76ers Promote Jameer Nelson to Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

The Philadelphia 76ers are promoting assistant general manager Jameer Nelson to executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey. The move makes the former NBA All-Star and Philadelphia-area native the No. 2 executive in the franchise's basketball operations.

Brand will not return as general manager and is working through a new role with the franchise and its parent company, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. Brand, who served as general manager since 2018, elected not to interview for the president role and has supported the team's draft preparations.

Assistant general manager Prosper Karangwa has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Karangwa had drawn interest from multiple rival teams over the past month. " — Shams Charania, Jun 7, 2026 (ESPN) Nelson joined the 76ers in 2020 as a scout and G League executive after a 14-year playing career.

Gansey was hired to replace Daryl Morey, who led basketball operations for six seasons with a 270-212 record and five playoff appearances.