PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Looking ahead to the remainder of the season Apr 04, 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, Derek and Rich take a step back from the regular season to project forward and discuss how this team stacks up against the other contenders in the East.

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Is Philly's slump a concern? Apr 01, 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 the buyout market and more thoughts on the George Hill trade.

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The 76ers trade for George Hill Mar 26, 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 look to make their playoff run?

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Trade Deadline Eve Edition Mar 25, 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 roster and what the team can do if not big moves materialize before Thursday's deadline.

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Should the Sixers go all-in at the trade deadline? Mar 21, 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 are with Shake Milton's shooting struggles, and whether they should go all-in at the trade deadline.

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Sixers fall to the Bucks in OT Mar 19, 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 means not only for how these two teams might matchup in the playoffs, but also what it signifies for next Thursday's trade deadline.

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Joel Embiid's injury impact Mar 14, 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 the #1 seed, and Embiid's MVP candidacy?

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Looking ahead to the second half of the season Mar 11, 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 miss time because of the health and safety protocols, what might happen at the trade deadline, and what their chances are of holding off the Nets and Bucks for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

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Embiid and Simmons will not play in the All-Star game Mar 07, 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 grades for the front office, coaching staff and players.

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Embiid carries the Sixers into the All-Star break Mar 05, 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 the Eastern Conference, at the All-Star break.

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