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Bob Myers Leads 76ers Executive Hunt Ahead of 2026 Draft

5/19/2026

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Myers Leads Search

Bob Myers is leading the 76ers’ search for a new lead executive, aiming to hire before the June 23, 2026 NBA Draft.
Candidates include Hawks GM Onsi Saleh (unlikely to leave Atlanta), Mercury chief Nick U’ren, Cavs GM Mike Gansey, Vince Rozman and Elton Brand.
Myers will stay involved, communicating with the executive and owner Josh Harris, while head coach Nick Nurse remains, a factor that may push the team toward a younger or internal hire.

Summary

Sixers Restructure

Sixers may restructure to appoint former NBA player Jameer Nelson as GM or VP of basketball operations, depending on ex-player Elton Brand’s future.
Executive Mike Gansey rose from 2012 director role to GM and led Cleveland to Conference Finals, a milestone the Sixers lack.
Executive Nick U’Ren, after a decade with Warriors, turned Phoenix Mercury from a 9-31 start to a 27-17 record, boosting his bid for the Sixers’ basketball-operations job.

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Sixers Reevaluate

Paul George’s contract costs $212 million, tying up $140 million annually with Embiid and Maxey, limiting Sixers’ flexibility.
The NBA’s new lottery, the last under odds, flattens chances, penalizes teams and forces Philadelphia to rethink tanking.
Philadelphia holds a 2028 first-round pick and a 2029 pick-swap right that could rise after the Harden trade.
Kyle Lowry logged 73 seconds in the first-round series and will retire as a Raptor after mentoring Maxey.

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Rozman Eyes Sixers

Vince Rozman is vice president of identification and intelligence for the Oklahoma Thunder, overseeing draft scouting.
He joined the Sixers in 2013 under Sam Hinkie, stayed through front-office turmoil, and left in 2022 to work with Sam Presti in Oklahoma.
His organization of 2020 draft scouting reports for GM Daryl Morey and his mix of Sixers familiarity with Thunder analytics make him a candidate for the Sixers’ upcoming executive vacancy.

History

Historical Context

Sam Hinkie was hired as the 76ers’ GM in 2013, launching the “Process” that saw the team endure a 26-game losing streak in the 2013-14 season and stockpile high draft picks, eventually delivering Joel Embiid, who signed a three-year $193 million extension in 2024. After Daryl Morey’s 2026 departure, the franchise is again seeking a rebuild architect.

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Myers Leads Search

Bob Myers is leading the 76ers’ search for a new lead executive, aiming to hire before the June 23, 2026 NBA Draft.
Candidates include Hawks GM Onsi Saleh (unlikely to leave Atlanta), Mercury chief Nick U’ren, Cavs GM Mike Gansey, Vince Rozman and Elton Brand.
Myers will stay involved, communicating with the executive and owner Josh Harris, while head coach Nick Nurse remains, a factor that may push the team toward a younger or internal hire.

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