Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

Deep in the offseason, it’s time for another game for the PHLY Sixers crew! Producer Bri puts together an NBA edition of Family Feud for Devon, Derek, and Kyle to test their basketball knowledge.

Joel Embiid’s contract extension locks the Sixers’ core in for the next four years at a minimum. With that out of the way, what are the next steps for Daryl Morey, Paul George, and the rest of the organization?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck react to a big day in Sixers history.

The Philadelphia 76ers signed Joel Embiid to a three-year, $192.9 million contract extension, which will run through the 2028-29 season. The contract will make Embiid just the 5th player to reach $500 million in career earnings."I started a Sixer and want to be right here for the rest of my career," Embiid said in a statement issued by the team. "Through all the ups and downs, this city and the fans have been everything, and I am so grateful for how they’ve embraced me."Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down the massive news.

Nick Nurse was recently ranked second among NBA coaches in a prominent article. How big of an impact will he have on the Sixers’ first season with Paul George?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss how Nurse will manage Joel Embiid, figure out the guard rotation, and more. (0:00) - Intro(3:31) - How much pressure is on Nick Nurse?(22:57) - What we liked from Nick Nurse’s previous season(31:48) - The pros of having a deep roster(38:00) - Missed shots, super chat(41:10) - Being a physical team(44:05) - Kelly Oubre will be an important piece this season(48:00)  -Not worried about the team, offensively(53:30)  -Super chats

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced on Wednesday that the Sixers would remain in the city after agreeing on a new arena plan that will house them at Market East.Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the far-reaching impact of a new arena in Center City.

Joel Embiid is once again among the favorites for NBA MVP along with Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and others. Will he get his second major individual honor, and should he care enough to go for it in the first place?Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck look at preseason NBA MVP odds and consider the possibility of a dark horse run for Tyrese Maxey.

After major moves from the Sixers, Knicks, Thunder, and other teams around the NBA, the oddsmakers have weighed in on who might rise to the NBA Finals this year. Will Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey break through in Philadelphia?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck look ahead at the season and who they expect to contend in 2024-25.

When you factor everything in — impact on the court, length of the contract, opportunity cost, etc — what was Daryl Morey’s best moves from this offseason?Derek Bodner and Devon Givens will discuss that, debate where the Paul George signing ranks among other free agency signings in Sixers’ history, what players on the roster have the most ‘boom or bust’ potential, and more in a Friday edition of the Sixers mailbag.

If you had to pick one skill for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the rest of the Sixers’ roster to improve upon, what would it be?Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what individual improvement they’re looking for from each player on the Sixers’ roster, go over the report that Nicolas Batum was close to returning to the Sixers, and give their thoughts on the render of the proposed new arena at Camden.

What If Wednesday?! Looking back on some important parts of Sixers history, beginning with Philadelphia’s 2017 #1 overall pick — Markelle Fultz. How would the team and organization have fared if things worked out with the talented guard?Derek Bodner and Devon Givens share their thoughts of the tenure of Fultz in Philadelphia and the domino effect.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce recently debated whether Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jayson Tatum were the Eastern Conference’s best player. Can Embiid lay claim to the distinction despite the Philadelphia 76ers’ lack of playoff success?Derek Bodner and Devon Givens debate that, discuss their keys to the Sixers remaining competitive in the minutes without Joel Embiid on the floor, and more in today’s PHLY Sixers show.

DeMar DeRozan talked to Paul George about his decision in free agency and revealed that he could have been with the Sixers had other things lined up.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss DeRozan’s decision in free agency and how he would have fit with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also discuss Jamal Murray’s extension.

Last September, Kelly Oubre ended up being a critical addition to the Sixers’ roster. Is there a similarly impactful player waiting to be had? And would the Sixers use their 15th roster spot, despite Daryl Morey’s tendency to keep that open?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss deep offseason additions who could be made, including former guard Markelle Fultz.

Dorian Finney-Smith’s name has been attached to the Sixers early and often in the offseason. As the Sixers’ lack of depth in the frontcourt becomes clearer closer to the season, who else will emerge in the rumor mill?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss players who might be gettable by the deadline, including Finney-Smith, Chris Boucher, and Bobby Portis.

The Sixers are deep in the offseason, with arguments about the starting lineup bouncing around. Could forward Guerschon Yabusele end up getting a starting nod, or will Kelly Oubre and Caleb Martin hold down their spots as expected?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck tap into a fan mailbag.

A new report on Labor Day suggests the state of New Jersey is pushing hard for the Sixers to build a new arena in Camden. Will the Sixers soften their stance and leave Philadelphia?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss the latest development in the ongoing saga.

Guerschon Yabusele arrived in Philadelphia this week, signing his deal with the Sixers. Between that, a new extension for T.J. McConnell, and Lonnie Walker signing in Boston, a lot happened around the NBA over the last few days.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck bounce around the league to take you into a holiday weekend.

Sixers prospects like Jared McCain, Ricky Council IV, and Adem Bona are all going to be battling for limited minutes next season. What can we realistically expect from them, and is Nick Nurse inclined to play them?Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens, and Derek Bodner weigh in with their thoughts on the young guys and two-way players heading into next season. [00:00] Intro[02:27] Jared McCain’s path[22:00] Ricky Council’s minutes[41:51] KJ Martin’s role[44:46] Justin Edwards analysis[49:40] David Jones’ pros & cons[54:10] Adem Bona

Joel Embiid’s combination of midrange mastery, foul-drawing, and rim protection has earned the big man a lot of wins in a Sixers uniform. But does he need to change his ways in order to reach the ultimate goal with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George?Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss where the big man could make tweaks to his game to prep for the playoffs. They also discuss Jared McCain’s appearance on the Podcast P show.

An independent study looking at the possibility of a Center City Sixers arena was released, and it stands to impact whether Josh Harris and Co. build near Chinatown. Is this the catalyst they needed, or another roadblock?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss a big study released by the City of Philadelphia and the pros/cons of the project. 00:00 Intro02:00 Breakdown of new arena study11:45 Public concerns for new arena23:37 Impacting the Wells Fargo Center40:15 Impacting Chinatown54:00 Overall thoughts on the arena