PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast
571 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 525 ratingsWith a star-studded cast, Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens form the most entertaining Philadelphia 76ers podcast in the world. From daily shows to postgame shows and more, nobody will cover the Sixers more closely.
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Episodes
Sixers Standing in the East
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutesDerek and Rich take a step back from talking about the Sixers to instead recap all of the significant changes in the Eastern Conference, and how those changes might impact the Sixers' pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Schedule + Listener Mailbag
August 21, 2022 02:32 - 40 minutesDerek and Rich break down the newly released regular season schedule, then dive back into the listener mailbag, going over their expectations for PJ Tucker as a small ball center, whether the Sixers could have both a top-5 offense and defense, what lineups should close games out and whether you should have any hope for Matisse Thybulle offensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Durant to the Sixers?
August 14, 2022 02:17 - 47 minutesKevin Durant would reportedly be open to being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Do the Sixers have enough to make a realistic offer that Brooklyn would be interested in? And would it be a mistake to trade the 21-year-old Tyrese Maxey for Durant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tampering?
August 01, 2022 02:02 - 39 minutesThe Sixers are being investigated by the league for potential tampering and salary cap circumvention. What's the difference, what's the chance they actually get punished, and how severe would the punishment be? Derek and Rich break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harden's Reported Deal + Summer League
July 14, 2022 16:13 - 46 minutesDerek and Rich break down the reported contract for James Harden, before diving into some of their early impressions from Summer League play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Add Tucker and House
July 02, 2022 04:07 - 43 minutesThe Sixers added P.J. Tucker, Danuel House and Trevelin Queen in free agency. Derek and Rich break down their games, their fit with the Sixers, and look ahead at what's left to come for the rest of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Acquire Melton
June 26, 2022 12:04 - 39 minutesDerek and Rich break down the Sixers draft day acquisition of De'Anthony Melton: what he adds to the team, what role he can fill, and how that impacts what moves the Sixers can make for the rest of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Draft Prep
June 20, 2022 23:37 - 50 minutesDerek 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 Sixers select at 23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stay or Go?
June 13, 2022 04:01 - 48 minutesStay 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 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harden's Looming Contract
June 05, 2022 19:39 - 38 minutesWhat 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' hand? Derek and Rich dive deep into the upcoming Harden talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embiid All NBA, Doc Staying, Jimmy Butler's Dominance
May 29, 2022 12:46 - 35 minutesDoc 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 Butler gave an all-time playoff performance in Miami's Game 6 win over the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Offseason Preview
May 22, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutesDerek and Rich dive into offseason coverage, going over whether they expect each of Doc Rivers, Tobias Harris and James Harden to return, predicting whether the Nets will defer conveyance of the 23rd pick in the draft until next year or not, and trying to make sense of the reports that Daryl Morey is still star hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Future of Sports Pt. 2
May 15, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutesIn 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 technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sixers season is over
May 14, 2022 21:41 - 46 minutesThe 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 Rich try to make sense of the Sixers' pathetic second-round performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Future of Sports Pt. 1
May 14, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutesIn 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 home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daryl Morey and Doc Rivers Exit Interview
May 14, 2022 01:42 - 36 minutesThe full audio of Daryl Morey and Doc Rivers exit interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers tie up the series with Heat
May 09, 2022 21:14 - 52 minutesJoel 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 and Rich break it all down and discuss what to expect as the series returns to Miami for the pivotal Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers/Heat Preview + Another Embiid Injury
May 01, 2022 20:42 - 57 minutesJoel 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 that news, debate how the Sixers can tread water until Embiid's hopeful return, and preview how the Sixers match up against Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embiid's Thumb
April 24, 2022 21:43 - 31 minutesDerek 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 that will impact the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embiid for the win!
