PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast
Episodes
Joel Embiid Injury Overview
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Good news: the Sixers beat the Celtics for the 3rd time this season. Bad news: Joel Embiid will need surgery for the torn ligament in the ring finger ...
Why the Sixers are Sinking
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers have lost 7 of their last 10 games, and both the fit and question of this collection of talent looks to be in question. Should they be mak...
Something is not right with Al Horford
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers are coming off their worst loss of the season, Al Horford doesn't look right, Ben Simmons still won't shoot and now the defense looks off. ...
Sixers Championship Ceiling
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers dismantled the Milwaukee Bucks, the best team in the NBA up to that point. Was that a fluke, or a sign of what the Sixers are capable of? D...
The Symptoms of Losing
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers are on a two game losing streak, and have a tough schedule coming up, including a matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo in a showdown of t...
Joel Embiid Isn't Having Fun
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Embiid says he's not having as much fun as he used to. Derek and Rich discuss ow much of a concern that is. Embiid claims it's because he's tryin...
Is the Sixers Offense Championship Worthy?
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Sixers' offense championship caliber? What changes can they make to get them there? Derek brings on Mike O'Connor to go over his thoughts on th...
Winning the Right Way
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers have won 7 of their last 8 games, but are they playing well? Derek and Rich go over Joel Embiid's improved decision making out of the post,...
The 2010s: 76ers All-Decade Team
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek and Rich go through the past decade to create the 76ers All-Decade team for the 2010s. Get access to special subscriber-only podcasts from Sixer...
Ben Simmons.... FROM THREE!
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Simmons finally did it: he made a catch-and-shoot 3 in an NBA game. Is this the start of a new era in Simmons' development, or a one-off occurrenc...
Improving Embiid and Simmons
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek and Rich take a step back to look at big picture topics, namely whether Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have improved upon their weaknesses enough, ...
Eek! 76ers Defensive Woes
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann dig into the defensive woes for a 76ers team that was believed to be an elite defense, Ben Simmons floor spacing issues ...
The Smothering 76ers
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek and Rich discuss the Sixers' stellar defense, their struggling offense, where the team can turn to get shooting, the injury to Shake Milton and ...
Inevitably Wrong Sixers Predictions
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Big Announcement! Sixers Beat is moving over to join The Athletic's podcast network. Sixers Beat will continue to deliver weekly shows all about the P...
Trailer for Sixers Beat move over to The Athletic
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sixers Beat is moving over to The Athletic. Along with that move is 40% an annual subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/sixersbeat to ...
#198 - Thybulle's Rising Star
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sixers Beat hosts Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann from The Athletic Philadelphia look at Matisse Thybulle's eye-opening preseason and what it means for ...
#197 - Preseason basketball, Hong Kong controversy
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' scrimmage, their preseason opener against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, an...
#196 - First impressions from Sixers training camp
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers are back practicing in good 'ol Camden, New Jersey. How does Joel Embiid look? Who's winning the backup point guard battle? How are Matisse...
#195 - Brett Brown talks about Ben Simmons jumper
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Brown held his annual media luncheon, and there's a lot to unpack. From Ben Simmons' jumper to changes in the team's defensive scheme to Al Horf...
#194 - James Ennis, Jonah Bolden and Shake Milton season previews
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek and Rich preview the upcoming season for Ennis, Bolden and Milton, give thoughts on Charles Barkley's statue being added to the Legends Walk, go...
#193 - Sixers Training Camp Look Ahead
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How has Furkan Korkmaz looked in the FIBA World Cup? And what should you look out for when the Sixers begin training camp later this month? Derek Bodn...
#192 - Josh Richardson breakdown
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek talks to Mike O'Connor of The Athletic to break down Josh Richardson's game, and discuss what he will add to the 76ers this upcoming season. Lea...
#191 - More video of Ben Simmons shooting a basketball
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After discussing the latest round of video showcasing Ben Simmons shooting jumpers, Derek and Rich discuss what the Sixers' rotations might look like ...
#190 - All things 76ers with Kyle Neubeck
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek chats with Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice on a number of topics surrounding the 76ers, going over the legitimacy of some of the weaknesses which co...
#189 - What Al Horford brings to the 76ers
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does Al Horford bring to the 76ers? How will he fit next to Joel Embiid at the 4? How can he help against Giannis Antetokounmpo? And will Trey Bu...
#188 - Thoughts on the new look 76ers
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should the Sixers have extended Ben Simmons? Should you get excited over Ben Simmons' workout videos showcasing his jumper? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofm...
