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The Philadelphia 76ers continue to be one of the powerhouses in the Eastern Conference.
The team has been a perennial playoff force for years now, and that’s not likely to change for as long as Joel Embiid is there.
However, it takes a lot to win an NBA championship, and the guys working behind closed doors also deserve a lot of credit.
That’s why it wasn’t shocking to see Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that they signed GM Daryl Morey to a contract extension that runs through 2027-28, thus aligning his deal with Nick Nurse’s.
Needless to say, given his recent history with James Harden, the fans had plenty to say about this.
Harden trade got him an extension lol
— D-Free (@DFreeDBZHD) December 15, 2023
James Harden was the problem
— (@DestroyingWrld) December 15, 2023
Harden won’t like this
— Nolan Foster (@NolanFosterNFL) December 15, 2023
Weird. He wanted to wait on trading harden for best deal… Liked a tweet that said so. The hours later Harden was traded for a bunch of others
— Ethan Price (@Paradox_EP) December 15, 2023
Amazing how these GMs continue to keep their jobs while never winning a championship or even getting to the Finals
— Alex B. (@KnicksCentral) December 15, 2023
Morey has been more than criticized for his decision-making when it comes to making deals, as he’s often overpriced his assets, which has led to long sagas that rarely end up with his team getting good trade value in return.
However, the team has one of the best records in the league since his arrival, and while he’s a tough negotiator, he’s the kind of guy who usually gets deals done.
Notably, Harden recently accused Morey of breaking the league’s rules by promising a max contract in the future if he agreed to take a pay cut.
Whatever the case, Harden seemingly tried to get him fired and wound up getting him a contract extension instead.
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