PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Despite another strong performance from Quentin Grimes, including an electric third quarter to briefly give the Sixers the lead, Philadelphia fell to Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and the Miami Heat on Monday night. It’s the 12th straight loss for the Sixers, who fell to 23-56 on the season, and are now one step closer to locking in one of the five worst records in the league as they look to keep their...

The Philadelphia 76ers have now lost their 11th game in a row following a hard-fought 114-109 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wolves superstar Anthony Edwards hit a huge three-pointer, facing a double team and against the shot clock while clinging to a two-point lead with 7 seconds to play, giving the visitors the victory for their 5th straight W. Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored 17 of hi...

A new season-long 10th loss in a row for the Philadelphia 76ers after falling to the Milwaukee Bucks, 126-113. Despite another loss for the Sixers, rookie big man Adem Bona was outstanding finishing with a personal best 28 points. Bona shot 13 of 14 from the floor with six rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Quentin Grimes recorded his 3rd double-double of the season with 24 points and 10 assis...

The Philadelphia 76ers' announced Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery to address his left knee issues that only allowed him to play 19 games this season. Will the surgery help him return to form or is this going to be a consistent problem for the rest of his career?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

The final NBA MVP straw poll has been completed for the 2025 NBA season, and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander looks like a lock to win the first of his career. Will he hold off Nikola Jokic when it’s all said and done? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Valiant effort by the Philadelphia 76ers but the New York Knicks were just too much with a comfortable 105-91 win -- tying the Sixers' season-long 9-game losing streak. OG Anunoby led all scorers with 27 points while Landry Shamet hurt his old team with 20 points off the bench including six made 3s. Quentin Grimes paced Phialdelphia's scoring with 25 against his former team. The Sixers are now 23-...

Something rare happened for the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday -- they won. With the Brooklyn Nets defeating the Dallas Mavericks Monday night, the Sixers are now 1.5 games behind the Nets in their lottery race, increasing the 76ers’ chances of staying in the bottom five with 7 games remaining. Will Philadelphia add another loss to their record when they face the 3rd seed Knicks in New York? Hosted...

The Sixers could end up with a top-six pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, which would put Daryl Morey in a tough spot. Is there a prospect in that range that could change the team’s fortunes, or should they consider moving it in a trade for a later lottery pick? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you're in the camp of wanting the Philadelphia 76ers (23-52) to keep their protected top-6 pick in June's NBA draft, things are starting to fall your way. After falling to the Toronto Raptors, the Sixers are a full five games behind Toronto and one game back of the Brooklyn Nets while sporting the fifth-worst record in the league -- improving their lottery odds with seven games remaining. How l...

The Philadelphia 76ers are now officially eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs. With their 118-95 loss to the Miami Heat, the Sixers' record falls to 23-51 on the year and will miss the postseason for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign. Jared Butler posted a 19-point, 10 assist double-double for the 76ers, while Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro netted a game-high 30, lifting Miami to the wi...

The Philadelphia 76ers drop their 50th game of the season in a 119-114 loss to the now 16-win Washington Wizards. Washington scored 45 first-quarter points to set the tone, ultimately shooting 50 percent from the field and 41 percent from behind the three-point line on 18 makes. Philadelphia made a late push in the fourth but fell short in the end to lose their 6th game in a row. Six players score...

Is Daryl Morey at risk of being fired by Sixers owner Josh Harris? Do the Sixers have a plan to address Joel Embiid’s troublesome knee? And is Ace Bailey looking more appealing as a top-five pick with more games to evaluate the 2025 NBA Draft class? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Quentin Grimes having the night off for rest, joining stars Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on the bench, the Sixers' lack of offensive firepower was too much to overcome as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that could prove crucial when the lottery rolls around on May 12th. With the win the Pelicans (20-53), who have the 4th worst record in the league, now have just t...

Another game, another loss for the Philadelphia 76ers -- extending their losing streak to four following a 132-119 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. The Sixers trailed by as many as 27 points in the second half with the Hawks hanging 41 on the 76ers in the third quarter to pull away. Despite another defeat, Justin Edwards continues to show positive signs for Philadelphia with another outstan...

Despite a strong comeback by the Sixers in the 3rd quarter, the Spurs used a 12-0 run late in the 4th to take control of the game and pull away with the hard-fought win in San Antonio. The Sixers had a balanced scoring attack led by 20+ points from Guerschon Yabusele, Justin Edwards, Quentin Grimes and Ricky Council IV off the bench, along with an active defense that forced turnovers and got them...

The Philadelphia 76ers were no match for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the 76ers got blown out despite the Thunder playing without MVP contender Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, in addition to absences from mainstays Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort and Jalen Williams. Former 76er Isaiah Joe led a 3-point barrage for the Thunder, who ran the 76ers out of the gym with a huge second-half shooting display. With J...

From Cooper Flagg and VJ Edgecombe to Jeremiah Fears and Jase Richardson, there are a lot of talented players in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Which guys and games should Sixers fans have their eye on? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite a career-high 46 points from Quentin Grimes, the Houston Rockets came back from a 25-point second half deficit to force overtime on an Alperen Sengun tip-in at the buzzer, then pulled away in the extra frame for their 7th consecutive win. Jabari Smith Jr had a season-high 30 off the bench for the Rockets. The Sixers came out firing on all cylinders early on, making a season high 24 3-point...

Behind a more focused defensive effort in the second half, another strong scoring game from Quentin Grimes and an uncharacteristically deep performance from the bench, the Sixers hung on for a close win over the Dallas Mavericks to end their three game losing streak. In a game highlighted by the All-Star cast of talent not on the floor, from Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis for the Mavs to Joel Embi...

A lot of fight from Nick Nurse's group tonight as the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the Indiana Pacers, 112-100. The Sixers led the visiting Pacers by as many as 16 in the first half with inspired play from the shorthanded group, taking a four-point lead into halftime. But things started to balance out in the second half as the Pacers took control of the game, eventually putting the Sixers away with...

Despite another strong performance by Quentin Grimes and a career-high from Jeff Dowtin Jr, the Philadelphia 76ers lost a crucial game to the Toronto Raptors to give them a leg up in the tanking sweepstakes. With the loss, the Sixers (22-43) jumped over the Raptors (23-43) and are now tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the 5th worst record in the NBA, improving the chances that they retain the top-6...

Baylor guard V.J. Edgecombe is the best athlete in his class and may separate from the players in the tier below Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper. Could the Sixers take him over Kasparas Jakucionis or Tre Johnson if they hold onto their pick? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Kelly Oubre Jr joining Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George on the sidelines, the Sixers’ skeleton crew, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, were blown out by an Atlanta Hawks team playing without star guard Trae Young. Quentin Grimes gave the Sixers a spark with another monster scoring night, but their defense let them down against the short-handed Hawks, who were led by a go...

The Philadelphia 76ers win the battle of the tank on this night after defeating the visiting Utah Jazz, 126-122. The Sixers snapped their 3-game losing streak behind a 25-point, 11-rebound double-double from Lonnie Walker IV, 25 for Quentin Grimes and several key contributions from the 76ers' reserves in extended minutes for Nick Nurse's group. Philadelphia picked up their 22nd win on the season....

Despite playing without Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford, the Boston Celtics still had enough firepower to beat the Philadelphia 76ers with ease. Led by All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Payton Pritchard, the Celtics pulled away from the Sixers in the second half to pick up their 45th win of the season. The Sixers, playing without Joel Em...