By: Brandon Apter, managing editor 
The Sixers rebuild has been tough on players, coaches, fans and the front office over the past few years. The guy under the microscope for all of it has been Sam Hinkie, who has reportedly stepped down from him post with the Sixers.
ESPN sources say Sam Hinkie has stepped down from his posts in Philadelphial
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) April 7, 2016
Philadelphia hired Hinkie in 2013 and since then, the team has gone through a complete overhaul. While some of Hinkie's moves have been scrutinized, including trading away Michael Carter-Williams, he has stockpiled draft picks for 2016 and put the Sixers in a good position to move forward. In addition, Joel Embiid could return and Dario Saric is set to join the club. Philadelphia posted a putrid 47-195 record during Hinkie's tenure with the team. The Sixers released the following statement, confirming Hinkie's decision to step down.
“This evening, Sam Hinkie notified the organization that he has elected to step down as President of Basketball Operations and General Manager,” the team’s official statement relayed. “While we are disappointed in Sam’s decision, we would like to sincerely thank him for his contributions over the past three seasons. There is no question that Sam’s work has put us in a very strong position to take advantage of numerous opportunities for an exciting future.” [Hoopsrumors.com]
Hinkie's letter of resignation, which reaches a reported 13 pages, was acquired by ESPN.
"… Given all the changes to our organization, I no longer have the confidence that I can make good decisions on behalf of investors in the Sixers — you. So I should step down. And I have."
The team brought Jerry Colangelo on board in December, signaling a possible change in the Sixers management. At the end of March, a report surfaced that Sam Hinkie's future with the team was in jeopardy and it seems like the future is now.
Per a team source, Sam Hinkie's long-term future w/ the #sixers is in jeopardy. Some in front office unhappy with lack of rebuild progress.
— Michael K-B (@therealmikekb) March 27, 2016
It seems as if Jerry Colangelo's son, Bryan, will be the new Sixers GM.
League sources confirm Bryan Colangelo will be installed as Sixers new GM
— John Gonzalez (@gonzoCSN) April 7, 2016
Colangelo has previously served as the General Manager for the Phoenix Suns and the Toronto Raptors, winning Executive of the Year in 2005 and 2007.
