Despite their NBA-worst 2-11 record, the Sixers haven’t had any internal discussions about the possibility of replacing head coach Nick Nurse or president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, multiple sources tell Sam Amick, David Aldridge, and Jared Weiss of The Athletic.
Nurse, who won a title with the Raptors in 2019, was hired by Philadelphia during the 2023 offseason to replace Doc Rivers. He led the team to a 47-35 regular season record last season, which was only good for a play-in spot. The 76ers ultimately secured the No. 7 seed and fell in the first round of the playoffs to the No. 2 Knicks.
The slow start this fall has dropped Nurse’s overall regular season record with the team to 49-46 (.516).
Morey was named the Sixers’ president of basketball operations in November 2020. The club has won at least 47 games in every season since then, but has never advanced beyond the second round of the postseason.
Morey essentially reset the roster this past offseason around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, but injuries have limited the availability of Philadelphia’s stars – Embiid, Maxey, and Paul George – and the new-look supporting cast has struggled.
The expectation going forward, Amick, Aldridge, and Weiss say, is that everyone in the organization, including Nurse and Morey, will “take a look in the mirror and see what role they have in making the team better.”
The Athletic’s story also corroborates many of the details about Monday’s team meeting reported earlier today by Shams Charania of ESPN, including Maxey calling out Embiid for being consistently late to team activities.
Team and league sources tell The Athletic that Maxey stressed the need for Embiid to set a better example as the Sixers’ leader, given his importance to the program, essentially telling the former MVP, “Joel, you know I love you. But it starts with you, and your habits.” Embiid “mostly agreed” with Maxey’s message, per Amick, Aldridge, and Weiss.
While that discussion between Maxey and Embiid was an important aspect of the meeting, there was also a focus on holding the rest of the roster accountable, according to The Athletic’s trio. The contributions from rookie Jared McCain have been a pleasant surprise during the season’s first month, but many of the team’s other role players – including offseason veteran additions like Eric Gordon and Reggie Jackson – have been ineffective.
Eric Gordon and Reggie Jackson – have been ineffective.
Well, this could be fixed by cutting one and signing Dennis Smith Jr….!!!
As for the real reason of the article…….
Morey should stay until the end of the season, but Nurse….. the only thing I see with Nurse is a Raging Dumpster Fire….I simply do not see the good that he brings to the table!!! Zip!!! Zero!!!! Nada!!!
I hope this meeting works. It has been rough watching them. It starts with team health and Embiid being his MvP version. I also think Morey is completely overrated as a GM. He should try to build a team with depth and not just star chase.
Another bad decision. Might change their minds when there are only 9000 fans at home games.
What has Morey done in Philly. He had brought in a ton of over 30 veterans who haven’t been good. Drummond is 6ft 11inches(and gets blocked by the rim often), Martin can’t hit a open shot to save his life, Gordon has been awful, Lowry is awful, PG looks like injuries have taken a toll on his athletic ability. The sixers are in trouble and Morey should be fired at this point.
Have faith lol.
Morey is a counter. He lucked out with Harden. He let him do whatever he wanted. Harden is not known for taking care of his body like Bron, or Jimmy. Morey goes for talent yes. But you have to make sure they mix. I’m sure now Embiid gets away with anything. Hence his injury now. Never liked Morey
Morey might be the biggest cancer on the league in NBA history
I can’t believe the article didn’t mention how good the Warriors are! They get no love!!!
It’s not them that’s the issue.
Coach firing already. What is this ,… the NFL ,,, ha
All Sixers have to do is top six. They will get third seed in East. They can still make a statement this year….. top6.