Philadelphia 76ers

Elton Brand has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain the GM of the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Brand was promoted to the role in 2018. It was reported that the Sixers recently extended Brand for two years.  Daryl Morey’s five-year contract to be the new President of Basketball Operations […] More

Daryl Morey is believed to have signed the NBA’s most lucrative contract for a lead basketball decision maker since Phil Jackson’s five-year, $60 million contract with the New York Knicks.  Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed you a five-year deal last week estimated to be worth more than $10 million per season, according to industry […] More

Daryl Morey was introduced as president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday and expressed his excitement to run a team that has Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons as the foundational pieces of the franchise. “My goal is to win a championship, so whatever gets us there is what we’ll do,” Morey said […] More

The Philadelphia 76ers have parted ways with Vice President of Basketball Operations Alex Rucker, sources told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rucker was reassigned from his role after the team hired Peter Dinwiddie from the Pacers. Rucker was “heavily involved” in the team’s decision-making, according to sources. Elton Brand recently signed a multiyear extension […] More

Sam Hinkie agreed to a rare interview with ESPN’s Pablo Torre just two days after his former boss, Daryl Morey, was hired by the Philadelphia 76ers for the job Hinkie had from 2013 until 2016. Hinkie’s tenure was controversial as he stripped down the team in order to accumulate high draft picks and future assets. […] More

Sam Hinkie ruled out the possibility of ever working within the NBA again during an interview with Pablo Torre of ESPN. Hinkie was first asked about rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers, which on the face seems like a better chance than previously considering Daryl Morey was just hired by the team. “Oh, zero,” said Hinkie. “Zero. […] More

Sam Cassell is expected to join the Philadelphia 76ers coaching staff, reported NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark. The 50-year-old Cassell has spent the last six years as an assistant with Doc Rivers in Los Angeles. Cassell was rumored to be a candidate for the Clippers position after Rivers’ departure. Cassell would join Dave Joerger and Dan Burke on […] More

Daryl Morey cleared the record with Tim MacMahon after the ESPN writer suggested the Houston Rockets’ trade of Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook was pushed for by James Harden and Tilman Fertitta with Morey essentially going along with it. “I got into a little bit of trouble when I went on with Zach Lowe with […] More

Jameer Nelson was hired as a scout and assistant GM for the Delaware Blue Coats, the G League team of the Philadelphia 76ers. The 38-year-old Nelson, who had a 14-year career in the NBA, last played for the Pistons in 2018. Elton Brand has made several changes to the Sixers front office, including hiring Peter […] More

Doc Rivers said the talent on the Philadelphia 76ers was too enticing for him not to agree to become their next head coach just days after the Los Angeles Clippers parted ways with him. “I love coaching. I absolutely love it,” Rivers said on a video conference call with reporters from the practice court inside […] More

Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers are working through details to make him their next head coach and the job is now his to turn down, a league source tells Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Rivers is not expected to leave Philadelphia without an offer. Mike D’Antoni remains a candidate while Ty Lue is […] More

Doc Rivers has agreed to become the next head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Los Angeles Clippers parted ways with Rivers on Monday. Rivers met with the 76ers on Wednesday. According to Jason Dumas of KRON4, Rivers was the compromise choice for the 76ers. Ownership of the 76ers preferred Mike D’Antoni while Elton Brand […] More