Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

The Sixers' 126-117 loss to the Celtics on opening night was an embarrassing effort, especially defensively. But should it be concerning? Derek and Rich break down what they saw.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich recap the Sixers' final roster moves, which saw them waive Charles Bassey and Isaiah Joe, then go over the takeaways from the final two preseason games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich go over their thoughts on the Sixers' first two preseason games, focusing in on the unbelievable play of Tyrese Maxey and their initial impressions of newcomers De'Anthony Melton and PJ Tucker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich are back from Sixers training camp in Charleston, South Carolina, to bring you up to speed as the Sixers get ready to kick off preseason basketball this week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich react to JJ Redick's interview with Ben Simmons, before diving into their analysis of what to expect from the Sixers' defense this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the Sixers' offensive attack, going over their expectations for how the team will perform, and listing out what the keys are that will determine whether they live up to their lofty expectations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers signed Montrezl Harrell to be their new backup center. Derek and Rich go over what he'll add in the regular season, what their concerns are over how much of that will translate to the playoffs, and how his addition impacts the rest of the rotation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich take a step back from talking about the Sixers to instead recap all of the significant changes in the Eastern Conference, and how those changes might impact the Sixers' pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich continue answering your mailbag questions, going over player comparisons for the Sixers' young players, teams who could be sellers at the NBA trade deadline, and the prevalence of injuries in the modern NBA compared to previous eras.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the newly released regular season schedule, then dive back into the listener mailbag, going over their expectations for PJ Tucker as a small ball center, whether the Sixers could have both a top-5 offense and defense, what lineups should close games out and whether you should have any hope for Matisse Thybulle offensively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant would reportedly be open to being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Do the Sixers have enough to make a realistic offer that Brooklyn would be interested in? And would it be a mistake to trade the 21-year-old Tyrese Maxey for Durant?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers are being investigated by the league for potential tampering and salary cap circumvention. What's the difference, what's the chance they actually get punished, and how severe would the punishment be? Derek and Rich break it all down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the reported contract for James Harden, before diving into some of their early impressions from Summer League play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers added P.J. Tucker, Danuel House and Trevelin Queen in free agency. Derek and Rich break down their games, their fit with the Sixers, and look ahead at what's left to come for the rest of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the Sixers draft day acquisition of De'Anthony Melton: what he adds to the team, what role he can fill, and how that impacts what moves the Sixers can make for the rest of the offseason.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich preview Thursday night's NBA draft, going over the strengths, weaknesses, and fit for a bunch of the players who could be available when the Sixers select at 23.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stay or go? Derek and Rich go up and down the Sixers' roster, making our best guesses over whether each player from last year's team will return for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What should the Sixers prioritize when negotiating a long-term deal with James Harden this summer? And how much leverage does Harden have to force the Sixers' hand? Derek and Rich dive deep into the upcoming Harden talks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doc Rivers won't be the Lakers' next head coach, Joel Embiid made the All-NBA Second Team for the fourth time in the last five years, and former Sixer Jimmy Butler gave an all-time playoff performance in Miami's Game 6 win over the Celtics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich dive into offseason coverage, going over whether they expect each of Doc Rivers, Tobias Harris and James Harden to return, predicting whether the Nets will defer conveyance of the 23rd pick in the draft until next year or not, and trying to make sense of the reports that Daryl Morey is still star hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices