The Philadelphia 76ers ended their partnership with Daryl Morey on Tuesday after six seasons as their president of basketball operations [1, 2]. Morey, who joined the team on November 2, 2020, leaves with a regular season record of 270-212 and a postseason mark of 28-26 [2].
During Morey's tenure, the 76ers reached the playoffs five times but never advanced beyond the second round. Joel Embiid, the franchise's star and 2023 MVP, has lost in the conference semifinals in each of his last six postseason appearances, including those before Morey’s arrival [1, 2]. Embiid has battled injuries, missing 96 regular season games over the past three years, but said after the recent playoff sweep by the New York Knicks that "I feel like I still played as hard as I could" [1, 2].
In the 2025-2026 season, the 76ers finished with a 45-37 record as the No.7 seed. They secured a spot in the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament by beating the Orlando Magic, then overcame a 3-1 deficit to win a seven-game opening round against the Boston Celtics before being swept by the Knicks in the conference semifinals [1, 2].
Morey’s notable moves included trading Ben Simmons for James Harden, then later trading Harden to the Clippers, signing Paul George to a max contract in the summer of 2024, and hiring coaches Doc Rivers in 2020 and Nick Nurse in 2023 [1]. Despite these efforts, the team has not won an NBA championship since 1983 [2].
Team owner Josh Harris expressed respect for Morey, stating, "I have a tremendous amount of respect for Daryl personally and professionally, and I’m grateful for his contributions over the last six seasons. After speaking with Daryl, we determined that it was time for a fresh start" [1]. Acknowledging fan frustration, Harris added, "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" [1].
After the series ended on Sunday, Morey met with owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer before being let go on Tuesday [1]. Bob Myers, a former Golden State Warriors executive who helped build four NBA championship teams and who became President of Sports at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) in October 2025, will oversee the search for a new basketball operations president and manage the department in the interim [2]. Myers said, "I know how much the 76ers mean to the City of Philadelphia, and it’s important we find the right leader to shape the future of this team. The process will start immediately, and we will be thorough and deliberate in our evaluations" [2].
