PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

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Ben Simmons.... FROM THREE! Nov 22, 2019

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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 occurrence? Derek and Rich discuss the shot seen around the world and what kind of significance that could have on the Sixers' offense.

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Improving Embiid and Simmons Nov 11, 2019

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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, and whether that could get in the way of a parade down Broad Street. They then open up the listener mailbag to discuss the backup point guard rotation, Al Horford's struggles playing alongside Embiid, and more.

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Eek! 76ers Defensive Woes Nov 07, 2019

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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 and looking ahead to the Sixers against the Nuggets and Jazz to finish up the west coast trip.

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The Smothering 76ers Oct 30, 2019

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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 the upcoming game tonight against the undefeated Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Inevitably Wrong Sixers Predictions Oct 21, 2019

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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 Philadelphia 76ers, as well as special weekly Athletic subscriber shows. To become a subscriber, go to theathletic.com/sixersbeat to get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic.

On today's debut episode on the new network, Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss what they expect from this upcoming season including season win total prediction for the 76ers and their ultimate outcome this year.

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Trailer for Sixers Beat move over to The Athletic Oct 21, 2019

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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 secure the deal.

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#198 - Thybulle's Rising Star Oct 18, 2019

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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 the 76ers's rotation at the start of the season PLUS who else on the bench may get serious run this year.

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#197 - Preseason basketball, Hong Kong controversy Oct 10, 2019

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Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' scrimmage, their preseason opener against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions, and the controversy the NBA finds itself in following Daryl Morey's tweet in support of the Hong Kong protestors.

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#196 - First impressions from Sixers training camp Oct 03, 2019

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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 Thybulle and Zhaire Smith faring, and can they break into the rotation? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's episode.

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#195 - Brett Brown talks about Ben Simmons jumper Sep 27, 2019

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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 Horford maybe not being the primary backup center when the season kicks off, Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann walk you through it all.

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