[Saba Sports News] Accusations from James Harden haven’t impacted Daryl Morey’s standing with the Philadelphia 76ers. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the 76ers have renewed Morey’s contract as their president of basketball operations. This extension secures Morey’s position in Philadelphia until the 2027-28 season, synchronizing his tenure with that of head coach Nick Nurse.
Despite recent controversies involving Harden, Morey has been successful since his appointment in Philadelphia before the 2020-21 season. He skillfully navigated the Ben Simmons contract situation, trading Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Harden and subsequently dealing Harden to the LA Clippers for valuable assets, including Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, and future draft picks. Morey, a former NBA Executive of the Year, has also made impactful decisions like signing Kelly Oubre on a veteran minimum deal, acquiring starter De’Anthony Melton, and replacing Doc Rivers with Nurse as head coach.
Under Morey’s leadership, the 76ers have recorded a 170-89 (.656) win-loss record, with Joel Embiid winning an MVP award and Tyrese Maxey emerging as an All-NBA candidate. Despite potential challenges ahead, Philadelphia has committed to supporting Morey’s vision for the team’s future.