Bob Myers, the president of sports at HBSE, is spearheading the search for a new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, with the goal of having a successor in place before the 2026 NBA Draft.
Candidate Landscape
Marc Stein has highlighted a short list that includes Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh, Oklahoma City Thunder executive Vince Rozman, and veteran administrator Neil Olshey, while also noting Jameer Nelson, currently an assistant general manager, as a dark‑horse possibility.
Saleh’s prospects appear dim given the Hawks’ recent on‑court success and the stability they have cultivated under his leadership, making a move to Philadelphia less attractive for him.
Rozman, who has spent several years within the Thunder’s front office, brings a blend of analytical experience and personal familiarity with the Sixers’ ecosystem, a combination that intrigues the search committee.
Olshey, a longtime NBA executive, carries a reputation marked by past controversies that have raised red flags among team owners wary of potential distractions.
Nelson, though still in a supporting role, has impressed with his strategic insights and could emerge as a candidate for a higher‑profile position should the Sixers decide to promote from within.
The eventual appointment will shape the Sixers’ approach to roster construction, salary‑cap management and player development as the franchise aims to contend in the coming years.