Elton Brand out as GM, Jameer Nelson promoted in 76ers shakeup

Former NBA guard Jameer Nelson is taking on a significantly larger role within the 76ers organization following a dramatic front-office shakeup.

With Daryl Morey no longer the team president, the 76ers have also removed Elton Brand from his role as general manager — a position he held since September 2018.

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Taking his place will be Nelson, the Philadelphia native and former NBA All-Star who has been the team’s assistant general manager since May 2025 and has been in the team’s front office since 2020.

Nelson will work under Mike Gansey, the newly hired president of basketball operations.

Elton Brand, Daryl Morey, and Nick Nurse pose for a photo during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on May 12, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, at McCormick Convention Center. NBAE via Getty Images

The changes for Philadelphia follow yet another disappointing postseason exit, as Philadelphia’s hopes of a deep run ended, once again, in the second round of the playoffs.

Coming off the high of a seven-game series win against the Celtics, which included three straight victories to end the first round, the 76ers were swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Nelson has steadily climbed the organizational ladder since transitioning from his playing career.

The former Magic star has worked in player development, scouting and executive roles, leading to his promotion to the general manager seat.

His promotion signals a new direction for a team attempting to regroup after another second-round exit.

The 76ers haven’t reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years, and since becoming a perennial playoff team again, they’ve been eliminated in the second round in six of their last nine seasons.

Jameer Nelson and VJ Edgecombe talk during Round 2, Game 2 on May 6, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NBAE via Getty Images

Philadelphia enters the offseason with major roster questions, too.

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