All articles tagged with #front office
Years of patient building and shrewd trades—protecting draft assets, landing Jalen Brunson, and then surrounding him with key pieces via moves for OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl‑Anthony Towns—have turned the Knicks from a struggling franchise into an NBA Finals contender, as they swept the Cavaliers to reach the championship series for the first time since 1999.
Los Angeles Lakers reportedly hired Rohan Ramadas, formerly the Pelicans’ VP of strategy and operations, as an assistant general manager focused on strategy, analytics and the salary cap, bringing AI-driven modeling to the front office; a second assistant GM focused on scouting is also expected to be added.
Dallas Mavericks parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd amid reports he wanted the president of basketball operations role, with Masai Ujiri given full authority to reset the front office. The move, framed as mutual and coming after Nico Harrison's firing, signals a broad organizational overhaul even as Kidd’s five-year run included two playoff appearances and a run to the 2023-24 NBA Finals.
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly narrowed their general manager search to five finalists who will be brought back for second, in-person interviews: interim GM Rob Brzezinski, plus Denver’s Reed Burckhardt, Buffalo’s Terrance Gray, Los Angeles Rams’ John McKay, and Seattle’s Nolan Teasley. Each has prior ties to successful teams, and no timeline for a decision was announced.
Bob Myers is expected to interview several candidates, including Matt Lloyd, for Philadelphia's lead front-office role as the team seeks to replace Daryl Morey, with Mike Gansey and Nick U'Ren also on Myers' list.
Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U'Ren have surfaced as early contenders for the Philadelphia 76ers’ lead front-office job, with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment appointing Bob Myers to head the search to replace Daryl Morey.
Bob Myers is guiding day-to-day Sixers basketball operations while the team searches for a new president of basketball operations. Insider chatter has floated several candidates, including Onsi Saleh (Hawks GM) as a top target but interview chances hinge on permission; Vince Rozman, a longtime Sixers executive now focusing on draft work; Neil Olshey, a controversial former Blazers executive; and Jameer Nelson, a rising internal candidate who could be elevated. With Morey out and the 2026 NBA Draft approaching, a hire may take time and more names could surface.
Firing Daryl Morey ends an era, but the Sixers’ president of basketball operations role remains a high-stakes, long-term challenge. A new hire must navigate Embiid and George's expensive contracts, leverage the team’s solid draft capital, and build a deep roster while possibly living with a coach they didn’t choose, with real contention likely not until 2028 and beyond. Morey will stay involved at a high level, making the job as prestigious as it is patience-testing.
The Vancouver Canucks named Henrik and Daniel Sedin as co-presidents of hockey operations and promoted Ryan Johnson from assistant GM to general manager, signaling a new leadership era led by the legendary twins. Johnson, who has guided Abbotsford Canucks to league success, will oversee day-to-day hockey operations as Rutherford steps down to an adviser role. The decision follows a wide search; Johnson was a finalist for the job over outside candidate Evan Gold, underscoring a focus on development and depth-player acquisition within the organization.
Toronto’s new GM John Chayka acted quickly by firing coach Craig Berube, signaling urgency to salvage a fragile rebuild. With an aging core, limited draft assets, and a weak free-agent class, he must land a No.1 defenseman, a top-six forward, and a solid center while rebuilding depth—likely bringing in an experienced coach such as Bruce Cassidy or Jay Woodcroft—yet this overhaul will be far from easy without high picks or a deep prospect pool.
At his season-ending press conference, Lakers president Rob Pelinka said LeBron James would be welcome to re-sign if he chooses free agency, and expressed strong interest in keeping Austin Reaves; coach JJ Redick emphasized preserving a LeBron–Reaves–Doncic core while boosting defense and depth. Pelinka also outlined a plan to retrofit the roster around Luka Doncic’s needs and said the team will hire two new assistant general managers to strengthen pro/draft scouting, player development, analytics, and salary-cap strategy.
The Philadelphia 76ers have begun a search for a new lead basketball-operations executive after Daryl Morey’s departure, with Bob Myers serving as interim head and guiding the process. Elton Brand remains a key internal voice, while a wide field of candidates— including Dennis Lindsey, Vince Rozman, Matt Lloyd, Dave Telep, Dave Lewin, and agents Austin Brown and Alex Saratsis— are floated as potential fits.
Chad Finn argues the Celtics should consider trading Jaylen Brown at his peak following their season-ending loss to the 76ers, highlighting Brown’s cryptic comments and the ongoing Jayson Tatum–Brown dynamic, while noting the front office’s readiness to make bold moves to reshape the team.
Toronto won the NHL Draft Lottery, landing the No. 1 pick and buying time for a much-needed rebuild under new GM John Chayka. The likely selection of Gavin McKenna would inject high-end talent to pair with Matthews and Nylander, while spotlighting two long-standing holes: a true No. 1 defenseman and a shutdown forward. The lottery reshapes this offseason’s plans, potentially extending the Matthews era and shifting Toronto’s strategy as it blends youth with experience.
Bleacher Nation reports that the Chicago Bulls introduced Bryson Graham as executive vice president of basketball operations, emphasizing a patient, development‑driven rebuild at the “ground floor,” noting about $60 million in cap space for 2026 free agency, and signaling no player is untouchable. Graham outlined his roster‑building plan, the upcoming draft, and the coaching search—suggesting a two‑way, versatile approach and the possibility of a first‑time head coach—without rushing for a championship, while weighing targets and how to allocate resources.