Philadelphia 76ers Part Ways With President Daryl Morey
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- Sports Money Philadelphia 76ers Part Ways With President Daryl Morey By Adam Zagoria,
- During his six-year tenure, the 76ers never advanced past the second round of the playoffs.
- The 76ers did come back from a 3-1 deficit in the first round to beat the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics.
Sports Money Philadelphia 76ers Part Ways With President Daryl Morey By Adam Zagoria,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a basketball and tennis insider Follow Author May 12, 2026, 10:05pm EDTMay 12, 2026, 10:14pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: President of basketball operations Daryl Morey participates in a press conference before a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals at the Wells Fargo Center on December 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFollowing 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 “will depart the organization.”
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.