Everything Masai Ujiri

[planetmars]

Cool.. most of the gang is back. Just need the king to sign on the dotted line. Hope MLSE doesn't f@ck it up.

[planetmars]

He said "our".. and twice!

#HeStay

[golden]

Congrats to Bobby. Not surprised about Masai. He is one of the best executives in the league, he'll use it to his advantage and negotiate for a better contract.

Tbh, with Webster signed long-term, it gives Masai less leverage. Nurse and the young core (Siakam/FVV/OG) are also locked up long-term. It almost feels like Masai is putting a nice bow on the franchise, so that if he/when decides to leave, he can exit with a clear conscience.

[A.I]

Tbh, with Webster signed long-term, it gives Masai less leverage. Nurse and the young core (Siakam/FVV/OG) are also locked up long-term. It almost feels like Masai is putting a nice bow on the franchise, so that if he/when decides to leave, he can exit with a clear conscience.

Or another spin on it. Hes got a good group of guys around him that has led to a championship and wants them keep them around beside him. Signing Nurse, Bobby and the core has no indication on him leaving.

[G__Deane]

Good news with Bobby re-upped.

Personally I think Masai has a great situation here and isn't leaving easily. But he's also not teflon here any longer and has some work to do. If it turns out that elite players still refuse to sign here, that's a steep hill to climb even for him.

[KeonClark]

He said "our".. and twice!

#HeStay

Let's not use THAT hashtag this time around guys....lol

[LJ2]

Or another spin on it. Hes got a good group of guys around him that has led to a championship and wants them keep them around beside him. Signing Nurse, Bobby and the core has no indication on him leaving.

I like your take much more. Masai could just have been using his leverage to get "his guys" signed before he himself commits.

[MixxAOR]

Let's not use THAT hashtag this time around guys....lol

#heremain

[Yuri Gagarin]

MLSE (teachers pension fund) has deep pockets Im sure they can offer as much as anyone

edit: didnt realize teacher pension fund sold out and rogers and bce are majority owners. Still deep pockets

[KeonClark]

MLSE (teachers pension fund) has deep pockets Im sure they can offer as much as anyone

Rogers and Bell split 75% of MLSE and Larry Tanenbaum owns the other 25%.

So yes, they have deep pockets but no they won't outbid teams into the stratosphere if a board full of suits doesn't approve it

[The Great One]

Good news with Bobby re-upped.

Personally I think Masai has a great situation here and isn't leaving easily. But he's also not teflon here any longer and has some work to do. If it turns out that elite players still refuse to sign here, that's a steep hill to climb even for him.

What if Bobby is really the brain behind the Raps success? they've been protective when it comes to him they didn't even want the Bulls to interview him. Compare to Weltman who they just let go.

[Yuri Gagarin]

Rogers and Bell split 75% of MLSE and Larry Tanenbaum owns the other 25%.

So yes, they have deep pockets but no they won't outbid teams into the stratosphere if a board full of suits doesn't approve it

👍🏻

And incase anyone else is wondering....

https://www.mlse.com/our-company/board-of-directors

[Puffer]

Good news with Bobby re-upped.

Personally I think Masai has a great situation here and isn't leaving easily. But he's also not teflon here any longer and has some work to do. If it turns out that elite players still refuse to sign here, that's a steep hill to climb even for him.

Can't think of any executive in the league who I'd rather see go running up that hill. Given the hand he has been dealt, he's come up mostly aces.

[golden]

#heremain

#Masa'ine and Dine

[slaw]

Rogers and Bell split 75% of MLSE and Larry Tanenbaum owns the other 25%.

So yes, they have deep pockets but no they won't outbid teams into the stratosphere if a board full of suits doesn't approve it

If Masai leaves I don't think it will be a money issue.