{"id":85910,"date":"2024-07-14T19:37:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T23:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=85910"},"modified":"2024-07-14T19:37:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T23:37:07","slug":"raptors-president-addresses-awkward-sasha-vezenkov-saga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/14\/raptors-president-addresses-awkward-sasha-vezenkov-saga\/","title":{"rendered":"Raptors\u2019 President Addresses Awkward Sasha Vezenkov Saga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toronto Raptors forward Sasha Vezenkov<\/a> is still eyeing a EuroLeague move after being traded by the Sacramento Kings.<\/p>\n

Originally, it seemed as if he simply wanted to part ways with<\/a> the Kings. This was expected as Sacramento quickly became disenchanted with the Bulgarian. Yet, when he reportedly signed a five-year contract<\/a> with Olympiacos, it became clear that he was willing to leave the NBA altogether.<\/p>\n

There are two problems with that though. One, he\u2019s still under contract<\/a> with an NBA team, so he can\u2019t play for Olympiacos. Secondly, the Raptors don\u2019t want to let him go.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re still having that conversation,\u201d Raptors president Masai Ujiri says, per Sportsnet\u2019s Blake Murphy. \u201c(Vezenkov) had a tough time in the NBA last year. We are trying to figure it out, and what he wants to do. The right decision will be made…\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ujiri cont: “I think he’s a phenomenal player, had a tough season last season, those things happen, great shooter.. Whatever happens, we’re going to make the best out of this situation. We support him in every way and we know where out team is going. Sp hopefully soon.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) July 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n