Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

James Harden broke his silence on Daryl Morey, the deal he thought he was getting with the Sixers, and his new setup with the Los Angeles Clippers in a brand new interview.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Harden’s claims and Kelly Oubre’s looming return to the Sixers’ lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite playing without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers took a late fourth-quarter lead against the Boston Celtics thanks to a career night from Patrick Beverley, some tough shot-making by De’Anthony Melton and an overall spirited performance up and down the roster. But, largely thanks to one of the worst halves of Tobias Harris’ Philadelphia career, the Sixers came up short, losing to the Celtics 125-119 in a critical Eastern Conference showdown. Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner break down the latest Sixers loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Zach LaVine, Dorian Finney-Smith and others were attached to the Sixers in trade rumors this week. Do any of them have legs?Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss whether Nick Nurse would reunite with former Raptors players, and preview Sixers vs. Celtics on Friday. Plus, Kelly Oubre and Nic Batum practiced on Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Joel Embiid sidelined due to an illness, the visiting Philadelphia 76ers were outclassed by Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The Sixers fell behind 39-24 in the first quarter and never truly challenged from there on out, despite a strong second half performance from Tyrese Maxey and a late 17-2 Sixers run to make it look respectable.Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner break down the ghastly defense, the sloppy passing, and the comeback that came up short as the Sixers fall to 12-6 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are crushing the NBA under Nick Nurse’s guidance. Is this version of Maxey a better partner for Embiid than James Harden, Jimmy Butler, or Ben Simmons?Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss the two-man game’s success against the Lakers, and provide an update on Kelly Oubre’s status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind Joel Embiid’s sixth career triple double and a 3-point barrage led by Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Los Angeles Lakers, who came into the game with the league’s sixth ranked defense.Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann break down what they saw in this one, as the Sixers improve to 12-5 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers came away with a big win in Oklahoma City, defeating the Western Conference-leading Thunder behind big performances from the star duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The win snaps a two game losing streak for the Sixers, who improve to 11-5 on the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse have helped the Sixers exceed expectations to start the year. How would you grade the team’s performance so far, and where will they go from here?Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss Philadelphia’s offense and defense through 15 games, and how big of a role Tobias Harris has played in their success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey had a rough night leading the Sixers without Joel Embiid, as Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves made light work of Philadelphia.Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss Marcus Morris starting, a terrible first quarter, and the million fouls committed against Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite a thrilling fourth quarter comeback, fueled by a suffocating defensive effort down the stretch and some big shots from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers ultimately fell short in their comeback bid, losing to the Cavs 122-119 in overtime to fall to 10-4 on the season.Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann break down what they saw from the Sixers in Tuesday night’s loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Oubre returned to Sixers practice for the first time on Monday, and Nick Nurse says he has hurdles ahead before joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss the road ahead for Oubre, a personal update for Nic Batum, and look ahead to matchups with Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell, and Shai-Gilgeous Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey made light work of the Brooklyn Nets in a Sixers divisional win on Sunday, with extra contributions coming from De’Anthony Melton and Jaden Springer.Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss the dominant win for Philadelphia and where the Sixers stand after their 10th win.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Joel Embiid’s all-around brilliance, a strong performance from Tobias Harris and a huge stretch from Danuel House Jr., the Philadelphia snapped their brief two game losing streak with an impressive win over the Atlanta Hawks.Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck break down the Sixers’ 9th win of the season and the team’s chances to advance in the In-Season Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers and Daryl Morey have signaled that they’re not interested in trading for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. Should they reconsider their stance?Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss LaVine re-entering the rumor mill, the ongoing Kelly Oubre saga, and what to do with the Joel Embiid lineups that don’t include Tyrese Maxey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Celtics, despite playing without Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, downed the Sixers Wednesday night, handing Philadelphia their second loss at the Wells Fargo Center in the last 24 hours.Boston took control of the game with a barrage from 3-point range and a clutch performance from Derrick White, and with the win the Celtics have overtaken the Sixers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.Rich Hofmann and Derek Bodner break down what they took from this latest entry between these two rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers had their eight game winning streak come to an end, as the Indiana Pacers, led by a strong performance from Tyrese Haliburton, a first-half barrage from 3-point range and aided by an off night for Tyrese Maxey, took the second game of the two-game set in Philadelphia.Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann break down what they saw from the Sixers in just their second loss of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Led by the first 50-point performance of Tyrese Maxey’s career, 37 from Joel Embiid and a strong showing by Tobias Harris, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 137-126 at the Wells Fargo Center. The win, Philadelphia’s 8th straight, moves the Sixers to an Eastern Conference leading 8-1 on the season. Derek Bodner, Renee Washington, and Kyle Neubeck recap the latest Sixers win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid powered the Sixers to their seventh straight win, opening the In-Season Tournament with a win over the Detroit Pistons.Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss how Nick Nurse flipped rotations in the second half, Philadelphia’s great vibes, and what’s behind this winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to monster second-half performances from Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers held on for a crucial win over the Boston Celtics in a clash of Eastern Conference contenders, vaulting the Sixers to a 6-1 start and the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann break down what they saw in the most consequential game of the young season for the Sixers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does Tyrese Maxey stack up against Tyrese Haliburton, LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant, and Darius Garland? Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner discuss a new ESPN poll on the best 25 players under 25 years old. They also preview Sixers vs. Celtics, how Nick Nurse could change that matchup, and what Joel Embiid will do against their hated rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices