Cleveland's Mike Gansey and Sixers assistant general …

Cleveland's Mike Gansey and Sixers assistant general manager Jameer Nelson are regarded as the current leading candidates for the head of basketball operations post, which became available when Philadelphia fired Daryl Morey on May 12. As The Stein Line reported Monday, there is a growing expectation in league circles that Nelson will be elevated to general manager in Philadelphia at a minimum in the event he does not get the top job.

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This story was originally published May 29, 2026 at 12:22 PM.