Daryl Morey out as 76ers president days after ugly sweep at hands of Knicks
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers have parted ways with President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey following a disappointing second-round playoff exit, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
- Morey’s departure comes after six seasons with the team, during which the 76ers reached the postseason five times but never advanced past the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- Nick Nurse will remain as head coach, while former Warriors executive Bob Myers will lead the search for a new front office leader ahead of free agency and the NBA draft.
- The 76ers faced challenges this season with key players Joel Embiid and Paul George missing significant time due to injuries, and internal tensions surfaced in 2023 when James Harden publicly criticized Morey before being traded.
- The new leadership will need to make critical roster decisions, including the future of players like Kelly Oubre Jr., as the team looks to rebound and build a more competitive core.