Mike Gansey embraces role with 76ers, focuses on roster challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Mike Gansey has been appointed President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, filling the position vacated by Daryl Morey. He aims to maximize the potential of the current roster, which includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George, while addressing salary cap constraints. Gansey highlighted the importance of creating a team identity and is set to meet with Embiid this week. With NBA free agency opening on June 30 and the draft scheduled in two weeks, there is significant anticipation surrounding Gansey's strategy and decisions.
- •Gansey takes over as President of Basketball Operations
- •He aims to optimize the use of current players, especially Embiid
- •The Sixers face salary cap challenges with key player contracts
- •NBA free agency begins June 30, with the draft shortly after
- •Maxey and rookie Edgecombe made notable contributions last season
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Gansey ready to embrace Joel Embiid, 76ers' squad
"The Sixers' new executive is ready to make the most of the team that he's inheriting.
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