The Philadelphia 76ers announced the dismissal of Daryl Morey from his role as president of basketball operations, bringing to a close a six‑year stint that was marked both by ambitious roster building and a steep decline in on‑court performance.
The move comes after the club posted a 24‑58 record in the 2024‑25 campaign, a result that left the organization missing the playoffs entirely and sparked a wave of criticism toward the front office’s strategic choices.
In the interim, former Golden State Warriors executive Bob Myers has been installed to steer the team through the transition, while the search for a permanent replacement is already underway.
Despite the disappointment, the season did yield a silver lining: a 45‑37 finish that secured the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and a hard‑fought Play‑In victory over the Orlando Magic, propelling the Sixers into the opening round of the playoffs.
Morey’s tenure was defined by a series of high‑profile moves, from drafting Tyrese Maxey with the 21st pick in 2020 to selecting VJ Edgecombe third overall the following summer, as well as signing Paul George to a max contract and extending Joel Embiid’s deal during the 2024 offseason.
Yet the promise of those acquisitions was hampered by injuries and inconsistent availability, leaving the team without its star duo for much of the year and forcing the front office to trade away emerging guard Jared McCain for future assets — a decision that now appears to have cost the club a valuable playoff contributor.
The fallout extends beyond the roster, as the organization reflects on a culture that once championed analytics and player development, a philosophy that helped Morey rise to prominence through his work with the Houston Rockets and the Boston Celtics before joining the Sixers.
The Analytics Era Ends
As the Sixers move forward under Myers’ guidance, the front office will need to reconcile its analytical roots with the practical demands of assembling a championship‑ready squad.