Sixers In-House Promotion Is in Play and It’s Not Elton Brand
The Sixers’ search has widened as Jameer Nelson, Matt Lloyd, Trent Redden, Mike Gansey and Nick U'Ren join the candidate pool.
- On Friday, May 22, 2026, interim president of basketball operations Bob Myers continues leading the Philadelphia 76ers' search for a new lead executive to replace former president Daryl Morey.
- Following the 76ers' mutual parting of ways with Morey on May 12, 2026, the franchise initiated a formal search for a new leader to replace him.
- Candidates under consideration reportedly include Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey, Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U'Ren, Minnesota Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd, Los Angeles Clippers GM Trent Redden, and Oklahoma City Thunder executive Vince Rozman.
- Assistant general manager Jameer Nelson has emerged as the "strongest internal candidate" for the position, with league sources identifying him as a favorite to receive a promotion.
- While maintaining his role at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Myers intends to communicate daily with the new president to hire someone he can work with.
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New 76ers Rumors on Jameer Nelson, Top Candidates to Replace Daryl Morey in Bob Myers' Latest Search
As Bob Myers continues to lead the Philadelphia 76ers' search for a new president of basketball operations, several candidates have emerged as potential replacements for Daryl Morey.
Report: Jameer Nelson 'strongest internal candidate' for Sixers' lead front-office job; Trent Redden has 'emerged as a candidate'
Jameer Nelson, a local product and a veteran of 14 NBA seasons, is adored within the Sixers organization. Could his rise accelerate even more?
Report: Jameer Nelson, Matt Lloyd among candidates to lead Sixers' front office
The list of names in the Sixers’ search for a new front office leader has grown in recent days. In addition to Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey and Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U’Ren, The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reported Tuesday that Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd was a candidate “likely to meet” with Bob Myers. Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, is leading the Sixers’ search. The Athletic’s Tony Jones rep…
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