PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Joel Embiid missed another game in Denver but the Sixers battled valiantly, falling short in a surprisingly fun game on the road. Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss the late Embiid scratch and the debate surrounding Philadelphia’s MVP candidate. They also talk about a big Paul Reed game and strong performances from Patrick Beverley, Kelly Oubre, and Marcus Morris against Nikola Jokic. Learn mor...

The Philadelphia 76ers had their six game winning streak snapped on Thursday night, suffering a 134-122 loss to the Pacers in Indiana. Joel Embiid finished with 31 and 7 for the Sixers, with Tyrese Maxey adding in 22. The Sixers’ defense was shredded by the now 25-20 Pacers, who were playing without newly-minted All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who missed his third straight game with a hams...

Doc Rivers is on the verge of becoming the new Bucks head coach. Should the Sixers and Joel Embiid celebrate, or will their old coach have some new tricks to throw at Nick Nurse? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the latest NBA coaching shake-up, and assess where the Sixers stand halfway into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

Joel Embiid is currently scoring at the best rate in the history of the NBA. Can the Sixers’ center keep it up, setting up a potential title run with Nick Nurse, Tyrese Maxey, and Daryl Morey? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck continue to reflect on Embiid’s 70-point masterpiece against the Spurs. They also discuss Terry Rozier being traded to the Heat and the possibility of Kyle Lowry...

Joel Embiid’s new franchise-best 70 points leads the Sixers past rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama and the visiting Spurs, 133-123. Embiid had it going from the start of the game and never let up as Philadelphia collects their sixth straight win. The reigning MVP also collected a game-high 18 rebounds. Wembanyama led San Antonio with 33 points. Rich Hofmann and Devon Givens break down Embiid’s histo...

A big fourth quarter from Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid powered a Sixers win over the Hornets on the road for their fifth consecutive win. The Sixers won despite shooting just 5-25 from deep, and are probably just happy to have survived with a win. Embiid finished with 33 points and 10 rebounds, extending his streak of 30-point games to 20 in a row. Tyrese Maxey added 16 and 8, with Tobias Harris...

The Sixers start the weekend off right with a road win in Orlando behind Joel Embiid’s game-high 36 points — all through three quarters. The big fella had no trouble navigating the Magic’s defense as he finished 12-22 from the field and living at the free throw line converting all 11 tries. Tyrese Maxey also flourished in the win, adding 32 as he turned it up in the second half. Philadelphia has n...

Pascal Siakam is headed to Indiana after the Toronto Raptors agreed to a trade with the Pacers on Wednesday. What is the fallout for the Sixers and Joel Embiid? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the major, three-team trade involving Bruce Brown, Kira Lewis, and the New Orleans Pelicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an...

In a showdown between two of the NBA’s best, Joel Embiid and the Sixers down the Nuggets, 126-121, in a heavyweight bout. Embiid was phenomenal as he finished with 41 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists. His MVP counterpart, Nikola Jokic, posted a double-double of 25 and 19 boards in the loss. Tyrese Maxey added 25 and Tobias Harris totaled 24 as Philadelphia collected their 26th win. Derek Bodn...

Joel Embiid is back after missing the last the three games for the Sixers — picking up right where he left off with another 40 and 10 performance. The 76ers were in control from start to finish as they collected their 25th win of the season. Tyrese Maxey turned it up in the 2nd half, finishing with 27 points and seven assists. Philadelphia hosts the defending champion Denver Nuggets on Tuesday nig...

Tobias Harris stars for the Sixers in arguably his best game of the season, scoring a game-best 37 — leading the 76ers over the Sacramento Kings for their 24th win. Tyrese Maxey added 21 as Philadelphia snaps their three-game losing streak with a 112-93 final score. The team defense by the Sixers was strong against one of the better offenses in the NBA — holding the Kings to just 43 percent shooti...

Joel Embiid’s knee injury has kept him out of multiple games for the Sixers, and a recent report suggested it is worse than the team has let on. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck get to the bottom of the issue, discuss Doc Rivers’ recent comments on Daryl Morey, and parse trade rumors on Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine, and Pascal Siakam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

The Sixers lost their 3rd straight game, falling to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime, 139-132. Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris combined for 77 points but the Hawks’ end game execution, plus Maxey fouling out with just under two minutes to play in the extra frame was too much to overcome. Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens break down the highly contested game. Learn more about your ad choices....

Tyrese Maxey’s shooting numbers have dipped considerably as the Sixers move deeper into the season. What can Nick Nurse, Joel Embiid, and Daryl Morey to pull him out of it? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Maxey’s struggles from beyond the arc, and provide an update on Joel Embiid’s health. They also discuss whether the Grizzlies make a good trade partner following Ja Morant’s...

Hawks guard Dejounte Murray is very clearly available heading into the 2024 NBA trade deadline, and the Sixers are rumored to be interested. How hard will Daryl Morey pursue him to pair with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss if Murray is the best Hawks player to target. They also provide information on Embiid’s latest injury and look at the week ahe...

Down three starters on the second night of a back-to-back, the Sixers drop their second consecutive game at home falling to the Utah Jazz, 120-109. Kelly Oubre did his best to pick up some of the slack, registering 24 points — but it wasn’t enough to collect the home win. Tyrese Maxey struggled from the floor on the evening, but still finished with 25 to pace Philadelphia. With no Joel Embiid for...

The New York Knicks came out on fire from the perimeter on Friday night in Philadelphia, dropping 75 points on the league's second-ranked defense to jump out to a 20-point halftime lead. The Knicks held a double digit lead the rest of the way, eventually stomping on the Sixers in the fourth to pull away for a 36-point blowout win in the first meeting of the season between the Atlantic Division riv...

Tyrese Maxey is currently fifth in All-Star voting among Eastern Conference guards. Is the Sixers guard being snubbed, and will he eventually play alongside Joel Embiid in the All-Star Game? Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss the first round of votes, including the biggest surprises from the fan vote. They also discuss potential Sixers lineup changes and take a few mailbag questions. Learn more...

Pascal Siakam and Nick Nurse won a title together with the Toronto Raptors. Could the Sixers reunite the two, or is this a trade rumor with no real basis and reality? Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss the latest NBA trade rumor and what Daryl Morey is thinking heading into the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Joel Embiid returns to the Sixers after a 4-game absence to record his second triple-double of the season, leading the 76ers past the Chicago Bulls, 110-97. Embiid posted his 15th consecutive 30 point outing and 14th straight 30+ points, 10+ rebound performance. The backcourt of Tyrese Maxey (21 points) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (17) combined to go 7 for 12 from three-point range. Tobias Harris added an...

Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers battled fatigue and the Chicago Bulls on Saturday and lost both fights, succumbing in the second half of a back-to-back due to poor shooting. A slow night for Tobias Harris loomed large in the defeat. Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss Philly’s struggles, recap a year of Sixers basketball, and look forward to 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

The Knicks and Raptors kicked off the NBA's trade season, with a deal that involves swapping potential Sixers trade targets OG Anunoby and Immanuel Quickley. Should the Sixers have been more aggressive in their pursuit of Anunoby? What does this mean for Pascal Siakam's availability? And how does this impact what the Sixers do leading up to the February 8th trade deadline? Kyle Neubeck, Devon Give...

Tyrese Maxey almost single-handedly kept the Philadelphia 76ers afloat for most of the game with a relentless downhill attack, leading to a career-high 15 free-throw attempts and the third 40-point outing of his career. The Sixers then received key contributions from veteran role players Marcus Morris and Patrick Beverley down the stretch, as the Sixers pulled out a road win over the Houston Rocke...

Tobias Harris is garnering interest from the Detroit Pistons ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Could Daryl Morey entice Troy Weaver into making a lopsided deal with the Sixers? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss more Harris trade rumors and Detroit’s desperation in the middle of their historic losing streak. They also take mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Behind a trio of 20+ point outings from Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris and De’Anthony Melton, along with a strong defensive effort down the stretch, the Philadelphia 76ers picked up their first win of the season without Joel Embiid, downing the Magic (18-12) on Wednesday night in Orlando. The win improved the Sixers to 21-9 on the season, their best record through 30 games since the 2000-01 season. D...