Overall Index 41.0 Not MAGA

Sports Teams

7.3 NOT

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. Founded in 1995 as an expansion team, they are currently the only NBA franchise based outside of the United States and won their first league championship in 2019.

Website https://www.nba.com/raptors

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Public Statement

Jan 12, 2018

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President Masai Ujiri Criticizes Trump's 'Shithole Countries' Remark

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri published an op-ed and gave interviews strongly criticizing President Donald Trump after reports that Trump referred to African nations as 'shithole countries.' Ujiri, who is of Nigerian descent, state…

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Policy Action

Jun 01, 2023

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Raptors Partner with Trudeau on Gun Control Initiative

The Toronto Raptors organization officially partnered with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to promote gun violence prevention initiatives, aligning the team with progressive policy goals often opposed by MAGA supporters.

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Policy Action

Aug 01, 2020

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Raptors Support for BLM and Social Justice During 2020 Bubble

The Raptors were among the most vocal teams in the NBA 'bubble' supporting Black Lives Matter , with the team bus prominently featuring the slogan and players consistently speaking out against systemic racism, a movement frequently critici…

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Policy Action

Jun 01, 2023

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Raptors Partner with Trudeau on Gun Control Initiative

The Toronto Raptors organization officially partnered with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to promote gun violence prevention initiatives, aligning the team with progressive policy goals often opposed by MAGA supporters.

Notes: The partnership involved team leadership and players.

Agent rationale

Institutional partnership with a liberal head of state on a polarizing policy issue (gun control) indicates a clear anti-MAGA alignment.

Sources

  1. blogTO (Jun 03, 2023)

Public Statement

Jan 07, 2021

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Fred VanVleet Criticizes Political Response to Social Unrest

Former Raptors player Fred VanVleet expressed deep frustration with the political climate under the Trump administration, specifically regarding the handling of racial justice protests and the January 6th events.

Notes: VanVleet was a key leader for the team during this period.

Agent rationale

Player leadership statements contribute to the overall organizational posture against the MAGA movement's impact on social issues.

Sources

  1. Global News (Jan 07, 2021)

Public Statement

Jan 07, 2021

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Kyle Lowry Calls for Trump to be Charged After Capitol Riot

Raptors star Kyle Lowry stated that Donald Trump should be charged for his role in inciting the January 6th Capitol riot, saying, 'The President needs to be charged... he's the one who started it.'

Notes: Lowry was the face of the franchise at the time.

Agent rationale

Statements from the team's primary leader on the court reflect the internal culture and political alignment of the organization during this period.

Sources

  1. Sports Illustrated (Jan 07, 2021)

Policy Action

Aug 01, 2020

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Raptors Support for BLM and Social Justice During 2020 Bubble

The Raptors were among the most vocal teams in the NBA 'bubble' supporting Black Lives Matter, with the team bus prominently featuring the slogan and players consistently speaking out against systemic racism, a movement frequently criticized by Donald Trump.

Notes: The team was a leader in the movement to boycott games following the Jacob Blake shooting.

Agent rationale

The organization's full-throated support for BLM, which was a primary target of MAGA rhetoric, serves as a strong signal of opposition.

Sources

  1. Sports Illustrated (Jan 07, 2021)

Associations & Advocacy

Oct 16, 2019

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Masai Ujiri Publicly Endorses Justin Trudeau

Raptors President Masai Ujiri appeared at a campaign event to endorse Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose Liberal Party platform is generally viewed as ideologically opposed to MAGA-style populism.

Notes: Ujiri's endorsement of a prominent liberal leader signals the organization's ideological leanings.

Agent rationale

While Canadian politics, the alignment with Trudeau's liberal platform serves as a proxy for opposition to the conservative-populist MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. The Hill Times (Oct 16, 2019)

Public Statement

Jan 12, 2018

Not MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

President Masai Ujiri Criticizes Trump's 'Shithole Countries' Remark

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri published an op-ed and gave interviews strongly criticizing President Donald Trump after reports that Trump referred to African nations as 'shithole countries.' Ujiri, who is of Nigerian descent, stated, 'If there’s a message here, it’s that we are here, and we are real people.'

Notes: This was a significant public rebuke of the sitting U.S. President by the team's top executive.

Agent rationale

Direct criticism of the MAGA leader's rhetoric from the highest level of the organization's leadership carries high weight and confidence.

Sources

  1. ESPN (Jan 12, 2018)

Miscellaneous

Nov 10, 2016

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Masai Ujiri Jokes About Trump Making Toronto More Attractive

Shortly after the 2016 election, Masai Ujiri joked that Donald Trump's victory might make Toronto a more attractive destination for NBA free agents who wanted to leave the U.S.

Notes: The comment was made in a lighthearted context but acknowledged the political divide.

Agent rationale

This is a neutral/mixed signal as it was a joke, though it implicitly referenced the negative perception of Trump among NBA players.

Sources

  1. Yahoo Sports (Nov 10, 2016)
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