A podcast about the Philadelphia 76ers
- Troy & Michael recap the NBA Draft Lottery as the Sixers pick lands at #3. After the 2024-25 tank was not all for nothing, the Sixers find themselves with an asset in the #3 pick. Will they keep it or could Daryl Morey look to trade it? Some potential names to watch : VJ Edgecome (Baylor)Ace Bailey (Rutgers)Dylan Harper (Rutgers)Tre Johnson (Texas)Derik Queen (Maryland)
The Sixers season is (thankfully) in the books. As we take a way too early look ahead at next season we also discuss the upcoming draft lottery, free agency, and the fact that Tobias Harris is in a playoff series against the New York Knicks.
- Sixers struggles continue as the tank has been officially ON- Breaking down some of the wildest comments from Michael's Sixers page, @trusttheluv- Is Daryl Morey to blame?- Should the Sixers trade Paul George?- What to make of this anomaly of a season for the Sixers
- Sixers struggles continue - Joel Embiid is out for the season - Are you a fan of tanking or trying to make the Play-In?- Are frustrations surrounding Joel Embiid, Nick Nurse, Paul George warranted?
- Sixers are 20-37 and Embiid may be shut down for the season- Why this is by far the lowest point for the Sixers in recent memory- Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong for the Sixers, and while we can blame injuries, etc. this team is just not good
- Sixers have recently gone through a bad stretch, a good stretch, and a sad stretch - Joel Embiid returns and puts up a triple-double vs Dallas - Tyrese Maxey has scored 25+ in 15 straight games - Sixers acquire Quentin Grimes - The outstanding play of Guerschon Yabusele and Justin Edwards and what it means for the rest of the Sixers roster moving forward
- Sixers fall to 15-22 after close loss to shorthanded Orlando Magic - Sixers continue to deal with injuries up and down the roster - Has Paul George been bad? Is he taking too much heat? - Sixers continue to lose games but are within striking distance of a play-in spot and beyond as we approach mid-January
- Sixers hang on to collect a Christmas Day win in Boston - Tyrese Maxey scores 33 and dishes out 12 assists - Caleb Martin knocks down 7 triples - Embiid scores 27 - Boston's 20 three-pointers not enough to beat Philadelphia - What this big win means for the Sixers moving forward - How this performance is a glimpse into what we all thought the Sixers may be this year
- Sixers win a wild game vs San Antonio to improve to 10-17 - Andre Drummond gets ejected, then unejected - Joel Embiid gets ejected - Sixers trending in the right direction, winning 7 of last 10 - Guerschon Yabusele continues to play a big role - Embiid, Maxey, George still have yet to play together much - Preview of Sixers vs Celtics on Christmas Day
- Marc Zumoff joins the show !- All-time Sixers - Favorite memories from his 27-year run as the Sixers play-by-play announcer - Zumoff's Sixer starting 5 - The story of how some of his signature calls came to be
- Jared McCain wins Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month - Joel Embiid remains out - Paul George impresses in win over Hornets - The importance of patience - The importance of stacking wins to dig out of the hole we are in - Upcoming Schedule
- Sixers fall to 2-12 - if it could go wrong, it has gone wrong (Paul George sidelined again) - Tyrese Maxey returns - Joel Embiid goes for 35 in loss vs Grizzlies - what to make of the players meeting - Jared McCain: the lone bright spot
- Sixers fall to 2-8, Troy & Michael explain why the panic button is nowhere to be found - Joel Embiid did not play well in his debut, but his presence was noticeably impactful on the court - Jared McCain continues to play well and with confidence - Paul George's best game as a Sixer against the Knicks
- Sixers fall to 1-6 - Paul George makes debut - Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong - Joel Embiid latest - Why isn't Reggie Jackson getting playing time? - Sixers upcoming schedule - Can the Sixers right the ship?
Tobias Harris returns to Philly and picks up a double-double and a W. Sixers fall to 1-3 on the season. Which frustrations are warranted for Sixers fans and which ones are not? What can the Sixers do to pick up wins without Joel and PG and when can we expect them to debut this season? Episode 161 of @planet76podcast is out now.
Sixers fans!!!! The 2024-25 NBA Season has arrived! The Sixers tip-off the season on Wednesday, October 23rd as they host the Milwaukee Bucks on ESPN at 7:30. Gear up for debut of the new-look Sixers with us on @planet76podcast as we preview the first week of action, talk about the latest on Paul George, and some key players & situations to keep an eye on through the early going of the season | Planet 76 Episode 160 out now | We hope you will join us all season long as we cover the Philadelphia 76ers!
- Episode 159 - Joel Embiid will not play in back-to-backs? - 2023-24 Most Improved Player Tyrese Maxey gears up for another big season - Lineups we are eager to see - Andre Drummond provides stability when Embiid misses games - How Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr. and Caleb Martin can co-exist on the floor at the same time
- Planet 76 returns after longest break in the history of the podcast, excited to get back to it!! - Sixers return to preseason action - what to make of the likely Sixers starting lineup - how will Nick Nurse define roles and rotations - how will Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson fit
- What does Paul George bring to the Sixers that they have been missing? - How does PG transition from being THE guy to more of a support role alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? - How this Big 3 compliments each other - Why it might take some time for this team to mesh
- The Sixers have had quite the roster overhaul this offseason, but are they bringing in contributors that are too old? - Further thoughts on the Paul George signing, after a few weeks to process - What are we confident in with this team? - What are we concerned about with this team?
- Discussing all things Paul George - his fit alongside Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey - how the Sixers were still able to bring in strong role players - what are the right expectations to have for PG
- all the latest on the Sixers - Michael & Troy share their thoughts on all the 76ers pickups this offseason - Kelly Oubre Jr & Caleb Martin sign team-friendly deals, but why? - Saying farewell to old friends like Tobias Harris, De'Anthony Melton, and Paul Reed - How Daryl Morey continues to get things done in this A+ of an offseason thus far
- Welcome to Philadelphia, Paul George - Sixers, George agree to a 4-year, $212 million contract - Sixers land Andre Drummond and Eric Gordon on favorable deals - Bringing back Kelly Oubre Jr. is a massive win for the Sixers - De'Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, Nico Batum find new homes - Still plenty of work to be done for Daryl Morey & Co. - What moves might be next?
- Sixers select Jared McCain with the 16th pick and Adem Bona with the 41st pick - Who will the Sixers be targeting at the opening of Free Agency? - Why the chances of acquiring a 3rd "star" are growing slimmer - Is acquiring Brandon Ingram still on the table? - Our thoughts on targeting Klay Thompson in Free Agency - Who the Sixers should bring back and what new depth pieces they can target
- The Sixers find themselves entering what will be an interesting off-season with so many of last year's players becoming free agents - who stays, who goes... Tobias Harris Buddy Hield Nicolas Batum Robert Covington De'Anthony Melton Kyle Lowry Kelly Oubre Mo Bamba Kenyon Martin Jr Cameron Payne
- All things Tobias Harris! - With Tobias' Sixer tenure likely coming to a close, Troy & Michael reminisce on the good, the bad, and the ugly! - How will you remember Tobias Harris as a Sixer?
- breaking down all of the options for the 76ers heading into the off-season
- What went wrong against the Knicks - Thoughts on Nick Nurse's 1st playoff series as head coach of the 76ers - Tobias Harris scores 0 in Game 6 - Should the Sixers go after Paul George? - Will Daryl look to build around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey or will he seek to acquire a 3rd star to join them?
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 6 between the 76ers & Knicks - Sixers season ends in a 118-115 loss to the New York Knicks - Joel Embiid scores 39 | Brunson 41 and a big 4th quarter - Tobias Harris 0 points - Sixers just couldn't pull it out, lose another close one as comeback falls short - Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 5 between the 76ers & Knicks - WE'RE NOT DEAD YET - Sixers defeat the Knicks 112-106 in OT - Sixers trailed by 6 with just 28 seconds remaining in regulation, then Tyrese Maxey took over - Jalen Brunson scores 40 - Embiid collects triple double, but struggles shooting, and turns it over 9 times - Game 6 is set for Thursday night, 9PM ET - Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
- Sixers take game 3 but drop game 4 at home - Knicks take a commanding 3-1 series lead - Jalen Brunson goes off - Sixers offensive and defensive struggles late in game 4 - Looking ahead to a must-win Game 5 Game 5: Tuesday, April 30, 7PM Game 6: Thursday, May 2 @ HOME (if necessary) Game 7: Saturday, May 4 (if necessary)
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 4 between the 76ers & Knicks - Sixers forget how to play basketball in the final minutes of the 4th quarter and fall to the Knicks 97-92 - Sixers ended the game missing 11 consecutive shots - Knicks collect 15 offensive rebounds - Jalen Brunson goes off for 47 and 10 assists - Is the series over? - Game 5 is set for Tuesday night, Time: TBD - Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
- Sixers pick up the big win over the Knicks to make the series 2-1 - Joel Embiid goes for 50 points, 13-19 FG, 5-7 3PT, 19-21 FT - Cam Payne provides a spark off the bench - Tyrese Maxey continues to play well - Both Jalen Brunson & OG Anunoby have their best game of the series, but Sixers still get the W - Preview of Game 4 including keys to watch for moving forward in the series - Game 4 is set for Sunday afternoon, 1PM ET
- Sixers fall to the Knicks in heartbreaking fashion, go down 2-0 - How will the Sixers respond? - Reason for Optimism? - Tyrese Maxey has been sensational - Joel Embiid injury concerns - Role Players have not played well - Game 3 Preview : What adjustments need to be made Series Schedule Game 3: Thursday, 7:30PM TNT @ HOME Game 4: Sunday, 1:00PM ABC @ HOME Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 Game 6: Thursday, May 2 @ HOME Game 7: Saturday, May 4
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 2 between the 76ers & Knicks - Sixers lose 104-101, absolute heartbreak - Game 3 is set for Thursday night, April 25th - Planet 76 5 minute recap series : recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
