Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

PJ Tucker at center? Can a starting lineup of Harden, Maxey and Melton hold up defensively? Derek and Rich discuss some of the latest developments surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers, including their overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.  Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/ATHLETIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Derek discuss the Sixers' disappointing loss to the Pelicans, what they're keeping their eye on for 2023, and wrap it up by taking a few questions from the listener mailbag, including a discussion about how the Sixers can maximize James Harden's skillsets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers lost to the Wizards, ending their eight game winning streak, Tyrese Maxey is set to return after missing a month and a half with a broken foot and there's a report that James Harden could have interest in returning to the Houston Rockets in free agency next summer. Derek and Rich break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich talk to Yaron Weitzman, who recently wrote a feature on James Harden titled "James Harden reckons with his legacy" for Fox Sports. Derek and Rich talk to Yaron on what he took away from his sitdown with Harden.   This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/sixers and get on your way to being your best self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich discuss the Sixers' 118-106 win over the Warriors, their 4th straight victory, before diving into the listener mailbag, going over topics such as their confidence in James Harden's ability to score efficiently in the playoffs, whether Matisse Thybulle is playable in the postseason, what they would prioritize at the trade deadline, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich go over the Sixers' last two wins, including a 131-113 win over the Hornets where Joel Embiid dropped 53 points, followed by a 123-103 win over the Kings as the Sixers look to find their footing now that Embiid and Harden are back on the court together.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers beat the Lakers in overtime, snapping their season-long three game losing streak in the process. But they blew a 16-point lead with four minutes left in regulation, because this team can't do anything the easy way. Derek and Rich react to the latest Sixers' debacle of a victory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers are 2-5 when Joel Embiid and James Harden both play, including losses to lottery teams like the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets. Derek and Rich vent about the team's latest lackluster effort and discuss whether there's hope for the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much of the Sixers' problems to start the season stemmed from switching pick-and-roll's too often? Should PJ Tucker have his minutes reduced? Rich and Derek briefly discuss the loss to the Grizzlies before diving into the listener mailbag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being the top-ranked defense in the league for the month of November, the Sixers got lit up by the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 113-85 loss. Rich and Derek discuss what to take away from the Sixers' one game defensive slump, then discuss what they've seen from Joel Embiid following his return from a mid-foot sprain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shake Milton, De'Anthony Melton, Georges Niang and Paul Reed have stepped up in a big way to help the Sixers rack up a few wins while Embiid, Harden and Maxey miss time due to injuries. Rich and Derek discuss the strong play of the Sixers' role players, and how they can continue to excel once the Sixers' main stars return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers have won 4 of their last 6 games, but they've been hit with a myriad of injuries, including extended absences from James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. Derek and Rich try to figure out how they can tread water over the next few weeks while their star backcourt gets healthy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite Joel Embiid's 59 point explosion, the Sixers' offense has been struggling over the past few weeks. Rich and Derek break down their struggles, then dive into the listener mailbag, going over questions on Doc Rivers, Tyrese Maxey, ideal lineup combinations and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid had 59 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 7 blocked shots in a win over the Utah Jazz as he tries to almost single-handedly drag the Sixers back into respectability. Derek and Rich react to arguably the greatest performance they've ever seen in person.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Derek try to figure out what in the heck is going on with the Sixers' offense, which has been the worst in the league since James Harden went out of the lineup with a right foot tendon strain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich dive into the listener mailbag, going over their concerns about the defensive struggles that have occurred in lineups with PJ Tucker at center, whether the Sixers should consider making a change to the starting lineup, their impressions of the new players and the future of Doc Rivers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Harden will miss up to a month because of a strained tendon in his right foot. Derek and Rich break down how the injury will impact the Sixers, and what they need to do to survive this stretch without him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich recap the Sixers' last three games, which included a debacle of a performance against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday before bounceback wins against the Raptors on Friday and Bulls on Saturday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to James Harden's great play down the stretch the Sixers finally got their first win of the season, a 120-106 victory over the Pacers. But despite the win, many of the team's defensive problems continue. Derek and Rich try to make sense of what has been a confounding start to the season for the Sixers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Harden looks great and Joel Embiid looks terrible. Derek and Rich take a step back from another disappointing loss to the Bucks to try figure out which early season development is more important for the Sixers' title chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices