Phil Handy is set to leave his position as assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks to join the Philadelphia 76ers under head coach Nick Nurse. Handy has a history with Nurse from their time together with the Toronto Raptors and has also worked alongside LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers. This move marks the second personnel change for the Sixers this offseason, following the addition of Tommy Balcetis to their front office. Handy’s familiarity with key figures in Philadelphia is expected to bolster the coaching staff.
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