Masai Ujiri, the former president of the Toronto Raptors, has joined the ownership group of Toronto Tempo, the city’s new WNBA franchise.
Ujiri is one of the most recognizable basketball executives in Canada, having led the Raptors’ front office during his tenure with the organization. His addition to the Tempo ownership group connects a longtime figure in Toronto’s NBA landscape to the city’s newest professional women’s team.
A new chapter for pro basketball in Toronto
Toronto Tempo is a newly established WNBA franchise, expanding the league’s footprint and adding another major professional basketball presence in the city. Ujiri’s involvement comes as the franchise continues to take shape under its ownership group.