PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

After John Wall’s retirement, Paul George is the last remaining member of the 2010 NBA Draft class still playing professionally. What can Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey expect out of the veteran wing next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will the Sixers’ best lineup feature Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe? Will it have Jared McCain running point? And will it include Joel Embiid or Paul George? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the recent release of the NBA schedule, the PHLY Sixers podcast break down their most anticipated games for the 2025-26 season.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Nurse gave a positive update on Joel Embiid’s knee health ahead of training camp. Could the Sixers’ star be ready sooner than expected? Also, the Athletic put Jared McCain No. 3 in a 2024 NBA Draft re-draft.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s NBA schedule release day and the Sixers’ full 2025-26 regular season schedule is out. Breaking down the toughest matchups, road trips, and when big names like LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, and Steph Curry come to town. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daryl Morey has not been able to get the Sixers past the second-round hurdle. From extending Joel Embiid to signing Paul George to his fallout with James Harden, what mistake hurt Philadelphia the most? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA is leaving the Sixers OUT of the picture when it comes to holiday games and opening night–the PHLY Sixers Podcast take a sneak peak at the prime time schedule release and discuss why they believe the Sixers were "snubbed."    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Was Ben Simmons or James Harden better with Joel Embiid? Is Jimmy Butler the best teammate the big man has played with? Does Tyrese Maxey make the starting five? And who was the best coach Embiid played for? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Embiid and Paul George have health challenges to get ready for opening night. Tyrese Maxey struggles to use a can opener. Should VJ Edgecombe change his jumper? And more Sixers mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A report from Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report said that there was buzz around the league that Quentin Grimes might take the qualifying offer from the Sixers, a move which would bring him back to the Philadelphia 76ers on a 1-year deal, but would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer. Is this a realistic possibility, or just a threat that Grimes and his camp are using for leverage on the...

There has been growing discontent with the NBA's product, with complaints ranging from teams taking too many 3s, to stars missing games due to load management, a convoluted salary cap which makes following the league increasingly difficult, and more. If you were given free reign to remake the NBA to improve the product on the court, what would you do? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

For the Sixers to contend for a title this season they’ll need Joel Embiid to return to his pre-injury form. But has the growth of Tyrese Maxey, along with the additions of Jared McCain and VJ Edgecombe, given the Sixers a strong enough base to build a contender out of down the line, even if Embiid is not able to return to his previously dominant self? And how bad of a spot are the Sixers actually...

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that there's growing concern around the league that Joel Embiid might not be ready for the start of training camp, citing several league sources outside of the Sixers who are sounding alarm bells on the likelihood of Joel Embiid returning to form. How much new information was actually revealed in this report, and is it something that should influence your expe...

Joel Embiid developed into a perennial MVP contender, and one of the best players in franchise history. Yet the Sixers don’t have even a Conference Finals birth, much less a championship, to show for it. What are some of the underrated reasons that the Philadelphia 76ers have come up short in their quest for a title during the Embiid era?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

From the Bryan Colangelo burnergate controversy, to the Sixers hiring Jerry Colangelo as an advisor and Kawhi Leonard's epic shot, the Sixers have been a chaotic mess for most of the Joel Embiid era. But which moments were the most surprising? Derek and Rich will provide their lists on today's show, ranking which events were the most shocking at the time, while offering first-hand perspectives fro...

Could Jared McCain be an All-Star this year? Is it possible that Paul George is traded in an in-season move? How many minutes can you expect out of VJ Edgecombe this season? What kind of a role would Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey play on the 2001 76ers team that went to the Finals? That, and more, in this week’s Sixers mailbag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Daryl Morey found himself in hot water after talking about the Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship in the Disney World bubble. Should LeBron James and Anthony Davis have an asterisk on that title? Does it matter?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sixers’ star Joel Embiid is listed as one of NBA.com’s Eastern Conference top-10 players while teammate Tyrese Maxey is left off the list. Should Embiid be higher than Maxey? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sixers’ young core of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jared McCain is getting time in the gym together this offseason, preparing for a long season ahead. Are the seeds of a culture shift being planted? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sixers are being projected to win around 41 or 42 games with Joel Embiid and Paul George having major injury question marks. Too high or too low? Plus VJ Edgecombe updates and Daryl Morey talking about the Lakers’ 2020 bubble championship with an asterisk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Quentin Grimes’ restricted free agency is dragging on, and some NBA executives believe the walk-away number on his contract is lower than you think. Can Daryl Morey get him on a fair deal? Plus, VJ Edgecombe’s appearance on the Podcast P Paul George podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can Sixers fans really expect Joel Embiid to offer much next season? Should the Sixers trade the Clippers pick sooner rather than later? Can Daryl Morey move Andre Drummond before the season starts? And more Sixers mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent report says Quentin Grimes could end up settling for a shorter deal with the Sixers. Would that be the right thing for Daryl Morey and Co., is it likely that Grimes would pass up long-term security, and what would you pay Quentin Grimes? #nba #nbafreeagency #sixers #76ers #quentingrimes #darylmorey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Daryl Morey has handed out brutal contracts to Paul George and Joel Embiid, but has aced drafts with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and others. How does he stack up against general managers like Sam Presti, Brad Stevens, and other top execs? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VJ Edgecombe played in just two games in Summer League, but the Sixers rookie turned the heads of scouts and executives. How good can he be in year one next to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.