The honeymoon phase for Daryl Morey in Philadelphia seems to have hit a rough patch. After a tough 126-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the frustration among 76ers fans has reached a boiling point, with the focus squarely on the front office.
Daryl Morey at the deadline pic.twitter.com/wTOIx01khz
— Alvin Yakitori (@AlvinYakit52962) February 22, 2026
Without Joel Embiid on the floor, the Sixers' lack of depth was starkly exposed, especially during a second half where they were outscored 60-35, turning what started as a competitive matchup into a one-sided affair.
Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse getting fired soon. pic.twitter.com/dZGVnmKV0H
— Sixers Scope (@SixersScope) February 22, 2026
Tyrese Maxey gave it his all, putting up 27 points and dishing out six assists, but the support was thin. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 18 points, yet the team struggled on the boards, getting out-rebounded 52-38.
Daryl Morey trading away Jared McCain for a late first rounder pic.twitter.com/ulFLYeTihA
— Kevin Rice (@TheKevinRice) February 6, 2026
The team's inactivity at the trade deadline has become a major point of contention. Fans, both online and in the Wells Fargo Center, made their dissatisfaction clear.
sell the fucking team man josh harris and daryl morey has killed this city’s basketball spirit pic.twitter.com/LGxxW9rzPG
— rodney (@lukatroncic23) February 22, 2026
One fan on social media likened the “Fire Morey” chants to a military drill, while another expressed disbelief at the lack of trade moves, suggesting that it would take heroic efforts from Maxey every night to secure wins without Embiid.
The criticism extended to both Morey and owner Josh Harris, with fans questioning their job security. Some posts went viral, poking fun at Morey's performance and questioning Harris's role in the team's struggles.
Sixers fans seeing Jared McCain flourishing after Daryl Morey said “I’m sure we sold high” when trading him away https://t.co/DtGWXMbame pic.twitter.com/4LqotjmEEb
— Underdog (@Underdog) February 21, 2026
With four consecutive losses, the 76ers are slipping in the Eastern Conference standings. The roster's construction around an aging and frequently injured Embiid is under scrutiny. If Morey doesn't address these issues soon, the calls for change are only going to intensify.
Daryl Morey should be publicly tied up and spanked until his bums all red https://t.co/kWZl7S9wpq
— Aadan (@JMurrayWrld) February 21, 2026
Daryl Morey really is the devil https://t.co/yf4d5VQg1T
— MastaMunsta (@MunstaMasta) February 21, 2026
Trill was running the “Fire Morey” chant like it was the Navy https://t.co/H3hclXONhA
— The Unc Cost Fallacy (@NBABabySecret) February 22, 2026
FIRE DARYL MOREY
— josephine (@china3rdbaseman) February 22, 2026
Daryl Morey should be publicly tied up and spanked until his bums all red https://t.co/kWZl7S9wpq
— Aadan (@JMurrayWrld) February 21, 2026
Daryl Morey really is the devil https://t.co/yf4d5VQg1T
— MastaMunsta (@MunstaMasta) February 21, 2026
Trill was running the “Fire Morey” chant like it was the Navy https://t.co/H3hclXONhA
— The Unc Cost Fallacy (@NBABabySecret) February 22, 2026
FIRE DARYL MOREY
— josephine (@china3rdbaseman) February 22, 2026
Daryl Morey should be publicly tied up and spanked until his bums all red https://t.co/kWZl7S9wpq
— Aadan (@JMurrayWrld) February 21, 2026
Daryl Morey really is the devil https://t.co/yf4d5VQg1T
— MastaMunsta (@MunstaMasta) February 21, 2026
Trill was running the “Fire Morey” chant like it was the Navy https://t.co/H3hclXONhA
— The Unc Cost Fallacy (@NBABabySecret) February 22, 2026
FIRE DARYL MOREY
— josephine (@china3rdbaseman) February 22, 2026