Liberty Ballers: For Philadelphia 76ers Fans

What an eventful week in Sixers. Dan, Steve and Emily talk you through it all. From James Harden's trade request and whether or not they'd like to trade Ben Simmons for him, to the Sixers' eventful draft night and new acquisitions of Danny Green and Seth Curry, to the Sixers' new draftees -- Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed. The trio also reacts in the moment to the Zhaire Smith trade, bids adieu to Norvel Pelle, Marial Shayok, Alec Burks and Raul Neto, and welcomes Dwight Howard. Then, the pod ends with a 7-game battle in the Most Likely Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sixers are a completely different team, so we needed a THREE HOUR PODCAST to react to every single thing that was going on, with many on the Liberty Ballers staff joining usual Talking About hosts Daniel Olinger and Sean Kennedy. If you want to hear us all shout and scream with joy over the Tyrese Maxey, you can find that at the 1:59:00 mark. Mocking of the Celtics for drafting Payton Pritchard comes soon after. Danny Green, Seth Curry, Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed are all Sixers too. What a time to be alive. Featuring: Daniel Olinger, Sean Kennedy, Adio Royster, Tyler Monahan, Harrison Grimm, Emily Anderson, Steve Lipman & Dan Volpone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HARDEN?!? On the 40th anniversary of host Adio Royster’s birth, Shams Charania tweeted that Houston Rockets guard James Harden might want to move on from Houston to another contender. One of the teams he mentioned were the Philadelphia 76ers. Tom West joins Adio on the pod to discuss this crazy news not one full day into the NBA offseason. Tom’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/11/16/21570234/report-sixers-are-one-of-james-harden-top-trade-destinations-philadelphia-76ers-rockets-nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big week on The Gastroenteritis Blues as the draft is upon us! First, Steve Dan and Emily discuss the Chris Heck kerfuffle that emerged from the Sixers' unveiling of the new, back uniforms. They talk about the Lakers' trade for Dennis Schroeder, Russell Westbrook wanting out of Houston and how that all impacts the Sixers. Then Liberty Ballers and Fansided's Jackson Frank joins the show to discuss Wednesday's NBA draft. Jackson offers thoughts on: Desmond Bane, Tyrell Terry, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, Isaiah Joe, Grant Riller and more! Which draft prospects compare to Process Sixers? What does Jackson think of Pitt basketball? Who is he most certain will be a Sixer by the end of Wednesday night? It's all here. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a draft special episode of "No Particular Hurry," hosts Dave Early and Kevin F. Love interview prospect expert, Spencer Pearlman. With the NBA Draft just days away this Wednesday, and the Sixers possessing selections: 21, 34, 36, 49, and 58 you're certainly not going to want to miss this one. In the pod they get to Pearlman's recommendations for the Sixers' specific needs. What does his favorite prospect in their range offer, and what positions can that player defend? Which two prospects will be impact players from day 1 of this coming season?  Which prospect reminds him of Derrick white? Is there a team he could see the Sixers trading up with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, after having to delay it for two weeks, Jackson Frank returns to the pod to duel off against Daniel in an alternating, 36-pick mock draft, while Sean moderates it all on this week's episode of The Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the season … apparently approaching fast, Sean Kennedy joins the podcast to talk about a pair of things with regards to the upcoming season. First, with a short off-season, what teams stand to have an advantage? Are the Sixers one of those teams? Can the Sixers do anything in a VERY BRIEF free agency period? Lastly, the NBA is thinking of welcoming fans back to arenas? Sean and Adio discuss the pros and cons of that debate as well. Sean’s columns: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/11/4/21549960/report-proposed-agreement-seemingly-in-place-to-facilitate-december-22-season-start-nba-nbpa  https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/11/5/21551399/report-nba-aiming-to-have-fans-in-attendance-at-start-of-season-philadelphia-76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily start by discussing the Sixers stories of the week. The NBA is officially coming back in December, the Sixers are going to pursue James Harden, and Jrue Holiday is available. Then, the trio welcomes in an extremely esteemed guest in Oscar-nominated screenwriter and huge Sixers fan Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Spectacular Now, The Fault in Our Stars, The Disaster Artist). Mr. Weber regales the hosts with awesome stories of working with Myles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. He also shares anecdotes about personal interactions with Bryan Colangelo and Adam Silver. Finally, the four discuss which Sixer would be the best actor, whether or not being a Philadelphia sports fan has helped Michael write about heartbreak, and how they all currently feel about the direction of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Sean give their reactions to Daryl Morey's introductory press conference, the news that the NBA will likely be starting back up on December 22, and discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding James Harden and Jrue Holiday. Remember — this is a positive podcast now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holy f-word! Daryl Morey is the new President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers! It’s time for “Process 2: Electric Boogaloo”! Tom West joins Adio on the podcast to discuss this epic moment in Sixers history as well as chat about this crazy coaching staff that Doc Rivers has assembled. This is a fun one because we’re excited for Sixers basketball, again! (SIDE NOTE: Wherever you are listening to this podcast … VOTE!) Tom’s columns: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/28/21538555/report-sixers-hiring-daryl-morey-to-run-their-basketball-operations-philadelphia-76ers-rockets-nba  https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/28/21538949/report-sixers-adding-sam-cassell-to-doc-rivers-impressive-coaching-staff-philadelphia-76ers-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow! What a difference a week makes. Steve, Emily and Dan talk all about the gravity and implications of Daryl Morey being hired as Sixers President of Basketball Operations. They discuss the ripple effects throughout the organization and around the league, how else Morey may fill out his staff, and what ex-Morey players around the league he may target. Other topics: Elton Brand staying on as General Manager, the Sixers' run of assistant coach hires, Sam Hinkie's podcast appearance, a spirited Most Likely game, The Bachelorette, and the possibility of the Sixers resurrecting the black Iverson-era unis. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Morey is in charge of the Sixers, this is a happy podcast now. Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jff) joins Dan and Sean to react to the Morey announcement, plus breakdown potential Sixers trades to look for, who between Embiid and Simmons is more important to the team and much more on this episode of the Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “No Particular Hurry” we get a former Liberty Baller! The Athletic’s superstar, Rich Hofmann to weigh in on the state of the Sixers, and discuss the new report that they’re offering a 5 year deal to former Rockets’ GM, and former colleague of Sam Hinkie (!?!), Daryl Morey! Was Daryl the puppet master behind the hirings of Doc Rivers, Peter Dinwiddie, and Prosper Karangwa? Or was this a perfectly Sixers unorthodox hire the most important person last move? Is Elton going to stay on? Might he be devastated with this hiring? Could it be awkward between him and Daryl once Daryl sees the cap sheet? Jam packed with opinions from someone who knows the Sixers better than anyone else in the game. Is this a tacit mea culpa from Josh and Blitz going back to Hinkie's roots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s always trade SZN if it’s a Sixers off-season! This year, there’s growing interest among Liberty Ballers and Sixers Twitter for the possibility of a Josh Richardson to the Brooklyn Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie trade. Steve Lipman -- host of “The Gastroenteritis Blues” on the Liberty Ballers Network -- joins Adio on the podcast to discuss his column which broke down how Dinwiddie would look on the Sixers roster and what the price would be to get him. Steve’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/19/21520914/josh-richardson-for-spencer-dinwiddie-makes-all-too-much-sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There isn't a ton to discuss in Sixersland this week but that doesn't stop Steve, Dan and Emily from having a good time on the podcast. What do the trio think of the Jameer Nelson Hire? Roy Rogers? Victor Oladipo? The NBA's new proposed start date? Which Sixer is most likely to live-Tweet the Bachelorette? Kick back, listen, and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony East, who covers the Pacers for Forbes Sports and hosts the Locked on Pacers Podcast, joins the show to talk with Dan and Sean about what Peter Dinwiddie can provide to the Sixers' front office, how much fun he had watching T.J. McConnell in 2019-20 and many more Sixers-Pacers subjects on this episode of the Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Grimm joins Adio on the podcast to talk about the Philadelphia 76ers' salary cap situation going into the 2020-2021 off-season. There’s a wide range of discussion from assessing the landscape of the roster now to a little “Luxury Tax 101”, and the pair gives their choices for reasonably affordable free agent targets. (Along with some jabs at the expense of the New York Knicks at the end.) Harrison’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/13/21499295/the-sixers-2020-21-salary-cap-preview-philadelphia-76ers-nba-free-agency-draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the big front office news in Sixersland. Peter Dinwiddie and Prosper Karangwa are in, Alex Rucker has been banished to a broom closet, and the team showed no interest in Daryl Morey. Then, the trio discusses the offseason possibilities of the Sixers acquiring Chris Paul, Spencer Dinwiddie and Andrew Wiggins. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of the fantastic NBA website "The Playgrounder" Matt Esposito joins Dan and Sean on the show to talk about who the Sixers could sign this offseason with their limited cap space, as well as their reaction to the shocking Daryl Morey news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In keeping with what might be becoming “Doc Rivers Month” on the Out of Site Podcast, Tom West joins Adio to discuss his column. Tom’s piece discussed what new Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers could do with Ben Simmons using what he did with Blake Griffin as a template. We’re going across the pond for this one! Tom’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/6/21499330/how-doc-rivers-can-use-his-blake-griffin-tactics-with-ben-simmons-and-the-sixers-philadelphia-76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices