
Devils’ GM Sunny Mehta Shapes Roster for Championship Push
Devils GM Sunny Mehta reshapes the roster with key extensions, trades, and depth signings, aiming to foster a winning culture and accelerate player development through the Utica Comets.
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Devils GM Sunny Mehta reshapes the roster with key extensions, trades, and depth signings, aiming to foster a winning culture and accelerate player development through the Utica Comets.

The New Jersey Devils announced a five‑year, $58.5 million contract extension for captain Nico Hischier, a deal that secures the Swiss star through the 2032‑33 season and underscores his leadership on and off the ice.

The Philadelphia 76ers announced Mike Gansey as their new President of Basketball Operations, filling the vacancy left by Daryl Morey’s exit earlier this spring. The move, championed by managing partner Josh Harris and sports president Bob Myers, underscores Gansey’s deep‑rooted expertise and league‑wide respect.

Mike Gansey steps into the role of President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, inheriting a roster plagued by injuries, costly contracts, and a depleted draft pool as the franchise seeks to rebound from recent playoff disappointments.

The Cleveland native, known for his football career and relationship with pop icon Taylor Swift, will invest in the Guardians and throw a ceremonial first pitch on June 14.
Travis Kelce, a three‑time Super Bowl champion and fiancé of pop superstar Taylor Swift, has become a minority investor in the Cleveland Guardians. His first act will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch on June 14 against the Detroit Tigers.

Shams Charania reports that the Philadelphia 76ers are courting a high‑profile executive, with Bob Myers poised to partner with the incoming President of Basketball Operations.

The Philadelphia 76ers have dismissed Daryl Morey after six years, a move that follows a playoff sweep by the New York Knicks. With Nick Nurse staying on and Bob Myers taking interim control, the franchise now confronts massive contracts and injury concerns surrounding Joel Embiid and Paul George.

The 76ers announced the removal of Daryl Morey following a first‑round sweep by the New York Knicks, appointing Bob Myers to lead the search for a replacement while the franchise grapples with injury concerns and massive contracts.

After a boardroom meeting with owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, the Philadelphia 76ers announced that Daryl Morey will step down as president of basketball operations, ending a brief stint that began in 2020.

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Daryl Morey will no longer serve as president of basketball operations, ending a tenure marked by breakthroughs and setbacks. Ownership, led by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, will enlist Bob Myers to lead the search for a successor while Nick Nurse returns as head coach.

The Philadelphia 76ers dismissed president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, ending a six‑year tenure marked by ambitious trades and mixed playoff results.

The Philadelphia 76ers announced the dismissal of Daryl Morey, ending a six‑year run that combined aggressive trades with limited playoff success. Bob Myers will oversee basketball operations in the interim as the team seeks a permanent replacement.

After six years at the helm, Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. The move comes after a meeting with owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, while head coach Nick Nurse remains and Bob Myers will lead the search for a successor.

After six seasons, Daryl Morey has been dismissed as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. The move follows a meeting with owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer, while head coach Nick Nurse remains and Bob Myers will oversee the basketball department in the interim.

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Daryl Morey will no longer serve as president of basketball operations after six seasons, with coach Nick Nurse staying and Bob Myers stepping in to lead the search for a new executive.