Daryl Morey

Daryl Morey was born on September 14, 1972. He is an American basketball executive who currently serves as the President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. Morey is a graduate of Northwestern University and also holds an MBA from MIT, where he co-chairs the annual Sports Analytics Conference. His career in professional basketball began with the Boston Celtics, where he served three years as Senior Vice President of Operations.

Morey joined the Houston Rockets as assistant general manager in 2006. He then served 13 seasons as the general manager for the Rockets. During his tenure, Houston compiled a 640-400 (.615) record, which was the second-best in the NBA over that period. His teams never had a losing season between 2007-2022, winning 50-plus games nine times and qualifying for the postseason on 12 occasions. The Rockets achieved eight consecutive playoff appearances from 2013-2020, including multiple trips to the Western Conference Finals. Morey was instrumental in acquiring several All-Star-caliber players through trades and free agency, such as James Harden, Kyle Lowry, Dwight Howard, and Chris Paul. In the 2017-18 season, Morey earned Executive of the Year honors, and James Harden was named MVP following a franchise-best 65-17 regular season.

In November 2020, Morey joined the Philadelphia 76ers as President of Basketball Operations. Since his arrival, the 76ers have maintained a top-three record in the NBA, winning over 65% of their regular-season games and advancing in the playoffs each season. He orchestrated the acquisition of 10-time All-Star James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets in February 2022, showcasing his commitment to roster enhancement. He also oversees the 76ers (NBA), New Jersey Devils (NHL), Crystal Palace F.C. (EPL), and an investment in Joe Gibbs Racing (NASCAR) as part of his broader responsibilities with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.