NBA · Atlantic · Est. 1995 · Scotiabank Arena
Toronto Raptors
Current Leadership
Co-Owners (via MLSE)
Canadian telecommunications giants Bell Canada and Rogers Communications jointly own the Raptors through Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), one of the most valuable sports conglomerates in the world. MLSE also owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto FC, and the Scotiabank Arena. Under their stewardship, the Raptors won the 2019 NBA championship, a watershed moment for Canadian basketball.
Chairman & Governor
Canadian businessman Larry Tanenbaum has served as the chairman and NBA governor of MLSE and the Raptors since 2003. He is a powerful figure in NBA circles, serving as the chairman of the NBA's Board of Governors, and has been instrumental in ensuring Toronto remains a premier NBA destination despite the challenges of operating in Canada.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Darko Rajakovic | Head Coach | 2023 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Watson | Associate Head Coach | 2023 |
| Eric Khoury | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Jama Mahlalela | Assistant Coach | 2021 |
| Rico Hines | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| Nathaniel Mitchell | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Masai Ujiri | President | 2013 |
| Bobby Webster | General Manager | 2017 |
Historical Figures
Owner (via MLSE)
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan was a majority owner of MLSE and the Raptors from 2003 to 2012, providing institutional stability and financial resources. The pension plan sold its stake to Bell and Rogers in 2012 for approximately $1.32 billion.
Founding Owner
Canadian businessman John Bitove Jr. led the ownership group that was awarded the NBA expansion franchise in 1993, bringing professional basketball to Canada. Bitove oversaw the Raptors' early years, including the drafting of Damon Stoudamire. A buyout clause in the ownership agreement forced Bitove to sell his stake to partner Allan Slaight in 1998.