Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fans

What an eventful week in Sixers. Dan, Steve and Emily talk you through it all. From James Harden's trade request and whether or not they'd like to trade Ben Simmons for him, to the Sixers' eventful draft night and new acquisitions of Danny Green and Seth Curry, to the Sixers' new draftees -- Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed. The trio also reacts in the moment to the Zhaire Smith trade, bids...

The Sixers are a completely different team, so we needed a THREE HOUR PODCAST to react to every single thing that was going on, with many on the Liberty Ballers staff joining usual Talking About hosts Daniel Olinger and Sean Kennedy. If you want to hear us all shout and scream with joy over the Tyrese Maxey, you can find that at the 1:59:00 mark. Mocking of the Celtics for drafting Payton Pritchar...

HARDEN?!? On the 40th anniversary of host Adio Royster’s birth, Shams Charania tweeted that Houston Rockets guard James Harden might want to move on from Houston to another contender. One of the teams he mentioned were the Philadelphia 76ers. Tom West joins Adio on the pod to discuss this crazy news not one full day into the NBA offseason. Tom’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/11/16/21...

It's a big week on The Gastroenteritis Blues as the draft is upon us! First, Steve Dan and Emily discuss the Chris Heck kerfuffle that emerged from the Sixers' unveiling of the new, back uniforms. They talk about the Lakers' trade for Dennis Schroeder, Russell Westbrook wanting out of Houston and how that all impacts the Sixers. Then Liberty Ballers and Fansided's Jackson Frank joins the show to d...

In a draft special episode of "No Particular Hurry," hosts Dave Early and Kevin F. Love interview prospect expert, Spencer Pearlman. With the NBA Draft just days away this Wednesday, and the Sixers possessing selections: 21, 34, 36, 49, and 58 you're certainly not going to want to miss this one. In the pod they get to Pearlman's recommendations for the Sixers' specific needs. What does his favorit...

Finally, after having to delay it for two weeks, Jackson Frank returns to the pod to duel off against Daniel in an alternating, 36-pick mock draft, while Sean moderates it all on this week's episode of The Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the season … apparently approaching fast, Sean Kennedy joins the podcast to talk about a pair of things with regards to the upcoming season. First, with a short off-season, what teams stand to have an advantage? Are the Sixers one of those teams? Can the Sixers do anything in a VERY BRIEF free agency period? Lastly, the NBA is thinking of welcoming fans back to arenas? Sean and Adio discuss t...

On this week's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily start by discussing the Sixers stories of the week. The NBA is officially coming back in December, the Sixers are going to pursue James Harden, and Jrue Holiday is available. Then, the trio welcomes in an extremely esteemed guest in Oscar-nominated screenwriter and huge Sixers fan Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Sp...

Dan and Sean give their reactions to Daryl Morey's introductory press conference, the news that the NBA will likely be starting back up on December 22, and discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding James Harden and Jrue Holiday. Remember — this is a positive podcast now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holy f-word! Daryl Morey is the new President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers! It’s time for “Process 2: Electric Boogaloo”! Tom West joins Adio on the podcast to discuss this epic moment in Sixers history as well as chat about this crazy coaching staff that Doc Rivers has assembled. This is a fun one because we’re excited for Sixers basketball, again! (SIDE NOTE: Wherever you...

Wow! What a difference a week makes. Steve, Emily and Dan talk all about the gravity and implications of Daryl Morey being hired as Sixers President of Basketball Operations. They discuss the ripple effects throughout the organization and around the league, how else Morey may fill out his staff, and what ex-Morey players around the league he may target. Other topics: Elton Brand staying on as Gene...

Daryl Morey is in charge of the Sixers, this is a happy podcast now. Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jff) joins Dan and Sean to react to the Morey announcement, plus breakdown potential Sixers trades to look for, who between Embiid and Simmons is more important to the team and much more on this episode of the Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “No Particular Hurry” we get a former Liberty Baller! The Athletic’s superstar, Rich Hofmann to weigh in on the state of the Sixers, and discuss the new report that they’re offering a 5 year deal to former Rockets’ GM, and former colleague of Sam Hinkie (!?!), Daryl Morey! Was Daryl the puppet master behind the hirings of Doc Rivers, Peter Dinwiddie, and Prosper Karangwa? Or was...

It’s always trade SZN if it’s a Sixers off-season! This year, there’s growing interest among Liberty Ballers and Sixers Twitter for the possibility of a Josh Richardson to the Brooklyn Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie trade. Steve Lipman -- host of “The Gastroenteritis Blues” on the Liberty Ballers Network -- joins Adio on the podcast to discuss his column which broke down how Dinwiddie would look on th...

There isn't a ton to discuss in Sixersland this week but that doesn't stop Steve, Dan and Emily from having a good time on the podcast. What do the trio think of the Jameer Nelson Hire? Roy Rogers? Victor Oladipo? The NBA's new proposed start date? Which Sixer is most likely to live-Tweet the Bachelorette? Kick back, listen, and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony East, who covers the Pacers for Forbes Sports and hosts the Locked on Pacers Podcast, joins the show to talk with Dan and Sean about what Peter Dinwiddie can provide to the Sixers' front office, how much fun he had watching T.J. McConnell in 2019-20 and many more Sixers-Pacers subjects on this episode of the Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Grimm joins Adio on the podcast to talk about the Philadelphia 76ers' salary cap situation going into the 2020-2021 off-season. There’s a wide range of discussion from assessing the landscape of the roster now to a little “Luxury Tax 101”, and the pair gives their choices for reasonably affordable free agent targets. (Along with some jabs at the expense of the New York Knicks at the end.)...

On this week's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the big front office news in Sixersland. Peter Dinwiddie and Prosper Karangwa are in, Alex Rucker has been banished to a broom closet, and the team showed no interest in Daryl Morey. Then, the trio discusses the offseason possibilities of the Sixers acquiring Chris Paul, Spencer Dinwiddie and Andrew Wiggins. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choic...

Founder of the fantastic NBA website "The Playgrounder" Matt Esposito joins Dan and Sean on the show to talk about who the Sixers could sign this offseason with their limited cap space, as well as their reaction to the shocking Daryl Morey news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In keeping with what might be becoming “Doc Rivers Month” on the Out of Site Podcast, Tom West joins Adio to discuss his column. Tom’s piece discussed what new Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers could do with Ben Simmons using what he did with Blake Griffin as a template. We’re going across the pond for this one! Tom’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/6/21499330/how-doc-rivers-...

It's a special episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues as Steve, Dan and Emily are joined by Peter, Twitter's "The Law Boy" of the 5-4 Podcast. Peter and the gang discuss a wide range of NBA and governmental topics including: Jimmy Butler, Amy Coney Barrett, what it means to "pack the (Supreme) Court," why Peter believes that baseball is not a real sport, the NBA's outward support of the Black Lives...

Dan and Sean answer your questions about the possibilities of Shake or Matisse getting traded, what stylistic changes the Sixers should make under Doc Rivers, and a whole lot more on this episode of The Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sixers have hired Doc Rivers, and job one is doing something with the current roster. In this podcast, Adio interviews Harrison Grimm. Harrison penned a column for Liberty Ballers on how the Sixers should not forget about Joel Embiid once the full transformation is made on the sidelines, the front office, and the rest of the roster. Harrison’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/9/30/2...

On this week's episode, Steve, Emily & Dan discuss the quick courtship and hire of Doc Rivers as the Sixers' new head coach. How does he compare to Ty Lue and Mike D'Antoni? Then the trio goes over a wild Ben Simmons take, some new reporting on a predictively inactive Sixers Front Office, and they play a shower-themed Most Likely game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

On this episode of the Talking About Podcast, Daniel Olinger and Sean Kennedy talk about the recent news surrounding Doc Rivers now leading the Sixers' coaching search, how Doc's pick and roll heavy system could impact Tobias Harris, and why bad things do happen in Philadelphia when it comes to sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices