76ers let go of Daryl Morey, keep Nick Nurse as coach - ESPN

Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations with the Philadelphia 76ers, who are opting to keep Nick Nurse as their coach.

Sixers managing partner Josh Harris made the announcement in a statement Tuesday night.

«I have a tremendous amount of respect for Daryl personally and professionally, and I'm grateful for his contributions over the last six seasons,» Harris said. «After speaking with Daryl, we determined that it was time for a fresh start.»

Bob Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will lead the search for the new head executive for the 76ers and will oversee the franchise's basketball department in the interim. Myers is a four-time championship architect of the Golden State Warriors. The incumbent staff will be evaluated by Myers and then the incoming top basketball official.

«I know how much the 76ers mean to the City of Philadelphia, and it's important we find the right leader to shape the future of this team,» Myers said in the statement. «The 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.»

Morey had led the 76ers basketball operations for the past six seasons — with five playoff berths and a 270-212 record during that span. The 76ers have not advanced beyond the second round of the playoffs under Morey and have not been to the conference finals since 2001.

Morey traded for James Harden — with whom he'd previously had success in Houston — ahead of the 2022 deadline. However, the reunion was short-lived as the 76ers declined to offer Harden a long-term maximum contract in 2023. Philadelphia