PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Led by 12 fourth quarter points from Tyrese Maxey and a 32-point performance from Joel Embiid, the Sixers overcome a sluggish start in Salt Lake City to pull out a 114-111 win over the Utah Jazz. It is the 9th win in the last 12 games for the Sixers, who have moved to within a half game of the play-in tournament as they look to climb out of the hole they dug for themselves following their disastro...

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their most impressive win of the season with a clutch Christmas Day victory over the Boston Celtics, downing the Celtics thanks to a dominant all-around performance from Tyrese Maxey, who finished with 33 points and 12 assists on the night. Maxey was joined by Caleb Martin, who finished with a career-high seven made 3s on his way to a crucial 23-point performance....

What a CRAZY game! Joel Embiid gets ejected, Andre Drummond's ejection overturned, Tyrese Maxey flirts with a triple-double, Victor Wembanyama blocks eight shots and the Philadelphia 76ers pick up their 10th win of the season with a 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Nursing a one-point lead, Maxey made clutch plays in the final minute with a steal and the basket, followed by a step back...

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 for the Philadelphia 76ers but didn't have much help as the Sixers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-99. Paul George played on the 2nd night of the 76ers' back-to-back but struggled again from the field shooting just 4 for 12, totaling 11 points. The Cavaliers showed why they have the best record in the NBA with their play on both ends of the floor. Cleveland made 22 3s on...

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George played just their fourth game together this season for the Philadelphia 76ers -- the trio came together for a relatively comfortable win over the Charlotte Hornets, 108-98. The Sixers jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the first quarter thanks to Maxey's 15 points in the opening frame ... jump-starting the offense with Embiid back in uniform. The masked man...

Whether you’re hoping for Joel Embiid to stay healthy, a Tyrese Maxey shooting breakout, or a decision to tank, everyone has a Sixers thing they’re hoping for this Christmas. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses what they’re hoping for out of the team in 2025 and what Daryl Morey can add to the team before the trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey are among the top candidates to go No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. If the Sixers’ season falls apart, who would rank at the top as a partner to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid? The PHLY Sixers podcast does a draft detour on some of the big names in college basketball in case the Sixers somehow win the draft lottery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Nick Nurse told reporters in Charlotte that Joel Embiid’s sinus fracture is not as bad as some previous facial injuries for their star center. Could he be back sooner than expected from injury? The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses the Embiid update, changes to the All-Star Game format, Stephen A. Smith and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Thanks to incredible shooting performances from Tyrese Maxey (40 points) and Paul George (33), the Philadelphia 76ers hung on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 121-108. It is the 5th win in the last seven games for the Sixers, who improved to 8-16 on the season. The Sixers built up a large lead late in the third quarter and looked to be on their way to an easy victory, but the Hornets came roaring b...

The Sixers announced that Jared McCain will be out indefinitely as he needs surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. The injury was first reported by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. McCain first informed the Sixers that he was experiencing soreness in the knee after Friday night's loss to the Indiana Pacers. McCain, the 16th pick in last June's draft, was a frontrunner for the l...

Joel Embiid (12 points, five assists and four rebounds in 17 minutes) was hit in the face before halftime of the Philadelphia 76ers game on Friday night, went into the locker room and never returned. The team announced that Embiid would not be available due to an "impact to right side of face." The Sixers trailed 61-50 at the half. Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and the rest of the 76ers tried to keep...

Philadelphia City Council members voted to approve a proposal for a downtown Sixers arena adjacent to Chinatown. If Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are still in Philadelphia in 2031, they’ll be playing in Center City. The PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down a landmark moment for the franchise and weighs in on some last-minute changes to the proposal. They also discuss NBA Cup semifinal matchups between t...

Nick Nurse has shuffled through starters while waiting for Joel Embiid and Paul George to get healthy, and it sounds like more changes could be on the way in games to come. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses Nurse’s approach to the rotation and where it leaves Jared McCain. They also discuss how to get Paul George going on offense and the latest developments with the Center City arena proposal. Hos...

