The Philadelphia 76ers have parted ways with team president Daryl Morey, the franchise announced Tuesday. Nick Nurse, who just completed his third season as head coach, will continue in that role, according to team sources.
Morey had overseen basketball operations for the past six seasons. The 76ers will immediately begin searching for his replacement, with Bob Myers leading the effort to find a new head of basketball operations. Myers—currently president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) and a former general manager of the Golden State Warriors—will oversee the department on an interim basis. ESPN first reported the news.
“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Daryl personally and professionally, and I’m grateful for his contributions over the last six seasons,” Sixers governor Josh Harris said in a statement.
Under Morey’s leadership, the Sixers advanced to the second round of the 2026 postseason after eliminating the Boston Celtics in the first round, only to be swept by the New York Knicks in the conference semifinals. He was the architect of the current roster, headlined by Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and rookie VJ Edgecombe.
Philadelphia missed the playoffs last season, which allowed them to draft Edgecombe with the third overall pick. Morey also selected Maxey out of Kentucky, signed George in free agency, and extended Embiid’s contract through the next three seasons. His tenure included acquiring and later trading James Harden, as well as drafting Jared McCain and then dealing him at the February trade deadline—a move that drew criticism.
The Sixers emerged as one of the most talented teams in the Eastern Conference and secured the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, but a lack of depth, shooting, and defense prevented them from making a deeper run.
Parting ways with Morey was not an easy decision for the organization, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a rapidly changing Eastern Conference played a significant role in the direction they chose.
Nurse, however, remains a constant at least for the near future. His tenure in Philadelphia has been far from perfect (116-130 regular-season record), largely because he has consistently had to deal with an injury-ravaged roster. He has led the team to the playoffs in two of his three seasons with the 76ers.