PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Derek and Rich empty out the listener mailbag, discussing what Matisse Thybulle needs to improve upon to be a long-term starter, how concerned they are with Shake Milton's shooting struggles, and whether they should go all-in at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Derek and Rich go over the Sixers' overtime loss to the Bucks, what it could signify in a playoff matchup, and what the PJ Tucker to Milwaukee trade means not only for how these two teams might matchup in the playoffs, but also what it signifies for next Thursday's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Joel Embiid has a bone bruise in his left knee and will miss at least two weeks. What does that mean for the Sixers, their chances of holding on to the #1 seed, and Embiid's MVP candidacy? 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 preview the second half of the Sixers' season, going over how the Sixers will get through these next two games as Embiid and Simmons miss time because of the health and safety protocols, what might happen at the trade deadline, and what their chances are of holding off the Nets and Bucks for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Derek and Rich discuss Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons not being available for the All-Star game because of contact tracing, then hand out midseason grades for the front office, coaching staff and players. 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 a...

Joel Embiid destroyed Myles Turner and Rudy Gobert, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the MVP award, and keeping the Sixers in first place in the Eastern Conference, at the All-Star break. 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 adver...

Derek and Rich briefly discuss the Sixers' latest win over the Dallas Mavericks, then dive into the listener mailbag, answering questions on Kyle Lowry as a potential trade target, the impact of trade talks on Ben Simmons' struggles earlier in the year, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Ben Simmons is an All-Star reserve, and Tobias Harris is not. Did the coaches make the right choice? And how would the Sixers match up against Raptors in the playoffs? 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.

Joel Embiid dropped 50 and the Sixers' bench nearly squandered it away. Derek and Rich rave about Embiid's unprecedented play, debate whether it surpasses Allen Iverson's prime with the franchise, then discuss what to do about that woeful bench.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Derek and Rich discuss the Sixers' loss to the Utah Jazz to cap off their 1-3 road trip, then dive into the listener mailbag discussing topics ranging from Shake Milton's struggles, Furkan Korkmaz being replaced in the rotation, and the growing 3-point disparity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

The Sixers have lost to Portland and Phoenix to fall to 1-2 on the west coast road trip. They all of a sudden can't shoot, their defense is struggling and their bench has been disastrous. Is it time to be concerned, or just a bump in the road?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Matisse Thybulle took control of the Sixers' win over the Kings without scoring a point. How long can they keep him in the rotation when he's a zero on offense?  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 followed up a dreadful performance against the injury-depleted Portland Trailblazers with a solid win over the equally-depleted Brooklyn Nets. What do we make of the Sixers' up and down 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...

Should the Sixers pursue JJ Redick in a trade? Derek and Rich discuss that along with the Sixers' comeback win over the Pacers, whether they should play more zone defense, and Joel Embiid's MVP candidacy.  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 f...

Joel Embiid is playing at an MVP level, the Sixers are leading the East at 14-6, and the basketball world is starting to talk about the Sixers as a legitimate contender. Are they ready to compete for a championship as-is? 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...

Why are the Sixers terrible when Joel Embiid sits? Derek and Rich discuss that, along with Danny Green's defensive struggles, Seth Curry's long-term future with the team and more as they dive into the listener mailbag.  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 p...

Behind a dominant stretch from Joel Embiid and a more aggressive Ben Simmons, the Sixers have won 5 of 6 and are atop the NBA's Eastern Conference. Derek and Rich discuss their strong 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.

What is going on with Ben Simmons, and how can the Sixers get him back on track? And what do you make of Doc Rivers' comments about his role in trade decisions? 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.

Should Shake Milton be elevated to the starting lineup after his early season surge? And where do the Sixers go after missing out on the James Harden trade? Derek and Rich empty out the listener mailbag in this episode.  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 reportedly put together a trade package of Ben Simmons and Matisse Thybulle for James Harden, but were outbid for the former MVP by the Brooklyn Nets. Where do they go from here?  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.

A positive coronavirus test sent the Sixers into Saturday's game against the Nuggets with only eight active players. How will they get through the next week, where they have five games in seven days? And what do you make of Tyrese Maxey's 39-point performance?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Which young player has the highest upside? Why is Joel Embiid so much more efficient running the team's offense? How much credit do Doc Rivers and the coaching staff deserve for the Sixers' hot start? Derek and Rich dive into the listener mailbag to answer these questions and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

After a 116-92 blowout win over the Magic the Philadelphia 76ers are 4-1 in the early going, with Joel Embiid dominating in the post and anchoring the league's top ranked defense. Derek and Rich debate which of the early season trends will continue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Derek and Rich go over the Sixers' 2-1 start to the season, talking about Joel Embiid's dominance in the post, whether Ben Simmons looks any different than the polarizing player they had seen before, and what changes they've seen in Doc Rivers' schemes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Derek and Rich react to the latest James Harden rumors, go over their impressions of the brief two game preseason schedule, and give some predictions for the upcoming 2020-21 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.