Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

The Philadelphia 76ers lost Guerschon Yabusele to the Knicks, with New York signing the former Sixers’ big man to a two-year, $12 million contract that the Sixers could have been able to match with their taxpayer mid-level exception. Was it a mistake for the Sixers to let the big man walk to the rival Knicks as they wait on a decision from Quentin Grimes?

The first domino falls for the Philadelphia 76ers as free agent Guerschon Yabusele agrees to a two-year deal with the New York Knicks, leaving the Sixers with one less able body at the forward position. Can newly signed Trendon Watford fill the void?  

A few hours after the start of free agency, the Sixers agreed to a two-year deal with versatile forward Trendon Watford. With Watford now in the mix, what does this mean for Philadelphia's chances of bringing back Guerschon Yabusele? 

Quentin Grimes and Guerschon Yabusele are the Sixers’ priority free agents, but can they keep both? Will LeBron James shake up the market? Will veterans like Kyle Lowry and Eric Gordon return to Philadelphia?

ESPN College Basketball Analyst, Fran Fraschilla, talks VJ Edgecombe's work ethic, strengths & player comps, the Sixers draft, and more in this exclusive interview from the PHLY Sixers Podcast.  

McNeese State Head Coach, and former Assistant coach at Baylor, Bill Armstrong discusses VJ Edgecombe along with his strengths, work ethic, team culture and what the Philadelphia 76ers could expect from him. He also dives into Tre Johnson as Armstrong previously coached the guard at Link Academy.

VJ Edgecombe and Johni Broome made their Philadelphia introductions on Friday, and Daryl Morey bet on culture guys to help out the Sixers. The Sixers also got their Summer League schedule, Andre Drummond picked up his option, and Ace Bailey is doing Ace Bailey things.

The PHLY Sixers Podcast reacts live to the Sixers taking center, Johni Broome, with the 35th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as well as providing a quick player breakdown analyzing the immediate pros & cons.  

After drafting VJ Edgecombe, the Sixers look to add more talent alongside Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid. Could it be Ryan Kalkbrenner, Rasheer Fleming, or Adou Thiero? Join the PHLY Sixers crew as they analyze all 30 picks and look back at the full draft.

VJ Edgecombe is joining the Sixers. How does he fit alongside Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, and Paul George? Plus looking ahead to the NBA Draft second round and possibly taking Rasheer Fleming.  

The PHLY Sixers Podcast live reacts to Draft Day 1 as the Sixers select VJ Edgecombe with the 3rd pick while also providing a player analysis as they debate his strengths and weaknesses.  

Will the Sixers draft Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, or another player at No. 3 in the 2025 NBA Draft? Join the PHLY Sixers crew as they analyze all 30 first-round picks and assess Daryl Morey’s moves on night one.  

Now just hours until the 2025 NBA Draft, the betting markets have VJ Edgecombe as the heavy favorite to be selected with the 3rd overall pick. But could Daryl Morey have a trade up his sleeves which could land the Sixers either Tre Johnson, Kon Knueppel or Ace Bailey in a trade down? And Is could a trade up to #2 to select Dylan Harper anything more than a pipe dream?

Will it be Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, or someone else for the Sixers at No. 3? PHLY Sixers podcast drops their 2025 NBA Draft big boards for Philadelphia, factoring in upside, fit with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, and much more.

With one day until the 2025 NBA Draft, the PHLY Sixers Podcast curates a final mock draft, picking for all 14 lottery teams, including the much-debated Sixers pick at 3.  

VJ Edgecombe remains the consensus favorite to go to Philadelphia at No. 3, but reporting on his Sixers workout will scare some Sixers fans. Is Jeremiah Fears going top five? Will Ace Bailey slide beyond Washington at 6?

World B. Free joins the PHLY Sixers Podcast as our mystery guest to discuss his Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame nomination for the class of 2025, updates in his life so far, and how many points he would score in today's NBA PLUS a whole lot more.  

VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, and Tre Johnson are the most obvious candidates left for Philadelphia’s pick at No. 3. Could a Khaman Maluach enter the conversation, or is the Sixers’ shortlist locked in?

The 2025 NBA Draft is now a week away, and the PHLY Sixers Podcast dive into a mock draft covering all 14 lottery teams; who do the Sixers take at 3?  

Ace Bailey canceled a workout with the Sixers at the last moment on Wednesday evening. That should end talk of the Rutgers star to Philadelphia. VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, and Tre Johnson are now the main names to watch for Daryl Morey.