PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

The Sixers’ 2024-25 regular season schedule has been released! The PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down the road ahead for Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey as they try to unseat the Celtics as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Join Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck as they analyze the big games, toughest stretches, and predict the team’s record. Learn more about your ad choic...

Guerschon Yabusele made a big name for himself at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Team France. Could the former Celtics draft pick fill a need on the Sixers’ roster, and would Daryl Morey be able to convince him to leave Real Madrid for the NBA? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss his development since leaving the NBA and whether any team can compel him to come back to the U.S. They al...

Now that Joel Embiid has secured gold with Team USA, could Tyrese Maxey be next in line to represent the Sixers in the Olympics? He faces stiff competition from Jalen Brunson, De’Aaron Fox, Cade Cunningham and others to get in the mix. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck look ahead to the LA Olympics, discuss Quincy Pondexter’s help with recruiting Paul George, and schedule leaks for the...

After capturing gold with Team USA this weekend, Joel Embiid’s strong play was on full display as one of the best players in the world, showing why he belonged, and how winning on that stage should help during the upcoming Philadelphia 76ers’ campaign. Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens share their thoughts on Embiid’s play and the importance it will have on the upcoming season. Learn mor...

Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic met in a clash of the titans at the Paris Olympics, and Team USA emerged victorious thanks to an awesome game from Embiid, a triple-double for LeBron James, and a heroic shooting night for Steph Curry. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the Embiid game that gave Team USA a chance to win gold on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Joel Embiid and Team USA are taking on Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia for a spot in the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Will the Americans prevail, or will Jokic score a big win over one of his individual rivals? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck watch and analyze a huge Olympics battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast,...

Lauri Markkanen signed his extension with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, taking the biggest NBA rumor mill name off of the board. Who is the next big-name player who might shake free, and is there a chance the Sixers could acquire them? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck take a look at the NBA landscape and assess where the market turns now that Markkanen is on a long-term extension. They a...

Joel Embiid has looked off the pace physically despite having some positive moments for Team USA. Charles Barkley believes this should be a wake-up call for Embiid to get in better shape — is he right? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Barkley’s appearance on Paul George’s podcast, Olympic basketball, and what criticism is fair regarding Embiid. They also touch on the Rumph Clas...

It’s time for a Sixers mailbag! Listeners and readers asked about the best Sixers not to make an All-Star team, the best and worst offseasons in team history, whether you care about the NBA Cup, and whether the Kawhi Leonard shot actually prevented the Sixers from winning a championship. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss a number of hot topics from the fanbase. Learn more about...

It’s late August, Paul George is a Sixer, and there isn’t much going on. So the PHLY Sixers crew are hosting their first edition of Sixers Jeopardy, where they’ll be quizzed on Allen Iverson, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and other luminaries from Sixers history. Kyle Neubeck hosts as Derek Bodner and Devon Givens test their NBA knowledge in a competitive environment. Learn more about your ad c...

Davis Bertans is a rumored free agent target of the Sixers for one of their last roster spots. Does he make sense to bring in next to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Daryl Morey should sign Bertans, George Niang’s thoughts on Ben Simmons, and Joel Embiid being benched for Team USA’s game vs. South Sudan. Learn more about your...

Zach Berman joins Derek Bodner to break down the Sixers’ offseason, going over his takeaways from Joel Embiid’s performance with Team USA so far this summer, going over how Joel Embiid can flip the narrative on his legacy, and breaking down what additional reinforcements the Sixers might need as they pursue a title this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

The Rumph Classic has been a celebration of Philadelphia basketball for the last 19 years. Mike Morak, who has been involved with the event since the beginning, joins the show to talk about the importance of keeping Danny Rumph’s legacy alive. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Philly’s hoops legacy in addition to Tyrese Maxey’s appearance on the Paul George podcast. Learn more a...

Joel Embiid and Team USA scored a huge opening victory over Serbia to begin their run at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But the big man struggled early and was sent to the bench quickly — could he lose playing time as they move deeper? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss what went wrong for Embiid in his first game at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Paul George, Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon, and Andre Drummond will battle with holdover Sixers for spots in Nick Nurse’s rotation. What will his team set up like to open the season? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck make their predictions with 13 roster spots filled, as they try to envision how the team will set up around Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

After signing Paul George and reinforcing the lineup with Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond, and other good role players, do the Sixers need to win it all right away? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the idea of Philly being championship or bust this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Tyrese Maxey has his new contract and has already shown Joel Embiid, Daryl Morey, and his Sixers teammates that he’s ready to lead the franchise into the future. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss Maxey’s recent press conference, and then analyze Joel Embiid’s progress with Team USA in addition to Gilbert Arenas’ comments on Embiid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Paul George had his arrival press conference in Philadelphia and shared plenty about his relationship with Joel Embiid, the future of Tyrese Maxey, and why Philadelphia is the best place for him to try to win a title. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss their takeaways from George’s opening presser and Maxey’s own meeting with the media. They also touch on Reggie Jackson agreeing to join the Six...

Jared McCain saved his best Summer League half for the Sixers’ final game in Las Vegas vs. the Boston Celtics, and Joel Embiid has proven that bad takes will follow him to Team USA this summer. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the end of Summer League, Jeff Dowtin’s new two-way contract, and another round of Embiid takes following a close game vs. South Sudan. Learn more about...

From Precious Achiuwa to Gordon Hayward to Tyus Jones, there are a lot of well-known players left in the free agent pool. Can the Sixers make another key addition or two, or will the end of roster spots be used on younger players? Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss the remaining free agents on the market and who their favorite fits left are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

The Sixers’ new arena plans in Center City need to begin moving forward this fall, or those plans may change. A new report suggests New Jersey officials, including Governor Phil Murphy, are trying to convince Josh Harris and Co. to build in Camden, New Jersey. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss the potential fallout of the move and what they’ve heard on the subject. Learn more about your ad cho...

Daryl Morey prioritized flexibility for the Sixers heading into this offseason, and the team’s patience landed them Paul George, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummon and others for nothing more than cap space. Was their offseason a success? Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss Philadelphia’s offseason to date. They also touch on Joel Embiid’s third game for Team USA and Jared McCain’s shooting in Las Vega...

Jared McCain is shooting just 26.6% from the field, and 21.9% from 3-point range, in his five summer league appearances for the Summer Sixers, as the 16th pick in the 2024 draft has struggled to find any kind of rhythm or consistency in his first taste of professional basketball. How much of these struggles relate to the jump in competition from college to the pros, and how much is just a cold spe...

The PHLY Sixers crew has been with Joel Embiid, Team USA, and the Summer League Sixers for a full week, and they’re looking forward to coming home. But they have plenty of thoughts on Jared McCain, Adem Bona’s new deal, and much more on their way out. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss their Vegas odyssey and close out their stay at Summer League. 00:00 - Intro 04:57 - Joel Embii...

Sixers' pick up the win in game 1 of summer league action behind Ricky Council IV's strong play and a solid performance from big man Keve Aluma. Could Aluma be working his way into a two-way deal? Also, with the big offseason moves done -- outside of the Paul George signing, which was the best move for the 76ers this summer? Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens share their takeaways from th...