Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast

The trade deadline is over, the Sixers traded Jared McCain (and Eric Gordon). They also signed Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract. At least they ducked the tax. Think of all the money Josh Harris will save (about $4 million). Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/fly The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook...

The Sixers head into the trade deadline winners of five straight games after back to back victories on the West Coast. We talk about the wins, ducking the tax, Giannis and what might happen by Thursday at 3pm. Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/fly The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Get 20% off Verb Energy...

A Very Ricky Rundown begins with Spike and Mike talking about the 25 game suspension of Paul George and its effect on the luxury tax and trade deadline, all while the Sixers string a few games together. Then they get into Josh Harris showing up in the newly released Epstein files, Scott O’Neil ruling over LIV Golf, and a new schedule talk song.  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Ki...

The Sixers beat the Giannis-less Bucks behind a scorching second half from Paul George and Jared McCain. We talk about the win, some BS that Doc Rivers said, what the hell that Jurassic Park promo during the game was, along with some trade ideas for the deadline, the center situation if Drummond gets traded, and Danny Green confirming some Ben Simmons lore.  Reserve your spot for Fly The Process N...

Spike hosted an event with Chuck Klosterman at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg last week. This is a recording of that entire conversation covering several topics within the book, reclining your seat on an airplane, standing at a concert, AI and the future of entertainment, and more. Thanks to Midtown Scholar, Chuck, Alex Brubaker and everyone else who made it happen. Order a signed cop...

The Sixers lost to the Knicks in a game that looked frustratingly like one of the playoff games from two years ago. Then we discuss the upcoming trade deadline, a potential Giannis trade, a new Daryl Morey nickname and a threat. Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/fly The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook Antho...

We're 42 games through a Sixers season that is better than last year, but how good is it and can it be? We take stock in the team at the midway point, what we can expect, and what they should do at the trade deadline. Then we discuss the loss to the Suns and if it's ok to sleep with a second cousin if you live in Iceland.  Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightst...

The Sixers dropped two to the Cavs, we talk about Embiid looking great on offense but causing some issues on defense, Maxey's tough games and where the Sixers sit in the Eastern Conference at the moment. Then we meet the newest member of Team Ricky, writer and data scientist Beckett Sanderson who writes the column Enter Statman. We talk to Beckett about his day job as a college basketball data...

The Sixers split against the Raptors and things are looking up. Embiid is dunking and playing great, but for how long will it last? Then we get into the Eagles losing, Lowry’s special send off in Toronto, and a Jacksonville reporter complimenting the head coach after a loss.  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Get 20% off any Body Bio order with the code in the pod...

The Sixers are 6-1 in the last seven games Joel Embiid has played, and they're two games out of the three seed. Could it all be happening this year? We talk about the win in Orlando and how everything is settling into place. Then we discuss a Joel Embiid trade scenario, re-address the airplane seat recline debate, and explore the likelihood of a Maxey MVP.  Welcome new Ricky partner Verb Energ...

The Sixers properly whipped up on the Wizards, and we talk about Tyrese Maxey's shoot first attitude, Paul George's silky smooth shot, and the difference between loose and quick Joel Embiid and crunchtime Embiid. Then we introduce the newest member of Team Ricky, Beckett Sanderson, a data scientist that will write a weekly column called Enter Statman. Finally, we discuss a new entry in the...

The Sixers won in Madison Square Garden behind impressive games from VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey. We talk about their performances, and the team with Embiid and Paul George rounding into form. We then discuss if the Sixers will make a move with their available draft picks to improve this year's team, restart the reclining seat conversation and answer some relationship advice questions about...

The Sixers rallied for a win in Memphis over the Grizzlies in a signature VJ Edgecombe performance. Embiid looked the most spry he has in years in the team's first win with Maxey, Embiid and Paul George all active. Then we relive the Lottery Party moment at Franklin Music Hall when we got the #3 pick, and put the APB out for a Ricky listener on an Amtrak train who stole a seat. Happy 2026, we...

The Sixers started their road trip with a loss in Chicago. We talk about Embiid's success on offense but deficiencies on defense and how the team looks with and without him. Then we talk about everyone else in the game, who largely sucked. Mike suggests a new plan for backup point guard, a listener suggests a Michael Porter Jr trade, and relationship advice returns with some gift giving and re...

The Sixers showed up and played their worst game of the season against the Nets. Mike threw up the entire podcast to celebrate. Then we talk about Jared McCain's progress, Ben Simmons buying a competitive fishing team, how much credit Nick Nurse gets for the development of the young players, and a listener thinks Adam Silver will be in the Epstein files.  Reserve your spot for Fly The Process...

The Sixers won back to back games over the Knicks and the Mavericks, both in exciting fashion. We talk about how great Maxey looked, the evolution of VJ Edgecombe, the surprise of Dominick Barlow, Andre Drummond's corner threes, and a step forward for Jared McCain. Then we talk about a way to fix the NBA Cup, and some interesting hats made by listeners.  Get the new Ricky shirts here: https://...

We're gliding through the NBA Cup break with a talk about whether you're buying or selling your stock in Jared McCain and what your worry level should be about his play so far this season. Then we dive into the NBA Referees official Twitter account going after Sixers color guy Alaa Abdelnaby regarding the obvious backcourt violation they missed, as Spike turns into a ref guy, then discuss...

The minute we start talking about the end of the Joel Embiid era, he returns with a classic 39-9 Embiid performance against the Pacers. We discuss the performance, how to compartmentalize it, as well as great showings from Paul George and VJ Edgecombe. Then we discuss Jared McCain's limited minutes, and return to Platonic Relationship Advice. Get the new Ricky shirts here: https://shibevintage...

Tyrese Maxey has taken another leap, and now the team must act soon in addressing the Joel Embiid and Paul George situations. We talk about the options and what the best path might be. Then we discuss Jared McCain's minutes or lack thereof, whether Chris Ryan should be banned, Mike gives an update on his rec league basketball team, and we give some platonic relationship advice.   Reserve your...

Joel couldn’t land in water if he was dumped off a Carnival cruise. LeBron was LeBron. Mike is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the brutal loss against the Lakers.  Reserve your spot for Fly The Process New Orleans here: https://www.rightstorickysanchez.com/p/fly The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The Ri...

There was a huge lead against the Warriors, the Sixers blew it, but a VJ putback and a Maxey chase down block saved the day. We talk about the win, the Sixers two-way all stars, and just trying to enjoy the games. Then we talk about the Giannis situation and a potential Sixers trade, the Sixers getting fined $100,000, and Ben Simmons' Instagram comment that he'd play in Philly for free. Re...

The Sixers lost a heartbreaker to the Hawks in double overtime in the return of Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe. We talk about Maxey's great night, the return of Edgecombe, and good performances from Grimes and Barlow. Then we talk about the frustrating "will he or won't be play" Joel Embiid situation, and his disappointing rebounding and defense and what it means for their future....

Joel Embiid is out, Paul George is out again somehow, Oubre's hurt, Watford got hurt, Edgecombe is out, and still that game was pretty awful. At least Jared McCain seems to be putting it together. We talk about the loss, whether Brian Windhorst should be banned or celebrated, give some relationship advice and determined where in the hierarchy of US born players Tyrese Maxey is.  Get tickets to...

Laid back August vibes on the pod! We go deep into the mailbag and discuss whether the Sixers are out-performing expectations, what the the best center would look like in a post-Embiid world, get to relationship advice, and talk about whether the Sixers are finally smart when it comes to injuries.  Get tickets to see Spike and Chuck Klosterman here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-chu...

Tyrese Maxey scored 54 points to lead the Sixers to a win in Milwaukee. We talk about Maxey's evolution and scoring prowess, Paul George looking good so far in his return, the amazing Dominick Barlow and Jared McCain slowly working his way back. Then we talk about some trade ideas from listeners for Jonathan Kuminga and more. Get tickets to see Spike and Chuck Klosterman here: https://www.even...