The Philadelphia 76ers attempted to hire Denver Nuggets' general manager Masai Ujiri when they began their search to replace Rod Thorn, according to sources.

The 76ers were granted permission to speak to Ujiri, but he resisted their offer to become GM.

The 76ers are leaning toward promoting Tony DiLeo to the GM job.

Ujiri has a year left on his original three-year deal with the Nuggets.