Sources: Daryl Morey out, Nick Nurse to remain with 76ers
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Key Points:
- Daryl Morey has been dismissed as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers after six seasons, during which the team made five playoff appearances but never advanced past the second round.
- The decision was made following a meeting between Morey and 76ers owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer; Bob Myers, president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will oversee the basketball department and lead the search for a new executive.
- Morey's tenure included high-profile moves such as trading for James Harden, who publicly criticized Morey and was eventually traded to the LA Clippers, as well as signing Paul George and Joel Embiid to large contracts.
- Despite significant investments, the core trio of George, Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey have struggled with injuries and chemistry, playing only 43 games together over two seasons and holding a near .500 record.
- Morey also drafted guard VJ Edgecombe third overall in 2025, who finished third in Rookie of the Year voting, highlighting some success in talent acquisition amid the team's challenges.