PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast
The Athletic
The PHLY Sixers Podcast is your daily destination for everything Philadelphia 76ers. Hosted by Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck, and Devon Givens, the show delivers expert analysis, interviews, game recaps, trade rumors, and live postgame reactions. Whether you're tracking Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, or offseason moves, PHLY Sixers brings fans closer to the team than anyone else. From breaking news to deep dives into X’s and O’s, no one covers the Sixers like PHLY Sports.
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The Athletic
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The PHLY Sixers Podcast is your daily destination for everything Philadelphia 76ers. Hosted by Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck, and Devon Givens, the show delivers expert analysis, interviews, game recaps, trade rumors, and live postgame reactions. Whether you're tracking Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, or offseason moves, PHLY Sixers brings fans closer to the team than anyone else. From breaking news to deep dives into X’s and O’s, no one covers the Sixers like PHLY Sports.
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English
Episodes
The NBA is putting the Sixers in the rearview
8/13/2025
The NBA is leaving the Sixers OUT of the picture when it comes to holiday games and opening night–the PHLY Sixers Podcast take a sneak peak at the prime time schedule release and discuss why they believe the Sixers were "snubbed."
Duration:00:10:02
Joel Embiid’s BEST Sixers teammates at each position
8/12/2025
Was Ben Simmons or James Harden better with Joel Embiid? Is Jimmy Butler the best teammate the big man has played with? Does Tyrese Maxey make the starting five? And who was the best coach Embiid played for?
Duration:01:10:39
MAILBAG: Will Joel Embiid and Paul George be available for opening night?
8/11/2025
Joel Embiid and Paul George have health challenges to get ready for opening night. Tyrese Maxey struggles to use a can opener. Should VJ Edgecombe change his jumper? And more Sixers mailbag questions.
Duration:01:16:27
Report suggests Quentin Grimes could take the Sixers' qualifying offer?!
8/9/2025
A report from Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report said that there was buzz around the league that Quentin Grimes might take the qualifying offer from the Sixers, a move which would bring him back to the Philadelphia 76ers on a 1-year deal, but would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer. Is this a realistic possibility, or just a threat that Grimes and his camp are using for leverage on the Sixers? Plus, Derek and Rich go over what changes they would make to improve the NBA's on-court product.
Duration:00:13:32
Changes we'd make to DRASTICALLY improve the NBA's on-court product
8/8/2025
There has been growing discontent with the NBA's product, with complaints ranging from teams taking too many 3s, to stars missing games due to load management, a convoluted salary cap which makes following the league increasingly difficult, and more. If you were given free reign to remake the NBA to improve the product on the court, what would you do?
Duration:01:03:37
Are the Sixers DOOMED if Joel Embiid can’t return to his pre-injury dominance?
8/7/2025
For the Sixers to contend for a title this season they’ll need Joel Embiid to return to his pre-injury form. But has the growth of Tyrese Maxey, along with the additions of Jared McCain and VJ Edgecombe, given the Sixers a strong enough base to build a contender out of down the line, even if Embiid is not able to return to his previously dominant self? And how bad of a spot are the Sixers actually in compared to their fellow Eastern Conference rivals?
Duration:01:02:29
Joel Embiid MIGHT NOT Be Ready For Training Camp?!
8/7/2025
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that there's growing concern around the league that Joel Embiid might not be ready for the start of training camp, citing several league sources outside of the Sixers who are sounding alarm bells on the likelihood of Joel Embiid returning to form. How much new information was actually revealed in this report, and is it something that should influence your expectations for the upcoming 2025-26 season?
Duration:00:09:03
The real reasons the Sixers haven't won a title in the Joel Embiid era | PHLY Sixers Podcast
8/6/2025
Joel Embiid developed into a perennial MVP contender, and one of the best players in franchise history. Yet the Sixers don’t have even a Conference Finals birth, much less a championship, to show for it.
What are some of the underrated reasons that the Philadelphia 76ers have come up short in their quest for a title during the Embiid era?
