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Ryan Wolstat: "Don't see any reason why Dwane won't be back." Twitter @WolstatSun

Toronto Raptors, Coaching, Dwane Casey, Masai Ujiri 

Ryan Wolstat: Masai Ujiri: "I'll take Bryan's input when I feel it's necessary, but basketball decisions are going to be my decisions. I'm sitting here on the hot seat." Twitter @WolstatSun

Toronto Raptors, Bryan Colangelo, Masai Ujiri 

Paul Jones: Ujiri: on first order of busines... there isn't 1 or 2 things...we need an identity...I'm going to chat with Casey and discuss philosophies Twitter @Paul__Jones

Toronto Raptors, Dwane Casey, Masai Ujiri 

Eric Koreen: MU calls analytics a strong part of evaluation. Says there is a good system here. No word on Rucker and Boyarsky's status is Twitter @ekoreen

Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri 

Mike Ganter: "There is no issue with Bryan Colangelo. None. Let's move on. - Ujiri Twitter @Mike_Ganter

Toronto Raptors, Bryan Colangelo, Masai Ujiri 

Eric Smith: To confirm: Colangelo is now now President, Team and Business Operations. Ujiri is Raptors President and GM, Basketball Operations Twitter @Eric__Smith

Toronto Raptors, Bryan Colangelo, Masai Ujiri 

Ryan Wolstat: Raptors send out release: Ujiri presser is tomorrow at 11 a.m. Twitter @WolstatSun

Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri 

Adrian Wojnarowski: In Masai Ujiri's first move, Ed Stefanski -- who held the GM title in Toronto -- has been let go, league sources tell Y! Sports. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, Ed Stefanski 

Eric Koreen: Obvious why Stefanski was let go. But he frequently challenged Colangelo, particularly on merits of Bargnani. Not necessarily just. Twitter @ekoreen

Toronto Raptors, Bryan Colangelo, Masai Ujiri, Ed Stefanski 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Raptors GM Masai Ujiri's starting to clean house: Well-regarded scout Maury Hanks has been let go, source tells Y! Ujiri will hire own guys. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, Ed Stefanski, Maury Hanks 

Marc Stein: First order of biz for new Raps GM Masai Ujiri: Word is he'll shop Andrea Bargnani everywhere he can in hopes of moving him before July 1 Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Trade, Andrea Bargnani, Masai Ujiri 

Tim Chisholm: If #raptors can move Bragnani on draft night it will be better for the franchise than having a pick in this draft. Twitter @timpchisholm

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Trade, Andrea Bargnani, Masai Ujiri 

Eric Koreen: Raps make it official: Masai Ujiri is their new GM. Will meet with the media "next week." Twitter @ekoreen

Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri 

Prior to his departure, Ujiri issued a statement expressing his gratitude to the Nuggets. "First and foremost, I would like to thank Stan and Josh Kroenke for the opportunity they have given me over the past three years," Ujiri said. "It was a very difficult decision to leave Denver, but the Nuggets remain in good hands. I’d also like to thank the coaching staff for their work and the fans for their support and dedication. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for the city of Denver and the Nuggets as an organization." NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Stan Kroenke, Masai Ujiri, Josh Kroenke 

"I appreciate everything Masai has done since re-joining the Nuggets in 2010," Kroenke said. "Over the past two and a half years, he and I have spent countless hours working together to tackle some of the toughest challenges in franchise history. NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Masai Ujiri, Josh Kroenke 

"I have tremendous admiration for him as a colleague and will always consider him to be a great friend. Our search for a new executive will begin immediately, and I will make an announcement once that process is concluded." In preparation for the upcoming NBA Draft, Kroenke will work closely with vice president of basketball operations Pete D’Alessandro, director of player personnel Mike Bratz, scout Herb Livsey and scouting coordinator Dan Tolzman. NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Masai Ujiri, Josh Kroenke, Mike Bratz, Herb Livsey, Dan Tolzman, Pete D'Allesandro 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Masai Ujiri has agreed to a 5 year deal for $15 million with Toronto, league sources say. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Biggest reason for time it took Ujiri to decide on move stemmed from strong bond with Denver CEO Josh Kroenke, sources say. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, Josh Kroenke 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Masai Ujiri has accepted Toronto GM job, sources tell Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri 

Ryan Wolstat: Have heard same buzz as others that MLSE folks believe Masai is coming to Toronto. Nothing concrete yet though. Twitter @WolstatSun

Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri