The Philadelphia 76ers are nearing an agreement with former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey on a five-year contract to run their basketball operations department, according to multiple reports.
The two sides could reach a deal as soon as this weekend, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported.
Elton Brand will reportedly remain Philadelphia’s GM under Morey, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
After 13 seasons as GM of the Rockets, Morey stepped down two weeks ago, citing personal reasons. The team’s announcement said Morey would serve through the end of the month and assist with their search for a new head coach.