CLEVELAND — As the Cleveland Cavaliers are stunning the basketball world by contending for a Central Division crown, the club announced the promotion of several basketball operations staff.

What You Need To Know

  • Mike Gansey was elevated from assistant general manager to the Cavs’ general manager

  • Gansey will see an increased role with the team’s draft preparations

  • The Cavs have also elevated a number of other members of the basketball operations staff

  • The Cavs surprised many pundits by becoming one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference

The team announced Wednesday that Mike Gansey will assume the role of Cavs general manager, gaining a promotion from the assistant general manager ranks. 

Basketball Operations President Koby Altman also announced the promotions of Brandon Weems to Assistant General Manager from his previous title as Sr. Director of Player Personnel; Jason Hillman to Vice President of Basketball Operations from his previous title as Basketball Chief of Staff/Team Counsel; and Jon Nichols to Vice President of Basketball Strategy and Personnel from his previous title of Sr. Director of Strategy & Research.

Gansey has been with the Cavs since 2017. The Cavs said that he will take on additional responsibility for the club’s draft preparations and logistics. 

“Mike has been an incredible resource to me and this organization and his work behind the scenes gives me great confidence that he is ready to take on more of a leadership role,” said Altman. “His community roots provides a unique perspective when evaluating players and the type of commitment needed to make a positive impact in Cleveland. I could not think of a better person to work alongside as we continue building this team toward sustainable success.”

Gansey is a native of Olmsted Falls and played collegiately at St. Bonaventure and West Virginia. He then played professionally for four seasons, both overseas and in domestic developmental leagues. 

Gansey was the 2001 Ohio Mr. Basketball runner-up behind Akron St.Vincent-St. Mary forward LeBron James. 

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