From Woj:

No surprises there.

More from Woj in a follow-up tweet:

“The franchise’s plan is that Brand will continue to oversee basketball operations, sources said, but the personnel and structure in the front office is undergoing significant evaluation and change is looming.”

Good to hear they will explore “more upheaval,” because the problems go beyond the head coach, but there’s no evidence that Elton Brand can take this team where it needs to go after overseeing this past offseason. The Tobias Harris and Al Horford contracts are a couple of giant albatrosses flying over the Delaware River and circling the Sixers’ practice facility.

Anyway, on to whatever comes next.

EDIT –

Woj has more in a story published to ESPN:

Brand met with Brown on Sunday night in Orlando and conducted exit interviews with players before traveling back to Philadelphia on Monday morning after the Boston Celtics completed a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference first-round series. This was the 76ers’ third straight playoff appearance under Brown, but the loss of Simmons in the seeding games to a knee injury and surgery was a significant blow to their playoff chances.

Brown is still owed several million dollars on the remainder of his contract.

The Sixers plan for a head coach will focus on LA Clippers assistant Ty Lue, sources said. Lue won a championship in 2016 as the Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach, and his ability to challenge and command the respect of high-level players makes him attractive to the Sixers — and others — in this job market.

Ty Lue? He’s got experience managing a locker room with strong personalities, we’ll give him that much. That’s something the Sixers really do need.

EDIT 2 –

Here’s the official team release:

PHILADELPHIA – AUG. 24, 2020 – Philadelphia 76ers General Manager Elton Brand announced today that Brett Brown has been relieved of his head coaching duties. The team will begin a search process for a new head coach immediately.

“I have a tremendous level of respect for Brett both personally and professionally and appreciate all he’s done for the 76ers organization and the City of Philadelphia,” Brand said. “He did many positive things during his time here, developing young talent and helping position our team for three straight postseason appearances. Unfortunately, we fell well short of our goals this year and I believe it is best to go in a new direction. This will be an important offseason for us as we look to get back on track towards our goal of competing for an NBA championship.”

“I want to thank Brett for not only what he did as our Head Coach, but for the impactful community work he and his family did across the Greater Philadelphia Area over the last seven years,” said Josh Harris, 76ers Managing Partner. “He is a high-character coach and leader and we’re fortunate to have had him here. This is a difficult decision, but one we believe is necessary. I wish Brett and his family well.”

Brown was named the 25th head coach in franchise history on August 14, 2013. He coached the team for seven years, guiding the 76ers to the playoffs in each of the last three seasons.

EDIT 3 –

An official statement from Brett Brown:

STATEMENT FROM BRETT BROWN:

In 2013, I was employed to lead one of the most dramatic rebuilds in professional sports history. In the past seven years, our players and coaches have evolved and grown, and I have deep appreciation for the 102 players I have coached. I am grateful for my coaching staffs and their dedication to our common goal, while also proud to see three of my former assistants now deservedly, NBA Head Coaches and one a major college Head Coach.

I would also like to thank the ownership group, led by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, former GM Sam Hinkie, the 76ers’ historic alumni, our passionate fans, and finally current GM Elton Brand, who I coached and worked for. He is a high-character talent that the 76ers are fortunate to have. I sincerely wish him, the players, and the next coaching staff my very best in their pursuit of an NBA championship.

Thank you, Philadelphia.

Respectfully,

Brett Brown

No mention of Bryan Colangelo in that statement. And the mention of the 102 players is a polite parting shot.