Overview
- Reports published Thursday identify Jameer Nelson as the Sixers’ strongest internal candidate and say he is likely to receive a promotion whether or not he becomes the lead basketball operations executive.
- Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment president of sports Bob Myers is running the search and has entered an early interview stage that could leave him making draft-night calls if no new hire is in place.
- Los Angeles Clippers executive Trent Redden has emerged among external candidates, and other outside names under consideration include Mike Gansey, Nick U’Ren, and Matt Lloyd.
- Access to outside candidates has been limited by other teams denying interview permission, with Atlanta reportedly refusing Philadelphia’s request to speak to Hawks GM Onsi Saleh, and Elton Brand’s candidacy remains unresolved after Myers would not commit to him as a choice.
- Nelson’s rise reflects his work as the Sixers’ assistant GM after running the Delaware Blue Coats and his 14-year NBA playing career, and the eventual decision will shape who controls roster and draft moves and whether the team chooses continuity from inside or experience from outside.