Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

Is the constant criticism of Brett Brown fair? Is he the right coach for the Philadelphia 76ers? Is he holding the team back? Can they win an NBA championship with him as their head coach? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the constant Brett Brown debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers pulled out a much-needed win over the Indiana Pacers with a dominant second-half performance, catapulting them to the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference and providing them with the tiebreaker over the Pacers. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the big win, and the Sixers' recent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' disappointing loss to the Warriors, Josh Harris's comments, Joel Embiid's injury update, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the heck happened in the Sixers blowout loss to Portland? Should Boban Marjanovic or Jonah Bolden be the primary backup center when Joel Embiid returns? And is the Sixers bench still their Achilles heel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia check in on where the 37-21 Philadelphia 76ers stand at the All-Star break. How are the new pieces fitting, how much concern do you have over the Celtics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers acquired Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers, forming quite possibly the best starting 5 in the Eastern Conference. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia break down every angle of the Harris trade, from how he fits with the Sixers stars, to where that leaves their cap situation in the future, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' recent play, the Porzingis trade and AD trade rumors and how they impact the Sixers, and look at what could happen at Thursday's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers have started their 12 game stretch against the best the NBA has to offer with impressive wins over the Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs. That, plus initial impressions of Corey Brewer and what could be in store at the trade deadline in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers finished off a 3-2 road trip, but Jimmy Butler is reportedly aggressively challenging head coach Brett Brown over his role in the offense. Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers struggled down the stretch against Boston AGAIN. How much of that is because of Ben Simmons? And are they long term problems for the Butler/Embiid/Simmons core? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers finally beat the (shorthanded) Toronto Raptors, and Elton Brand gave an update on Markelle Fultz and Zhaire Smith. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler fit? Where does Ben Simmons work in the Sixers half-court offense? And what's with their recent struggles? Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 76ers got blown out once again by the Toronto Raptors. What is and what is not a problem? Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, along with the most recent Markelle Fultz update, in this week's Sixers Beat. Here is the medical description of thoracic outlet syndrome that was discussed on the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdZJu97Xv-w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers have won 8 of their last 9 games, led by the big 4 of Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler and J.J. Redick. Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss their winning ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does the future hold for Markelle Fultz? And what's up with the Sixers' shaky perimeter defense? Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that on the latest episode of The Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss their initial impressions of Jimmy Butler and how he fits in with the Sixers' young core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was the Jimmy Butler trade a wise move for the Sixers to make? What are the risks? What is the upside? And what does this mean for Markelle Fultz's future with the team? Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia react to yesterday's big news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz's reluctance to shoot, Dario Saric's disappearing act, and the recent execution of the team's defensive schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's going on with the Sixers' early season struggles? How much of it is related to their new, switch-heavy defensive scheme? And how long do you continue starting Markelle Fultz? Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, and more, in this week's Sixers Beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann and Mike O'Connor of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers' opening night loss to the Boston Celtics, the problems that continue to plague the Sixers against their biggest rival, and the struggles of Markelle Fultz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices