Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

The Knicks and Raptors kicked off the NBA's trade season, with a deal that involves swapping potential Sixers trade targets OG Anunoby and Immanuel Quickley. Should the Sixers have been more aggressive in their pursuit of Anunoby? What does this mean for Pascal Siakam's availability? And how does this impact what the Sixers do leading up to the February 8th trade deadline? Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens and Derek Bodner break down how the trade, and its impact on the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey almost single-handedly kept the Philadelphia 76ers afloat for most of the game with a relentless downhill attack, leading to a career-high 15 free-throw attempts and the third 40-point outing of his career. The Sixers then received key contributions from veteran role players Marcus Morris and Patrick Beverley down the stretch, as the Sixers pulled out a road win over the Houston Rockets, despite Joel Embiid missing his third straight game with an ankle injury. Join Derek Bodner, Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck as they break down the win, which improved the Sixers to 22-9 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobias Harris is garnering interest from the Detroit Pistons ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Could Daryl Morey entice Troy Weaver into making a lopsided deal with the Sixers?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss more Harris trade rumors and Detroit’s desperation in the middle of their historic losing streak. They also take mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind a trio of 20+ point outings from Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris and De’Anthony Melton, along with a strong defensive effort down the stretch, the Philadelphia 76ers picked up their first win of the season without Joel Embiid, downing the Magic (18-12) on Wednesday night in Orlando. The win improved the Sixers to 21-9 on the season, their best record through 30 games since the 2000-01 season.Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner break down the latest win, which improves Philadelphia to 21-9 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey struggled mightily in the Sixers’ Christmas Day game against the Heat, but big performances from Kelly Oubre and Mo Bamba kept Philadelphia close throughout.Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss a roller coaster game in Miami, what went wrong for Maxey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what was easily his best game of the season, and perhaps the best half of play in his career, embattled forward Tobias Harris provided a dominant first-half performance, keeping the Sixers within arms reach of the Raptors long enough for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to get going, which they did in emphatic fashion in the second half.By the end of the game Harris, Embiid and Maxey combined for 97 points on the night, leading the Sixers to a 121-111 win over the Raptors, their 20th win of the season.Devon Givens and Derek Bodner will break down the win, with Kyle Neubeck checking in from the Wells Fargo Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobias Harris is in the midst of a rough stretch for the Sixers, but most reporting suggests they’re not going to trade him. Should there be more urgency from Daryl Morey to flip him before the deadline?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss potential suitors for Harris and take mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey star as the Sixers take down the Western conference leading Minnesota Timberwolves, improve to 19-8 on the season behind a 127-113 victory. The reigning MVP scored 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Maxey added 35 in the win.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens react to the win; Kyle Neubeck shares his thoughts from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid is leading the league in scoring for the third year in a row and and the Sixers are 18-5 in games where he plays. Shouldn’t he win the NBA MVP award again?Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner and Devon Givens debate where Embiid ranks in the race. They also break down the cases for Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the other threats in Embiid’s quest to repeat as the league’s most valuable player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a 40-point, 14 rebound outing from Joel Embiid, the Sixers fall to the Bulls by four to end their six-game win streak. Tyrese Maxey finished with 29 points on the night as the only other player to register double figure scoring.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break the game down, Kyle Neubeck joins from the arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid only needed three quarters for another 40-point game against the Charlotte Hornets, leading the Sixers to a dominant victory with assistance from Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and others.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss a near-historic win, Philadelphia’s improving defense, and Detroit Pistons trade rumors surrounding Tobias Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid finished with 35 points and 13 rebounds in just three quarters of play, leading the Sixers to an easy win over a reeling Detroit Pistons squad who have now lost 22 in a row, just six shy of the NBA record.Embiid was joined by a good performance from Tyrese Maxey, a standout shooting display from Marcus Morris off the bench, and a strong defensive showing from the team as a whole.It was the fifth straight win for the Sixers, and the 10th straight game that Joel Embiid has scored at least 30 points.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what they saw from the Sixers as they improved to 17-7 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daryl Morey received a three-year contract extension from Sixers owner Joshua Harris, locking him in through 2027-28. His deal now runs up to the exact same point as Nick Nurse. What does this mean for Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss whether it was the right move and whether Morey learned from the James Harden experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Joel Embiid’s 41 points and 11 rebounds in three quarters; the Sixers rolled over the Pistons for their fourth win in a row on the front end of their home and home series. Tobias Harris breaks through with a solid 21-point performance, helping push the 76ers to a 15-7 record while dropping the Pistons to a league-worst 2-21.Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner and Devon Givens discuss Embiid’s run of dominance and just how bad Detroit is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach LaVine trade rumors won’t stop for the Sixers. But with the Chicago Bulls looking much better without him, Nick Nurse and Daryl Morey don’t have a lot of incentive to move for the Bulls star.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss why the Los Angeles Lakers make much more sense as LaVine suitors, and discuss Joel Embiid’s recent comments on Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind a dominant 34-point performance by Joel Embiid and a never-ending 3-point barrage, the Sixers crushed the Washington Wizards, jumping out to an early 19-2 lead and never looking back. The Sixers played nearly flawless offensive basketball against the hapless Wizards, running up 75 first half points on their way to an easy victory.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what they saw in the latest Sixers win, which improves them to 15-7 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The short-handed Hawks, playing without star Trae Young, came back to take a brief lead midway through the fourth quarter, before Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey fueled the Sixers to a 19-5 run to end the game, lifting the Sixers to their second consecutive win. Embiid finished the night with 38 and 14 for the Sixers in yet another dominant effort, with Maxey adding in 30 points and 7 assists of his own.Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down the latest Sixers performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse have led the Sixers to a strong start this season. But their defense has fallen off of a cliff in recent weeks, and that needs to change.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the team’s falloff on that end of the floor, and what role players like Jaden Springer, Robert Covington, and Kelly Oubre might do to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid dropped a season-high 50 points for the Sixers in win over the Wizards. And hey, Kelly Oubre made his return!Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss the big man’s dominant night in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers will get Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey back following a brief layoff. Could they rip off eight or nine consecutive wins with a soft schedule to attack?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss how the In-Season Tournament set the Sixers up for a long stretch of wins. They also plot out Kelly Oubre’s impact on the rotation and who might get bumped to the bench with everyone healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices