76ers Add Marc Eversley And Ned Cohen To Front-Office

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia 76ers have added two more pieces to their front-office.

Ned Cohen, the NBA's associate vice president of basketball operations with join the team as associate vice president and chief of staff. Marc Eversley was named vice president of player personnel.

#Sixers announce key additions to basketball operations: Marc Eversley as VP, Player Personnel and Ned Cohen as Assoc. VP & Chief of Staff.
— Michael Preston (@preston76) May 5, 2016

Cohen, who was first reported to be joining the Sixers by Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday, seems highly respected in the basketball world.

Cohen's been one of most respected minds in basketball ops around league, seen as a possible future GM. Innovative hire for Bryan Colangelo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 5, 2016

Legit brilliant dude. Thought the Nets might make a run at him. https://t.co/bsEkmYlry8
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) May 5, 2016

Have joked w/ Cohen that he should just become commish whenever Adam retires. He's that good. https://t.co/TUyYeNbGuj
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) May 5, 2016

Just weeks ago, former 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie resigned and Bryan Colangelo was named president of basketball operations. Jerry Colangelo was hired by the Sixers to be chairman in December.

Also, the Houston Rockets have reportedly interviewed Sixers associate head coach Mike D'Antoni for their vacant head coach position.