76ers prez Morey taking ‘careful process’ in search for Rivers’ replacement as coach
Philadelphia 76ers' Daryl Morey speaks during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's training facility, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum]
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers President Daryl Morey said he will take his time before hiring a new head coach. The 76ers fired Doc Rivers after three straight second-round exits. Morey said the new coach needs to bring leadership and accountability to the franchise. Morey said the 76ers are interested in bringing back looming free-agent James Harden. Morey says he would have to get creative to find ways to keep the Sixers a top team in the East if Harden leaves.
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Philadelphia 76ers' Daryl Morey departs after speaking during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's training facility, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Philadelphia 76ers' Daryl Morey speaks during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's training facility, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum