Rogers also owns the Leafs and Jays is a Trump fan for what it’s worth.
Now for the relevant bit. During Masai’s last contract negotiation, Rogers made noises about paying him as one of the premium executives in the league. With Larry T, who is a Masai supporter, selling his stake, Masai’s days were numbered.
Masai’s tenure post-championship has been mixed but I’m in the camp that this move will lead to further instability because whoever they bring in will eventually clean house.
Rogers also owns the Leafs and Jays is a Trump fan for what it’s worth.
Now for the relevant bit. During Masai’s last contract negotiation, Rogers made noises about paying him as one of the premium executives in the league. With Larry T, who is a Masai supporter, selling his stake, Masai’s days were numbered.
Masai’s tenure post-championship has been mixed but I’m in the camp that this move will lead to further instability because whoever they bring in will eventually clean house.
Here’s the article on Rogers’ trying to stop Masai’s contract from being renewed a year after winning the championship: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/masai-ujiri-considered-taking-year-off-from-raptors-after-contentious-contract-discussions-per-report/