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Derek Bodner (PhillyMag.com), Rich Hofmann (Phill…

  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Should a backup for Joel Embiid be a big Sixers priority?

    When Joel Embiid went down with an injury this season, the Sixers lost valuable ground in the standings. Should a proven option, like Andre Drummond or Jonas Valanciunas, be a priority for Daryl Morey this summer?

    Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Paul Reed should be counted on as the primary Embiid backup, and how the league’s outlook on bigs has shifted in recent years. They also discuss Tyrese Maxey praise from LeBron James, and Patrick Beverley’s suspension.

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    10 May 2024, 7:07 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | What can the Sixers learn from the remaining playoff teams?

    The Sixers are watching at home while Nikola Jokic, Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and others fight for a chance to win the title. What can Philadelphia learn from teams like the Wolves, Thunder, and Celtics to get closer to contention?

    Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the state of the playoffs and where the Sixers can take inspiration from their competition. What sorts of players do Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey need around them?

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    9 May 2024, 7:12 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Does a Brandon Ingram trade make sense for Daryl Morey and the Sixers?

    Pelicans wing Brandon Ingram may be on the move this offseason. Does he fit with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and should Daryl Morey pursue a deal for the versatile scorer?

    Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Ingram’s recent play and whether he makes sense in Philly. They also discuss reporting on the cost to trade for Heat star Jimmy Butler.

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    8 May 2024, 7:44 pm
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Which Sixers free agents should Daryl Morey try to keep?

    Kelly Oubre, Buddy Hield, De’Anthony Melton, and Nic Batum are just a few of the Sixers’ notable free agents this offseason. Which players should be a priority for Daryl Morey to keep?

    Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the stay or go options for Philadelphia this summer.

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    7 May 2024, 6:52 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Daryl Morey makes Sixers plan clear — third star or bust

    Daryl Morey spoke to reporters following the conclusion of the Sixers’ season, and without saying any names, he appeared to indicate that stars like Jimmy Butler and Paul George are at the front of his mind this summer.

    Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck & Devon Givens react to Morey’s press conference, the organization’s plan for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and much more.

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    6 May 2024, 7:52 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | The Sixers showed the fight we all wanted vs. the Knicks

    Joel Embiid and the Sixers went down in six games vs. the New York Knicks, but this defeat felt different than years past, with Tyrese Maxey and Co. battling until the very end against their division rival.

    Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the end of Philadelphia’s season and their loss in Game 6, and look forward to a pivotal offseason for Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse.

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    3 May 2024, 7:10 pm
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers lose Game 6 thriller to the Knicks; season comes to an end

    The Philadelphia 76ers fought until the end against the New York Knicks in Game 6, only to fall at the buzzer, 118-115 — putting a lid on the Sixers’ 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid battled throughout to finish with a team-high 39 points and 13 rebounds but it wasn’t enough to get Philadelphia back to Madison Square Garden for a Game 7. Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson finished with a game-high 41 points and hit some big shots down the stretch in the fourth quarter to help them advance to the second round.

    Buddy Hield scored 20 off the bench, knocking down 6 of 9 from deep — Nic Batum added 16 with Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre chipping in 17 each.

    Rich Hofmann and Devon Givens discuss the season finale as the season closes with a first round exit.

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    3 May 2024, 5:40 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | The Sixers can’t let Tyrese Maxey’s Game 5 go to waste

    Tyrese Maxey delivered an instant classic performance for the Sixers in Game 5 vs. the Knicks. Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse, and the rest of Maxey’s teammates have to come through for him in Game 6.

    Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Maxey’s heroic performance in New York and what adjustments Philly can make in Game 6. They also discuss a resurgent Tobias Harris and the potential for bigger Philadelphia lineups.

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    1 May 2024, 7:04 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Tyrese Maxey puts together a 46-pt OT classic to save the Sixers' season

    Tyrese Maxey drops a playoff career-high 46 points to keep the Sixers season alive, with a thrilling overtime win over the Knicks, 112-106. Maxey scored 22 of his 46 in the fourth quarter and overtime to lift Philadelphia to victory. Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid added 19 each and grabbed a combined 22 rebounds. The 76ers will host New York in Game 6 on Thursday night in Philadelphia.

    Devon Givens and Rich Hofmann react postgame with Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck joining live from New York.

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    1 May 2024, 2:54 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Did Daryl Morey waste a season of Joel Embiid’s prime?

    Daryl Morey opted to prioritize cap space and flexibility for the Sixers’ future. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are feeling the consequences of that decision in their series against the Knicks.

    Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the repercussions of Philadelphia’s long-term plan and dive deeper into the Game 4 loss. They also discuss what Nick Nurse can do to tilt the series back toward the Sixers.

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    29 April 2024, 7:49 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers outhustled by Knicks at home in Game 4, now in 3-1 series hole

    The Philadelphia 76ers drop Game 4 to the New York Knicks, 97-92. Joel Embiid’s 26 point double-double was bested by Knicks superstar Jalen Brunson’s playoff career-high and new playoff franchise record 47 points — pushing New York to a 3-1 series lead and a chance to win the series at home in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The Sixers led the Knicks by 10 points on two different occasions, but New York kept fighting back to eventually take control of the game in the fourth quarter and collect their third win of the series.


    Rich Hofmann and Devon Givens lead the postgame coverage with Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck joining live from the arena.

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    28 April 2024, 9:38 pm
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