The Sixers named Ariana Andonian as the general manager of their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, the team announced on Friday morning. Andonian will remain in her position leading the organization's pro scouting department as Vice President of Player Personnel, according to the team's press release issued on Friday morning.
Last month , Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Andonian was receiving the additional title. Now it is official. She is replacing former NBA point guard Jameer Nelson, who exited the role when he was promoted to Sixers assistant general manager earlier in the offseason.
Andonian, hired by the Sixers in 2024, began her NBA career working for Sixers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey with the Houston Rockets. She joined the Memphis Grizz