PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Nick Nurse and the Sixers are now 9-8 after their excellent start to the season. Have they wasted a golden opportunity to move up the Eastern Conference standings behind Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, or do they simply need to get healthy enough to compete? Injury updates on Joel Embiid and Paul George. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers were run out of the gym in a 144-103 embarrassing loss to the Orlando Magic. Anthony Black scored 20 of his career-high 31 points in the second quarter, guiding the Magic to a 51-point quarter to blow the game open after a 35-35 tie at the end of the first. Already without Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr., the Sixers were dealt anot...

Tyrese Maxey's 27 points and Andre Drummond's 14-point, 23-rebound double-double were not enough in the Sixers' 127-117 loss to the Miami Heat. The Heat were in control for the majority of the game, led by Norm Powell's game-high 32, plus double-doubles from Kel'el Ware (20, 16 boards) and Bam Adebayo (18, 13 boards) as Miami improves to 11-6, while Philadelphia drops to 9-7 on the season. Some go...

Tyrese Maxey goes off for a new career-high 54 points as the Sixers escape Milwaukee with a 123-114 overtime road win over the Bucks. Maxey hits his fourth career 50-point game with an efficient (18-30 FG, 6-15 3FG, 12-14 FT) night to go with nine assists and five rebounds to guide the 76ers to an improved 9-6 record on the season. Paul George played his best game of the season, totaling 21 points...

Turnovers and the third quarter woes were too much to overcome for Tyrese Maxey, Sixers in a 121-112 loss to the Raptors. Philadelphia committed 21 turnovers that led to 31 points for Toronto -- plus, the 76ers dropped the third 44-26. Maxey and the Sixers fought back in the fourth but ultimately fell short, pushing their record to 8-6 on the season. Maxey led all scorers with 24 points and handed...

Paul George returned from injury to make his Sixers season debut. What did he show within Nick Nurse’s offense, and how is he helping Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe already? Plus, Jared McCain can’t find his footing in the 76ers’ rotation. The PHLY Sixers podcast weighs in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond and the Sixers pull off another improbable comeback in Paul George's return to defeat James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, 110-108. Down by 10 heading into the fourth quarter, Maxey scored 14 of his game-high 39 points with help from Drummond's 14-point, 18-rebound double-double and Quentin Grimes' huge 19 points off the bench. George chipped in nine points, seve...

Tim Legler of ALLCITY's ALLNBA Podcast joins PHLY Sixers to reflect on the Sixers' season so far, VJ Edgecombe's rookie "slump", Jared McCain's struggles on the court, how Paul George will fit into the lineup upon his return and more!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sixers led by as much as 12 in the second half, only to see another double-digit lead disappear in their second loss in five days to the shorthanded Pistons. Tyrese Maxey's 31 points led all scorers, with backcourt mate VJ Edgecombe contributing 18 in their second consecutive NBA Cup game loss. Detroit received a balanced effort with six players scoring in double figures led by Jevonte Green's...

Jared McCain is being sent to the Delaware Blue Coats for a short G-League stint, and Dominick Barlow appears set to make his return for the 76ers against the Detroit Pistons. The PHLY Sixers podcast unpacks the news and wonders how it impacts Nick Nurse’s rotations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

VJ Edgecombe has hit an early rookie wall for the Sixers. What can Nick Nurse do to get the 76ers’ star rookie back on track, and how has he progressed playing alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin Edwards stayed ready when his number was called and he DELIVERED a near-perfect night for the Sixers with a team-high 22-point outburst off the bench, including five made 3s in the team's 102-100 thriller over the visiting Boston Celtics. Edwards (8-9 FG, 5-6 3FG) scored nine points in the second quarter to help the 76ers to a 51-41 halftime lead. But as has been the case for Philadelphia,...

Is Tyrese Maxey an MVP candidate? Are you concerned about VJ Edgecombe’s recent scoring slump or Jared McCain’s slow start? The PHLY Sixers podcast answers 10 burning Sixers questions after the first 10 games of the 76ers’ season. #sixers #76ers #nba #tyresemaxey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

A tough loss but Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond and the Philadelphia 76ers (6-4) put up a good fight in a 111-108 loss to the visiting Detroit Pistons (8-2). The Sixers led by as much as 13 points midway through the third quarter, but saw that lead evaporate to a three-point deficit heading into the fourth. Maxey, who scored a game-high 33 with seven assists, kept battling until the end as he attemp...

As the Sixers honor the 2000-01 Finals team, the current group gave a throwback performance led by Tyrese Maxey’s game-high 31 points and a spectacular outing by close friend Trendon Watford who collected his first career triple-double with 20, 17 rebounds (career-high) and 10 assists in Philadelphia’s 130-120 win over the visiting Toronto Raptors. Joel Embiid played arguably his best game finishi...

VJ Edgecombe, Sixers didn't have it tonight as they dropped their second in a row with a 132-121 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on night two of their back-to-back. The 76ers were down big early, but fought back to tie the game at 72-72 in the third quarter, only to see the Cavaliers go on a run to put the game out of hand. Philadelphia received solid contributions off the bench from Andre Drummon...

The Philadelphia blew a 24-point first half lead with a disastrous offensive performance in the second half. The collapse was led Joel Embiid, who struggled mightily down the stretch. The Sixers didn’t score for the final four minutes and 26 seconds of the game, fueling Chicago’s comeback. Tyrese Maxey ended the night with 39 points and five assists, with Joel Embiid adding in 20 points and six re...

ALLCITY NBA analyst Tim Legler visits the PHLY Sixers podcast to share his thoughts on the 76ers' surprise 5-1 start to the season, dynamic Tyrese Maxey/VJ Edgecombe backcourt and how to balance the fit with Joel Embiid. Also, it's the beginning of the week, so the guys have their first in-season Mailbag Monday featuring the DIEHARD questions. #nba #sixers #tyresemaxey #vjedgecombe #joelembiid #ti...

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored a game-high 29 points to help get the Sixers back in the win column with a 129-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Oubre Jr. dropped 22 first-quarter points to set the tone for his big night and the team's fifth victory of the young season. Tyrese Maxey continued his solid play with 26 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Quentin Grimes dropped 22, seven boards and a career-h...

The Philadelphia 76ers put up another fight but are undefeated no more as the Boston Celtics visit Philadelphia on Halloween, defeating the Sixers 109-108 in another hard-fought game. Boston led by as many as 24 points only to have the 76ers trim the lead to one late in the fourth quarter. But, Jaylen Brown (game-high 32 points) and company were just too much as they won their third row and snappe...

Sixers star Tyrese Maxey is on track for an All-NBA season, and VJ Edgecombe is the running Rookie of the Year favorite. Everyone, including Charles Barkley and Tim Legler, wants to interview and analyze them. Could the 76ers be the surprise team of the NBA this year? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Tyrese Maxey led a 10-0 surge to send the game to overtime, before taking over for good in the extra frame as the Sixers completed a 19-point comeback to improve to a perfect 4-0 on the season. Joel Embiid, still playing under a minutes restriction, chipped in with his best offensive game of the season, and Quentin Grimes' huge second half helped shoulder some of the scoring burden off of Maxey's...

The Philadelphia 76ers remain undefeated after receiving a combined 94 points! from Tyrese Maxey (43), VJ Edgecombe (26), and Kelly Oubre Jr. (25) in a spectacular 136-124 team win over the Orlando Magic. Maxey continues to set the new standard with his second 40-point night through three games -- tonight without Joel Embiid and Dominick Barlow against the Magic. Total team win to improve to 3-0 o...

Sixers' 39-point fourth quarter fuels another comeback in a 125-121 win over the Charlotte Hornets, improving to 2-0. Quentin Grimes hit the game-winning three pointer with 15 seconds to play, giving the 76ers the lead for good as he finished the night with 24 points in 30 minutes off the bench. Andre Drummond was tremendous in the fourth, hitting the glass and with some timely buckets, finishing...

The PHLY Sixers Podcast go around the league to visit the top picks in the 2025 NBA Draft including Ace Bailey, Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and more to break down their opening night debuts in comparison to the Sixers' own, VJ Edgecombe.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.