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The Associated Press. (2026, September 18). Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-promote-brandon-weems-to-general-manager/article_18f43605-27fa-5deb-92e7-5ad2284124b4.html
The Associated Press. “Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager.” Toronto Star, 18 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-promote-brandon-weems-to-general-manager/article_18f43605-27fa-5deb-92e7-5ad2284124b4.html.
The Associated Press. “Cavaliers promote Brandon Weems to general manager.” Toronto Star, September 18, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-promote-brandon-weems-to-general-manager/article_18f43605-27fa-5deb-92e7-5ad2284124b4.html.
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On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers promoted Brandon Weems to general manager. Weems, 40, has been part of the Cavaliers' organization for 11 seasons, most recently as assistant GM. He previously worked as a scout and director of scouting before being named senior director of player personnel in 2021. President of basketball operations Koby Altman praised Weems for his expertise and leadership skills, noting he will oversee roster management, contract negotiations, and global scouting.
Additionally, the Cavaliers announced Jon Nichols' promotion to associate general manager and Brendon Yu's and José Calderón's elevation to assistant general managers. Weems played high school basketball with LeBron James at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, and James congratulated him on social media for his new role.
