76ers Part Ways with Daryl Morey, Name Bob Myers to Lead Search

Context After missing the 2024‑25 playoffs due to injuries to Joel Embiid and other key players, the Sixers rebounded to finish 45‑37, claim the seventh seed in the East, defeat the Boston Celtics in a seven‑game series, then fall to the New York Knicks in a four‑game sweep. Morey, 53, arrived in Philadelphia in 2020 after spending 13 years as general manager of the Houston Rockets. His tenure included the high‑profile acquisition of James Harden in 2022, a trade that sent Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons’ NBA career stalled after brief stops with the Nets and Clippers, while Harden lasted only one and a half seasons in Philadelphia before requesting a trade to the Clippers and publicly criticizing Morey.

Key Facts Morey’s time in Houston saw him help build teams that reached multiple Western Conference finals, though he never won a title there. In Philadelphia, the franchise has not advanced past the Eastern Conference semifinals since 2001. Bob Myers, now president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, helped the Golden State Warriors win four NBA championships between 2015 and 2022. Myers will oversee the basketball operations department on an interim basis while leading the search for a permanent replacement. ESPN reported that head coach Nick Nurse will return for a fourth season; his record with the Sixers stands at 116 wins and 130 losses over three years.

What It Means Harris said fans’ frustration is understandable and that the organization fell short of its own expectations. He expressed confidence that Myers’ championship pedigree will help chart a new direction for the franchise. The search will likely focus on candidates who can maximize Embiid’s prime years while addressing roster depth and fit. Myers’ interim control also gives him immediate influence over off‑season moves such as free agency and trade negotiations.

Watch for the announcement of a new basketball operations leader in the coming weeks and how that hire shapes the Sixers’ roster ahead of the 2025‑26 season.