#187 - Sixers trade Jimmy Butler, sign Al Horford
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What happened with Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers? Did the trade with the Miami Heat make sense? And how will Al Horford fit? Derek Bodner an...
#186 - Sixers draft Matisse Thybulle
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers traded up to #20 to select Matisse Thybulle out of Washington. Did they give up too much to move up? Was Thybulle the right pic...
#185 - Free agency and draft preview
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann talk about the recent developments in the NBA, how they impact the 76ers, and preview what is to come in free agency. Th...
#184 - Moving on from Kawhi's shot
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do the Sixers move on from Kawhi Leonard's heartbreaking shot? Was bringing back Brett Brown the right move for the Sixers? What do they need to d...
#183 - Sixers dominate Raptors, take 2-1 series lead
04 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers dominated the Raptors in Game 3 and took a 2-1 series lead. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia break down the Sixer...
#182 - Nets review and Raptors preview
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can we take away from the Sixers' 4-1 series win over the Nets? And what kind of chance do the Sixers have against the Raptors? Is Ben Simmons th...
#181 - Sixers split at home
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers split their two home games against the Nets, showing the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows. What does that mean for the rest ...
#180 - Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 1 and Nets series preview
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Embiid is now listed as doubtful for Game 1 against the Nets. What does that mean, and can the Sixers advance if he's not able to go? Derek Bodne...
#179 - Just end the regular season already
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers finally played with some effort against the Bucks, but it wasn't enough to stop their season-long 3-game losing streak. What's ...
#178 - Wolves win and listener mailbag
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers beat the Wolves, they've all but clinched the 3rd seed in the East and they've started resting Joel Embiid in preparation for the playoffs....
#177 - They Finally Beat Boston
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers beat the Celtics, then had a stinker against the Hawks on the road. Where does this team stand heading into the stretch run? Topics: Takewa...
#176 - Let's talk about Brett Brown
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the constant criticism of Brett Brown fair? Is he the right coach for the Philadelphia 76ers? Is he holding the team back? Can they win an NBA cham...
#175 - A much-needed win over the Pacers
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers pulled out a much-needed win over the Indiana Pacers with a dominant second-half performance, catapulting them to the 3rd seed in the Easte...
#174 - Late game demons
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' disappointing loss to the Warriors, Josh Harris's comments, Joel Embiid...
#173 - To Boban or not to Boban, that is the question
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck happened in the Sixers blowout loss to Portland? Should Boban Marjanovic or Jonah Bolden be the primary backup center when Joel Embiid r...
#172 - All-Star Break Check-in
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia check in on where the 37-21 Philadelphia 76ers stand at the All-Star break. How are the new...
#171 - The Tobias Harris Trade
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers acquired Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers, forming quite possibly the best starting 5 in the Eastern Conference. Derek Bodner an...
#170 - The changing landscape of the NBA
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' recent play, the Porzingis trade and AD trade rumors and how they impac...
#169 - Give Corey Brewer the minimum
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers have started their 12 game stretch against the best the NBA has to offer with impressive wins over the Indiana Pacers, Houston ...
#168 - Jimmy Butler aggressively challenged Brett Brown
05 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers finished off a 3-2 road trip, but Jimmy Butler is reportedly aggressively challenging head coach Brett Brown over his role in the offense. ...
#167 - The Great Ben Simmons Debate
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sixers struggled down the stretch against Boston AGAIN. How much of that is because of Ben Simmons? And are they long term problems for the Butler...
#166 - A Qualified Success
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers finally beat the (shorthanded) Toronto Raptors, and Elton Brand gave an update on Markelle Fultz and Zhaire Smith. Derek Bodner...
#165 - How all the Sixers pieces fit
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How does Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler fit? Where does Ben Simmons work in the Sixers half-court offense? And what's with their recent struggles? Derek...
#164 - Raptors dismantle Sixers, Fultz update
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 76ers got blown out once again by the Toronto Raptors. What is and what is not a problem? Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athl...
#163 - Sixers win 8 of 9
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers have won 8 of their last 9 games, led by the big 4 of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick. Derek Bodner and ...
#162 - Markelle Fultz's future
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future hold for Markelle Fultz? And what's up with the Sixers' shaky perimeter defense? Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic P...
#161 - Jimmy Butler for the win
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss their initial impressions of Jimmy Butler and how he fits in with the Sixers' young...
#160 - Breaking down the Jimmy Butler trade
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Was the Jimmy Butler trade a wise move for the Sixers to make? What are the risks? What is the upside? And what does this mean for Markelle Fultz's fu...
