The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Tuesday that Daryl Morey will no longer serve as president of basketball operations, bringing an end to a six‑year stint that delivered five playoff appearances but fell short of the franchise’s championship aspirations.
Owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer confirmed that the decision was mutual, citing a desire for a fresh direction after the team failed to advance past the second round in any of Morey’s seasons.
Nurse Remains, Myers Takes the Helm
Coach Nick Nurse, who guided the 76ers to the postseason in each of his three seasons, will continue at the helm for a fourth year, despite a cumulative record of 116‑130 that includes a stark 24‑58 mark in the most recent campaign.
Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors executive, will assume an interim leadership role, overseeing the basketball department while the organization launches a search for a permanent replacement.
Under Morey’s tenure, the club executed high‑profile moves such as the acquisition of James Harden and the signing of Paul George, yet the trio of George, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid logged only 43 games together over the past two seasons, a factor compounded by the $153 million salary burden awaiting the group next year.
The recent trade of Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder opened a spot for the newly drafted VJ Edgecombe, the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, who earned third‑place in Rookie of the Year voting.
With the roster’s financial commitments and the need to translate talent into wins, the Sixers face a pivotal offseason as they aim to convert playoff appearances into deeper runs.