Locked On 76ers - Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers

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One has to feel sorry for Zhaire Smith, whose Sixers tenure was doomed from the start Nov 24, 2020

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In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey says Zhaire Smith's tenure with the 76ers was doomed from the very start. He also gives his thoughts on the acquisition of Dwight Howard in free agency and the first two days of free agency as a whole.

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Daryl Morey is Philly's version of Mr. Clean Nov 20, 2020

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In this Locked on 76ers podcast, Keith Pompey talks about how new Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey cleaned up the huge mess that team's front-office created last summer. He cleaned up the Sixers poorly constructed roster, polished it with much-needed shooters and swept away Al Horford's Al Horford's contract.

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Pondering Sixers' best approach to acquire James Harden Nov 18, 2020

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In this Locked on 76ers podcast, Keith Pompey says the Sixers will be better suited not rushing to make a deal for James Harden, especially with the Houston Rockets saying they intend to keep the All-NBA talent. If Harden is really determined to leave, he'll make it to where the Rockets will be forced to move him. As a result, their lofty trade demands could lower. Pompey also talks about Wednesday's NBA draft.

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It's easy to see why Sixers are interested in James Harden Nov 18, 2020

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In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey tells why it's easy to see the 76ers interested in Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden. Pompey also talks about the excitement surrounding the upcoming Sixers season.

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Could Sixers get locked out on top trade targets? Nov 17, 2020

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In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey discusses how a few of the Sixers top trade targets are either involved in trade discussions or have been traded to other teams. He discusses how this impacts the Sixers moving forward.

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How could the ominous situation in Houston impact Sixers on draft night? Nov 12, 2020

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In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey wonders if Russell Westbrook demanding a trade from the Houston Rockets could eventually lead James Harden also wanting out of the organization. In that scenario, the Sixers would have to decide what would it take to get reunite Harden with Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, the former Rockets general manager. Pompey also says former Villanova small forward Saddiq Bey would be a solid fit for the Sixers.

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What should we expect from Sixers president Daryl Morey on draft night? Nov 11, 2020

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In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey discusses Daryl Morey's history of trading draft picks for a win-now approach. He wonders how that will impact Morey's first NBA draft as the 76ers president of basketball operations.

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There's definitely a different feel to this NBA draft Nov 09, 2020

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In this Locked on Sixers podcast, host Keith Pompey discusses how the upcoming NBA Draft lacks the excitement of the previous seven in regards to the 76ers. He also talks about what the Sixers assistant coaching staff brings to the organization.

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Dissecting Daryl Morey's introductory press conference Nov 03, 2020

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In this Locked on Sixers podcast, Keith Pompey says Daryl Morey's excitement with having a dominant center in Joel Embiid was the biggest takeaway from the 76ers new president of basketball operation's introductory press conference. Pompey also noted that learning from Morey could a good thing for general manager Elton Brand.

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None of the Sixers' front-office moves are surprising Nov 03, 2020

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In this Locked On Sixers podcast, host Keith Pompey says none of the 76ers front-office moves are surprising. He talks about how league sources had said the team was looking for a president of basketball operations and Daryl Morey was one of the candidates. Pompey also says sources said last week that Elton Brand got a three-year contract. That came after Brand was telling people he would get an extension and after sources said the general manager met with ownership about the extension. And sources have been saying since August that Alex Rucker wasn't expected to return next season. They finally let him go this weekend.

So there was nothing surprising about the Sixers' moves.. Pompey also said it's in the overall best interest for league players to start the upcoming season on Dec. 22 as opposed to Jan. 18.

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