Gina Mizell

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers are set to hire Mike Gansey as its new lead front office executive, a source confirmed to The Philadelphia Inquirer on Friday.

Nelson will hold the front office's No. 2 position under Mike Gansey, while Elton Brand is expected to transition to a new role and title.

PHILADELPHIA — Jameer Nelson has been promoted to the Philadelphia 76ers' executive vice president of basketball operations, The Philadelphia Inquirer confirmed Sunday afternoon.

Nelson, the former St. Joseph's star and 14-year NBA player, had been the organization's assistant general manager.

Nelson, a Chester native and former St. Joseph's star, now holds the No. 2 front office position under new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey, who was determined to keep him on staff.

Gansey joins a Sixers front office with recent draft successes, including VJ Edgecombe last summer, Jared McCain in 2024, and Tyrese Maxey in 2020.

The Sixers will soon hit two obvious offseason checkmarks, with the draft and free agency later this month. But how does Gansey initially set his culture, and could there be more staff changes?

Mike Gansey will soon be on the clock in his first draft with the Sixers. The prospects in their range include possible Joel Embiid insurance and versatile forwards.

There are success stories in this first-round range in the past five drafts, and players who have already fallen out of the NBA.

The Sixers' offseason ramps up next week, with the draft followed by free agency. That makes it the perfect time to answer reader questions.