NBA & ABA Executives Directory

NBA & ABA Executive Directory
NBA Executive Register
ABA Executive Register

Only the executives in charge of player personnel decisions (usually the general manager) are listed.
Active executives are listed in bold.

301 Executives

301 Executives Table
A
Executive Team(s)
Otto AdamsFTW (1957)
Danny AingeBOS (2003-21), UTA (2021-25)
Koby AltmanCLE (2017-25)
Jack AnkersonDLC/SAA (1973-74), VIR (1974-76)
Al AttlesGSW (1976-86), GSW (1997)
Red AuerbachBOS (1950-84)
Joe AxelsonCIN/KCO/KCK (1969-79), KCK/SAC (1982-88)
B
Executive Team(s)
Lon BabbyPHO (2013)
Pete BabcockDEN (1987-90), ATL (1990-2003)
Rob BabcockTOR (2004-06)
Mel BaselNJA/NYA (1967-69)
Bob BassFLO (1971-72), MMP/MMT (1972-73), MMT (1974), SAS (1979-94), CHH (1995-2002), NOH (2002-04)
Elgin BaylorLAC (1986-2008)
Clair BeeBLB (1952-54)
John BegzosSAA/SAS (1974-79), KCK (1979-80)
Carl BennettFTW (1948-54)
Bill BertkaNOJ (1974-76)
Al BianchiWSA/VIR (1970-74), NYK (1987-91)
Danny BiasoneSYR (1955-63)
Bernie BickerstaffDEN (1990-97), CHA (2003-07)
Mark BinsteinPTC (1971-72)
Larry BirdIND (2003-12), IND (2013-17)
Marty BlakeSTL/ATL (1960-70), PTP/PTC (1970-71)
Lance BlanksPHO (2010-13)
Roy BoeNYA (1973-74), NYA/NYN/NJN (1975-78)
Calvin BoothDEN (2022-25)
Vince BorylaNYK (1960-61), LAS/UTS (1970-72), DEN (1984-87)
Jeff BowerNOH/NOK (2005-10), DET (2018)
Elton BrandPHI (2018-20)
Jim BrewerMIN (1990-92)
Bob BrinerTEX/DLC (1971-73)
Magnus BrinkmanSHE (1949-50)
Allan BristowCHH (1990-91), DEN (1997-98), NOH (2004-05)
Brett BrownPHI (2018)
Larry BrownPHI (1997-98)
Walter BrownBOS (1946-50)
Chad BuchananPOR (2011-12)
Bucky BuckwalterSEA (1973), POR (1986-92)
Mike BudenholzerATL (2014-17)
R.C. BufordSAS (2002-19)
C
Executive Team(s)
John CalipariNJN (1996-99)
Lou CarneseccaNYA (1970-73)
M.L. CarrBOS (1994-97)
Charles CavagnaroNOB/MMP (1970-72)
Dave CheckettsUTA (1987-89), NYK (1991), NYK (1999)
Rich ChoPOR (2010-11), CHA/CHO (2011-18)
Jeffrey CohenKCK (1981-82)
Edwin CoilDET (1965-75)
Bryan ColangeloPHO (1994-2006), TOR (2006-13), PHI (2016-18)
Jerry ColangeloPHO (1968-94), PHI (2016)
Jim CollierUTS (1974-75)
Doug CollinsDET (1995-98)
Tim ConnellyDEN (2013-22), MIN (2022-25)
Clifford CourtneyINO (1952-53)
Bob CousinsATL (1970-72)
Joe CroninPOR (2021-25)
D
Executive Team(s)
Pete D'AlessandroSAC (2013-15)
Mike D'AntoniDEN (1998), PHO (2006-07)
Bill DavidsonDET (1978-79)
Harold DavisDNN (1949-50)
Carroll DawsonHOU (1996-2007)
Dave DeBusschereNYA (1974-75), NYK (1982-86)
Don DeJardinHSM/CAR (1969-70), PHI (1970-73)
Vinny Del NegroLAC (2012)
Don DelaneyCLE (1980-82)
Fred DelanoFTW/DET (1957-58)
