That’s the same title Donnie Nelson held with the Mavericks for nearly 20 years. And Nelson, I’m told, was quietly interviewed by the Raptors last summer after Ujiri’s departure as part of a search they conducted in the buildup to announcing Webster as Ujiri’s full-time successor in August 2025. Former Raptors coach Dwane Casey, who currently holds an advisory role with Detroit, also featured in Toronto’s search.
That’s the same title Donnie Nelson held with the Mavericks for nearly 20 years. And Nelson, I’m told, was quietly interviewed by the Raptors last summer after Ujiri’s departure as part of a search they conducted in the buildup to announcing Webster as Ujiri’s full-time successor in August 2025. Former Raptors coach Dwane Casey, who currently holds an advisory role with Detroit, also featured in Toronto’s search.
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