An ESPN report tagged Suns President and General Manager Bryan Colangelo as the top target in Toronto's general manager search, but Colangelo said he fully plans on remaining in Phoenix.
ESPN reported Sunday night on NBA Fastbreak that Colangelo was not only the focus to replace Raptors interim General Manager Wayne Embry but also that Phoenix granted Toronto permission to talk to Colangelo.
Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver declined comment.
"I'm under contract with the Suns and my primary focus is on Phoenix Suns basketball and making this team a championship contender," Colangelo said. "I'm aware of the report, but I'm in no position to remark on another team's business.
"I have every intention of remaining with the organization. My focus is on the task at hand and the Phoenix Suns doing well."
Colangelo is the reigning Executive of the Year and is considered a strong candidate to repeat. Toronto's GM spot became available when the Raptors fired Phoenix native Rob Babcock last month.
"The surprising part is the Suns are willing to let the Toronto Raptors talk to Colangelo," ESPN's Ric Bucher said on the air Sunday. "That is the most stunning aspect of it, when you look at what Colangelo has done."