Sixers Fire Daryl Morey; Bob Myers to Lead Search, Dennis Lindsey Top Candidate

TL;DR: The Philadelphia 76ers fired president of basketball operations Daryl Morey—the executive who oversees player moves and coaching staff—after six years, and former Warriors executive Bob Myers will lead the search for his replacement, with ex‑Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey emerging as the leading candidate.

The Sixers announced Morey’s departure on Tuesday, ending a stint that began in 2018. During his tenure the team reached the second round of the playoffs three times but never advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, a round the franchise has not reached since the 1999‑2000 season. Morey’s record includes notable trades and draft picks, yet the lack of a deep playoff run prompted the change.

Bob Myers, who serves as president of sports for the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) group—the unit that oversees the Sixers’ business and basketball sides—will oversee the hiring process. Myers previously built championship‑level rosters with the Golden State Warriors and is known for his salary‑cap expertise. He will evaluate internal and external candidates, though the Sixers have indicated they prefer an outside voice.

Dennis Lindsey, 57, spent over two decades with the Utah Jazz, rising from scout to executive president of basketball operations. He helped construct rosters that featured Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, leading to multiple playoff appearances. In 2015 former Jazz player Elijah Millsap accused Lindsey of making racist remarks; Lindsey denied the allegation, the league investigated and took no sanctions, and Lindsey moved to an advisory role in 2021 before joining the Detroit Pistons as senior VP of basketball operations in 2024.

The Sixers appear to value Lindsey’s track record of sustained success and his experience managing both player acquisition and roster development. His age places him slightly above Morey, but his résumé shows consistent team‑building results. Other names mentioned in the search include Spurs scout Dave Telep, Timberwolves executive Matt Lloyd, Warriors‑linked Nick U’Ren, and former Sixers scout Vince Rozman, though Lindsey is currently viewed as the top contender.

Watch for formal interviews in the coming weeks and a decision before the 2025‑26 season opens.