# Ben Simmons Calls Morey a Snake Before Injury

> Ben Simmons accuses ex-76ers GM Daryl Morey of trying to force him out of the NBA before tearing his Achilles.
- Title: Ben Simmons Calls Morey a Snake Before Injury | Shortify
- Summary: Ben Simmons accuses ex-76ers GM Daryl Morey of trying to force him out of the NBA before tearing his Achilles. Ben Simmons says Daryl Morey tried to push him…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-ben-simmons-calls-ex-philadelphia-76ers-gm-daryl-morey-a-snake-in-his-espn-documentary-moments-before-heartbreaking-achilles-injury
- Author: Shahul Hameed
- Published: 2026-10-19T04:39:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben simmons, daryl morey, philadelphia 76ers, sacramento kings, achilles injury, nba, sports
## Simmons Accuses Morey
Ben Simmons says Daryl Morey tried to force him out of the franchise before tearing his Achilles.

> Especially coming from up there, up top and upstairs, you’re vocally saying like you trying to get me out of there, whatever
## Morey and Harden Conflict
Simmons claims James Harden was promised to the 76ers by Morey, causing their relationship to deteriorate.

> So it was never like I never wanted to be in Philly. Somebody had come in, obviously was trying to get me out, whatever
## 2021 Playoff Fallout
Simmons struggled in the 2021 playoffs after the 76ers lost to the Hawks, leading to his trade to Brooklyn.
## Trade to Sacramento
Simmons signed a one-year $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after being traded to Brooklyn.
## Achilles Injury
Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during practice, ending his season and requiring rehabilitation.
## Key takeaway

Ben Simmons says Daryl Morey tried to push him out of the franchise, then suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.