When it was announced that longtime executive Daryl Morey would be stepping down from his role with the Houston Rockets, people around the NBA were quick to pinpoint Philadelphia as a possible landing spot. The Sixers owned a front office who had become notorious for making really bad decisions as of late, and Morey is one of the most well-respected minds in all of basketball.
It seemed unlikely, given owner Josh Harris’ unwillingness to make big-time power play moves in the past (not re-signing Jimmy Butler for example). Nevertheless, Harris put his money where his mouth was, and made the one move that can actually save the Sixers franchise.