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» Wednesday, February 13 2013

Whether they can beat two of the Thunder-Spurs-Clippers trio in the playoffs depends on two huge questions, notwithstanding the possibility that Denver uses its bevy of midpriced assets to swing a major trade. Rival executives say Denver is projecting calm ahead of the deadline, and the vibe coming from there since the summer has been one of satisfaction with incremental progress and patience with this young core — in part because the team does not want to add much to its current payroll, according to GM Masai Ujiri. Those two questions: Grantland

 

» Wednesday, October 31 2012

The Denver Nuggets have signed point guard Ty Lawson to a multiyear contract extension, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. “We felt Ty was ready to take on a lot of responsibility last season and he proved he could handle it,” Ujiri said. “He is maturing as a leader on the court and in the locker room, so it was an easy decision for us to sign him to an extension.” NBA.com

 

» Monday, October 22 2012

The Denver Nuggets have exercised the third-year options on F Kenneth Faried and G/F Jordan Hamilton for 2013-14, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. Faried, the 22nd overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, averaged 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds as a rookie in 2011-12 and earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Faried also was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for April. NBA.com

 

» Sunday, October 7 2012

You don't know John Welch. But he's the Nuggets' secret weapon, a workout wizard, an eternal gym rat, George Karl's consigliere. Asked to talk about Welch's importance, Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri said: "I don't want to talk about him — because I don't want any other team to take him. He's the best, he's the best in the NBA, there's no doubt about it. No disrespect to anybody, but he's the best player development coach in the NBA. He takes basketball seriously — his work, his trade." Denver Post

 

» Tuesday, October 2 2012

 

» Monday, October 1 2012

Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri said Monday that the talks are “positive” with Ty Lawson, in regards to the point guard’s contract extension. The team has until Oct. 31 to extend its starting point guard, who had a huge series against the Lakers in the first round last spring. “Talks are good,” Ujiri said. “We continue to talk. It never gets really serious until that date comes.” Denver Post

 

» Friday, September 21 2012

Before widening their search for a general manager this summer, the Philadelphia 76ers aggressively pursued Denver Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

 

» Tuesday, August 7 2012

Nuggets executive vice president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is attending the games in London and spent a full day with Mozgov. The visit included a trip to the house where the Russian team is staying. “Timo has been great,” Ujiri said. “He’s looking very good. You can see his confidence playing against the best players in the world.” NBA.com

 

» Friday, July 20 2012

The Denver Nuggets have signed free-agent F Anthony Randolph to a multiyear contract, Nuggets Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. NBA.com

 

» Wednesday, July 18 2012

The Denver Nuggets have re-signed free agent center JaVale McGee to a multiyear contract, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. McGee, 7-0, 252, averaged 10.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.55 blocked shots in 20 games with the Nuggets in2011-12. He also appeared in 41 games (40 starts) with the Washington Wizards before being acquired as part of a three-team trade on March 15. NBA.com

 

» Tuesday, July 17 2012

 

» Friday, July 13 2012

 

» Sunday, July 1 2012

Adrian Wojnarowski: Denver GM Masai Ujiri will meet with JaVale McGee's reps to discuss extension in Los Angeles on Monday, sources tell Y! Sports. Twitter

 

» Saturday, June 30 2012

But the reality is, the Nuggets already have 12 players under contract. Denver also hopes to re-sign Andre Miller and JaVale McGee. Though the team hasn't made a public decision, it appears that Fournier will play overseas next season. "Our roster is pretty full and pretty full with young guys," said Nuggets executive Masai Ujiri. "Another thing that was attractive (with Fournier) was we wanted that flexibility a little bit, and get a very young player. He's 19 years old and really developing. We'll see how that goes." Denver Post

 

» Tuesday, June 12 2012

"There's very few seasons that end as well as I think our season ended," Karl said. "But in the same sense, I think we've got to be a little cautious of being too optimistic. But the summer is fun for us. We've always loved the summer. ... And hey, we've got good young players. In the end we might have too many good young players, but that's going to be Masai (Ujiri, Nuggets executive VP of basketball operations) and his (team president Josh Kroenke's) problem. My problem is to make them as confident and ready to go next year." Denver Post

 

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