Report: Matt Lloyd among multiple candidates Bob Myers plans to interview Sixers' lead front-office job
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Key Points:
- Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment President of Sports Bob Myers is expected to interview Minnesota Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd for the Philadelphia 76ers' lead front-office position this week, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
- Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and Phoenix Mercury GM Nick U'Ren are also likely candidates to meet with Myers as part of the Sixers' executive search.
- Matt Lloyd, previously a communications staffer in Chicago, has risen to a key decision-making role in Minnesota's successful front office and was considered a frontrunner for the Chicago Bulls' GM job before it was given to Bryson Graham.
- Former Portland Trail Blazers GM Neil Olshey, who has served as a consultant for the Sixers, is not expected to be involved in Myers' current search but may remain with the organization in some capacity.