PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Tyrese Maxey struggled mightily in the Sixers’ Christmas Day game against the Heat, but big performances from Kelly Oubre and Mo Bamba kept Philadelphia close throughout. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss a roller coaster game in Miami, what went wrong for Maxey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

In what was easily his best game of the season, and perhaps the best half of play in his career, embattled forward Tobias Harris provided a dominant first-half performance, keeping the Sixers within arms reach of the Raptors long enough for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to get going, which they did in emphatic fashion in the second half. By the end of the game Harris, Embiid and Maxey combined for...

Tobias Harris is in the midst of a rough stretch for the Sixers, but most reporting suggests they’re not going to trade him. Should there be more urgency from Daryl Morey to flip him before the deadline? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss potential suitors for Harris and take mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplec...

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey star as the Sixers take down the Western conference leading Minnesota Timberwolves, improve to 19-8 on the season behind a 127-113 victory. The reigning MVP scored 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Maxey added 35 in the win. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens react to the win; Kyle Neubeck shares his thoughts from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Joel Embiid is leading the league in scoring for the third year in a row and and the Sixers are 18-5 in games where he plays. Shouldn’t he win the NBA MVP award again? Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner and Devon Givens debate where Embiid ranks in the race. They also break down the cases for Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the other threats in Embiid’s quest to repeat as the leagu...

Despite a 40-point, 14 rebound outing from Joel Embiid, the Sixers fall to the Bulls by four to end their six-game win streak. Tyrese Maxey finished with 29 points on the night as the only other player to register double figure scoring. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break the game down, Kyle Neubeck joins from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted b...

Joel Embiid only needed three quarters for another 40-point game against the Charlotte Hornets, leading the Sixers to a dominant victory with assistance from Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and others. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss a near-historic win, Philadelphia’s improving defense, and Detroit Pistons trade rumors surrounding Tobias Harris. Learn more about your ad choices....

Joel Embiid finished with 35 points and 13 rebounds in just three quarters of play, leading the Sixers to an easy win over a reeling Detroit Pistons squad who have now lost 22 in a row, just six shy of the NBA record. Embiid was joined by a good performance from Tyrese Maxey, a standout shooting display from Marcus Morris off the bench, and a strong defensive showing from the team as a whole. It w...

Daryl Morey received a three-year contract extension from Sixers owner Joshua Harris, locking him in through 2027-28. His deal now runs up to the exact same point as Nick Nurse. What does this mean for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss whether it was the right move and whether Morey learned from the James Harden experience. Learn more about your ad...

Thanks to Joel Embiid’s 41 points and 11 rebounds in three quarters; the Sixers rolled over the Pistons for their fourth win in a row on the front end of their home and home series. Tobias Harris breaks through with a solid 21-point performance, helping push the 76ers to a 15-7 record while dropping the Pistons to a league-worst 2-21. Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner and Devon Givens discuss Embiid’s ru...

Zach LaVine trade rumors won’t stop for the Sixers. But with the Chicago Bulls looking much better without him, Nick Nurse and Daryl Morey don’t have a lot of incentive to move for the Bulls star. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss why the Los Angeles Lakers make much more sense as LaVine suitors, and discuss Joel Embiid’s recent comments on Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad...

Behind a dominant 34-point performance by Joel Embiid and a never-ending 3-point barrage, the Sixers crushed the Washington Wizards, jumping out to an early 19-2 lead and never looking back. The Sixers played nearly flawless offensive basketball against the hapless Wizards, running up 75 first half points on their way to an easy victory. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what they saw in th...

The short-handed Hawks, playing without star Trae Young, came back to take a brief lead midway through the fourth quarter, before Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey fueled the Sixers to a 19-5 run to end the game, lifting the Sixers to their second consecutive win. Embiid finished the night with 38 and 14 for the Sixers in yet another dominant effort, with Maxey adding in 30 points and 7 assists of his...

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse have led the Sixers to a strong start this season. But their defense has fallen off of a cliff in recent weeks, and that needs to change. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the team’s falloff on that end of the floor, and what role players like Jaden Springer, Robert Covington, and Kelly Oubre might do to help. Learn more about your ad ch...

Joel Embiid dropped a season-high 50 points for the Sixers in win over the Wizards. And hey, Kelly Oubre made his return! Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss the big man’s dominant night in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

The Sixers will get Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey back following a brief layoff. Could they rip off eight or nine consecutive wins with a soft schedule to attack? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss how the In-Season Tournament set the Sixers up for a long stretch of wins. They also plot out Kelly Oubre’s impact on the rotation and who might get bumped to the bench with everyone he...

James Harden broke his silence on Daryl Morey, the deal he thought he was getting with the Sixers, and his new setup with the Los Angeles Clippers in a brand new interview. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Harden’s claims and Kelly Oubre’s looming return to the Sixers’ lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Despite playing without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers took a late fourth-quarter lead against the Boston Celtics thanks to a career night from Patrick Beverley, some tough shot-making by De’Anthony Melton and an overall spirited performance up and down the roster. But, largely thanks to one of the worst halves of Tobias Harris’ Philadelphia career, the Sixers came up short,...

Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Zach LaVine, Dorian Finney-Smith and others were attached to the Sixers in trade rumors this week. Do any of them have legs? Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss whether Nick Nurse would reunite with former Raptors players, and preview Sixers vs. Celtics on Friday. Plus, Kelly Oubre and Nic Batum practiced on Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

With Joel Embiid sidelined due to an illness, the visiting Philadelphia 76ers were outclassed by Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The Sixers fell behind 39-24 in the first quarter and never truly challenged from there on out, despite a strong second half performance from Tyrese Maxey and a late 17-2 Sixers run to make it look respectable. Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodn...

Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are crushing the NBA under Nick Nurse’s guidance. Is this version of Maxey a better partner for Embiid than James Harden, Jimmy Butler, or Ben Simmons? Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss the two-man game’s success against the Lakers, and provide an update on Kelly Oubre’s status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simpleca...

Behind Joel Embiid’s sixth career triple double and a 3-point barrage led by Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Los Angeles Lakers, who came into the game with the league’s sixth ranked defense. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann break down what they saw in this one, as the Sixers improve to 12-5 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

The Philadelphia 76ers came away with a big win in Oklahoma City, defeating the Western Conference-leading Thunder behind big performances from the star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The win snaps a two game losing streak for the Sixers, who improve to 11-5 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse have helped the Sixers exceed expectations to start the year. How would you grade the team’s performance so far, and where will they go from here? Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss Philadelphia’s offense and defense through 15 games, and how big of a role Tobias Harris has played in their success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Tyrese Maxey had a rough night leading the Sixers without Joel Embiid, as Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves made light work of Philadelphia. Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss Marcus Morris starting, a terrible first quarter, and the million fouls committed against Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...