Dell DempsNOH/NOP (2010-19)
Tony DiLeoPHI (2012-13)
Vlade DivacSAC (2015-20)
Eddie DonovanNYK (1965-70), BUF (1970-75), NYK (1975-82)
Joe DumarsDET (2000-14), SAC (2020)
Mike DunleavyMIL (1992-97), LAC (2008-10)
Mike DunleavyGSW (2023-25)
Bill DyerBLB (1947-50), BLB (1951-52)
E
Executive Team(s)
Dick EicherDNR (1967-69)
Loren EllisWAT (1949-50)
Bob ElmerBLB (1951-52)
Wayne EmbryMIL (1972-77), CLE (1986-99), TOR (2006)
John EricksonMIL (1968-70)
Charles EscoeDTF (1946-47)
F
Executive Team(s)
Joseph FayPRO (1946-49)
Bob FeerickSFW/GSW (1963-74)
Oscar FeldmanDET (1975-77)
Arnie FerrinUTS (1972-74)
Leo FerrisSYR (1949-55)
Bob FerryBAL/CAP/WSB (1973-90)
Danny FerryCLE (2005-10), ATL (2012-14), NOP (2019)
Landry FieldsATL (2022-25)
Bill FitchCLE (1973-79)
Gar FormanCHI (2009-20)
Bob FosterWSC (1950-51)
Lawrence FrankLAC (2017-25)
G
Executive Team(s)
John GabrielORL (1996-2004)
Dave GavittBOS (1990-94)
Michael GearonATL (1977-79)
Harry GlickmanPOR (1970-81)
Eddie GottliebPHW/SFW (1952-63)
Chris GrantCLE (2010-14)
Keith GrantDAL (1996)
Brad GreenbergPHI (1996-97)
Ed GregoryGSW (1995)
David GriffinCLE (2014-17), NOP (2019-25)
Alex GrozaSDA (1972-75)
Ernie GrunfeldNYK (1991-99), MIL (1999-2003), WAS (2003-19)
Glen GrunwaldDEN (1990), TOR (1997-2004), NYK (2011-13)
Richie GuerinATL (1972-73)
Sachin GuptaMIN (2021-22)
H
Executive Team(s)
Les HabeggerSEA (1983-85)
William HaleINJ (1948-49), OAK/WSA (1967-70)
John HammondMIL (2008-17)
Harry HanninCHP (1961-62)
Alex HannumDNR (1971-74)
James HardyANA/LAS (1967-70)
Del HarrisMIL (1987-92)
Larry HarrisMIL (2003-08)
Les HarrisonROC/CIN (1948-58)
Nico HarrisonDAL (2021-25)
Lew HaymanTRH (1946-47)
Rob HenniganORL (2012-17)
Rod HigginsCHA (2007-11)
Sam HinkiePHI (2013-16)
Paul HoffmanCHZ/BAL (1963-65)
Eddie HolmanMNM (1967-68)
Red HolzmanNYK (1970-75)
Jon HorstMIL (2017-25)
Bob HoubregsSEA (1969-73)
Ron HrovatCLE (1979-80)
I
Executive Team(s)
Stu InmanPOR (1981-86)
Ned IrishNYK (1946-57)
Dan IsselDEN (1998-2001)
J
Executive Team(s)
Phil JacksonNYK (2014-17)
Stu JacksonVAN (1994-2000)
Buddy JeannetteBLB (1950-51), BAL (1965-68), MNP/PTP (1969-70)
Magic JohnsonLAL (2017-19)
Emory JonesSTB (1946-50)
James JonesPHO (2018-25)
Michael JordanWAS (2000-01)
K
Executive Team(s)
David KahnMIN (2009-13)
Artūras KarnišovasCHI (2020-25)
Stan KastenATL (1979-90)
Bob KauffmanDET (1977-78)
Irv KazeSDA/SDS (1975-76), BUF/SDC (1978-80)
Nick KerbawyDET (1958-61)
Ben KernerTRI/MLH/STL (1949-60)
Steve KerrPHO (2007-10)
J.R. KimbroughINO (1949-52)
Billy KingPHI (1998-2007), NJN/BRK (2010-16)
Zach KleimanMEM (2019-25)
Dick KleinCHI (1967-69)
