76ers Insiders

With all of their prospect workout sessions now in the books, the 76ers have reached the final stages of their preparations for the 2018 draft. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer speaks with Bleacher Report lead draft scout Jonathan Wasserman about the latest risers and fallers, and some of the players whom the Sixers had visit their training complex in recent weeks. ---...

Alaa Abdelnaby is a man well-versed in both NBA and college hoops, so for this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer touched base with the NBC Sports Philadelphia 76ers television analyst to get his thoughts on this year's draft. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The week before the NBA Draft, the 76ers were busy conducting prospect workouts at their training complex in Camden, NJ. On this episode of The BroadCast, listen to some of the one-on-one interviews Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer had with the pro hopefuls who visited the Sixers, including Mikal Bridges, Miles Bridges, Kevin Knox, and Lonnie Walker IV. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76e...

On the heels of another championship season, Villanova could be poised to see four of its former players chosen in the June 21st draft, all in the first round, even. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer calls up CBS Sports Network College Basketball Insider Jon Rothstein, who explains why he believes Villanova should now be considered among the "blue bloods" of Division I m...

Odds are if you've watched videos of NBA Draft prospects the past few years, you've watched videos produced by FrankieVision. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com’s Brian Seltzer interviews the man behind the popular YouTube channel that compiles highlights of high school and college basketball players. Frankie explains how a leisurely activity turned into a rapidly growing business, and o...

Luke Doncic rising or falling? Miles Bridges vs. Mikal Bridges? Late first-round, early second-round options? On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer touches base with SBNation college hoops editor Ricky O'Donnell, who provides an update on the latest subplots surrounding the draft, 10 days out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/messageSee omnystudio.com/lis...

In the run up to this year's draft, a handful of mock drafts have the 76ers linked to prospects hailing from the B1G10 conference. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer chats with Brendan Quinn, of The Athletic - Detroit, who covers the Michigan State and Michigan men's basketball teams. They Miles Bridges, Jaren Jackson, and other B1G10 standouts from this past season. ---...

From a quartet of accomplished standouts from Villanova, to a talented guard out of Penn State, there are plenty of prospects with Philadelphia ties who could end up hearing their names called on draft night. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer sits down with ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi to discuss how the local hoops scene could shape how this year's big board unfolds...

Among the most prominent prospects headlining this year's draft is Luke Doncic, the 19-year old Slovenian Wonder Boy who this past season took Europe by storm en route to leading Real Madrid to a EuroLeague championship. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer checks in with Emmet Ryan, proprietor of BallinEurope.com. Emmet explains why and how Doncic evolved into such a compe...

With the calendar nearly set to flip from May to June, NBA Draft season is in full swing. On this May 23rd episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer checks in with Jeremy Woo, of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover platform, to discuss Jeremy's coverage of this year's combine, and his thoughts on what the 76ers might do with their six picks in the June 21st draft. In particular, the two...

In this episode of The Sixers History Podcast, Pro Hoops History's Curtis Harris conducts an interview with Christian Figueroa about his great-uncle Leo Ferris. As general manager of the Syracuse Nationals, Ferris signed Dolph Schayes, led the franchise to three NBA Finals and the 1955 title, and co-created the shot clock. All of those subjects, plus more about Ferris's basketball legacy, are disc...

Following the 76ers' 114-112 season-ending loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, May 9th in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 97.5 The Fanatic 76ers Insider Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis talked about all the twists and turns in what proved to be the final outing of a breakthrough year. Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Br...

Still alive in their second-round series against the Boston Celtics, the 76ers look to build off a T.J. McConnell-inspired victory in Game 4, while setting their sights on overcoming another win-or-go-home proposition, this time in Game 5 at TD Garden. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer spends a few minutes with Brett Brown, who talks about his decision to insert McConnel...

Following the Sixers' 103-92 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday, May 7th in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis broke down the team's season-extending victory, which was highlighted by the most timely of career performances from T.J. McConnell. Also, hear Tom's post-game radio interview with Ben Simmons, some of...

Facing a 3-0 deficit in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Boston Celtics, the 76ers find themselves up against it, with no margin for error, should they hope to advance. On this edition of The BroadCast, 97.5 The Fanatic 76ers Insider Devon Givens joins Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer, as the two give their thoughts on the series, and what the Sixers might be able to do...

Following the Sixers' 101-98 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, May 5th in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis recapped a stinging setback that featured plenty of crazy plot twists, and ultimately resulted in the Sixers falling behind 3-0 in their series with the C's. Also, hear some of Tom's highligh...

With their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Boston Celtics moving to South Philadelphia, the 76ers have their sights set on defending the home court. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com’s Brian Seltzer talks to ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth about some of the top storylines heading into Game 3. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/messageSee omnystudio.com/listene...

Following the Sixers' 108-103 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday, May 3rd in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 97.5 FM The Fanatic's Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis broke down the key turning points in a dramatic back-and-forth affair. Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference. --- Send in...

Following a Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the 76ers find themselves battling uphill for the first time this post-season. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer catches up with forward Ersan Ilyasova, who talks about some of the adjustments the team has to make, plus the challenges associated with defending a pick-and-pop big man like...

Following the Sixers' 117-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday, April 30th in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 97.5 FM The Fanatic's Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis dissected the club's series-opening loss to its arch rival, in which 3-point shooting and defense loomed large. Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Brett Brown'...

With a five-day hiatus following their opening-round win over the Miami Heat now in the rearview, the 76ers are ready to get back on the court, and go to work. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer previews the Sixers' upcoming Eastern Conference Semifinals pairing against long-time division rival the Boston Celtics. Hear interviews with assistant coaches Lloyd Pierce and Bi...

Following the Sixers' 104-91 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday, April 24th in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis talked about the team's close out victory, which yielded the franchise's first berth the second round of the Playoffs since 2012. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, so...

After a successful trip to Miami, the 76ers, coming off road wins in Games 3 and 4 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series versus the Heat, now find themselves on the cusp of advancing to the second round for the first time since 2012. On this April 24th edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer catches up with JJ Redick, who shares his thoughts on the Sixers' battles with Miam...

Following the Sixers' 106-102 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday, April 21st in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, 97.5 FM The Fanatic's Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis discussed the team's latest triumph, which featured another shutdown fourth quarter performance, and a historic stat line from Ben Simmons. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game...

Following a tough loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series, the 76ers were confronted with the challenge of bouncing back in hostile territory. With an All-Star back in tow, and some increased intensity of its own, the team responded with a key victory. On this April 20th edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer sits down with NBC Sports Philade...