Austin Krell

Joined Dec 5, 2025

Austin Krell has covered the Sixers beat since the 2020-21 NBA season. Previous outlets include 97.3 ESPN and OnPattison.com. He also covered the NBA, at large, for USA Today. When he’s not consuming basketball in some form, he’s binge-watching a tv show, enjoying a movie, or listening to a music playlist on repeat.

Jameer Nelson talks to media after being named the Sixers' executive vice president of basketball operations.

Nick Nurse and Mike Gansey pose for a photo at Gansey's introductory press conference with the Sixers

Josh Harris, Mike Gansey and Bob Myers pose for photos at Gansey's introductory press conference with the Sixers

Mike Gansey at his introductory press conference with the Sixers

May 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view before the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery at Navy Pier. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Whichever direction Gansey's front office goes, there are real ramifications to what will ostensibly be his first decision as the steward in Philadelphia.

May 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Mike Gansey ostensibly will be introduced at the Sixers' facilities some time soon.

Apr 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) runs up court after makes a three point basket during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The best way to get better while also not compromising the future is to leverage the league-provisioned resources to add free agents.

Apr 28, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) and guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) react after a play against the Boston Celtics in the second half during game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Sixers shouldn't be passive players in free agency this time around.

Mike Gansey talking to media after picking Jaylon Tyson

A little more than two weeks after the Sixers decided to part ways with Daryl Morey, Bob Myers' search has landed on a new president of basketball operations.

Dec 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (1) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

It appears that the Sixers may be facing some external pressure to narrow their list of candidates for the franchise's next president of basketball operations.

May 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) controls the ball against the New York Knicks during the third quarter of game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Being an All-Star Starter? Awesome. Being the top American vote-getter amongst All-Star starters? Neat. 12th-ranked jersey sale in the NBA and 8th amongst Ameri

Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U'Ren speaks during media day at Footprint Center in Phoenix on May 9, 2024.

What does the fan need to know about Nick U'Ren and Vince Rozman?

Josh Harris and Bob Myers at the Sixers' end-of-season press conference

Two days after dismissing Daryl Morey, Josh Harris and acting president Bob Myers spent 34 minutes fielding questions from local media on Thursday.

Josh Harris and Bob Myers at Sixers' end-of-season press conference.

Bob Myers made one thing clear through the duration of his first press conference as the Sixers' temporary president of basketball operations.

Dec 15, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers resident of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey speaks with the media before a game against the Detroit Pistons at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Sixers parted ways with President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey, they announced on Tuesday evening.

May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) goes to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

The Sixers go into the summer of 2026 with three unrestricted free agents from the core of their rotation.

Austin Krell

Joined Dec 5, 2025

With a Sweatshirt and Hat, Jameer Nelson Is Ready to Disrupt in the Sixers' Front Office

Mike Gansey Can't Erase the Past, and He's Not Trying to

Why Mike Gansey Was Chosen to Be the Sixers' President of Basketball Operations

Sixers Fans Want Change, Here's How the New Front Office Will Honor That

How the 2026 Draft Will Influence the Sixers' Free Agency Plans

The Most Pressing Questions Mike Gansey Must Face As He Settles into Philadelphia

The Easiest Way for the Sixers to Improve in 2026-27

Why the Mid-Level Exception Will Dictate the Sixers' Interest in Bringing Back Oubre, Grimes

Report: Sixers Hire New President of Basketball Operations

Why Mike Gansey May Be Off the Table for the Sixers

Tyrese Maxey's Latest Award Puts Him Up With NBA's Best

A Thought About Two Reported Candidates for Sixers' Next President

Three Biggest Takeaways From Bob Myers' Press Conference

What Josh Harris, Bob Myers Said About the Futures of Joel Embiid, Paul George

Daryl Morey's Sixers Tenure Started With Excitement and Ended in Apathy

Three Players Whose Sixers Futures Are Up in the Air