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Sixers Shifts: Morey’s Six-Year Run Ends Amid Chaos and Contention
sports21 days ago

Sixers Shifts: Morey’s Six-Year Run Ends Amid Chaos and Contention

Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers parted ways after a six-year tenure defined by bold roster gambles that netted Embiid, Maxey, and George but failed to deliver an Eastern Conference Finals or a championship. The 2024 Harden-for-cap-space move to sign George helped shape a high-end talent core, but depth issues, a fruitless 2025 trade deadline, and missteps (notably the McCain deal and missed targets) undercut the team's window. Embiid’s injuries and public tensions with management, plus a lack of in-season reinforcements, culminated in ownership deciding a change at the top, with the next front office lead expected to try rebuilding around Maxey and Edgecombe.

via PhillyVoice|
#daryl-morey#joel-embiid#nba
Sixers fire Daryl Morey; Bob Myers to lead search for new basketball ops chief
sports21 days ago

Sixers fire Daryl Morey; Bob Myers to lead search for new basketball ops chief

The Philadelphia 76ers have fired Daryl Morey as president of basketball operations after six years and a playoff sweep by the New York Knicks. Bob Myers will run the search to replace him, with Nick Nurse remaining as head coach. Morey’s tenure included big moves and a max extension for Joel Embiid, but the team never advanced past the second round, and Embiid’s hefty, injury-prone contract complicates any rebuild. Tyrese Maxey is viewed as part of the team's future core as they regroup.

via NBC Sports|
#bob-myers#daryl-morey#nba
Morey's Draft Magic Could Buy Him Time in Philly
sports22 days ago

Morey's Draft Magic Could Buy Him Time in Philly

Although the Sixers face a murky offseason and questions about free‑agency and trades, the piece argues Daryl Morey’s strong drafting—highlighted by Tyrese Maxey, Jaden Springer, and late picks like Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed—gives him a viable path to rebuild depth around Maxey and Edgecombe. With multiple upcoming first‑round picks and valuable assets (including Clippers picks) and Embiid’s long‑term contract looming, excellent drafting could be the difference maker more than big signings or trades in the near term, potentially justifying keeping Morey in charge even if immediate improvements aren’t dramatic.

via Liberty Ballers|
#daryl-morey#jaden-springer#nba-draft
Knicks take control as Sixers slump to 0-3 in Philadelphia
sports25 days ago

Knicks take control as Sixers slump to 0-3 in Philadelphia

The Sixers, even with Embiid back, were outworked on the boards and overwhelmed by the Knicks in a 108-94 Game 3, dropping to 0-3 in the series. Philadelphia’s mobility and backcourt offense were hampered by Maxey’s hand injury, while New York leveraged relentless rebounding and a deeper rotation to seize control, leaving Philly with a must-win Game 4 on Mother’s Day to avoid a sweep.

via PHLY Sports|
#joel-embiid#knicks#nba-playoffs
Sixers ignite playoff push, force Game 7 behind Embiid, Maxey and George
sports1 month ago

Sixers ignite playoff push, force Game 7 behind Embiid, Maxey and George

Philadelphia staved off elimination by routing Boston in Game 6, led by Joel Embiid’s all-around impact and a 30-point night from Tyrese Maxey, with Paul George delivering elite defense and timely scoring to set up a decisive Game 7 in Boston. Embiid’s return from an appendectomy and the trio’s sustained play gave Philadelphia its best chance to complete a historic upset against the Celtics.

via PhillyVoice|
#embiid#nba-playoffs#paul-george
Three-Star Trio Delivers for Sixers in Game 6, Forcing a Game 7
sports1 month ago

Three-Star Trio Delivers for Sixers in Game 6, Forcing a Game 7

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George combined for 72 of Philadelphia’s 76 points as the 76ers beat the Celtics 106-93 in Game 6, setting up a decisive seventh game in Boston. Philly hit its stride defensively with tight, physical coverage on Boston’s wings, Maxey jump-started the offense with early threes, Embiid quarterbacked from the post and showed improved playoff mobility, while Drummond and Oubre contributed crucial play on both ends as Philadelphia pulled away and forced the final showdown.

via PHLY Sports|
#celtics#nba#playoffs
Maxey Leads Sixers to Game 2 Upset, Even Series in Boston
sports1 month ago

Maxey Leads Sixers to Game 2 Upset, Even Series in Boston

The Sixers evened the series at 1-1 with a comeback win in Boston, as Tyrese Maxey delivered late-clutch threes to flip the game, and rookie V.J. Edgecombe added 30 points. Philadelphia finally found their three-point rhythm (39 attempts, 49%); however, Adem Bona’s inconsistencies and Joel Embiid’s ongoing absence remain concerns as the series shifts to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4, where Celtics fans could flood the arena.

via Liberty Ballers|
#celtics#nba#playoffs
Celtics overpower Sixers in Game 1 blowout, raising early playoff concerns
sports1 month ago

Celtics overpower Sixers in Game 1 blowout, raising early playoff concerns

The Philadelphia 76ers were routed 123-91 by the Boston Celtics in Game 1, seeming unprepared on both ends and leaning too heavily on isolation. Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 21 points on 20 shots, but the offense stagnated as teammates struggled (Oubre, Edgecombe, and Paul George went cold and Philly shot 2-for-16 from three by halftime). Boston exploited mismatches and pace, while Philadelphia’s thin frontcourt rotation—Adem Bona and Andre Drummond—stumbled, with Drummond’s late mishandling illustrating troubling rotations as the Sixers head into Game 2.

via PHLY Sports|
#andre-drummond#boston-celtics#nba-playoffs
Maxey’s Hand Injury Sparks Sixers Scramble After Brutal Hawks Loss
sports2 months ago

Maxey’s Hand Injury Sparks Sixers Scramble After Brutal Hawks Loss

With Joel Embiid out and VJ Edgecombe sidelined, the Sixers lost 125-116 to Atlanta as the Hawks surged and narrowed Philadelphia’s playoff cushion; Tyrese Maxey led the offense but suffered a right-hand injury late, forcing him to the locker room and highlighting the team's reliance on a thin supporting cast without Embiid. Atlanta’s win boosts their push for a top-six seed while Philadelphia slips toward the Play-In, even as Oubre Jr. returned and Cam Payne and Trendon Watford supplied offense.

via PhillyVoice|
#hawks#nba#play-in-tournament
Maxey and Embiid Deliver Late-Game Lift to Edge Kings 113-111
sports4 months ago

Maxey and Embiid Deliver Late-Game Lift to Edge Kings 113-111

Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid carried the Sixers, combining for 77 of 113 by halftime and sparking a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Kings 113-111. Their late-game connection — Embiid to Maxey for the game-winning bucket with 1.3 seconds left — capped a night in which Maxey recovered his scoring touch and Embiid showed continued progression, helping Philadelphia move five games over .500.

via phillyvoice.com|
#basketball#joel-embiid#nba