The Philadelphia 76ers are embarking on a pivotal search to replace Daryl Morey as President of Basketball Operations, and the franchise has no shortage of intriguing candidates to consider. With Bob Myers—the architect of Golden State's dynasty—leading the search, the Sixers are poised to evaluate both internal talent and external visionaries to steer the ship.
Internally, the most obvious name is Elton Brand, the team's general manager since 2018. While Brand has navigated the highs and lows of the Embiid era, his familiarity with the roster and organization could make him a seamless fit for the top job. But don't count out Myers himself. After all, he built four championship teams with the Warriors over a decade-plus and now serves as president of Harris & Blitzer Sports Entertainment. If he decides to step into the basketball ops role directly, it would be a blockbuster move—one aimed at finally pushing Philly past the second round for the first time since 2001.
Turning to external options, a recent ESPN report on the Chicago Bulls' front office search has spotlighted several names who could now pivot to Philadelphia. Before the Bulls hired Bryson Graham, these candidates were in the mix—and each brings a wealth of experience that could transform the Sixers' front office.
Leading the pack is a veteran with 30 years of front office and scouting pedigree. This executive logged 11 years as general manager of the Utah Jazz, spent time as a senior advisor with the Dallas Mavericks during their 2023-24 Finals run, and has been with the Detroit Pistons since last season. His deep résumé speaks for itself. Another candidate has been the head decision-maker in Minnesota since Tim Connelly's departure in 2022, with a prior 17-year stint in Chicago and a decade as an assistant GM in Orlando. A third name made his mark in Cleveland, running the Cavaliers' G League affiliate before earning a promotion. All four candidates offer the kind of strategic vision and player evaluation savvy that Philadelphia needs to build around Joel Embiid and chase a championship.
The Sixers' next move will be critical. Whether they promote from within or bring in fresh eyes, the goal remains the same: finally break through and bring a title to the City of Brotherly Love.