PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Joel Embiid Injury Impact Feb 29, 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 where do the Sixers go from here? Is there any concern Embiid's injury might linger? Derek and Rich discuss the latest development in a whacky Sixers season.

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Everything We Know About Ben Simmons' Injury Feb 26, 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 derail the Sixers' season? Who should start in his place while he's out? Derek and Rich react to this major news.

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Evaluating the New Sixers, Joel Embiid Improvements Feb 22, 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 break. Is Joel Embiid turning a corner? And how do the Sixers' new players look in the early going?

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Sixers Buyout Market and Al Horford Chance to Start (Again) Feb 19, 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 the Sixers have struck out so far in the buyout market, and dive into Ben Simmons' advanced metrics.

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Al Horford's Movement to the Bench Feb 16, 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 move? And who will start in his place? Derek and Rich discuss.

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How the Sixers New Additions Can Improve the Team Feb 09, 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 discuss the Sixers' trade deadline acquisitions.

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Why the 76ers are Road Weaklings Feb 06, 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. This episode mostly focuses on the team itself, not the trade deadline. We'll have a trade deadline special, including thoughts on Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III, coming out this weekend.

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The 76ers Biggest Pre-Trade Deadline Questions Feb 02, 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 this team: is the starting lineup good enough, do Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Al Horford fit together, and which of the bench players are actually playable in the postseason?

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Kobe Bryant and Philadelphia Jan 28, 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.

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Midseason Grades for Every 76er Jan 22, 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 has been a disappointment?

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