Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, according to multiple reports, ending his six-season run in charge of the franchise. The move comes on the heels of yet another frustrating playoff flameout, leaving ownership staring down a pivotal offseason for both the roster and the front office.
League Source Confirms Decision
A league source confirmed that Morey was fired, and CBS News Philadelphia reported he had held the job for six years, with the Sixers failing to advance past the second round during that stretch. The outlet characterized the shakeup as an ownership-driven decision following the team's latest postseason exit.
Insider Reports Lay Out Next Steps
ESPN insider Shams Charania first reported the move, and national outlets quickly followed. Sportsnet summarizes reporting that owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer met with Morey on Tuesday evening and ultimately chose to part ways. According to that coverage, Harris-Blitzer Sports & Entertainment executive Bob Myers will run basketball operations on an interim basis and lead the search for a new top decision-maker, while head coach Nick Nurse remains in place.
Why The Change Came Now
The decision follows a four-game sweep at the hands of the New York Knicks in this year's playoffs, and earlier reporting suggested both Morey and Nurse were under formal review. Coverage from The Athletic, compiled by RealGM, indicated that the organization planned to evaluate the futures of both men. Critics have zeroed in on recent roster and trade-deadline moves, notably the Jared McCain deal and other decisions tied to luxury-tax concerns, as examples of the front office missing the mark. The Philadelphia Inquirer detailed those deadline calls and the debate they sparked among fans and beat reporters.
What Comes Next
Morey leaves behind a mixed legacy, with headline-grabbing moves and draft successes offset by a playoff record that never matched expectations. Now the Sixers' ownership group and interim leadership must juggle cap constraints, major personnel choices and a very public search for a new lead executive, a process that will shape how Philadelphia approaches the months ahead.