April 22, 2022 11:31 - 45 minutesDerek 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Tyrese Maxey Game
April 17, 2022 23:02 - 38 minutesDerek 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 what they expect to carry over to the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
76ers vs Raptors Preview
April 15, 2022 19:58 - 58 minutesDerek 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 confident, before providing their predictions for the first round of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Mailbag
April 09, 2022 04:36 - 35 minutesDerek 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 overcome the loss of Thybulle if they meet the Raptors in the playoffs, the overall state of the offense, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Playoff Pitfalls
April 07, 2022 21:35 - 46 minutesThe 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 been unwilling to adapt. Could that doom the Sixers in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Identity Crisis
April 03, 2022 20:29 - 43 minutesThe 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 the loss to the Pistons was so concerning for the team's playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Concerns about the defense?
March 20, 2022 01:48 - 44 minutesDerek 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 back-to-back against the Raptors and the Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers get smoked by the Nets
March 12, 2022 22:47 - 40 minutesThe 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 Thursday night's loss was just an off night, how much was related to matchup problems with the Nets, and how much were larger issues that can be exploited in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The James Harden Era Begins
March 01, 2022 05:22 - 53 minutesDerek 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 stagger their rotations to optimize their two stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harden to the Sixers, Ben Simmons Saga Over
February 12, 2022 01:30 - 47 minutesThe 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 reaction to the blockbuster move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maxey Shows Out
February 02, 2022 03:47 - 46 minutesTyrese 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 discuss Maxey's development this season, and how that impacts what they'd do at next week's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do the Sixers have enough?
January 26, 2022 23:20 - 48 minutesThe 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, or should the Sixers be aggressive in making a move now to bolster a playoff run? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers Quarter Season Review
December 02, 2021 02:39 - 45 minutesWith 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 games, and what their biggest concerns are going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embiid's Return
November 24, 2021 22:10 - 47 minutesDerek 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 franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
No time to panic
November 16, 2021 07:20 - 41 minutesWith 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 why it's not quite time to panic, especially with Tyrese Maxey playing great ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Sixers Hot Start
November 08, 2021 02:24 - 48 minutesThe 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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is the Sixers offense real?
November 01, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutesthe 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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Early Season Trends
October 28, 2021 17:11 - 42 minutesThe 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 concerning? Derek and Rich break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons is not mentally prepared
October 24, 2021 23:39 - 1 hourDescription: 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, says he is not mentally prepared to join the team. Derek and Rich break all that down in this week's SixersBeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's Next with Ben Simmons
October 15, 2021 16:19 - 47 minutesBen 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, then talk about what they've taken away from preseason play thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Embiid Speaks Out
October 07, 2021 12:47 - 43 minutesJoel 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 discuss that, along with their takeaways from the Sixers preseason opener against Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Simmons and Embiid has run it's course
September 30, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutesA 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 around himself, which he'll never get in Philly. Does Simmons have a legitimate gripe? Derek and Rich discuss that, along with other takeaways from media day and the opening of camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons Trade Negotiations
September 27, 2021 10:00 - 49 minutesBen 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 the changes at the top of Minnesota's basketball operations department could impact trade negotiations with the Sixers, and what kind of impact Doc Rivers' comments on Morning Joe could have on this whole thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons Saga
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourDerek 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 team when the season starts, and what they should be targeting in a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid signs 4-year supermax extension
August 25, 2021 15:42 - 54 minutesJoel 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 highly edited video of a pick-up game. Derek and Rich break down what that all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reacting to the offseason moves
August 10, 2021 21:37 - 43 minutesDerek 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, then look ahead to where the Sixers could turn their attention to for the rest of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sixers draft day recap
July 31, 2021 23:38 - 47 minutesDerek 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 situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can the Sixers trade for Damian Lillard?
July 17, 2021 15:16 - 1 hourA 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 whatever he can to make Lillard in Philadelphia a reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Salary cap situation going into free agency and the draft
July 04, 2021 17:32 - 53 minutesRich 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 defensive scheme to maximize Joel Embiid's impact, expected growth from the young players and why you should still have hope for the Sixers building a title contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons opts out of the Olympics
July 01, 2021 21:26 - 41 minutesDerek 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, and about former Sixers Dario Saric, Monty Williams and Kevin Young earning a trip to the NBA Finals with the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Heading into the offseason
June 27, 2021 19:01 - 45 minutesDerek 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 to look out for regarding a potential Joel Embiid super-max extension, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices