Toronto Exec Masai Ujiri Accepts Denver's GM Job, Sources Say

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The Denver Nuggets have reached an agreement in principle with Masai Ujiri to become the team's general manager, two sources close to the situation told FanHouse.



Barring any late and unlikely snags in the process, the hiring of the Toronto assistant general manager is expected to be finalized on Thursday and Ujiri, who could not be reached for comment, will return to the place where he spent four of his eight seasons in the NBA.



The Nigerian was a scout with Denver from 2003 to 2007, having previously served as an unpaid scout for the Orlando Magic (2002-03) and finishing his Nuggets tenure as the head of international scouting. He appeared to have only a slim chance at the position when the search began in early August, but his good reputation within the Nuggets' ranks coupled with an impressive interview on August 12 led to his selection after former Phoenix executive David Griffin declined an offer on Tuesday.

 

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