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The Philadelphia 76ers have parted ways with President Daryl Morey following a playoff sweep by the Knicks. Morey led the team for six years without advancing past the second round of the playoffs.
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Following a sweep at the hands of the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday announced that President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey âwill depart the organization.â
During his six-year tenure, the 76ers never advanced past the second round of the playoffs. Joel Embiid set an NBA record by losing in the second round in his last six playoff appearances, including the pre-Morey Era.
The 76ers did come back from a 3-1 deficit in the first round to beat the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics.
Morey joined the 76ers on November 2, 2020, and the team had a 270-212 record in the regular season (28-26 in postseason) during his tenure.
Bob Myers, President of Sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), will lead the process of identifying a new leader of basketball operations and oversee the department in the interim.
âI have a tremendous amount of respect for Daryl personally and professionally, and Iâm grateful for his contributions over the last six seasons,â 76ers Managing Partner Josh Harris said in a statement. âAfter speaking with Daryl, we determined that it was time for a fresh start. Bob Myers will lead the process of identifying a new leader and I believe his experience in constructing four NBA championship teams will be a valuable resource to our organization.
âTo our fans, your frustration and disappointment are understandable and warranted. We have fallen well short of our own expectations and failed to deliver in the way this city deserves. That bothers me deeply and I have confidence in Bob to establish a path forward for our franchise.â
Daryl Morey was let go after the 76ers were swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, failing to advance past the second round during his tenure.
During his six years with the 76ers, Daryl Morey never advanced the team past the second round of the playoffs.
Joel Embiid, who set an NBA record by losing in the second round in his last six playoff appearances, is the star player affected by Morey's departure.
Morey's exit may lead to significant changes in the team's management and strategy as they seek to improve their playoff performance.
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Myers joined HBSE in a full-time capacity in October 2025 as President of Sports. Prior to joining HBSE, he worked as an NBA commentator for ESPN. He is a two-time NBA Executive of the Year who constructed the Golden State Warriors dynasty that won NBA championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022.
âI know how much the 76ers mean to the City of Philadelphia, and itâs important we find the right leader to shape the future of this team,â Myers said. âThe process will start immediately, and we will be thorough and deliberate in our evaluations. I believe this is a destination for top talent across the league and look forward to solidifying our infrastructure moving forward.â
ESPN first reported Moreyâs departure.
The 76ers last won an NBA title in 1983.
âI feel like I still played as hard as I could,â Embiid told reporters after the 76ers were dominated, 144-114, in Game 4 against the Knicks. âI fought hard, I tried to give us a better chance to win. Didnât happen, so I look at myself and I gotta be better.
âMaybe Iâve got to go to church more so I donât have those type of things [injuries] right before the playoffs. I donât know, maybe Iâm cursed. I donât know.
âMaybe Philadelphiaâs cursed, I donât know. Thatâs a joke, but just gotta keep doing the right things over and over and hope that at some point it changes.â
This article was originally published on Forbes.com