Phil Handy finalizing deal to join 76ers' coaching staff

The move reunites him with Nick Nurse after Toronto

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read

Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy is finalizing a deal to become an assistant coach with Philadelphia Sixers h Via @MarcJSpears on X

What happened: Handy spent the 2025-26 season as a Dallas Mavericks assistant. His prior NBA stops include the Cleveland Cavaliers and two stints with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he worked with LeBron James.

Why it matters: The departure would extend Dallas' coaching overhaul under its new regime. Philadelphia would gain an assistant known for individual player development.

By the numbers: Handy's NBA coaching timeline includes the Lakers in 2011-13 and 2019-25, the Cavaliers in 2013-18, Toronto in 2018-19 and the Mavericks in 2025-26.

What to watch: The deal must be completed before Philadelphia formalizes Handy's place on its 2026-27 staff.

Sources

@TheSteinLine 2026-08-21T19:41:23.922909+00:00

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