PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

VJ Edgecombe hit the game-winner in overtime, capping off an incredible finish to the game for the Sixers’ rookie. Edgecombe scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to carry the Sixers to a much-needed win in Memphis, improving the Sixers to 1-2 on their five game road trip. Edgecombe finished with 25 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals in the win. The Sixers also receiv...

When Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George play for the Sixers, they’re 0-4 this season. Why are they struggling so badly? What will it take to get Jared McCain going? The PHLY Sixers podcast answers your year-end mailbag questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers trailed by just two points at halftime -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder turned it up in the second half to put the game out of reach for a 129-104 OKC win. VJ Edgecombe struggled in the loss, shooting just 3-16 from the floor as the Sixers dropped their third straight and second of the road trip. The PHLY Sixers b...

Despite another great offensive performance from Joel Embiid, the Sixers went cold down the stretch, with Chicago ending the game on a 10-0 run to pull away. The Sixers scored just 17 points in the fourth quarter, with off shooting nights from VJ Edgecombe (4-13, 0-5 from 3), Paul George (just 1-6 inside the arc) and Tyrese Maxey, who also struggled inside, missing nine of his 13 looks inside of t...

Tyrese Maxey had one of his worst shooting nights of the season, resulting in the Philadelphia 76ers' 114-106 loss to Michael Porter Jr. and the Brooklyn Nets. Maxey shot an uncharacteristic 3-14 from the floor for 13 points -- with no made threes on four attempts, while Joel Embiid returned to pace the Sixers in scoring with 27. Porter Jr. led all scorers with 28 points and a game-high five made...

The backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe combined for 64 points, pushing the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-114 win over Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks. Maxey scored 16 of his game-high 38 in the fourth to help the Sixers come back to win their 16th game of the season. Dominick Barlow had a 76ers best 21 points, while Jared McCain, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona played huge roles in the vi...

Tyrese Maxey looked fantastic in his return and VJ Edgecombe continues to show growth right before our eyes as the Sixers pick up the huge win over the New York Knicks, 116-107. Maxey, Edgecombe and Co. outlasted Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Mitchell Robinson in the 76ers' impressive win. Jared McCain found his shooting touch with Andre Drummond and Dominick Barlow tremendo...

After missing the last two games, Tyrese Maxey looks to be back for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. No such luck for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford, as they have only progressed to individual workouts. Will the two wings be back later than expected? Plus, New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Cup thoughts. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses the health updates and more. Hosted by Simplecas...

How would you rate Tyrese Maxey and Co. at the quarter mark of the season? Do you have more or less faith in Joel Embiid contributing the rest of the way? Is a healthy Paul George the difference? Has Nick Nurse earned your trust? Are Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon actually more positive than negative? The PHLY Sixers podcast bring back the stock report! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

As the NBA trade deadline comes into focus, what does the future look like for Jared McCain and Kelly Oubre Jr. in a Sixers uniform? How will Joel Embiid and Paul George's recent play impact Tyrese Maxey? How will the 76ers handle Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker's minutes/games played going forward? With their 14-11 record, how much have your expectations changed? A Mailbag Monday with the PHLY...

Paul George goes off for a personal Sixers career-high 35 points, but it wasn't enough as the 76ers lose another nail-biter to the Atlanta Hawks 120-117. Philadelphia had a chance on the final possession to tie the game and force overtime, but Quentin Grimes' three-pointer fell short, resulting in a second consecutive loss to the Hawks. VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid put together solid outings for t...

Joel Embiid turned back the clock to help the Sixers take down the Pacers 115-105. With Tyrese Maxey sitting out because of an illness, Embiid picked up the scoring slack with a season-high 39 points in the win. Embiid was one of five 76ers' players to reach double-figures -- along with Paul George (23), VJ Edgecombe (22), Quentin Grimes (10) and Dominick Barlow (10). Is this a sign of things to c...

With continued uncertainty over the availability of Joel Embiid and Paul George, the growth of Tyrese Maxey into a legitimate franchise centerpiece has kept the Sixers in the mix, and given them a foundation to build upon going forward. What has fueled Maxey’s rise, and how does that change how the Sixers approach team building going forward? Also, NBA Cup thoughts with the final four set. Hosted...

ESPN NBA analyst and host of the ALLCITY NBA Podcast, Tim Legler, joins the PHLY Sixers Podcast to discuss concerns with Joel Embiid, Sixers’ chances in the East, other current roster issues & more.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What grades would you give Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and other Sixers a quarter of the way through the season? How are Nick Nurse and Daryl Morey doing? The PHLY Sixers podcast debates how the 76ers are doing in the 2025-26 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Embiid and Paul George have only been partial participants for the Sixers this season, and have looked out of place next to Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Would Daryl Morey consider trading Embiid? Is it possible for a Joel Embiid trade to be made? PHLY Sixers podcast takes mailbag questions on the 76ers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Luka Doncic's triple-double, LeBron James' vintage performance and Joel Embiid's awful shooting performance led to the Lakers' 112-108 win over the Sixers, snapping Philadelphia's 3-game winning streak. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Paul George did their part to keep it close in the fourth to give the 76ers a chance, but timely shots from Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Luka, LeBron and Los Angeles...

Behind a vintage Paul George performance, the best game of the season by Jabari Walker, and some hot shooting from Quentin Grimes, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks to sweep both ends of their home-road back-to-back and improve to 13-9 on the young season. George, who carried the Sixers down the stretch, finished with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in the win. The Sixers w...

Another thrilling win for Tyrese Maxey, Dominick Barlow and the Philadelphia 76ers in a nail-biting 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors. VJ Edgecombe saved the night with a putback layup to give the Sixers the edge and Maxey finished it off with the game-saving block over former teammate De'Anthony Melton. Maxey led the charge for the Sixers with a game-high 35 points, while Barlow stuffe...

Former NBA star, Michael Redd, raves about Tyrese Maxey’s growth calling him “an absolute all-pro” as well as diving into playing against his former rival, Allen Iverson in this exclusive interview on the PHLY Sixers Podcast.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey dropped a game-high 35 points to put the Philadelphia 76ers back in the win column with a 121-102 blowout win over CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards. Maxey scored 20 in the third quarter for the Sixers to break the game open for the double-digit victory. Philadelphia had five other players score in double figures, including Paul George, Jared McCain, Andre Drummon...

Joel Embiid made his Sixers return against the Atlanta Hawks in a double overtime 76ers loss. Tyrese Maxey seems to have passed Embiid as the No. 1 option. Are Paul George and Embiid bogging down the Sixers’ offense? PHLY Sixers podcast discusses how Nick Nurse should move forward from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers lose a double-overtime thriller, 142-134, to Jalen Johnson, Nickiel-Alexander Walker and the Atlanta Hawks. Maxey missed two free throws at the end of the first OT with 4.6 seconds, allowing Johnson to knock down two free throws, sending the game to the second extra session, where Atlanta eventually pulled away for the win. Maxey finished with a...

What surprised us the most from the Sixers this season? The PHLY Sixers Podcast field your mailbag q's and address Sixers expectations, good vs. bad surprises, and when is it time to pull the plug on Hunter Sallis?    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared McCain looks like he has found his rhythm, and Paul George was solid in his return to help the Sixers to a 115-103 win over the Nets -- but they lost Andre Drummond to a knee injury in the second quarter. McCain finished with 20 points off the bench, including four made 3s, while looking more and more comfortable on both ends of the floor -- also swiping five steals on the defensive end. Geo...