2013 NBA

Denver, CO

The Denver Nuggets have named Tim Connelly as general manager, replacing Masai Ujiri, who moved to the Toronto Raptors.

"We are extremely excited to have Tim join the Denver Nuggets organization," team president Josh Kroenke said. "He comes from a great basketball background, possesses an incredibly strong work ethic and is a wonderful person.

"His passion and energy for the game of basketball are contagious and I am confident that he will be a great fit with us in Denver," Kroenke added.

Before joining the Nuggets, the 36-year-old Connelly worked for three seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans as assistant general manager. His duties included scouting, draft preparation, trade negotiations and player contracts.

Prior to New Orleans, Connelly spent 10 years with the Washington Wizards organization, rising to director of player personnel, overseeing scouting, salary cap and database management, player evaluation and other front office duties.

"I want to thank the Kroenke family for this incredible opportunity and for putting their faith in me to help lead the Nuggets to new heights," said Connelly, whose official position will be executive vice president of basketball operations.

"I am also very grateful to Dell and the Pelicans organization and want to thank them for preparing me for this next chapter in my career. I am looking forward to building on the strong foundation that has already been established in Denver," he added.

The Nuggets will introduce Connelly at a press conference later in the week.

 

 

 

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Nuggets Name Tim Connelly New General Manager