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PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast
The PHLY Sixers Podcast is your daily destination for everything Philadelphia 76ers. Hosted by Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck, and Devon Givens, the show delivers expert analysis, interviews, game recaps, trade rumors, and live postgame reactions. Whether you're tracking Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, or offseason moves, PHLY Sixers brings fans closer to the team than anyone else. From breaking news to deep dives into X’s and O’s, no one covers the Sixers like PHLY Sports.
Episodes
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Draft Prep
Derek and Rich preview Thursday night's NBA draft, going over the strengths, weaknesses, and fit for a bunch of the players who could be available when the…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastStay or Go?
Stay or go? Derek and Rich go up and down the Sixers' roster, making our best guesses over whether each player from last year's team will return for next…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastHarden's Looming Contract
What should the Sixers prioritize when negotiating a long-term deal with James Harden this summer? And how much leverage does Harden have to force the Sixers'…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEmbiid All NBA, Doc Staying, Jimmy Butler's Dominance
Doc Rivers won't be the Lakers' next head coach, Joel Embiid made the All-NBA Second Team for the fourth time in the last five years, and former Sixer Jimmy…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Offseason Preview
Derek and Rich dive into offseason coverage, going over whether they expect each of Doc Rivers, Tobias Harris and James Harden to return, predicting whether…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastFuture of Sports Pt. 2
In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe Sixers season is over
The Sixers' season came to an end in embarrassing fashion, with a pair of lifeless losses to the Miami Heat which left more questions than answers. Derek and…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastFuture of Sports Pt. 1
In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastDaryl Morey and Doc Rivers Exit Interview
The full audio of Daryl Morey and Doc Rivers exit interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers tie up the series with Heat
Joel Embiid lost the MVP to Nikola Jokic once again, but the Sixers bounced back to win a pair of games against the Miami Heat to even their series 2-2. Derek…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers/Heat Preview + Another Embiid Injury
Joel Embiid has an orbital fracture and concussion and will miss the start of the Sixers' second-round series against the Miami Heat. Derek and Rich react to…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEmbiid's Thumb
Derek and Rich discuss the Sixers' disappointing Game 4 loss, debate how much of that was attributable to Joel Embiid's injured thumb, and try to project how…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEmbiid for the win!
Derek and Rich break down the Sixers thrilling overtime win in Game 3, including Joel Embiid's unbelievable game winner. Learn more about your ad choices…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe Tyrese Maxey Game
Derek and Rich break down the Sixers dominant 131-111 Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors, diving into what the Sixers did well to cruise to a victory, and…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast76ers vs Raptors Preview
Derek and Rich preview the Sixers vs Raptors first-round series, diving into the keys to the series, discussing what their concerns are, and where they're…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Mailbag
Derek and Rich discuss Matisse Thybulle's ineligibility to play in Toronto and his COVID decision, then dive into the listener mailbag to discuss how to…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Playoff Pitfalls
The Sixers are bombing away from 3-point range and have won three straight, but DeAndre Jordan has been unplayable as Joel Embiid's backup and Doc Rivers has…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Identity Crisis
The Sixers looked terrible one night against the Pistons, then dominant against the Hornets. Which is closer to their true identity? Derek and Rich discuss why…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Mailbag
Derek and Rich dive into the listener mailbag, talking about how the Sixers' offense will succeed against playoff caliber defenses, which playoff seed is most…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastConcerns about the defense?
Derek and Rich go over the Sixers impressive win over the Mavs, their level of concern about the team's defense, and what to look for in the upcoming…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers get smoked by the Nets
The Sixers got smoked by the Nets 129-100 on Thursday night, a blemish on what has otherwise been a near perfect start to the James Harden era. How much of…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe James Harden Era Begins
Derek and Rich break down the first two games of the James Harden era in Philadelphia, the chemistry he already shows with Joel Embiid, and how they should…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastHarden to the Sixers, Ben Simmons Saga Over
The Sixers traded for James Harden, pairing the 2018 MVP with Joel Embiid. Are the Sixers ready to contend this year? Derek and Rich give their initial…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastMaxey Shows Out
Tyrese Maxey went toe to toe with Ja Morant in an epic duel on Monday night, leading the Sixers to an overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Derek and Rich…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastDo the Sixers have enough?
The trade deadline is only two weeks ago, but Daryl Morey is reported to prefer to wait until the summer so he can pursue James Harden. Is this the right call…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Quarter Season Review
With a quarter of the season now complete, Derek and Rich take a step back to assess where the team stands, debating their biggest takeaways from the first 21…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEmbiid's Return
Derek and Rich discuss Tyrese Maxey's excellent play, how he'll fit with Joel Embiid once he comes back, and how his emergence can change the trajectory of the…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastNo time to panic
With Joel Embiid out of the lineup as a result of being in the NBA's health and safety protocols, the Sixers have lost four straight. Derek and Rich discuss…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe Sixers Hot Start
The Sixers are 8-2, despite Tobias Harris, Danny Green, and Ben Simmons all missing significant time. Derek and Rich break down how they've done so. Learn more…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastIs the Sixers offense real?
