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Ben Simmons Calls Ex-76ers GM Daryl Morey a “Snake” in His ESPN Documentary Moments Before Heartbreaking Achilles Injury

Ben Simmons had an extremely difficult Sunday with his past in Philadelphia returning to the spotlight. Hours later, another setback threatened his future in the NBA. The former All-Star used a new documentary to revisit his fallout with the 76ers…

By Shahul Hameed · Essentially Sports

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:39 AM

Key Things to Know

Ben Simmons called Daryl Morey a "snake" in a documentary shortly before suffering a torn Achilles tendon.
Simmons suffered the season-ending right Achilles tendon injury during a Sacramento Kings practice.
In the film, Simmons accused Morey of trying to push him out of the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Story in 60 Seconds

In the ESPN E60 documentary Being Ben, Ben Simmons sharply criticized Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey, labeling him a "snake" and accusing him of orchestrating his exit from the franchise. Shortly after the documentary comments surfaced, Simmons suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon during practice with the Sacramento Kings, halting his career comeback attempt.

Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Sacramento this offseason to rebuild his career after injuries and a tumultuous departure from Philadelphia. In the film, he also claimed Morey made promises to James Harden during their dispute, while strongly pushing back against criticism that he had lost his passion for basketball.

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