Sources: Nelson promoted to 76ers' No. 2 exec
Key takeaways
- Sources said Elton Brand will not return as the 76ers' general manager and is currently working through a new role with the franchise and its parent company, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
- Assistant GM Prosper Karangwa has also agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources said.
- After a 14-year playing career, Nelson, a Philadelphia-area native, joined the 76ers as a scout and G League executive in 2020, rising through roles within the organization over the years.
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Sources said Elton Brand will not return as the 76ers' general manager and is currently working through a new role with the franchise and its parent company, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. Brand, well-respected throughout the 76ers' organization, elected not to interview for the president role and has been fully supporting the team's ongoing preparations for the NBA draft. He served as the 76ers' GM since 2018 after 17 NBA seasons and multiple playing stints in Philadelphia.
Assistant GM Prosper Karangwa has also agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources said. Karangwa received interest from multiple rival teams over the last month.
After a 14-year playing career, Nelson, a Philadelphia-area native, joined the 76ers as a scout and G League executive in 2020, rising through roles within the organization over the years.