Billy KnightVAN/MEM (2000-02), ATL (2003-08)
Irv KosloffSYR/PHI (1963-66)
Jon KovlerCHI (1976-78)
Jerry KrauseCHI (1976), CHI (1985-2003)
John KundlaMNL (1957-59)
Mitch KupchakLAL (2000-17), CHO (2018-25)
L
Executive Team(s)
Frank LaneCHP/CHZ (1962-63)
Frank LaydenNOJ/UTA (1979-87)
Scott LaydenUTA (1989-99), NYK (1999-2003), MIN (2019)
Tod LeiwekeHOU (1993-94), POR (2007)
Lou LenartSDC (1980-81)
Slick LeonardINA/IND (1975-80)
Jason LevienMEM (2012-14)
Dennis LindseyUTA (2012-21)
Gene LittlesCHH (1990)
Matt LloydORL (2017)
John LucasPHI (1994-96)
Jim LynamPHI (1992-94)
M
Executive Team(s)
Bob MacKinnonBUF (1975-77), NJN (1981-83), NJN (1986-87)
Sean MarksBRK (2016-25)
Rudy MartzkeCAR/SSL (1974-75)
Jack McCloskeyDET (1979-92), MIN (1992-95), TOR (2004)
Ryan McDonoughPHO (2013-18)
Kevin McHaleMIN (1995-2008)
Billy McKinneyMIN (1988-90), DET (1992-95)
Jack McMahonSDR (1967-68), GSW (1986-87)
Monte McNairSAC (2020-25)
Barry MendelsonNOJ (1976-77)
George MikanMNL (1954-57)
Vern MikkelsenPTP/MNP (1968-69)
Nick MiletiCLE (1970-73)
Steve MillsNYK (2013-14), NYK (2017-20)
Lou MohsMNL/LAL (1960-67)
Doxie MooreAND (1949-50)
Daryl MoreyHOU (2007-20), PHI (2020-25)
William MotschKEN (1967-70)
Dick MottaCHI (1973-76)
Chris MullinGSW (2004-09)
Dennis MurphyMMF/FLO (1969-71)
Bob MyersGSW (2012-23)
N
Executive Team(s)
John NashPHI (1986-90), WSB (1990-96), NJN (1999-2000), POR (2003-06)
Don NelsonMIL (1977-87), GSW (1987-95), DAL (1997-2005)
Donn NelsonDAL (2005-21)
Pete NewellSDR/HOU (1968-72), LAL (1972-76)
Milt NewtonMIN (2015-16)
O
Executive Team(s)
Kevin O'ConnorUTA (1999-2012)
Neil OlsheyLAC (2010-12), POR (2012-21)
Bill OrwigUTS (1975-76)
P
Executive Team(s)
Ray PattersonMIL (1970-72), HOU (1972-89)
Steve PattersonHOU (1989-93), POR (2006-07)
Jim PaxsonCLE (1999-2005)
John PaxsonCHI (2003-09)
Rob PelinkaLAL (2019-25)
Scott PerryNYK (2020)
Geoff PetriePOR (1992-94), SAC (1994-2013)
Randy PfundMIA (1996-2008)
Paul PhippsSDC (1982-84)
Rick PitinoBOS (1997-2001)
Fred PodestaNYK (1957-60), NYK (1961-65)
Ted PodleskiSDC (1981-82)
Jim PollardMNM/MMF (1968-69)
Gregg PopovichSAS (1994-2002)
Sam PrestiSEA/OKC (2007-25)
Kevin PritchardPOR (2007-10), IND (2017-25)
R
Executive Team(s)
Jack RamsayPHI (1966-70)
Willis ReedNJN (1990-96)
Jerry ReynoldsSAC (1989-94)
Gene RhodesKEN (1973-76)
Don RichmanSEA (1967-68)
Larry RileyGSW (2009-12)
Pat RileyMIA (2008-25)
Donald RingsbyDNR (1969-71)
Doc RiversLAC (2013-17)
Andy RoeserLAC (2012)
Gersson RosasMIN (2019-21)
Leon RoseNYK (2020-25)
Gabe RubinPTP (1967-68)
Bill RussellSEA (1973-77), SAC (1988-89)
S
Executive Team(s)
Jerry SachsBAL (1970-73)
Joe SachsBAL (1968-70)
