PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Huge performances by Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris lifted the Sixers to a much-needed win, with the Sixers picking up just their second win in the last six games. Tobias Harris came up clutch down the stretch, finishing with 10 fourth quarter points to help the Sixers pull away from the pesky Charlotte Hornets for a 121-114 victory. Harris finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, pi...

Joel Embiid met with reporters to discuss his knee injury, why he wants to return this season, and his commitment to playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss their hope for Embiid’s return after speaking with him. They also discuss De’Anthony Melton’s injury, Embiid’s thoughts on Buddy Hield and Kyle Lowry, and the Sixers’ arena video...

Tobias Harris continued a miserable run of play in the Sixers’ loss to the Celtics on Tuesday night, undoing what was otherwise a good effort from Tyrese Maxey, Cam Payne, Ricky Council IV and others. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Harris’ latest struggles, Nick Nurse’s rotations, and what the Sixers need to do to pull out of their tailspin. Learn more about your ad choices....

Can Nick Nurse do anything to help get Tobias Harris back on track to try to keep the Sixers afloat while they wait for Joel Embiid to return? Harris has been averaging just 12.4 points, and shooting 35.9% from the field, over his last six games, in one of his more pronounced slumps of his career. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens discuss that, along with other listener submitted questions, in today’s...

The Sixers were able to cut Milwaukee's 23-point 3rd quarter lead down to 12 before their offense went cold, scoring just 16 points in the final frame to drop their Sunday afternoon game against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks 119-98. Tyrese Maxey finished with 24 points and seven assists in the loss, but the Sixers' disastrous first half defense, followed by their equally putrid off...

Led by 14 clutch fourth quarter points by Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a 104-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs came into the game having won 18 of their last 21 games, but the Sixers were able to beat the Cavs for the second time in the last two weeks, despite doing so without the services of Joel Embiid in both. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what they saw...

Down by as many as 26 to the Knicks, the Sixers pulled to within six in the fourth quarter to make it a game, but were unable to stop New York from making one final push to separate themselves from Philadelphia and pick the road win, 110-96. Despite Tyrese Maxey’s game-high 35 points, the 76ers couldn’t overcome the rebounding gap, turnovers and a number of missed opportunities. Kyle Lowry finishe...

The Sixers head into their stretch run without Joel Embiid and in a battle to stay out of the Eastern Conference play-in spots. Can Tyrese Maxey, Buddy Hield and the others fight off pushes from the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss big Sixers topics out of the All-Star break, including whether Tobias Harris’ role should scale down. Plus, JJ Redick...

The 2024 NBA All-Star Game was horrible, Tyrese Maxey barely played, and commissioner Adam Silver expressed his disappointment in the game’s quality following its conclusion. Can it be fixed? Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck, and Devon Givens discuss a brutal All-Star weekend, Mikal Bridges’ role in Jacque Vaughn’s firing, and the Sixers signing Darius Bazley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Patrick Beverley claims he spoke to Tobias Harris on the phone about the differences between Milwaukee Bucks and the Sixers, and Beverley believes that “everybody wants to win” in Milwaukee. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Beverley’s claim from his latest podcast, and get into All-Star weekend previews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hoste...

Daryl Morey tried (and failed) to trade for LeBron James at the trade deadline. Is there potential for LeBron to Philly in the summer, or was one failed trade call enough? Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss recent reporting on the Lakers star and what’s expected to be a crazy summer for NBA stars like Paul George, Jaylen Brown, and Donovan Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choic...

The Sixers couldn’t extend their win streak to three in the final game before the All-Star break, as they fall to the visiting Miami Heat, 109-104. First time All-Star Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 30 points, adding six rebounds and seven assists. Buddy Hield chipped in with 22, while Paul Reed added a double-double of 18 and 12 boards. The Heat collected two key offensive rebounds down the st...

Buddy Hield and Tyrese Maxey have shown great early signs together in the Sixers’ backcourt. Should that be the starting pair for the Sixers moving forward? Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss how Nick Nurse should set up the team when everyone is healthy. They also address reports suggesting Elton Brand could take a job with the Charlotte Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices...

The Sixers picked up a massive win in Cleveland thanks to a huge outing for Buddy Hield, contributions from Kelly Oubre, and clutch free throws from Ricky Council IV. Philadelphia snapped a nine-game win streak for the Cavs. Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens dissect the impressive road win in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Sixers snap a four-game losing streak behind Tyrese Maxey’s game-high 28 points and a huge double-double (19 points and 10 rebounds) by rookie Ricky Council IV. Great group effort and nice balance by the team to collect win number 31 over the host Wizards, 119-113. Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens discuss the road win over Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Down by as many as 22 points, the short-handed Sixers fought back to close the gap to four late in the 4th quarter, but ran out of time, falling to the visiting Hawks, 127-121. New acquisitions — Buddy Hield and Cam Payne — finished with 20 each and provided a glimpse of what they can add to the team during the second half of the season. All five Philadelphia starters scored in double-figures, fou...

The Sixers traded for Buddy Hield in the final hours before the 2024 NBA trade deadline, as contenders around the league try to load up for the playoffs. Patrick Beverley was also traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Rich Hofmann break down all the deadline moves LIVE from The Chicken or the Egg in Marlton, NJ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

On the eve of the NBA Trade Deadline, the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the visiting Golden State Warriors, 127-104. The Sixers dropped their third straight overall and seventh of their last eight games. Shorthanded once again, Philadelphia couldn’t find enough offense as the Warriors pulled away in the second half to hand the Sixers loss number 20 on the campaign. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens try t...

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night by a score of 118-102, their sixth loss in the last seven games as they try to learn how to survive without injured big man Joel Embiid, who is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee. The return of Tobias Harris wasn’t enough to steady the Sixers’ offense, as they scored just 17 points in the third qu...

The Sixers were demolished by Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets, as they try to remain competitive without the services of reigning MVP Joel Embiid. On a night where they played without Embiid, Tobias Harris, De’Anthony Melton and Nicolas Batum, the Sixers fell behind 38-22 after the first quarter and were never able to make it a game after that. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann are in studio to break...

Tyrese Maxey provided Sixers fans with a glimmer of hope on a rough day for the franchise, scoring a career-high 51 points hours after the team revealed a meniscus injury for Joel Embiid. Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss the newly-minted All-Star and a big team win against the Utah Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast,...

Joel Embiid has a meniscus injury and the Sixers still haven't finalized a treatment plan. Is Philadelphia's season dead in the water? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the fallout from the devastating knee injury. Also, Tyrese Maxey made the All-Star team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Joel Embiid left the Sixers’ game with the Warriors due to a knee injury that followed a month of soreness and swelling in the same knee. Is it time for Philadelphia to panic? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck wait for an update on the big man, unpacking what the immediate future might look like. They also select their All-Star reserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Joel Embiid returned to the court on Tuesday night after a two game absence, but looked like a shell of his typical self. After an ineffective 30 minute stint, which saw the Sixers’ big man shoot just 5-18 from the field and snap his 30-point streak, Jonathan Kuminga landed on Embiid’s injured knee, sending the Sixers’ big man back to the locker room late in their 119-107 loss to the Golden State...

With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey still on the shelf, the Sixers lost in humiliating fashion to the rebuilding Blazers to drop to 0-3 on their road trip. Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens, and Derek Bodner discuss a team searching for answers, Joel Embiid’s current health, and break down a horrible loss in Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast...