An internal investigation by the Philadelphia 76ers into allegations that president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo used Twitter to criticize Sixers players and management is nearing its conclusion. When it's over, Colangelo could be out of a job. The organization launched the investigation last Wednesday following a bombshell report from The Ringer that alleged Colangelo may have been behind several anonymous Twitter accounts that have commented on team affairs for years. 

In recent days, however, the investigation has turned towards Colangelo's wife. ESPN reported Thursday that the probe has "become increasingly focused" on Colangelo's wife. Though the investigation is still not complete, franchise ownership is reportedly seriously considering dismissing Colangelo in the wake of the explosive story.

According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers' ownership group does not believe he was unaware of the accounts his wife was allegedly using. Via ESPN:

Colangelo's assertion that he was previously unaware of any tweets by his wife has been met with skepticism inside and outside of the 76ers. So far, ownership has been reluctant to separate Colangelo from any family member or close associate responsible for this embarrassing episode, league sources said.

Those burner accounts were primarily used to defend/promote Colangelo while also criticizing Sam Hinkie, the former general manager in Philadelphia, but they also occasionally criticized 76ers players and leaked undisclosed medical information relating to the team.

Whatever the team decides to do with Colangelo as a result of this saga, we're likely going to find out about the decision pretty soon. The 2018 NBA Draft is less than a month away, so the team likely wants to move quickly and get this situation in their rear-view as quickly as possible. 

Colangelo, who is a two-time NBA Executive of the Year award winner, has been President of Basketball Operations and general manager in Philadelphia since April of 2016.