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Editor-in-chief Mailbag: The Mike Gansey Era Begins

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On Monday, the Sixers introduced Mike Gansey as their new president of basketball operations. He didn’t reveal much about his vision for the team, but it seemed clear he was going to do his best to build around the team’s “Big 4” while creating a more harmonious environment within the franchise.

Gansey won’t have much time to settle with the 2026 NBA Draft just weeks away followed quickly by free agency. As Gansey said, it’s imperative for the Sixers to nail their pick at 22 and then find the proper pieces to complement the team’s top-four players in free agency.

Hit me with your questions in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer as many as possible.