Daryl Morey Fired by Sixers & Giannis Trades That Make Sense (w/ Evan Turner)

Daryl Morey Fired by Sixers & Giannis Trades That Make Sense (w/ Evan Turner)

Author: SI NBA May 13, 2026 Duration: 1:03:57

Chris Mannix & Evan Turner break down how the Spurs are disproving the notion that young teams can’t win in the playoffs, the Knicks steamrolling the Sixers, the moves that led to Daryl Morey’s dismissal in Philly, and the Giannis Antetokounmpo trades that make sense after the Bucks announced they would listen to offers before next month’s draft.



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