Gary SacksLAC (2012-13)
Robert SalyersIND (1981-86)
Flip SaundersMIN (2013-15)
John SbarbaroCHS (1946-50)
Lewis SchaffelNOJ (1977-78), ATL (1979), NJN (1983-86), MIA (1987-95)
Fred SchausLAL (1967-72)
Carl ScheerCAR (1970-74), DNR/DNA/DEN (1974-84), SDC/LAC (1984-86), CHH (1987-90)
Travis SchlenkATL (2017-22)
Bud SereteanATL (1975-77)
Bill SharmanLAL (1976-82)
Tommy SheppardWAS (2019-23)
Bob ShortMNL (1959-60)
Gene ShuePHI (1973-74), PHI (1990-92)
Lee SilvermanMMT/MMS (1974-75)
Francis SmithDET (1961-64)
Otis SmithORL (2005-12)
Norm SonjuBUF (1977-78), DAL (1980-96)
Garry St. JeanGSW (1997-2004)
Jim StackMIN (2008-09)
Ed StefanskiNJN (2004-07), PHI (2007-10), DET (2018-20)
Maurice SternNOB (1967-70)
Brad StevensBOS (2021-25)
Gordon StirlingNYK (1986-87)
Rafael StoneHOU (2020-25)
Mike StorenINA (1967-70), KEN (1970-73), ATL (1977)
Carl StoreyHSM (1967-69)
Rick SundDET (1998-2000), SEA (2001-07), ATL (2008-12)
Al SutphinCLR (1946-47)
T
Executive Team(s)
Charles TheokasNYA (1969-70), NJN (1978-81)
Tom ThibodeauMIN (2016-19)
Isiah ThomasTOR (1994-97), NYK (2003-08)
Rod ThornCHI (1978-85), NJN (2000-04), NJN (2007-08), PHI (2010-12), NJN (2010)
Dave TwardzikCHH (1991-95), GSW (1995-97), ORL (2005-06)
Peter TyrellPHW (1946-52)
U
Executive Team(s)
Masai UjiriDEN (2010-13), TOR (2013-25)
Miguel UlineWSC (1946-50)
Wes UnseldWSB/WAS (1996-2000), WAS (2001-03)
V
Executive Team(s)
Butch van Breda KolffMMT (1973-74)
Stan Van GundyDET (2014-18)
Kiki VandewegheDEN (2001-06), NJN (2008-10)
Dick VersaceMEM (2002)
Dick VertliebSEA (1968-69), GSW (1974-76), IND (1980-81)
Zollie VolchokSEA (1969), SEA (1977-83)
Jan VolkBOS (1984-90)
W
Executive Team(s)
Wally WalkerSEA (1994-2001)
Chris WallaceBOS (2001-03), MEM (2007-12), MEM (2014-19)
Donnie WalshIND (1986-2003), NYK (2008-11), IND (2012-13)
Mark WarkentienDEN (2006-10)
Don WattrickDET (1964-65)
Troy WeaverDET (2020-24)
Bob WeinhauerHOU (1994-96), MIL (1997-99)
John WeisbrodORL (2004-05)
John WeissertINA (1970-75)
Harry WeltmanSSL (1975-76), CLE (1982-86), NJN (1987-90)
Jeff WeltmanORL (2017-25)
Jerry WestLAL (1982-2000), MEM (2002-07)
Bob WhitsittSEA (1986-94), POR (1994-2003)
William WilcoxATL (1974-75)
Lenny WilkensSEA (1985-86)
Max WilliamsDLC/TEX (1967-71)
Pat WilliamsCHI (1969-73), ATL (1973-74), PHI (1974-86), ORL (1987-96)
Tom WillinghamNOJ (1978-79)
Pepper WilsonCIN (1958-69)
Tom WilsonDET (1992)
Michael WingerWAS (2023-25)
Max WinterMNL (1948-54)
Dave WohlMIA (1995-96)
Brian WrightSAS (2019-25)
Z
Executive Team(s)
Frank ZaccanelliDAL (1996-97)
Justin ZanikMIL (2017), UTA (2021)
Frank ZaninBRK (2016)
Fred ZollnerFTW (1954-57)