Orlando Magic hire Toronto Raptors' Jeff Weltman as president of basketball ops

The Orlando Magic hired Jeff Weltman as president of basketball operations, the club announced Tuesday.

Weltman spent the past four seasons as the right-hand man to Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri.

"Jeff brings tremendous experience and a team-first approach to our president of basketball operations position," Magic CEO Alex Martins said in a statement. "Jeff is a strategic thinker and strong leader, has great relationships in the industry and will bring a collaborative approach to our basketball operations leadership."

The 52-year-old Weltman reportedly received a five-year contract.

Orlando was reportedly highly interested in Cleveland general manager David Griffin but the Cavaliers didn't grant permission for the team to formally interview him.

The Magic are currently without a permanent general manager. Matt Lloyd is serving in the role on an interim basis after Rob Hennigan was fired in April.