Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

What needs to go right for Joel Embiid and the Sixers to have a successful 2025-26 season? Is Paul George going to bounce back? Are VJ Edgecombe and Jared McCain prepared to contribute? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sixers and Joel Embiid are headed into an uncertain future together. Is the franchise center ready to adapt his game for the 76ers? And if so, how will that impact VJ Edgecombe, Jared McCain, Tyrese Maxey and the rest of their young core? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VJ Edgecombe and Jared McCain are huge pieces of the Sixers’ future. Should Nick Nurse start one of them next to Tyrese Maxey on opening night for the 76ers? Could they play next to Quentin Grimes? Does Kelly Oubre deserve a chance? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Paul George going to start as a power forward for the Sixers, or could a young player like Trendon Watford add some size in the 76ers’ frontcourt? Debating what Nick Nurse’s plan will be for Philadelphia’s frontcourt around Joel Embiid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quentin Grimes remains a free agent deep into the offseason, with the Sixers apparently still confident he will sign. What should the 76ers’ top offer be for Grimes? Will Paul George be ready for training camp? Is Joel Embiid ready to go for next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly Oubre’s name keeps popping up in random trade rumors late in the offseason. Would the Sixers move on from Oubre this close to training camp? How would 76ers make up for his absence?

With Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe and others, the Sixers could boast a very good defense next season. But they also have serious firepower with Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, so could Nick Nurse lead the 76ers to a high-powered offense?

Joel Embiid is back in the Sixers’ practice facility working out and doesn’t appear to have or need a knee brace. Could a big revenge season be on the way alongside Tyrese Maxey? Kelly Oubre weighs in on Instagram about trade rumors. PHLY Sixers podcast discusses latest 76ers developments.

Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jared McCain are set to lead a new era of Sixers basketball starting this season. Set the baggage (and Joel Embiid and Paul George) aside and try to enjoy a fresh start.

Ben Simmons’ Sixers tenure ended in horrific fashion during the 2021 Hawks series. Would you, and Joel Embiid, really welcome him back to the Philadelphia 76ers? Marc Stein and other reporters say the Sixers expressed interest during the 2024-25 season. The PHLY Sixers podcast also takes mailbag questions.

Is Joel Embiid going to eventually make the Basketball Hall of Fame? He has a decorated Sixers career and a gold medal with Team USA but is that enough? What other current NBA players, like LeBron James and Steph Curry, will go to the Hall of Fame once they retire?

Cam Thomas took the rare path of accepting the one-year, $6 million qualifying offer from the Brooklyn Nets to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Could this be a sign that Quentin Grimes monthslong stalemate with the Sixers might finally be coming to an end?

Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers reportedly circumvented the NBA salary cap with a no-show endorsement deal for a tree-planting company, Aspiration. Could Adam Silver punish the Clippers in a way that impacts the Sixers, who own multiple draft picks from L.A.?

Kelly Oubre has been a solid two-way player for the Sixers under Nick Nurse. Could this be the end of the road for him in Philadelphia? Would the Sixers consider trading Tyrese Maxey? Will Sixers fans ever be happy again with Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse in place?

Is JJ Redick the best 3-point shooter in Philadelphia 76ers history? Devon Givens and Derek Bodner rank their picks.

From Joel Embiid to Josh Harris, from Daryl Morey to Nick Nurse, it's going to take a lot of work to get the Sixers back on track. Who do you believe in the most to get the job done? Who has earned the trust of Sixers fans?

From Shaquille O’Neal to Nikola Jokic to Sixers center Joel Embiid, who is the best NBA center of the 2000s? Does Yao Ming make the cut? Is Joel Embiid better than Dwight Howard? And more debates about the best big men of the last 25 years.

Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey are a talented Sixers core, but analysts and Las Vegas seem to have little faith in them. Is there anyone left who believes in Daryl Morey’s vision?

Malik Beasley is one of the NBA’s best volume shooters and could be a steal for the Sixers late in free agency. Would he have a negative impact on Jared McCain or VJ Edgecombe’s role? How would he fit with Quentin Grimes and Tyrese Maxey?

Why are Anfernee Simons Sixers rumors floating around? Could Joel Embiid change his offensive approach next season? Is VJ Edgecombe going to play backup point guard? And more mailbag questions about the 76ers.