Apparently, the John Gabriel to Toronto rumors aren't true or at least it seems they aren't.

The former general manager of the Orlando Magic denied Friday's report in the Orlando Sentinel that the Raptors had contacted him.

"No, it's not true," Gabriel said in a telephone interview. "I have not been contacted by the Raptors."

"I would be glad to talk to the Raptors, or anyone, about working in the league," Gabriel said. "Beyond that, I can't say much. But to say the Raptors have contacted me is not correct."

Gabriel was demoted by the Orlando Magic on March 12 and replaced by John Weisbrod.

The Raptors are searching for a new general manager after firing Glen Grunwald on April 1.