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Looking back a few months, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a predicament no franchise wants to find themselves in. One of their young cornerstones was no longer happy with his situation and had sights set on a change of scenery. All summer, the talk around the basketball community debated on where Ben Simmons might […]

Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers seem determined to trade Ben Simmons, but they are not rushing things as they look to get the most out of their All-Star guard. According to NBA insider Marc Stein (via Bryan Toporek of Bleacher Report), league sources believe there is no imminent trade for Simmons. It is also […]

NBPA executive director Michelle Roberts is not happy with Daryl Morey’s unsympathetic comments about the Philadelphia 76ers’ wantaway star Ben Simmons. When addressing the situation recently, Morey didn’t hold back his thoughts about their plans for Simmons if he continues to hold out and refuse to play for the Sixers. He highlighted how they won’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers kicked off their regular season schedule this week, but the biggest topic of conversation around the team is still the Ben Simmons saga. Following his removal from practice Tuesday, Simmons is now dealing with back soreness, and reports emerged that he is not mentally ready to join the team on the court […]

With each passing day, the stalemate between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers continues to worsen. In the latest string of events, the former number one pick showed up to the Sixers’ training facility in Camden Thursday, but never actually took the floor. Simmons cited back soreness as an issue, and despite being treated by […]

The Ben Simmons saga with the Philadelphia Sixers has continued to take dramatic turns by the day. On Thursday, Simmons reportedly arrived at the Sixers practice facility and did not take part in a scheduled individual workout. The All-Star guard noted to the Sixers medical staff that he is dealing with back tightness, although he […]

Amid all the Kyrie Irving drama with the Brooklyn Nets, teams like the Philadelphia 76ers are lurking around waiting to pounce on a potential move. Daryl Morey is lined up for the Sixers and appears to have his eyes set on James Harden, regardless of how unrealistic it may seem. Per Stephen A. Smith of […]

Ben Simmons wants out of Philly, but it is clear team president Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers have no plans of letting him go for cheap. Recently, the Sixers reportedly demanded a trade package of CJ McCollum, three first-round picks and three pick swaps from the Portland Trail Blazers for Simmons. Of course Portland […]

It turns out the Philadelphia 76ers are interested in trading Ben Simmons for the Portland Trail Blazers “other” star guard after all. Well, at least for a price that Daryl Morey must have known Neil Olshey would refuse to pay. Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM reported on Friday that Philadelphia asked Portland for […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has repeatedly proclaimed that it would be “scary hours” for the rest of the NBA now that he, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving are all finally healthy. While it’s unclear if Harden and Durant are following Irving’s lead in terms of rejecting COVID-19 vaccination, which would be a huge problem […]

The start of training camp is just around the corner, and there is still no telling when or how the Ben Simmons saga will end. Despite formally requesting a trade and threatening to holdout, the former number one pick remains a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Daryl Morey has actively held discussions for the three-time […]

Few stories have taken over an offseason the way the Ben Simmons trade saga has. Following a lackluster performance against the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, many speculated the three-time All-Star had played his final game as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Daryl Morey has actively held trade discussions all summer for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a rather quiet offseason, even amid all the Ben Simmons trade rumors. The Sixers are asking for a ton back in a Simmons trade, and nobody has been willing to meet that asking price. Ultimately it seems Daryl Morey would be okay with Simmons being back on the team. Meanwhile, […]

Danny Green is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $20 million deal. Green was a key cog in the Sixers’ lineup last season, so bringing him back was a priority. Sixers president Daryl Morey took to Twitter Wednesday night with some reaction to the news, and in the process he seemed to hint […]

Ben Simmons has been a name constantly in trade talks ever since his infamous showing, or lack thereof, against the Atlanta Hawks in the second round. But even as the offseason enters full swing, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t gained any serious momentum towards dealing their star point forward. It appears the reason why has been […]

If the Portland Trail Blazers ever genuinely indulge in trade inquiries for Damian Lillard, the Philadelphia 76ers should be at the front of the line. The 76ers need Damian Lillard more than any other NBA contender. Reality check: the 76ers aren’t winning the NBA Finals with this bunch. They can wish upon a star all […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey just started off his summer in style by dropping a ton of coins to purchase a very rare Ben Simmons Moment on NBA Top Shot. On Monday, Morey paid a whopping $4,444 to snag one of the most expensive collectibles under Simmons’ name in the NBA Top Shot […]

The Philadelphia 76ers know they need to make some changes after their disappointing second-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, and Daryl Morey predictably has his eyes on a big fish, according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. That would be Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who’s reportedly not too happy with what’s going on […]

Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey gave his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday after the Sixers’ playoff debacle against the Atlanta Hawks. Naturally, Morey was faced with a bunch of questions about Ben Simmons and his future. Morey refused to throw Simmons under the bus, but he was predictably coy when it came to committing to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were one of several teams involved in Kyle Lowry trade discussions ahead of the deadline, but no deal came to fruition and Lowry played out the season with the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors effectively tanked the rest of the season and missed the play-in tournament, while the top-seeded Sixers just suffered a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Daryl Morey just got slapped with a big-time fine after a social media post directed at Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. The Sixers and Morey were each slapped with a fine of $75,000 each, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.  76ers President Daryl Morey and the franchise have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs after topping the Washington Wizards in five games. The surprising hero for the Sixers was Seth Curry, who dropped a playoff career-high 30 points. Oddly enough, Sixers President of basketball operations Daryl Morey posted a tweet that could perhaps be a recruitment […]

Ben Simmons’ poor free-throw shooting was a storyline in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 122-114 Game 4 loss to the Washington Wizards, which extended the first-round series to a Game 5. The Wizards turned to a Hack-a-Ben strategy in crunch time, with Simmons splitting a pair of free throws three times in a row and ultimately going […]

As his team’s frustrations continue to grow, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has already voiced his disappointment with the play-in tournament that will be implemented this season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey had a different opinion as he responded to the four-time MVP on Twitter by claiming that the new proceedings will make […]

Throughout a disappointing season, the Houston Rockets will find themselves missing the postseason for the first time in nine seasons. Since the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to Brooklyn, the Rockets were forced to navigate through numerous obstacles that were too big for the team to overcome. Despite being eliminated from playoff action, there’s […]

The fallout continues for the Houston Rockets. After losing former general manager Daryl Morey (now with the Philadelphia 76ers) and James Harden not too long ago, CEO Tad Brown has now announced his resignation from his current post. Multiple outlets have confirmed the decision of the high-ranking executive: Rockets CEO Tad Brown announces that he […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey may be most known for his penchant for data analytics and the three-point revolution, especially during his stint with the Houston Rockets. But in a recent interview, Morey actually believes that the long shot “skews” the game in a not-so-good way. Morey appeared in The Dan Le Batard Show […]

Hey, remember that long time ago when Daryl Morey went all in on James Harden for half a decade and the Houston Rockets canned him for it? Looks like the Nets star’s former GM still has him in his thoughts: Morey: "I think Brooklyn's going to go into these playoffs the favorite, but we're right […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey absolutely hates Apple products–for reasons unknown to us–but he was forced to buy an iPhone because of Joel Embiid. In an interview with Tom Haberstroh of True Hoop, Morey shared how he was forced to purchase an iPhone just to FaceTime the Sixers big man. After all, […]

Current Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey knows all about dominant offensive forces. Morey was the one who brought James Harden, and subsequently watched “The Beard” evolve into one of the most gifted offensive players in league history. Yet, Morey feels Sixers center Joel Embiid might be even more lethal than Harden: “I […]

It was certainly a curious move when former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey left the franchise and then soon became the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. Months after his decision, it is now being rumored that he already had an inkling that James Harden would eventually leave town, so he […]

Joel Embiid has been playing at an elite level for the Philadelphia 76ers so far this season — probably the best he’s ever been throughout his career. This has unsurprisingly drawn a ton of praise from fans and experts alike, which now includes Sixers president for basketball operations Daryl Morey. Morey has been so impressed […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey found a way to jab at former President Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani following the Sixers’ ugly loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Morey tweeted out a picture of himself by the Four Seasons Total Landscaping business in Northeast Philadelphia, complete with a perfect caption: […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is used to the pressure of being the franchise cornerstone. From being selected with the third overall pick in the NBA Draft to being regarded as the singular hope of “the process” instituted by former general manager Sam Hinkie, the Sixers have asked Embiid to carry the franchise’s future in […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey gave a straightforward answer about his expectations for the team in the 2020-21 campaign. After making significant changes in the offseason, the former longtime Rockets executive said it’s either a championship or bust type of situation for the Sixers, per John Clark of NBC Philadelphia. “I think […]

Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey took a subtle jab at outgoing United States President Donald Trump by posting a GIF of a scene from “Les Miserables” on his Twitter account Tuesday morning. The 45th President is set to end his term on Jan. 20 as Joe Biden takes over. Morey is clearly pumped for the occasion: pic.twitter.com/DmZosXg251 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly believed they had finalized a deal with the Houston Rockets to acquire James Harden prior to him being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Rockets demanded Ben Simmons, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey and two draft picks from Philly, though a source close to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to be the favorites to land James Harden for months on end. Philly seemed to have the best trade chip in Ben Simmons, and Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey had plenty of experience building a roster around Harden during his days as general manager of the Houston Rockets. But, […]

On September 12, the Houston Rockets were getting ready to depart the bubble in Orlando after losing a 4-1 Western Conference Semifinals series to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets beat the Lakers in Game 1 before losing four straight. After that, questions swirled around coach Mike D’Antoni’s future with the organization and what the […]