PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Sixers vs. Hawks Game 3 Preview

10 Jun 2021

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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...

Sixers vs. Hawks: Second Round Preview

05 Jun 2021

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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 ...

Sixers advance to the second round

04 Jun 2021

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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 ...

A dominant Game 3 win

30 May 2021

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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...

Philly makes it look easy in Game 2

28 May 2021

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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 wh...

76ers take Game 1 against the Wizards

24 May 2021

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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 ...

Sixers vs. Wizards: First Round Preview

22 May 2021

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Derek and Rich preview the Sixers first round playoff series against the Washignton Wizards, going over how the Sixers should defend Beal and Westbroo...

Sixers clinch the top seed in the East

15 May 2021

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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 ...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3

15 May 2021

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Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founder...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3

15 May 2021

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Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders ...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3

15 May 2021

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Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s...

Sixers are close to securing the top seed

12 May 2021

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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 wi...

How the NBA's tanking era changed the league forever

09 May 2021

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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...

Philly's 6-game winning streak

07 May 2021

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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 ...

How would the Sixers defend the Nets?

02 May 2021

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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...

Potential first-round matchups

30 Apr 2021

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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 matchu...

A struggling week for Philly

25 Apr 2021

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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 rota...

How can the Sixers get back on track?

23 Apr 2021

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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 wil...

What is driving Joel Embiid?

18 Apr 2021

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Derek empties out the listener mailbag, diving in on what Doc Rivers' playoff rotations might look like, what's driving Joel Embiid's effectiveness fr...

Sixers have their eyes on first place

15 Apr 2021

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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 Conferen...

Back in first place in the East

11 Apr 2021

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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....

Sixers beat the Celtics + Embiid's recent form

08 Apr 2021

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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...

Looking ahead to the remainder of the season

04 Apr 2021

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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, Dere...

Is Philly's slump a concern?

01 Apr 2021

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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 t...

The 76ers trade for George Hill

26 Mar 2021

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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 ...

Trade Deadline Eve Edition

25 Mar 2021

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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 ...

Should the Sixers go all-in at the trade deadline?

21 Mar 2021

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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 ar...

Sixers fall to the Bucks in OT

19 Mar 2021

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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 m...

Joel Embiid's injury impact

14 Mar 2021

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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 th...

Looking ahead to the second half of the season

11 Mar 2021

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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 mi...

Embiid and Simmons will not play in the All-Star game

07 Mar 2021

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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 grade...

Embiid carries the Sixers into the All-Star break

05 Mar 2021

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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...

Could Kyle Lowry be a trade target?

27 Feb 2021

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Derek and Rich briefly discuss the Sixers' latest win over the Dallas Mavericks, then dive into the listener mailbag, answering questions on Kyle Lowr...

Tobias Harris misses out on All-Star selection

25 Feb 2021

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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...

Joel Embiid's career night

21 Feb 2021

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Joel Embiid dropped 50 and the Sixers' bench nearly squandered it away. Derek and Rich rave about Embiid's unprecedented play, debate whether it surpa...

Road trip struggles + mailbag

17 Feb 2021

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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...

Sixers' latest struggles on the west coast

14 Feb 2021

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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 strugglin...

Is Thybulle an offensive liability?

12 Feb 2021

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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 o...

Assessing the Sixers' inconsistent week

08 Feb 2021

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The Sixers followed up a dreadful performance against the injury-depleted Portland Trailblazers with a solid win over the equally-depleted Brooklyn Ne...

Should the Sixers bring back JJ Redick?

03 Feb 2021

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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 pl...

Are the 76ers championship contenders?

30 Jan 2021

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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 le...

Is Embiid single-handedly carrying the Sixers?

27 Jan 2021

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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 f...

Joel Embiid is leading the Sixers atop the East

24 Jan 2021

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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. De...

Why is Ben Simmons struggling?

20 Jan 2021

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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 ...

Can Ben Simmons up his offensive game?

17 Jan 2021

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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 ...

The James Harden rumors aftermath

14 Jan 2021

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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 Br...

How will the Sixers deal with so few players available?