- Planet 76 5 minute recap of Round 1, Game 1 between the 76ers & Knicks - In a back-and-forth entertaining game, Sixers can't get past the Knicks who knocked down 16 3-point shots - Deuce McBride & Josh Hart shine as Jalen Brunson struggled shooting - Tyrese Maxey scores 33 | Joel Embiid 29 (and a knee injury scare in the 2nd Quarter, though he did return) - Sixers allowed the Knicks 23 offensive rebounds - Game 2 is set for Monday nigh, April 22nd - Planet 76 5 minute recap series : quick recaps following each 76ers playoff game brought to you by Planet 76
- CBS3 - Pat Gallen joins the show! - Pat discusses the sports industry, his journey to CBS3 as an Emmy Winning sports reporter, and, of course, the Sixers upcoming playoff matchup against the Knicks
- Sixers beat the Heat thanks to Nico Batum?! - 105-104 Sixers over Miami to set up a 1st round matchup with the (2) New York Knicks - How the Sixers beat the Heat with Embiid/Maxey not at their best - Round 1 Preview including series predictions - Thoughts on the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson - Concerns that the Knicks present - How the Sixers can beat the Knicks - Planet 76 - 5 minute recaps following every 76ers playoff game Series Schedule Game 1: Saturday 6PM ESPN
 Game 2: Monday, 7:30PM TNT Game 3: Thursday, 7:30PM TNT @ HOME Game 4: Sunday, 1:00PM ABC @ HOME Game 5: Tuesday, April 30 Game 6: Thursday, May 2 @ HOME Game 7: Saturday, May 4
- Sixers vs Heat 7/8 Play-In Game - Keys to Victory for the Sixers - Why winning the 7/8 game is important this year than any year before - Significance of Joel Embiid's return & health - How to stop the Miami Heat - Thoughts on future potential playoff matchups
- Sixers pick up the win over the Orlando Magic - Magic, Pacers, Sixers are all 46-35 with 1 game to go - How can the Sixers avoid the Play-In Tournament? - Joel Embiid injury scare - Sixers are getting hot at the right time, winning 7 straight, looking to make it 8 in a row on Sunday at home against Brooklyn - Also on Sunday, Pacers host the Hawks | Magic host the Bucks
- Sixers win 6 straight, are they getting hot at the right time?- the difference Joel Embiid makes for this team goes beyond his own numbers - What needs to happen for the Sixers to avoid the Play-In? - Thoughts on a potential play-in matchup with the Miami Heat - 80 games down, 2 to go - De'Anthony Melton returns
- Sixers pick up massive win over the Miami Heat - Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey show why they are an elite duo - Can the Sixers reach the 6-seed and avoid the play-in? - Sixers/Heat recap & Preview of the upcoming schedule
- Joel Embiid returns to action after being sidelined for 2 months - Sixers pick up a big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder - Why the Sixers matchup with Miami on Thursday (04/04) is a massive game - Eastern Conference Standings - Best case scenario for the Sixers is the 6th seed, can they get there?
- Sixers lose a heartbreaker at home against the Clippers - Nick Nurse & Kelly Oubre Jr. were not happy.... - recap of the Sixers west coast road trip - eastern conference standings
- Sixers win an important one at home over the Miami Heat - Sixers currently sit at the 6th seed in the East....how can they avoid the play-in? - Preview of the upcoming road trip - 14 games to go, how many do the Sixers need to win?
- Sixers snap losing streak with a 79-73 win over the Knicks - first time in 8 years that an NBA game has ended with both teams below 80 points - fewest points allowed by the Sixers in 7 years - what this win means for the Sixers ahead of a rematch on Tuesday - updated eastern conference standings
- Sixers fall to Brooklyn on the road & Memphis at home - Tyrese Maxey misses both games with a mild concussion - blown leads in the 4th quarter - what is the best case scenario for the Sixers in the playoffs assuming a Joel Embiid return? - preview of the upcoming schedule
- Sixers fall to Celtics, Bucks - Beat Cavaliers - Joel Embiid could return to basketball activities in late March? - How can the Sixers avoid the play-in tournament - Getting honest about Tobias Harris - What Sixers benefit most from a potential Embiid return? - Ricky Council IV is legit - Lots of questions, not as many answers
- Sixers return from the all-star break with a loss at home to the New York Knicks - Sixers fall to 32-23, after once being 29-13... Troy & Michael voice their concerns - We can all agree, if the Sixers want to make any noise in the playoffs, they need Joel Embiid - Kyle Lowry plays well in Sixer debut - Glance at the eastern conference standings - Could the Sixers fall to the Play-In Tournament? - Jaylen Brown's performance in the dunk contest
- Exciting, Confusing, Sad, Mind-Blown... all the emotions of the Sixers trade deadline - Out goes Marcus Morris, Furkan Korkmaz, PatBev, Danuel House, Jaden Springer - Incoming: Buddy Hield, Cam Payne - our thoughts on the deals- why are Sixers fans so upset - attempting to justify some of the decisions
- Good News - Bad News - Ugly News - Talking all things Sixers including the latest on Joel Embiid's injury & how the Sixers can weather the storm