PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

What a CRAZY game! Joel Embiid gets ejected, Andre Drummond's ejection overturned, Tyrese Maxey flirts with a triple-double, Victor Wembanyama blocks eight shots and the Philadelphia 76ers pick up their 10th win of the season with a 111-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Nursing a one-point lead, Maxey made clutch plays in the final minute with a steal and the basket, followed by a step back three with 29 seconds to play to push the lead to four -- sealing the win for the 76ers. Philadelphia's All-Star guard scored a game-high 32 with 10 rebounds and eight assists. Wembanyama finished with 29 points and eight rebounds to go along with the spectacular blocks for the Spurs. The PHLY Sixers crew discusses the craziness surrounding the 76ers' much-needed win.

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 for the Philadelphia 76ers but didn't have much help as the Sixers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-99. Paul George played on the 2nd night of the 76ers' back-to-back but struggled again from the field shooting just 4 for 12, totaling 11 points. The Cavaliers showed why they have the best record in the NBA with their play on both ends of the floor. Cleveland made 22 3s on the night to Philadelphia's 11 -- the All-Star backcourt of Darius Garland (26) and Donovan Mitchell (19) combined for 10 makes from beyond. The PHLY Sixers crew breaks down a flat performance from Philadelphia against the best team in the league.

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George played just their fourth game together this season for the Philadelphia 76ers -- the trio came together for a relatively comfortable win over the Charlotte Hornets, 108-98. The Sixers jumped out to a 41-23 lead after the first quarter thanks to Maxey's 15 points in the opening frame ... jump-starting the offense with Embiid back in uniform. The masked man made his presence felt with game-highs 34 points and nine assists -- Maxey added 23. Kelly Oubre continued his solid two-way play totaling 22 and five rebounds, picking up the scoring slack for a struggling George who went just 2 for 12 from the field for five points. The PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down game 1 of the Sixers' back-to-back as they sweep the season series with the Hornets.

Whether you’re hoping for Joel Embiid to stay healthy, a Tyrese Maxey shooting breakout, or a decision to tank, everyone has a Sixers thing they’re hoping for this Christmas. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses what they’re hoping for out of the team in 2025 and what Daryl Morey can add to the team before the trade deadline.

Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey are among the top candidates to go No. 1 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. If the Sixers’ season falls apart, who would rank at the top as a partner to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid? The PHLY Sixers podcast does a draft detour on some of the big names in college basketball in case the Sixers somehow win the draft lottery.

Nick Nurse told reporters in Charlotte that Joel Embiid’s sinus fracture is not as bad as some previous facial injuries for their star center. Could he be back sooner than expected from injury? The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses the Embiid update, changes to the All-Star Game format, Stephen A. Smith and more.

Thanks to incredible shooting performances from Tyrese Maxey (40 points) and Paul George (33), the Philadelphia 76ers hung on to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 121-108. It is the 5th win in the last seven games for the Sixers, who improved to 8-16 on the season. The Sixers built up a large lead late in the third quarter and looked to be on their way to an easy victory, but the Hornets came roaring back with a 10-0 run to start the 4th, eventually cutting the Sixers’ once 21-point lead all the way down to 4. The Sixers were able to stabilize down the stretch, thanks in large part to Paul George, who finished with the first 30-point outing of his Philadelphia career. Join the PHLY team as they break down a much-needed win for the Sixers.

The Sixers announced that Jared McCain will be out indefinitely as he needs surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. The injury was first reported by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. McCain first informed the Sixers that he was experiencing soreness in the knee after Friday night's loss to the Indiana Pacers. McCain, the 16th pick in last June's draft, was a frontrunner for the league's Rookie of the Year award, averaging 15.3 points and 2.6 assists in 23 appearances so far. Join the PHLY team as they react to the latest devastating news in what has been a disastrous season for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Joel Embiid (12 points, five assists and four rebounds in 17 minutes) was hit in the face before halftime of the Philadelphia 76ers game on Friday night, went into the locker room and never returned. The team announced that Embiid would not be available due to an "impact to right side of face." The Sixers trailed 61-50 at the half. Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and the rest of the 76ers tried to keep up with the uptempo Pacers but were unsuccessful as Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton erupted for 32 points -- including seven 3s -- and dished out 11 assists en route to a 121-107 win. Maxey led Philadelphia in scoring with 22, George added 15 and Kelly Oubre Jr. registered a double-double of 12 and 13 boards. Second-year man Ricky Council IV provided a boost off the bench for the 76ers, contributing 14 points and nine rebounds. The PHLY Sixers crew discusses Embiid's latest injury and the impact it had on the game.

Philadelphia City Council members voted to approve a proposal for a downtown Sixers arena adjacent to Chinatown. If Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are still in Philadelphia in 2031, they’ll be playing in Center City. The PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down a landmark moment for the franchise and weighs in on some last-minute changes to the proposal. They also discuss NBA Cup semifinal matchups between the Bucks, Hawks, Thunder, and Rockets.

Nick Nurse has shuffled through starters while waiting for Joel Embiid and Paul George to get healthy, and it sounds like more changes could be on the way in games to come. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses Nurse’s approach to the rotation and where it leaves Jared McCain. They also discuss how to get Paul George going on offense and the latest developments with the Center City arena proposal.

