Summary
Masai Ujiri, previously the president of the Toronto Raptors, has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA team. This marks the first WNBA franchise outside the U.S., set to start in 2026, furthering the league's global growth.
Key Facts
- Masai Ujiri was president of the Toronto Raptors and led them to a 2019 NBA championship.
- Ujiri is now part of the ownership group for the Toronto Tempo, a new WNBA team.
- The Toronto Tempo will start playing in 2026.
- This team is the first WNBA franchise outside the United States.
- The WNBA plans to expand to 15 teams with this addition.
- The Tempo will build their team through an expansion draft on April 3 and the 2026 WNBA Draft.
- Ujiri is known for identifying undervalued talent and taking risks in basketball management.
- His involvement could impact the new team's culture and strategy.
