Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse, Daryl Morey and the rest of the 76ers spoke at Sixers media day on Friday, updating us on Embiid’s health, Jared McCain’s hand injury, Paul George’s knee, and much more. PHLY Sixers podcast takes you through an eventful day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quentin Grimes and the Sixers are not close on contract terms as training camp and preseason loom. Will the 76ers get Grimes locked into a new deal, or does VJ Edgecombe’s presence ensure that Grimes will take a short-term contract from Daryl Morey? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Embiid was ranked 47th in ESPN NBA rank, a stunning fall for the Sixers center. Will the 76ers’ franchise player prove he is being disrespected? Is Tyrese Maxey’s ranking fair? PHLY Sixers podcast discusses this plus Ace Bailey firing Omar Cooper. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Nick Nurse to Daryl Morey to Joel Embiid, a lot of important Sixers are under pressure this season. Which 76ers player or coach has the most on the line this year? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey went through a tough 2024-25 Sixers season with Paul George and Joel Embiid often hurt. Can Maxey lead the 76ers to more success in 2025-26, and what will that look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What needs to go right for Joel Embiid and the Sixers to have a successful 2025-26 season? Is Paul George going to bounce back? Are VJ Edgecombe and Jared McCain prepared to contribute? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sixers and Joel Embiid are headed into an uncertain future together. Is the franchise center ready to adapt his game for the 76ers? And if so, how will that impact VJ Edgecombe, Jared McCain, Tyrese Maxey and the rest of their young core? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VJ Edgecombe and Jared McCain are huge pieces of the Sixers’ future. Should Nick Nurse start one of them next to Tyrese Maxey on opening night for the 76ers? Could they play next to Quentin Grimes? Does Kelly Oubre deserve a chance? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Paul George going to start as a power forward for the Sixers, or could a young player like Trendon Watford add some size in the 76ers’ frontcourt? Debating what Nick Nurse’s plan will be for Philadelphia’s frontcourt around Joel Embiid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quentin Grimes remains a free agent deep into the offseason, with the Sixers apparently still confident he will sign. What should the 76ers’ top offer be for Grimes? Will Paul George be ready for training camp? Is Joel Embiid ready to go for next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly Oubre’s name keeps popping up in random trade rumors late in the offseason. Would the Sixers move on from Oubre this close to training camp? How would 76ers make up for his absence?

With Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe and others, the Sixers could boast a very good defense next season. But they also have serious firepower with Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, so could Nick Nurse lead the 76ers to a high-powered offense?

Joel Embiid is back in the Sixers’ practice facility working out and doesn’t appear to have or need a knee brace. Could a big revenge season be on the way alongside Tyrese Maxey? Kelly Oubre weighs in on Instagram about trade rumors. PHLY Sixers podcast discusses latest 76ers developments.

Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jared McCain are set to lead a new era of Sixers basketball starting this season. Set the baggage (and Joel Embiid and Paul George) aside and try to enjoy a fresh start.

Ben Simmons’ Sixers tenure ended in horrific fashion during the 2021 Hawks series. Would you, and Joel Embiid, really welcome him back to the Philadelphia 76ers? Marc Stein and other reporters say the Sixers expressed interest during the 2024-25 season. The PHLY Sixers podcast also takes mailbag questions.

Is Joel Embiid going to eventually make the Basketball Hall of Fame? He has a decorated Sixers career and a gold medal with Team USA but is that enough? What other current NBA players, like LeBron James and Steph Curry, will go to the Hall of Fame once they retire?

Cam Thomas took the rare path of accepting the one-year, $6 million qualifying offer from the Brooklyn Nets to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Could this be a sign that Quentin Grimes monthslong stalemate with the Sixers might finally be coming to an end?

Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers reportedly circumvented the NBA salary cap with a no-show endorsement deal for a tree-planting company, Aspiration. Could Adam Silver punish the Clippers in a way that impacts the Sixers, who own multiple draft picks from L.A.?

Kelly Oubre has been a solid two-way player for the Sixers under Nick Nurse. Could this be the end of the road for him in Philadelphia? Would the Sixers consider trading Tyrese Maxey? Will Sixers fans ever be happy again with Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse in place?

Is JJ Redick the best 3-point shooter in Philadelphia 76ers history? Devon Givens and Derek Bodner rank their picks.