Duration:01:13:51
Ranking the most SHOCKING events of the Joel Embiid Sixers era
8/5/2025
From the Bryan Colangelo burnergate controversy, to the Sixers hiring Jerry Colangelo as an advisor and Kawhi Leonard's epic shot, the Sixers have been a chaotic mess for most of the Joel Embiid era. But which moments were the most surprising? Derek and Rich will provide their lists on today's show, ranking which events were the most shocking at the time, while offering first-hand perspectives from their time on the beat covering the chaos.
Duration:01:27:14
MAILBAG: Is Jared McCain more likely to be an All-Star than Paul George?
8/4/2025
Could Jared McCain be an All-Star this year? Is it possible that Paul George is traded in an in-season move? How many minutes can you expect out of VJ Edgecombe this season? What kind of a role would Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey play on the 2001 76ers team that went to the Finals? That, and more, in this week’s Sixers mailbag.
Duration:01:07:08
Was Daryl Morey right about the Lakers’ ‘asterisk’ 2020 championship?
8/2/2025
Daryl Morey found himself in hot water after talking about the Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship in the Disney World bubble. Should LeBron James and Anthony Davis have an asterisk on that title? Does it matter?
Duration:00:13:35
Is Joel Embiid STILL a top-10 player in the East?
8/1/2025
Sixers’ star Joel Embiid is listed as one of NBA.com’s Eastern Conference top-10 players while teammate Tyrese Maxey is left off the list. Should Embiid be higher than Maxey?
Duration:01:00:11
The Sixers’ young players are in the gym building CULTURE
7/31/2025
The Sixers’ young core of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jared McCain is getting time in the gym together this offseason, preparing for a long season ahead. Are the seeds of a culture shift being planted?
Duration:00:59:35
Vegas has NO IDEA what to make of the Sixers (2025-26 NBA win totals)
7/30/2025
The Sixers are being projected to win around 41 or 42 games with Joel Embiid and Paul George having major injury question marks. Too high or too low? Plus VJ Edgecombe updates and Daryl Morey talking about the Lakers’ 2020 bubble championship with an asterisk.
Duration:01:09:40
What is the walk-away number for Quentin Grimes' Sixers contract?
7/29/2025
Quentin Grimes’ restricted free agency is dragging on, and some NBA executives believe the walk-away number on his contract is lower than you think. Can Daryl Morey get him on a fair deal? Plus, VJ Edgecombe’s appearance on the Podcast P Paul George podcast.
Duration:01:13:53
MAILBAG: What should Sixers fans expect from Joel Embiid next season?
7/28/2025
Can Sixers fans really expect Joel Embiid to offer much next season? Should the Sixers trade the Clippers pick sooner rather than later? Can Daryl Morey move Andre Drummond before the season starts? And more Sixers mailbag questions.
Duration:01:13:05
Quentin Grimes considering SHORT-TERM deal with Sixers?
7/26/2025
A recent report says Quentin Grimes could end up settling for a shorter deal with the Sixers. Would that be the right thing for Daryl Morey and Co., is it likely that Grimes would pass up long-term security, and what would you pay Quentin Grimes?
#nba #nbafreeagency #sixers #76ers #quentingrimes #darylmorey
Duration:00:13:53
Sixers NINTH in front office rankings — too high or too low?
7/25/2025
Daryl Morey has handed out brutal contracts to Paul George and Joel Embiid, but has aced drafts with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and others. How does he stack up against general managers like Sam Presti, Brad Stevens, and other top execs?
Duration:01:08:14
NBA executives are RAVING about VJ Edgecombe after Summer League
7/24/2025
VJ Edgecombe played in just two games in Summer League, but the Sixers rookie turned the heads of scouts and executives. How good can he be in year one next to Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid?
Duration:01:04:51
Is Tyrese Maxey ready to lead the Sixers to success?
7/23/2025
Tyrese Maxey has taken more ownership of the Sixers by the year, and he may have more pressure on him than ever in 2025-26. Is he ready to seize the team from Joel Embiid and make it his own?
Duration:01:06:19