Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers' season came to an end in embarrassing fashion, with a pair of lifeless losses to the Miami Heat which left more questions than answers. Derek and Rich try to make sense of the Sixers' pathetic second-round performance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full audio of Daryl Morey and Doc Rivers exit interviews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid lost the MVP to Nikola Jokic once again, but the Sixers bounced back to win a pair of games against the Miami Heat to even their series 2-2. Derek and Rich break it all down and discuss what to expect as the series returns to Miami for the pivotal Game 5.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel Embiid has an orbital fracture and concussion and will miss the start of the Sixers' second-round series against the Miami Heat. Derek and Rich react to that news, debate how the Sixers can tread water until Embiid's hopeful return, and preview how the Sixers match up against Miami.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich discuss the Sixers' disappointing Game 4 loss, debate how much of that was attributable to Joel Embiid's injured thumb, and try to project how that will impact the rest of the series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the Sixers thrilling overtime win in Game 3, including Joel Embiid's unbelievable game winner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the Sixers dominant 131-111 Game 1 victory over the Toronto Raptors, diving into what the Sixers did well to cruise to a victory, and what they expect to carry over to the rest of the series.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich preview the Sixers vs Raptors first-round series, diving into the keys to the series, discussing what their concerns are, and where they're confident, before providing their predictions for the first round of the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich discuss Matisse Thybulle's ineligibility to play in Toronto and his COVID decision, then dive into the listener mailbag to discuss how to overcome the loss of Thybulle if they meet the Raptors in the playoffs, the overall state of the offense, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers are bombing away from 3-point range and have won three straight, but DeAndre Jordan has been unplayable as Joel Embiid's backup and Doc Rivers has been unwilling to adapt. Could that doom the Sixers in the playoffs?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers looked terrible one night against the Pistons, then dominant against the Hornets. Which is closer to their true identity? Derek and Rich discuss why the loss to the Pistons was so concerning for the team's playoff chances.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich dive into the listener mailbag, talking about how the Sixers' offense will succeed against playoff caliber defenses, which playoff seed is most optimal for the Sixers, what is the biggest area the Sixers can clean up to improve their chances, and what Shake Milton needs to do in order to make an impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich go over the Sixers impressive win over the Mavs, their level of concern about the team's defense, and what to look for in the upcoming back-to-back against the Raptors and the Heat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers got smoked by the Nets 129-100 on Thursday night, a blemish on what has otherwise been a near perfect start to the James Harden era. How much of Thursday night's loss was just an off night, how much was related to matchup problems with the Nets, and how much were larger issues that can be exploited in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek and Rich break down the first two games of the James Harden era in Philadelphia, the chemistry he already shows with Joel Embiid, and how they should stagger their rotations to optimize their two stars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers traded for James Harden, pairing the 2018 MVP with Joel Embiid. Are the Sixers ready to contend this year? Derek and Rich give their initial reaction to the blockbuster move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrese Maxey went toe to toe with Ja Morant in an epic duel on Monday night, leading the Sixers to an overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Derek and Rich discuss Maxey's development this season, and how that impacts what they'd do at next week's trade deadline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The trade deadline is only two weeks ago, but Daryl Morey is reported to prefer to wait until the summer so he can pursue James Harden. Is this the right call, or should the Sixers be aggressive in making a move now to bolster a playoff run?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices