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Mike Gansey
GM since Nov 2023(2 years, 7 mo)
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Fans grade it 8 tiers higher(Contract Value Index)
The Verdict on Mike, in One Read
On the Contract Value Index, Mike Gansey's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 9th of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal. The crowd has weighed in too: 1 fan vote land on a B Fan Verdict.
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League Comparison
#9
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11 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 11 contracts, 3 grade out as good value and 5 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Nae'Qwan Tomlin (B+) at $1.1M/yr. The priciest commitment relative to production was Riley Minix (D+) at $0.6M/yr. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
B-
Solid reception
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Mike Gansey has put together a solid set of 2025-26 moves for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with more well-received decisions than misses. Of 11 graded moves, 2 landed well with the fanbase, 5 drew mixed reactions, and 4 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Chris Livingston (B), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the James Harden trade (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Average drafter — 33% hit rate (Rds 1-2)2025 Draft
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About this general manager
Mike Gansey is the general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, in his 3rd year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NBA GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Mike Gansey, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance C, Sentiment B-, Fan Verdict B.
Each GM grade is rolled up from the underlying transactions attributed to that GM's tenure. When a GM signs a player, that signing's Contract Value Index grade flows into the GM's portfolio score; the same player's subsequent performance and sentiment grades flow into the GM's respective summaries. Phased attribution applies for new GMs: the first three years weight the prior GM's legacy deals at 100%/66%/33%, ramping the new GM's ownership of roster outcomes.
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