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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 PodcastHow the NBA's tanking era changed the league forever
Derek and Rich talk to Jake Fischer, author of Built To Lose: How the NBA's tanking era changed the league forever, going over what he uncovered about Sam…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastPhilly's 6-game winning streak
Derek and Rich discuss the state of the Sixers after their 6-game winning streak, including what you can take away from the wins, where they stand in the chase…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastHow would the Sixers defend the Nets?
Rich and Derek dive back into the listener mailbag, debating who would defend the Nets big 3 in a playoff matchup, who will close games for the Sixers in the…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastPotential first-round matchups
Which team could potentially give the Sixers the most trouble in the first round of the playoffs? Derek and Rich rank the potential first-round matchups from…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastA struggling week for Philly
Derek and Rich start the pod off by talking you off the ledge after the Sixers' 0-4 week, then dive into the listener mailbag to discuss what the rotations…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastHow can the Sixers get back on track?
The Sixers have lost 3 in a row, are battling injuries, and are now in a fight for the top seed in the East with both Brooklyn and Milwaukee. What will it take…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastWhat is driving Joel Embiid?
Derek empties out the listener mailbag, diving in on what Doc Rivers' playoff rotations might look like, what's driving Joel Embiid's effectiveness from…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers have their eyes on first place
The Sixers beat the Nets on Wednesday night and won the season series 2-1, putting them in prime position to take the top spot in the Eastern Conference. What…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBack in first place in the East
The Sixers followed up their horrid game against the Pelicans with a solid win over the Thunder, and jump back into a tie for first place in the East. Derek…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers beat the Celtics + Embiid's recent form
Rich and Derek go over the Sixers' win over the Celtics, how Joel Embiid has looked since returning from his knee injury, Rich's feature on BBall Paul, and how…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastLooking ahead to the remainder of the season
Which concerns about the Sixers' roster could get in the way of a trip to the NBA Finals? Which ones are overblown? With the trade deadline over, Derek and…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastIs Philly's slump a concern?
The Sixers have lost two in a row and Ben Simmons is slumping. Long-term concerns or part of the ups and downs of an NBA season? Also, discussion on the buyout…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe 76ers trade for George Hill
The Sixers added George Hill at the trade deadline. They did not add Kyle Lowry. Was that the right call? And what can Hill add to the Sixers as they look to…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastTrade Deadline Eve Edition
On the eve of the trade deadline, Derek and Rich get you ready. They break down all the rumors and potential targets, how they would fit the current roster and…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastShould the Sixers go all-in at the trade deadline?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers fall to the Bucks in OT
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastJoel Embiid's injury impact
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastLooking ahead to the second half of the season
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEmbiid and Simmons will not play in the All-Star game
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastEmbiid carries the Sixers into the All-Star break
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastCould Kyle Lowry be a trade target?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastTobias Harris misses out on All-Star selection
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastJoel Embiid's career night
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastRoad trip struggles + mailbag
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers' latest struggles on the west coast
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastIs Thybulle an offensive liability?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastAssessing the Sixers' inconsistent week
The Sixers followed up a dreadful performance against the injury-depleted Portland Trailblazers with a solid win over the equally-depleted Brooklyn Nets. What…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastShould the Sixers bring back JJ Redick?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastAre the 76ers championship contenders?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastIs Embiid single-handedly carrying the Sixers?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastJoel Embiid is leading the Sixers atop the East
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastWhy is Ben Simmons struggling?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastCan Ben Simmons up his offensive game?
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?…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe James Harden rumors aftermath
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastHow will the Sixers deal with so few players available?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastWhich Sixers young player has the highest upside?
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers improve to 4-1 + early season trends
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers off to a 2-1 start to the season
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastJames Harden rumors + season predictions!
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…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastAre the 76ers the frontrunners to land James Harden?
Are the 76ers the frontrunners to land James Harden? Should they pursue him? And what are Derek and Rich looking for when the Sixers start preseason play on…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastAssessing Daryl Morey's roster
Derek and Rich go over the final few additions to the Sixers' roster, while debating the strengths and weaknesses of the group that Daryl Morey and his team…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastDiving into the Sixers free agency moves
Derek and Rich go over the Sixers' free agency thus far, from signing Dwight Howard, to trading Zhaire Smith, to what options are left that they could use…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe new-look 76ers
Al Horford and Josh Richardson are gone, Danny Green, Seth Curry, Terrance Ferguson, Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed are in. Derek Bodner and Rich…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Draft Preview
Derek and Rich preview the 2020 NBA draft, focusing in on who the Sixers should take with the 21st, 34th and 36th picks in Wednesday night's draft. Learn more…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers hire Daryl Morey
In a stunning turn of events, the Philadelphia 76ers have hired Daryl Morey to be their new president of basketball operations. Derek and Rich discuss Morey's…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe newest additions to the front office + insight on Doc Rivers
Derek and Rich discuss the additions of Dave Joerger, Peter Dinwiddie, Prosper Karangwa and Jameer Nelson, then bring on Jovan Buha, who covers the Clippers…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastDoc Rivers introductory press conference reaction
What you can take away from Doc Rivers' introductory press conference, how he can help Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid take the next step, and what the rest of his…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers hire Doc Rivers to be new head coach
The Sixers have hired Doc Rivers as their next head coach. What are his strengths? What are his weaknesses? And how does his basketball philosophy fit this…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastMike D'Antoni rumors + his offensive style
The Sixers' head coaching job is reportedly Mike D'Antoni's to lose. How would his offensive style fit with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons? Learn more about your…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe Sixers Enter the Offseason
Jimmy Butler is leading the Heat over the Bucks, the Sixers were swept in the first round, and the state of the team is in flux. Derek and Rich go over that…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Season Ends in a Sweep + Brett Brown Fired
The Sixers have fired former head coach Brett Brown, Elton Brand is staying on as general manager, and the rest of the front office could be overhauled. Derek…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers Fall Behind 2-0 in Series Against the Celtics
The Sixers fell 128-101 to the Celtics, they looked completely outclassed in every way possible, and their season is on the brink down 0-2 in the series…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastSixers vs. Celtics: Playoff Series Preview
Derek and Rich are joined by The Athletic's Celtics writers Jay King and Jared Weiss to preview the Sixers vs Celtics first-round playoff matchup, and discuss…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBen Simmons' Season In Doubt
Ben Simmons needs surgery on his left kneecap. Can the Sixers make a deep playoff run without him? Derek and Rich discuss all that would need to happen for the…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastResuming With Poor Form
Derek and Rich break down the Sixers 127-121 loss to the Indiana Pacers as they resume the NBA season. From Ben Simmons' abysmal defense, to Shake Milton…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastNew Offensive Roles + Defensive Adjustments
The Sixers beat the Grizzlies in an exhibition game, and Derek and Rich give their thoughts on how Shake Milton and Ben Simmons looked in their new offensive…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastBen Simmons Shifting to Power Forward
Shake Milton is starting over Al Horford. On top of that, he's been running the team's offense as the point guard, moving Ben Simmons to power forward. How…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastArriving to the Bubble
The Sixers are in the NBA's bubble campus in Orlando, but Joel Embiid and Shake Milton aren't sure that they should be. What's behind their complaints? Derek…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastThe Return Is Approaching
Training camp is (kinda) underway, with the Sixers taking part in workouts at Camden in preparation for traveling to Orlando next week, with head coach Brett…
PHLY Philadelphia Sixers PodcastFinal Eight Game Schedule
The Sixers signed Ryan Broekhoff, the NBA released the schedule for the final eight games of the regular season and there's finally a little bit of basketball…