Raptors president Masai Ujiri has emerged as a potential target for the Hawks as they look to reshape their basketball operations department, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

It remains uncertain whether the Hawks can realistically pry Ujiri away from Toronto. His contract status has not been publicly disclosed, but Stein reports that Ujiri is believed to be entering the final year of his deal with the Raptors — a detail that could impact his availability.

Ujiri, 54, is widely regarded as one of the premier executives in the league. He began his NBA career as a scout, rising through the ranks to become assistant GM in Toronto before taking over as general manager of the Denver Nuggets in 2010. He earned NBA Executive of the Year honors in 2013, then returned to Toronto shortly afterward to lead the Raptors’ front office.

His crowning achievement came in 2019 when he constructed the Raptors’ first NBA championship roster, a run highlighted by a bold trade for Kawhi Leonard. Leonard played just one season in Toronto but delivered a title before departing in free agency, solidifying Ujiri’s reputation as a shrewd and fearless decision-maker.

Toronto has struggled to replicate that success in the years since, missing the playoffs in four of the past five seasons. After a 30-52 finish this year, Ujiri pledged during his end-of-season press conference that the Raptors would again contend for a title.

Meanwhile, the Hawks are conducting a sweeping front-office overhaul after missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They reportedly have already interviewed former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth, former Kings GM Monte McNair, and former Hawks GM Danny Ferry, among others.

Former GM Landry Fields was dismissed on April 21, and assistant GM Onsi Saleh was elevated to interim GM. However, Atlanta is reportedly aiming higher, seeking a president of basketball operations to take full control.

Per Stein, Hawks owner Tony Ressler has also considered the unconventional route of hiring a player agent to run the team. Among the names floated: Austin Brown of CAA, who represents star guard Trae Young, and Octagon’s Alex Saratsis, the agent for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.