#159 - Will anybody shoot?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz's re...
#158 - Sixers Early Season Struggles
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on with the Sixers' early season struggles? How much of it is related to their new, switch-heavy defensive scheme? And how long do you co...
#157 - "Someday we'll figure out how to beat those guys"
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' opening night loss to the Boston Celtics, the problems t...
#156 - Inevitably wrong Sixers predictions
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What will it take for the Sixers to reach the NBA Finals? Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, whil...
#155 - The Return of the Jumper
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Markelle Fultz is back, and he's taking jump shots in game action. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that and other p...
#154 - Sixers Training Camp Impressions
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on at Sixers training camp? Is a Jimmy Butler trade possible? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, an...
#153 - Sixers promote Elton Brand to GM
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers have promoted Elton Brand to be the team's general manager. What does that mean for the franchise going forward, and what does ...
#152 - J.J. Redick and Jonah Bolden preview
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on with the GM search, what can you expect from J.J. Redick and Jonah Bolden this season, and is Markelle Fultz going to start? Derek Bod...
#151 - Markelle Fultz playing 5-on-5?
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Markelle Fultz appears to be playing 5-on-5 basketball in Drew Hanlen's gym. What does that mean? And why have the Sixers just now started talking to ...
#150 - What is going on with the Sixers GM search?
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is going on with the Sixers' GM search? Are they even conducting one? And who do you have more confidence developing a jumper, Ben Simmons or Mar...
#149 - Josh Harris and Brett Brown state of the Sixers
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Harris and Brett Brown spoke of the Sixers' ongoing GM search, on their pursuit of LeBron James, and gave hints on how they might be thinking abo...
#148 - No LeBron. Where do the Sixers go from here?
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
LeBron James signed with the Lakers, Paul George is in OKC, and the Kawhi Leonard trade talks seem to have stalled. Where do the Sixers go from here? ...
#147 - 76ers draft review and free agency preview
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did the Sixers make the right choice in trading Mikal Bridges for Zhaire Smith and a future pick? Will the Sixers pursue a trade for Kawhi Leonard? De...
#146 - NBA Draft Podcast
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann, Mike O'Connor, Sam Vecenie and Ricky O'Donnell all give their thoughts on what the Sixers should do in tonight's NBA Draft...
#145 - Bryan Colangleo resigns
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Following the Sixers' internal investigation over the Twitter activity of four burner accounts, Bryan Colangelo has stepped down as the Sixers' presid...
#144 - BRYAN COLANGELO HAD BURNER ACCOUNTS?!?!
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
According to Ben Detrick of The Ringer, Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo allegedly had 5 burner Twitter accounts which he used to criticize Sixers players, t...
#143 - Sixers win awards
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Simmons, Robert Covington and Joel Embiid all took home well-deserved awards for their efforts this season. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The A...
#142 - Celtics series postmortem
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What went wrong for the Sixers in the series against the Boston Celtics? How does that impact their future going forward? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofman...
#141 - Sixers vs Celtics Preview
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic preview the Sixers' upcoming playoff series against the Boston Celtics, and detail the keys for the Sixe...
#140 - Sixers vs Heat Recap
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia recap the Sixers vs Heat opening round playoff series, and give their thoughts on the Sixer...
#139 - THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE
14 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia preview the heavily anticipated Sixers vs Heat series, breaking down the keys for the Sixer...
#138 - Markelle Fultz's unexpected return
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia respond to an unexpectedly exciting night, as Markelle Fultz made his surprising return in ...
#137 - Can the Sixers get a top-4 seed?
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Sixers claim a top-4 seed in the Eastern Conference? Should they rest Joel Embiid? And does Brett Brown deserve Coach of the Year consideratio...
#136 - Evaluating Bryan Colangelo's tenure so far
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic discuss Bryan Colangelo's tenure so far, looking at the most consequential decisions made so far and fig...
#135 - State of the Sixers heading into the All-Star break
17 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first half of the podcast Kyle Nuebeck joins to discuss his report on Markelle Fultz. Then, Derek and Rich discuss the team's recent play, and ...
#134 - Bryan Colangelo talks about Markelle Fultz
10 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek and Rich discuss Bryan Colangelo's press conference, where he largely talked about Markelle Fultz, his health, and the possibility of him return...
#133 - Trade Deadline Mailbag
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Derek and Rich dive into a trade deadline edition of the mailbag, asking questions about what the Sixers might do in the upcoming 2018 trade deadline....