The Toronto Raptors are in the middle of their playoff run and they will also look forward to retaining Kawhi Leonard this summer, regardless of the postseason's outcome. However, one of the individuals that helped build the franchise into a contender is reportedly considering working with another team.

According to Ben Standig of NBC Sports, Raptors' general manager Masai Ujiri is intrigued by the Washington Wizards, who are currently in search of a GM of their own.

There’s a new name generating whispers among league sources: Toronto’s Masai Ujiri.

The Raptors president, considered one of the NBA's top front office minds, is intrigued by the idea of moving to Washington, multiple sources tell NBC Sports Washington.

However, the Raptors reportedly have no interest in letting other teams interview Ujiri.

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Aside from helping the Raptors become one of the best teams in the East over the past couple of years, one of Ujiri's best moves for the franchise is trading for Kawhi Leonard last summer. But it is possible that the former Finals MVP could leave Toronto this June to join another team, and that could lead to the 48 year-old executive's exit as well.

After a disappointing season, the Wizards are looking to regain their status as a playoff team next season, and a competent GM could make that happen. But Ujiri's unavailability means that they will be focusing their attention on other candidates.

According to reports, the Wizards have already met with Danny Ferry, Houston Rockets' Gersson Rosas, and Oklahoma City Thunder's Troy Weaver.

There are also reports that they might just stick with interim GM Tommy Sheppard.