Are the Miami Heat willing to trade Jimmy Butler? That’s the latest noise from the rumor mill, as players like Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, and others pop up as potential trade targets between now and the deadline. The PHLY Sixers podcast goes around the league, looking at the situations with New Orleans Pelicans, Heat, and more. They also discuss Nets veterans like Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dennis Schroder.

Jared McCain is in a fight with Kelly Oubre, Guerschon Yabusele, and a surging KJ Martin for a place in Nick Nurse’s starting five. Can anyone lock down the spots between the stars? The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses who might play alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George. They also discuss a recent ESPN report on Embiid battling depression while dealing with his knee issues.

Joel Embiid’s returned to the Sixers’ lineup to spark their win over the Bulls, with Tyrese Maxey pitching in a triple-double to help Philadelphia get an important victory. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses how Maxey and Embiid attacked Chicago and what Nick Nurse’s group, including Paul George, can do to build momentum from here.

KJ Martin was the star tonight for the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing the night with a season-high 20 points on 9 for 10 shooting from the field in the Sixers' 102-94 victory. Martin's activity on the offensive end of the floor gave the Sixers a much-needed lift in a low-scoring game. Paul George returned to the lineup for the 76ers and added team-highs of 21 points and nine assists. Philadelphia's backcourt of Tyrese Maxey (16) and Jared McCain (7) had a quiet night offensively but were lifted by the play of their teammates. Guerschon Yabusele equaled Maxey's scoring output with 16, including two huge free throws to extend the Sixers’ lead to six in the final seconds of the game. Kelly Oubre chipped in 13 and nine rebounds, Andre Drummond contributed seven points and a game-high 11 boards. The Magic's Franz Wagner paced all scorers with 30, Jalen Suggs netted 22 in the loss. The PHLY Sixers crew discusses win No. 6 for Philadelphia and a great KJ Martin game.

JOIN THE PHLY DIEHARDS! https://www.allphly.com/join-diehard/ The Philadelphia 76ers had their two game winning streak snapped tonight after falling to the Orlando Magic at home, 106-102. Rookie Jared McCain did all he could in an effort to pick up the win -- leading the Sixers in scoring with 24 points on an efficient 10-17 from the field with three 3s on six attempts. 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey finished with 16 and a team high six assists, but struggled from the floor all night shooting just 6 for 17 and missing all seven tries from behind the three-point line. Maxey sat on 10 points after three quarters before netting six in the final frame as the Sixers made a final push to steal the win. Too little, too late. Guerschon Yabusele and Kelly Oubre added 15 points each for Philadelphia. All five Sixers starters scored in double figures. Orlando's Franz Wagner led all scorers with 35, adding seven rebounds. The PHLY Sixers team breaks down a tough loss at home where the 76ers had their chances but fell short in Game 1 of this two game series. Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down the Sixers’ latest win.

The Philadelphia 76ers picked up their second straight win, this one a 108-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets thanks to four straight points by Tyrese Maxey in the final minute to secure the win. Maxey, who had been struggling for most of the night, finished with 17 points on 4-16 shooting from the field. Paul George tied his Sixers career high with 29 points, carrying the Sixers for most of the second half as the Sixers’ offense struggled around him. Jared McCain added 17 points on 7-10 shooting off the bench. The Sixers will return to Philadelphia for a game against the Orlando Magic (15-7) on Wednesday night, where they’ll look to extend their season-high win streak to three. Join the PHLY Sixers team as they break down the Sixers’ latest win.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has been a true bright spot for the struggling Sixers this season, but after a fantastic month of November, his three-point shooting has taken a bit of a dive over the last three games. McCain is 2 for 21 from long distance over that three-game span and had his stretch of ten straight double-digit scoring games snapped on Saturday night in Philadelphia's win over the Detroit Pistons. 76ers head coach also brought McCain off the bench in favor of veteran Kelly Oubre against the Pistons. What can Nurse and the Sixers do to help guide their young guard through his first rough spot?

PHLY Black Friday! 30% off everything! https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phly-locker JOIN THE PHLY DIEHARDS! https://www.allphly.com/join-diehard/ Paul George returned to the lineup to help lead a much-needed win for the Sixers, with the veteran wing getting help from Tyrese Maxey, Adem Bona, KJ Martin, and other members of the rotation. The PHLY Sixers podcast discusses a bounceback outing for the 76ers against the Pistons, and what Nick Nurse’s group did to change their fortunes.

Tyrese Maxey, Guerschon Yabusele, Jared McCain and the Philadelphia 76ers fought hard but it wasn't enough as Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets escaped with a 122-115 overtime win. Philadelphia had many chances to try and steal this one, but after several Houston efforts for 50/50 balls, offensive rebounds, and Sixers turnovers -- there was simply too much to overcome for the home win. Green scored a game-high 41 points, leading the Rockets to their 14th win of the season and handing the 76ers loss number 14 of the campaign. Maxey was amazing, matching Green's scoring effort with 39 (28 in the second half), Yabusele added 22 in a nice overall performance, and McCain chipped in 15. The Sixers have Thanksgiving off before hitting the road for a Saturday matchup against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. The PHLY Sixers team recaps what stood out in Philadelphia's home overtime loss.