Mike Gansey, the former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager, has been appointed president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, taking over from Daryl Morey who left the franchise on May 12.
Gansey’s four‑year tenure in Cleveland was defined by consistency, as the Cavs averaged 53.8 wins per season and reached the Eastern Conference finals this year, showcasing his ability to build a competitive roster.
He will report to a leadership group that includes Josh Harris, principal owner of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, and Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors executive who joins the Sixers’ front office as a senior adviser.
The move comes as the 76ers look to build on a 45‑37 season that earned them the seventh seed in the East and a surprising seven‑game upset of the Boston Celtics before a sweep by the New York Knicks ended their run.
Despite the playoff appearance, the team missed the postseason in the 2024‑25 campaign due to injuries that sidelined star center Joel Embiid for much of the year.
A New Era for the Sixers
Gansey’s hiring signals a shift in philosophy for Philadelphia, blending his analytical background with Myers’ championship pedigree, while Harris provides the financial backing to pursue bold moves in free agency and the trade market.
Fans hope the new leadership can finally break the franchise’s long‑standing conference semifinal drought that has persisted since 2001, turning recent promise into sustained contention.