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Philadelphia 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris and HBSE President of Sports Bob Myers announced today that the franchise has named Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations.

Gansey, 43, joins the 76ers after spending the past 15 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers organization, most recently as the team’s General Manager after being promoted to the position on February 23, 2022. In the five seasons since Gansey’s promotion, Cleveland’s 259 wins rank third across the NBA, while its four playoff appearances are tied for fourth most in the league.

“Today’s announcement of the hiring of Mike Gansey is an important step in our desire to take the Philadelphia 76ers to the next level. Mike has built a reputation as a tremendous leader and relentless worker who has a sharp eye for basketball talent,” said Harris. “We are excited to welcome he and his family to Philadelphia. I look forward to the work he, Bob Myers, and Nick Nurse will do to build a contender for this city and our fans.”

“Mike really stood out during this process as he possesses all of the qualities needed in a leader of basketball operations,” said Myers. “He commands respect, has an impressive basketball IQ, and is well respected across players, coaches, and fellow executives. He has all the attributes necessary to shine in this role.”

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Josh Harris, David Blitzer, and Bob Myers for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity with such an iconic franchise. This organization, much like the City of Philadelphia, is deeply rooted in its history and passion, and I am extremely excited to get started,” said Gansey.

“To the fans, this is not a responsibility I take lightly. The energy and dedication you pour into the 76ers will fuel us, and the work begins immediately as we position ourselves for the draft, free agency, next season, and beyond. I also want to thank Dan Gilbert and his family, Koby Altman, and the Cavaliers organization for the opportunity to serve the franchise and city of Cleveland for the last 15 years.”

The Philadelphia 76ers yesterday signed Isaiah Mobley.

He spent his 2024-25 campaign with the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers G League affiliate, averaging 17.4 points and 7.9 rebounds in 22 games throughout the regular season (19 starts).

Mobley, who produced a team-best seven double-doubles this season, tallied a career-high 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting against the South Bay Lakers on Jan. 7. He also drilled a career-best six three-pointers on March 13 against the College Park Skyhawks.

In 67 career regular-season G League games (64 starts) over three seasons with the Cleveland Charge and Delaware, Mobley is averaging 18.5 points, 8.2 boards, and 1.0 blocked shot.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Marcus Bagley to a second 10-day contract.

Bagley signed his first 10-day deal with Philadelphia on March 24 and appeared in the team’s next five games, tallying 21 points (4.2 per game) and 26 rebounds (5.2 per game, third on the team during that span). On Tuesday, April 1, at New York, Bagley posted NBA career highs in points (nine) and rebounds (eight).

Prior to his stint with the 76ers, Bagley averaged 11.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while tallying six double-doubles in 18 regular-season contests with the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers’ NBA G League affiliate.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract.

Castleton joins Philadelphia after appearing in 20 combined games (four starts) between Memphis and Toronto this season, averaging 4.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. The second-year pro hauled in a career-best 14 rebounds against Philadelphia on March 12 and tallied a career-high 13 points the very next game at Utah on March 14.

Originally signed to a two-way contract by the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2023, Castleton has produced 3.0 points on 45.8-percent shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 36 career games with the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Raptors.

Castleton competed in 19 regular-season G League games for Raptors 905, the Osceola Magic, and the Memphis Hustle in 2024-25, boasting averages of 18.2 points (59.1% FG), 10.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocked shots.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Chuma Okeke to a 10-day contract.

Okeke appeared in one game with the 76ers earlier this season after signing a 10-day contract on Feb. 7.

Originally selected by Orlando in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 NBA Draft, Okeke holds career averages of 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 20.2 minutes played in 190 games (55 starts) with Orlando and Philadelphia.

Okeke has played in 25 games (all starts) with the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League in 2024-25, averaging 18.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 blocked shots. He has reached the 15-point mark in 18 of his 25 contests, including a pair of 30-point outings on Jan. 22 against Raptors 905 and on Feb. 25 against the Long Island Nets.

Prior to his professional career, Okeke competed in two collegiate seasons at Auburn from 2017-19, earning SEC All-Tournament Team honors after leading the Tigers to the conference crown in 2019. He was later selected to the NCAA Midwest Regional All-Tournament Team after averaging 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 blocks en route to an Elite Eight appearance.

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced yesterday that the team signed Jalen Hood-Schifino to a two-way contract.

In a related move, the team waived David Roddy.

Hood-Schifino has appeared in 23 career NBA games over the last two seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, which selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. As a rookie, he posted a career-high 10 points at Detroit on Nov. 29, 2023.

In addition to his NBA experience, Hood-Schifino played for the South Bay Lakers in the G League last season, averaging 22.0 points per contest. With South Bay, he shot 47.3-percent from the field and 43.2-percent from three-point range, adding 4.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. He tallied 20-or-more points 10 times, including a career-best 38 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3FG, 8-9 FT) at Austin on Feb. 29, 2024.

Prior to being drafted by the Lakers, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native played one collegiate season at Indiana, averaging 13.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 32 games (all starts) for the Hoosiers. Following the season, he was named the 2022-23 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and garnered All-Big Ten Third Team honors.

Hood-Schifino will wear No. 17 for the 76ers.