Published • loading... • Updated
Philadelphia 76ers promote Jameer Nelson to new role in front office, league source says
Jameer Nelson rises to the No. 2 front-office role as the Sixers add Mike Gansey and reassign Elton Brand after the playoff sweep.
- On Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers promoted Jameer Nelson to Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, making the former NBA All-Star the franchise's second-in-command under new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey.
- Following the firing of Daryl Morey last month, the organization hired Gansey to lead basketball operations after the team's postseason sweep by the New York Knicks.
- Nelson, a Chester native and 14-year NBA veteran, began his front office career in 2020 as a scout and executive for the G League's Delaware Blue Coats before his promotion.
- General manager Elton Brand transitioned to a new role within Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, while assistant general manager Prosper Karangwa agreed to a multiyear contract extension to remain with the franchise.
- Gansey will hold his introductory news conference Monday at Philadelphia's training complex in Camden, New Jersey, where he will outline his vision for the franchise's future.
Insights by Ground AI
18 Articles
18 Articles
The Star Democrat+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Mike Gansey wants fountains, not drains. Can new 76ers president find a path toward NBA title?
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the 76ers are not currently a championship-caliber team. He has taken over as Philadelphia’s president of basketball operations. Gansey faces challenges with near-untradeable contracts tied to aging stars Joel Embiid and Paul George. At his first…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources18
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
C 40%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
