronto Raptors after 12 years with the organization.

The move comes as an unusual time. Ujiri just took part in the 2025 NBA Draft with the Raptors, and was entering the final year of his contract. Ujiri could have hypothetically finished out his contract with the team and left in the offseason. It's unclear why both sides felt it was necessary to move on at this time.