76ers hire Cavs' Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers have appointed Mike Gansey as their new president of basketball operations. Gansey, who previously served as the general manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers, secured a multiyear deal with the 76ers, as confirmed by his agent Bret Just. This move comes as Philadelphia looks to reshape its front office and enhance its performance following recent disappointing playoff finishes. Gansey is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the 76ers' operations and player management strategies moving forward.
- •Mike Gansey finalizes multiyear deal with the 76ers
- •Former Cavaliers GM replaces previous president of basketball operations
- •Gansey's hire aims to improve the 76ers' front office
- •Philadelphia seeks better playoff outcomes under new leadership
- •Gansey brings valuable playoff experience from his time in Cleveland
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know new Sixers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey
- 9:21 PMLibertyballers.com — Report: Sixers to hire Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations - Liberty Ballers
- 9:21 PMESPN — 76ers tab Cavs GM Mike Gansey to lead basketball operations - ESPN
"Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has agreed to become the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN.
"It's time to get to know new Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey as Philadelphia enters a new era.
"It appears the Sixers have found their new front-office boss in Mike Gansey.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 1:47 PMGet to know new Sixers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey
It's time to get to know new Philadelphia 76ers president Mike Gansey as Philadelphia enters a new era.
- ESPNMay 29, 2026, 9:21 PM76ers tab Cavs GM Mike Gansey to lead basketball operations - ESPN
Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has agreed to become the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN.
- Libertyballers.comMay 29, 2026, 9:21 PMReport: Sixers to hire Mike Gansey as president of basketball operations - Liberty Ballers
It appears the Sixers have found their new front-office boss in Mike Gansey.
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