the Sixers won two straight, are 4-2 on the season and have the league's top-ranked offense. Are they really this good offensively, or is this a mirage? Learn…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEarly Season Trends
The Sixers are 2-2, Joel Embiid is struggling and Tyrese Maxey doesn't look ready to be the team's starting point guard. Which early season trends are most…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBen Simmons is not mentally prepared
Description: the Sixers are 1-1, Joel Embiid is dealing with soreness in his knee, and Ben Simmons, after being kicked out of practice earlier in the week…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastWhat's Next with Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons showed up, unannounced, to the Wells Fargo Center on Monday, ending his holdout. Derek and Rich discuss what's next for the ongoing Simmons circus…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEmbiid Speaks Out
Joel Embiid goes off on Ben Simmons, saying his holdout is "borderline disrespectful" to other players on the team fighting for their NBA lives. Derek and Rich…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSimmons and Embiid has run it's course
A report from Sam Amick of The Athletic says that Ben Simmons and his camp believe that the pairing has "run its course", and that Simmons wants a team built…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBen Simmons Trade Negotiations
Ben Simmons has told his teammates not to bother even trying to convince him to come back to the Sixers. What's going on here? Derek and Rich also discuss how…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBen Simmons Saga
Derek and Rich dive into the ongoing Ben Simmons saga, discussing the impact his trade request has on their leverage, what the odds are that he is still on the…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastJoel Embiid signs 4-year supermax extension
Joel Embiid has received his 4-year super max extension, the Sixers are making changes to their scouting department and Ben Simmons is taking jumpers in a…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastReacting to the offseason moves
Derek and Rich recap the Sixers' moves in free agency, from the additions of Georges Niang and Andre Drummond, to bringing back Danny Green and Furkan Korkmaz…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers draft day recap
Derek and Rich recap the Sixers draft day haul of Jaden Springer, Filip Petrusev and Charles Bassey, and try to make sense of the ongoing Ben Simmons trade…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastCan the Sixers trade for Damian Lillard?
A TrueHoop report says that Damian Lillard will request a trade out of Portland. Rich and Derek dive into why, if that report is true, Daryl Morey has to do…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSalary cap situation going into free agency and the draft
Rich and Derek dive into the listener mailbag, going over topics like the Sixers salary cap situation heading into the draft and free agency, the optimal…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBen Simmons opts out of the Olympics
Derek and Rich talk about the departures of play-by-play commentator Marc Zumoff and CEO Scott O'Neil, about Ben Simmons opting out of playing in the Olympics…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastHeading into the offseason
Derek and Rich kick off the Sixers offseason by discussing what to take away from the fact that Rich Paul met with Daryl Morey about Ben Simmons' future, what…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe 2020-21 season comes to an end
Derek and Rich dive into the Sixers shocking Game 7 loss to the Hawks, talk about the mistakes Doc Rivers and his coaching staff made in the series, Ben…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers vs. Hawks: Game 7 Preview
Sixers vs Hawks Game 7 is tonight. What can the Sixers expect out of Joel Embiid and his injured knee, can Tyrese Maxey continue his strong play and can they…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast76ers collapse in Game 5
After back-to-back epic second-half collapses, the Sixers suddenly find themselves trailing to the Atlanta Hawks 3 games to 2, and their once-promising season…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastMoving forward without Danny Green
The Sixers won Game 3 in convincing fashion, but lost Danny Green for at least two weeks with a calf strain. Who will start in Green's place, and how will his…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers vs. Hawks Game 3 Preview
As the series heads to Atlanta, the Sixers find themselves tied with the Hawks at 1 game each. The Sixers' Game 2 adjustments seemed to slow down Trae Young…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers vs. Hawks: Second Round Preview
Derek and Rich preview the Sixers second-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, going over the keys to defending Trae Young, how they can survive if Joel…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers advance to the second round
The Sixers beat the Wizards to advance to the second round, where they'll meet Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. But Joel Embiid has a slight tear in the…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastA dominant Game 3 win
Derek and Rich talk about the Sixers' dominant 132-103 win over the Washington Wizards to take a 3-0 series lead, about what to look for as the Sixers look to…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastPhilly makes it look easy in Game 2
Derek and Rich briefly discuss what they saw in the Sixers' Game 2 win, then bring on Fred Katz to give perspective from the other side, discussing what he's…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast76ers take Game 1 against the Wizards
Derek and Rich break down the Sixers 125-118 win over the Wizards in Game 1 of their playoff series, going over what went right, what they'll need to clean up…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers vs. Wizards: First Round Preview
Derek and Rich preview the Sixers first round playoff series against the Washignton Wizards, going over how the Sixers should defend Beal and Westbrook, why…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers clinch the top seed in the East
The Sixers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Derek and Rich reflect on the accomplishment, go over what games to pay attention to this weekend…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3
Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers are close to securing the top seed
The Sixers stumbled down the stretch against the Pacers and blew a winnable game, ending their eight-game winning streak. Still, they need just one win over…