After a third straight season outside of the Canadian Elite Basketball League playoff picture, the Saskatchewan Rattlers have made a significant change at the executive level.

Following a decision by Richard Petko and Canadian Basketball Ventures, the corporate entity which owns the CEBL club, it was announced that Rattlers team president Lee Genier would not have his contract renewed for the 2026 season.

Speaking to Genier just days after the announcement, it was a decision which didn’t come as a major shock.

“My contract officially ended on midnight on Aug. 31,” said Genier. “I knew about it in advance, obviously had some discussions with ownership at Championship Weekend. Since the news has been announced, my phone has not stopped going. Just an outpouring from fans, sponsors,

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