10 Jan 2021

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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 nex...

Which Sixers young player has the highest upside?

08 Jan 2021

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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 th...

Sixers improve to 4-1 + early season trends

02 Jan 2021

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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...

Sixers off to a 2-1 start to the season

28 Dec 2020

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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...

James Harden rumors + season predictions!

22 Dec 2020

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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 ...

Are the 76ers the frontrunners to land James Harden?

14 Dec 2020

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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 p...

Assessing Daryl Morey's roster

02 Dec 2020

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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 hi...

Diving into the Sixers free agency moves

23 Nov 2020

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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...

The new-look 76ers

20 Nov 2020

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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 R...

Sixers Draft Preview

17 Nov 2020

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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.  ...

Sixers hire Daryl Morey

29 Oct 2020

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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...

The newest additions to the front office + insight on Doc Rivers

25 Oct 2020

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Derek and Rich discuss the additions of Dave Joerger, Peter Dinwiddie, Prosper Karangwa and Jameer Nelson, then bring on Jovan Buha, who covers the Cl...

Doc Rivers introductory press conference reaction

10 Oct 2020

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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 re...

Sixers hire Doc Rivers to be new head coach

02 Oct 2020

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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...

Mike D'Antoni rumors + his offensive style

25 Sep 2020

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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 mor...

The Sixers Enter the Offseason

08 Sep 2020

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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 ove...

Sixers Season Ends in a Sweep + Brett Brown Fired

26 Aug 2020

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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 overhaule...

Sixers Fall Behind 2-0 in Series Against the Celtics

20 Aug 2020

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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 seri...

Sixers vs. Celtics: Playoff Series Preview

16 Aug 2020

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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...

Ben Simmons' Season In Doubt

09 Aug 2020

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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 happ...

Resuming With Poor Form

02 Aug 2020

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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 Mil...

New Offensive Roles + Defensive Adjustments

25 Jul 2020

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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 of...

Ben Simmons Shifting to Power Forward

18 Jul 2020

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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...

Arriving to the Bubble

12 Jul 2020

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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...

The Return Is Approaching

05 Jul 2020

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Training camp is (kinda) underway, with the Sixers taking part in workouts at Camden in preparation for traveling to Orlando next week, with head coac...

Final Eight Game Schedule

27 Jun 2020

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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 ba...

Game of Zones Backstory

19 Jun 2020

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Derek and Rich interview Game of Zones creators, and lifelong Philadelphia sports fans, Adam (@mutsack) and Craig (@mutsackcraig) Malamut about how Ga...

What Should the Sixers' Rotation Look Like?

13 Jun 2020

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What should the Sixers' rotation look like? Derek and Rich go over that, discuss some of the emerging details of the NBA's return to play plan, and di...

The NBA's Plan to Resume

07 Jun 2020

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Derek and Rich dive into a bunch of different topics, from changes at The Athletic, to the ongoing protests across the country demanding criminal just...

Which Return to Play Scenario Helps the 76ers?

31 May 2020

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How do the various return to play proposals impact the Sixers? Derek and Rich go over that, along with a little bit more Vasilije Micic talk and a co...

Should the 76ers Bring Over Vasilije Micic?

22 May 2020

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Should the 76ers consider bringing over Vasilije Micic, a 6-foot-6 Serbian point guard that they drafted back in 2014? Derek and Rich discuss that, al...

Best And Worst Draft Picks In the Past 20 Years

16 May 2020

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What were the best and worst draft picks the 76ers have made over the last 20 years? Derek and Rich dive into that debate, while also providing some b...

We're Talking About Practice: The Story Behind Allen Iverson's Practice Rant

06 May 2020

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We're talkin 'bout practice. Derek and Rich briefly discuss Elton Brand's conference call with reporters, then dive into Rich's oral history of the Al...

Ben Simmons: The Reluctant Shooter

24 Apr 2020

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What do you make of the ESPN feature discussing Ben Simmons and his reluctance to shoot? And how would this time off, and a shortened season, impact t...

