PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

After being the top-ranked defense in the league for the month of November, the Sixers got lit up by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 113-85 loss. Rich and Derek discuss what to take away from the Sixers' one game defensive slump, then discuss what they've seen from Joel Embiid following his return from a mid-foot sprain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Shake Milton, De'Anthony Melton, Georges Niang and Paul Reed have stepped up in a big way to help the Sixers rack up a few wins while Embiid, Harden and Maxey miss time due to injuries. Rich and Derek discuss the strong play of the Sixers' role players, and how they can continue to excel once the Sixers' main stars return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

The Sixers have won 4 of their last 6 games, but they've been hit with a myriad of injuries, including extended absences from James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. Derek and Rich try to figure out how they can tread water over the next few weeks while their star backcourt gets healthy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

Despite Joel Embiid's 59 point explosion, the Sixers' offense has been struggling over the past few weeks. Rich and Derek break down their struggles, then dive into the listener mailbag, going over questions on Doc Rivers, Tyrese Maxey, ideal lineup combinations and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Joel Embiid had 59 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 blocked shots in a win over the Utah Jazz as he tries to almost single-handedly drag the Sixers back into respectability. Derek and Rich react to arguably the greatest performance they've ever seen in person.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Rich and Derek try to figure out what in the heck is going on with the Sixers' offense, which has been the worst in the league since James Harden went out of the lineup with a right foot tendon strain.  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 personal data for...

Derek and Rich dive into the listener mailbag, going over their concerns about the defensive struggles that have occurred in lineups with PJ Tucker at center, whether the Sixers should consider making a change to the starting lineup, their impressions of the new players and the future of Doc Rivers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

James Harden will miss up to a month because of a strained tendon in his right foot. Derek and Rich break down how the injury will impact the Sixers, and what they need to do to survive this stretch without him.  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 personal...

Derek and Rich recap the Sixers' last three games, which included a debacle of a performance against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday before bounceback wins against the Raptors on Friday and Bulls on Saturday.  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 personal d...

Thanks to James Harden's great play down the stretch the Sixers finally got their first win of the season, a 120-106 victory over the Pacers. But despite the win, many of the team's defensive problems continue. Derek and Rich try to make sense of what has been a confounding start to the season for the Sixers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecas...

James Harden looks great and Joel Embiid looks terrible. Derek and Rich take a step back from another disappointing loss to the Bucks to try figure out which early season development is more important for the Sixers' title chances. 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...

The Sixers' 126-117 loss to the Celtics on opening night was an embarrassing effort, especially defensively. But should it be concerning? Derek and Rich break down what they saw.  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 personal data for advertising.

Derek and Rich recap the Sixers' final roster moves, which saw them waive Charles Bassey and Isaiah Joe, then go over the takeaways from the final two preseason games.  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 personal data for advertising.

Derek and Rich go over their thoughts on the Sixers' first two preseason games, focusing in on the unbelievable play of Tyrese Maxey and their initial impressions of newcomers De'Anthony Melton and PJ Tucker.  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 personal da...

Derek and Rich are back from Sixers training camp in Charleston, South Carolina, to bring you up to speed as the Sixers get ready to kick off preseason basketball this week.  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 personal data for advertising.

Derek and Rich react to JJ Redick's interview with Ben Simmons, before diving into their analysis of what to expect from the Sixers' defense this season.  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 personal data for advertising.

Derek and Rich break down the Sixers' offensive attack, going over their expectations for how the team will perform, and listing out what the keys are that will determine whether they live up to their lofty expectations.  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...

The Sixers signed Montrezl Harrell to be their new backup center. Derek and Rich go over what he'll add in the regular season, what their concerns are over how much of that will translate to the playoffs, and how his addition impacts the rest of the rotation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Derek and Rich take a step back from talking about the Sixers to instead recap all of the significant changes in the Eastern Conference, and how those changes might impact the Sixers' pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown.  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 us...

Derek and Rich continue answering your mailbag questions, going over player comparisons for the Sixers' young players, teams who could be sellers at the NBA trade deadline, and the prevalence of injuries in the modern NBA compared to previous eras.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Derek and Rich break down the newly released regular season schedule, then dive back into the listener mailbag, going over their expectations for PJ Tucker as a small ball center, whether the Sixers could have both a top-5 offense and defense, what lineups should close games out and whether you should have any hope for Matisse Thybulle offensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Kevin Durant would reportedly be open to being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Do the Sixers have enough to make a realistic offer that Brooklyn would be interested in? And would it be a mistake to trade the 21-year-old Tyrese Maxey for Durant?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

The Sixers are being investigated by the league for potential tampering and salary cap circumvention. What's the difference, what's the chance they actually get punished, and how severe would the punishment be? Derek and Rich break it all down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Derek and Rich break down the reported contract for James Harden, before diving into some of their early impressions from Summer League play.  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 personal data for advertising.

The Sixers added P.J. Tucker, Danuel House and Trevelin Queen in free agency. Derek and Rich break down their games, their fit with the Sixers, and look ahead at what's left to come for the rest of the offseason. 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 personal...