Are the Miami Heat willing to trade Jimmy Butler? That’s the latest noise from the rumor mill, as players like Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, and others pop up as potential trade targets between now and the deadline. The PHLY Sixers podcast goes around the league, looking at the situations with New Orleans Pelicans, Heat, and more. They also discuss Nets veterans like Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith...

Jared McCain is in a fight with Kelly Oubre, Guerschon Yabusele, and a surging KJ Martin for a place in Nick Nurse’s starting five. Can anyone lock down the spots between the stars? The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses who might play alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. They also discuss a recent ESPN report on Embiid battling depression while dealing with his knee issues. Hosted by...

Joel Embiid’s returned to the Sixers’ lineup to spark their win over the Bulls, with Tyrese Maxey pitching in a triple-double to help Philadelphia get an important victory. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses how Maxey and Embiid attacked Chicago and what Nick Nurse’s group, including Paul George, can do to build momentum from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

KJ Martin was the star tonight for the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing the night with a season-high 20 points on 9 for 10 shooting from the field in the Sixers' 102-94 victory. Martin's activity on the offensive end of the floor gave the Sixers a much-needed lift in a low-scoring game. Paul George returned to the lineup for the 76ers and added team-highs of 21 points and nine assists. Philadelphia's...

JOIN THE PHLY DIEHARDS! https://www.allphly.com/join-diehard/ The Philadelphia 76ers had their two game winning streak snapped tonight after falling to the Orlando Magic at home, 106-102. Rookie Jared McCain did all he could in an effort to pick up the win -- leading the Sixers in scoring with 24 points on an efficient 10-17 from the field with three 3s on six attempts. 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey...

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their second straight win, this one a 108-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets thanks to four straight points by Tyrese Maxey in the final minute to secure the win. Maxey, who had been struggling for most of the night, finished with 17 points on 4-16 shooting from the field. Paul George tied his Sixers career high with 29 points, carrying the Sixers for most of the s...

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has been a true bright spot for the struggling Sixers this season, but after a fantastic month of November, his three-point shooting has taken a bit of a dive over the last three games. McCain is 2 for 21 from long distance over that three-game span and had his stretch of ten straight double-digit scoring games snapped on Saturday night in Philadelphia's win...

PHLY Black Friday! 30% off everything! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phly-locker    JOIN THE PHLY DIEHARDS! https://www.allphly.com/join-diehard/    Paul George returned to the lineup to help lead a much-needed win for the Sixers, with the veteran wing getting help from Tyrese Maxey, Adem Bona, KJ Martin, and other members of the rotation.    The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses a boun...

Tyrese Maxey, Guerschon Yabusele, Jared McCain and the Philadelphia 76ers fought hard but it wasn't enough as Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets escaped with a 122-115 overtime win. Philadelphia had many chances to try and steal this one, but after several Houston efforts for 50/50 balls, offensive rebounds, and Sixers turnovers -- there was simply too much to overcome for the home win. Green sco...

Joel Embiid and Paul George’s injuries are sucking the life out of the Sixers’ season. Fans are already beginning to check out, and if Nick Nurse can’t change their direction soon, no one will be following this team in 2025. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses how bleak things look for Philadelphia, and whether the Tyrese Maxey/Jared McCain combo can pull them out of this tailspin. Hosted by Simplec...

Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid and the Sixers have disappointed mightily this season. Who is most to blame for Philadelphia’s 3-13 start? The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses where things have gone wrong and why, and if it’s reasonable to expect for this team to pull out of the tailspin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

The Philadelphia 76ers (3-13) were run out of the gym tonight by the Los Angeles Clippers (11-7), falling 125-99. Rookie Jared McCain led the team in scoring with 18 points, Tyrese Maxey finished with 17, and Kelly Oubre added 12 -- the only three players to score in double figures for the Sixers. James Harden paced the Clippers with a team-high 23, handed out eight assists and was a perfect 12-12...