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Sixers Fire Morey, Hire Warriors’ Myers to Pursue Giannis

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Daryl Morey was removed as president of basketball operations of Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, with a 270-212 record and no advancement beyond the second round.
Bob Myers, a champion with the Golden State Warriors, will lead the Sixers’ search for a president of basketball operations.
The Sixers, $153 million in salaries for Paul George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, would likely need to trade Maxey or VJ Edgecombe for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

History

Historical Context

Pat Riley’s 2010 decision to sign LeBron James and Chris Bosh alongside Dwyane Wade created the Miami Heat’s “Big Three,” a four-season superteam that reshaped NBA roster strategy. Their large payroll model spurred other clubs to chase similar star-laden lineups, prompting the league’s later collective-bargaining changes that now constrain such high-salary constructions.

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Story summary

Daryl Morey was removed as president of basketball operations of Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia, with a 270-212 record and no advancement beyond the second round.
Bob Myers, a champion with the Golden State Warriors, will lead the Sixers’ search for a president of basketball operations.
The Sixers, $153 million in salaries for Paul George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, would likely need to trade Maxey or VJ Edgecombe for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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