The Philadelphia 76ers have officially parted ways with Daryl Morey, firing the president of basketball operations after six seasons at the helm. The announcement, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, comes on the heels of a brutal first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks—a series where the Sixers lost by an average of 22.5 points per game. While Philly managed to upset the Boston Celtics in the opening round, the Knicks series served as a stark reminder of just how far this team remains from true title contention.
Head coach Nick Nurse will keep his job, the team confirmed. Taking the reins in the interim is Bob Myers, the former Golden State Warriors general manager and the mastermind behind four NBA championship teams. Myers, who currently serves as the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (the ownership group behind the Sixers), will lead the search for Morey's permanent replacement.
"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Daryl personally and professionally, and I'm grateful for his contributions over the last six seasons," team owner Josh Harris said in a statement. "After speaking with Daryl, we determined that it was time for a fresh start. Bob Myers will lead the process of identifying a new leader and I believe his experience in constructing four NBA championship teams will be a valuable resource to our organization."
Harris also addressed the fans directly: "To our fans, your frustration and disappointment are understandable and warranted. We have fallen well short of our own expectations and failed to deliver in the way this city deserves. That bothers me deeply and I have confidence in Bob to establish a path forward for our franchise."
Morey's tenure in Philadelphia was a mixed bag. He posted a 270-212 regular-season record and guided the team to the playoffs in five of his six years. However, the Sixers never advanced past the second round. Morey inherited a roster featuring Joel Embiid and a rookie point guard named Tyrese Maxey. His most notable moves included acquiring James Harden—and later orchestrating a trade when Harden forced his way out—along with various roster shakeups that ultimately failed to push Philly over the hump. Now, with Myers at the helm of the search, the franchise turns the page on a new chapter.