NBA Teams with Most GM Firings Since 2010

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Which NBA Teams have fired the most General Managers (GMs) since 2010? Which Teams have fired them the least? Where does your team rank?


Hello everyone! Welcome to Sports Teller! Today, we will be showcasing the NBA Teams with Most GM Firings Since 2010. In fact, we will include the list of general managers that were fired by team since 2010. Without further adieu, let’s begin!


NBA Teams with Most GM Firings Since 2010

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NBA Teams who Fired their General Managers the Most Since 2010

Important Note: Numbers DO NOT Include Interim GMs. List can also include resignations, parting ways, or promotions.

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4 or More GM Changes Since 2010 (2 NBA Teams)

Philadelphia 76ers-5

  • Ed Stefanski in 2010
  • Rod Thorn in 2012
  • Tony DiLeo in 2013
  • Sam Hinkie in 2016
  • Bryan Colangelo in 2018

New York Knicks-4

  • Donnie Walsh in 2011
  • Glen Grunwald in 2013
  • Steve Mills in 2014
  • Phil Jackson in 2017

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3 General Manager Changes Since 2010 (11 NBA Teams)

Portland Trail Blazers-3

  • Kevin Pritchard in 2010
  • Rich Cho in 2011
  • Neil Olshey in 2021

Atlanta Hawks-3

  • Rick Sund in 2012
  • Danny Ferry in 2015
  • Wes Wilcox in 2017

Denver Nuggets-3

  • Mark Warkentien in 2010
  • Masai Ujiri in 2013
  • Tim Connelly in 2020

Phoenix Suns-3

  • Steve Kerr in 2010
  • Lance Blanks in 2013
  • Ryan McDonough in 2018

Sacramento Kings-3

  • Geoff Petrie in 2013
  • Pete D’Alessandro in 2015
  • Vlade Divac in 2020

Los Angeles Clippers-3

  • Mike Dunleavy Sr in 2010
  • Neil Olshey in 2012
  • Doc Rivers in 2017

Indiana Pacers-3

  • Larry Bird in 2012
  • Donnie Walsh in 2013
  • Larry Bird in 2017

Memphis Grizzlies-3

  • Chris Wallace in 2012
  • Jason Levien in 2014
  • Chris Wallace in 2019

Detroit Pistons-3

  • Joe Dumars in 2014
  • Jeff Bower in 2018
  • Ed Stefanski in 2020

Cleveland Cavaliers-3

  • Danny Ferry in 2010
  • Chris Grant in 2014
  • David Griffin in 2017

Minnesota Timberwolves-3

  • David Kahn in 2013
  • Milt Newton in 2016
  • Scott Layden in 2020

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2 GM Changes Since 2010 (5 NBA Teams)

Orlando Magic-2

  • Otis Smith in 2012
  • Rob Hennigan in 2017

Los Angeles Lakers-2

  • Mitch Kupchak in 2017
  • Magic Johnson in 2019

Brooklyn Nets-2

  • Kiki Vandeweghe in 2010
  • Billy King in 2016

Charlotte Hornets-2

  • Rod Higgins in 2011
  • Rich Cho in 2018

New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans-2

  • Jeff Bower in 2010
  • Dell Demps in 2019

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Only 1 General Manager Change Since 2010 (10 NBA Teams)

Dallas Mavericks-1

  • Donnie Nelson in 2021

Boston Celtics-1

  • Danny Ainge in 2021

Miami Heat-1

  • Pat Riley in 2013
  • Andy Elisburg became GM in 2013

Golden State Warriors-1

  • Larry Riley in 2012

Toronto Raptors-1

  • Bryan Colangelo in 2013

Utah Jazz-1

  • Kevin O’Connor in 2012

Washington Wizards-1

  • Ernie Grunfeld in 2019

Milwaukee Bucks-1

  • John Hammond in 2017

Houston Rockets-1

  • Daryl Morey in 2020

Chicago Bulls-1

  • Gar Foreman in 2020

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Zero GM Changes Since 2010 (2 NBA Teams)

Oklahoma City Thunder-0

  • Sam Presti became GM in 2007
  • Thunder relocated from Seattle in 2008

San Antonio Spurs-0

  • R.C. Buford became GM in 2002

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