Philadelphia expands Balcetis' role in analytics and scouting

On August 18, 2026, the Philadelphia basketball team announced that Balcetis will take on expanded responsibilities. His role will include managing salary-cap matters, overseeing the analytics engine, and employing AI tools. Balcetis is also expected to continue his player scouting duties, focusing on both international and U.S. basketball, building on his 12 years of experience in Denver. This versatile role reflects the team's aim to enhance their operational and scouting capabilities.

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