JJ Redick Interview: On his time in Philly, Embiid and Simmons fit, and playing with Zion

17 Apr 2020

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Derek and Rich are joined by former 76ers guard JJ Redick to talk about playing with Zion Williamson, why his time in Philly came to an end, his thoug...

What Worked (and What Didn't) During The Process

12 Apr 2020

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Following up on their chat with Yaron Weitzman, author of Tanking to the Top, Derek and Rich go back and rehash what stood out about The Process, usin...

The Process Years with Yaron Weitzman

03 Apr 2020

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Derek and Rich talk to Yaron Weitzman, author of Tanking to the Top, about Sam Hinkie, the Sixers rebuild, and how things have gone off track since. ...

Sixers Step Up (Finally) and The All-Process Team

26 Mar 2020

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The Sixers caused waves around the league when they decided to request full-time, salaried workers to opt-in to a salary reduction of up to 20 percent...

All the Possible Scenarios for the Rest of the Season

19 Mar 2020

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How would a 2-3 month layoff impact the Sixers and their playoff run? How do you rate the front office and coaching staff if the season is canceled? D...

Sixers and the NBA Season Suspension

13 Mar 2020

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The NBA season is postponed. What does that mean for the Sixers, and why was that game on Wednesday night even played?    Get access to special subs...

What the Sixers Will Look Like in the Playoffs

11 Mar 2020

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The Sixers' horrible 4th quarter against the Warriors put a damper on their 1-3 road trip. But they're about to get Joel Embiid and Josh Richardson ba...

All About Joel Embiid's Pending Return

08 Mar 2020

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The Sixers snapped their 9 game road losing streak behind big games from Shake Milton, Tobias Harris and Al Horford. Derek and Rich talk about that, J...

Shake-sanity and the Embiid-Simmons-less Sixers

05 Mar 2020

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The Sixers have lost the first two games of this west coast road trip, but Shake Milton is playing well and the team is competitive against the Lakers...

Joel Embiid Injury Impact

29 Feb 2020

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Another podcast, another injured Sixers player. Joel Embiid will miss at least a week because of a sprained left shoulder. What's going on here? And w...

Everything We Know About Ben Simmons' Injury

26 Feb 2020

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The Sixers will be without star point guard Ben Simmons for at least a few weeks, as he suffered a nerve impingement in his lower back. Will this dera...

Evaluating the New Sixers, Joel Embiid Improvements

22 Feb 2020

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Despite the Nets going on a 44-8 run the Sixers, playing without Ben Simmons, came back to win in overtime in their first game since the All-Star brea...

Sixers Buyout Market and Al Horford Chance to Start (Again)

19 Feb 2020

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Derek and Rich dive into the listener mailbag, wondering whether Al Horford might start once again when the playoffs roll around, talking about why th...

Al Horford's Movement to the Bench

16 Feb 2020

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The Sixers made a major change to the starting lineup in their last game before the All-Star break, sending Al Horford to the bench. Is it the right m...

How the Sixers New Additions Can Improve the Team

09 Feb 2020

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Will Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks make a difference in the playoffs, or are they band-aids on a gaping wound? Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor disc...

Why the 76ers are Road Weaklings

06 Feb 2020

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Derek is joined by The Athletic's Mike O'Connor to diagnose what exactly is wrong with the 76ers, including who is to blame for the team's road issues...

The 76ers Biggest Pre-Trade Deadline Questions

02 Feb 2020

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As we head into the final days before the trade deadline, Derek brings Mike O'Connor on to give his take on some of the major questions surrounding th...

Kobe Bryant and Philadelphia

28 Jan 2020

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Derek and Rich react to the sudden and tragic death of NBA star Kobe Bryant. His life, his legacy, and what he meant to the city of Philadelphia.  Ge...

Midseason Grades for Every 76er

22 Jan 2020

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Derek and Rich go through each player on the Sixers roster and hand out midseason grades. Who is meeting expectations, who is exceeding them, and who ...

Sixers Trade Deadline Primer

16 Jan 2020

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Who should the Sixers target at the trade deadline? Who would be a good fit, and help push them to title contention? Derek and Rich go through some of...