Masai Ujiri joining Dallas Mavericks as new team president
Dallas News • • general
Key Points:
- The Dallas Mavericks have hired former Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri as their new team president and alternate governor, a move announced ahead of the NBA draft lottery.
- Ujiri brings a championship pedigree, having led the Raptors to their first NBA title in 2019 and transforming them into consistent playoff contenders during his 12-year tenure.
- Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont emphasized Ujiri’s leadership and experience as critical to the team's goal of building a championship-caliber organization.
- Ujiri succeeds Nico Harrison, whose controversial trade of Luka Doncic marked a tumultuous period for the Mavericks; Ujiri now faces the challenge of rebuilding a team that finished 26-56 last season.
- The Mavericks hold three draft picks in the upcoming NBA draft, including a first-round lottery pick, and Ujiri is expected to play a key role in shaping the team’s future roster and staff.
