Sixers Beat: a Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Podcast

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. 

It's Musical Chairs Day! Join Rich Hofmann, Derek Bodner and Fran Duffy in discussing more draft trade rumors, draft debates & more in this crossover episode.

Ace Bailey has been viewed as the lead candidate for the Sixers' No. 3 pick by many, but new intel suggests he has divided NBA teams. VJ Edgecombe has emerged as the favorite at No. 3, while the Wizards seek to trade up in the draft.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell joins the show to discuss Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, the Sixers' choices at No. 3, and much more. They also discuss theoreticalTyrese Maxey trades, the Desmond Bane trade to the Orlando Magic, and what Philly is most likely to do at No. 3.

Draft expert, Sam Vecenie, gives insight into his picks at both 3 & 35, in addition to sharing what he believes the Sixers will do on draft night.

Sam Vecenie believes Kon Knueppel should be the Sixers pick at No. 3 and that Ace Bailey doesn't fit what the Sixers are probably looking for. He also talks through VJ Edgecombe's fit, Rasheer Fleming's pro prospects, and what Daryl Morey will be looking for on draft night.

Could the Sixers make a move for Dylan Harper and the No. 2 overall pick? Daryl Morey has discussed the possibility with the San Antonio Spurs, among other potential scenarios like drafting Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe.

Baylor Basketball Head Coach, Scott Drew, joins the PHLY Sixers Podcast to discuss VJ Edgecombe ahead of the 2025 NBA draft with nods to both Jared Butler and Baylor commit, Andre Iguodala II.  

The final round of NBA Draft big boards are flying around, and Ace Bailey's stock appears to be falling. Could Tre Johnson or even Kon Knueppel overtake the Rutgers star ahead of the Sixers making the No. 3 pick?

VJ Edgecombe had a terrific freshman season under Scott Drew at Baylor, putting him in play at No. 3 for the Sixers. Drew talked with the PHLY Sixers podcast about Edgecombe, Jared Butler, Andre Iguodala Jr. and what makes a great pro prospect.

From Carter Bryant to Cedric Coward and Collin Murray-Boyles, there are a lot of intriguing talents in the 2025 NBA Draft. Who could end up a steal in the late lottery or back half of the first round? Should the Sixers look to move back into the first round? Will we ever get a Joel Embiid update?

From Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson to Collin Murray-Boyles -- the 2025 NBA Draft class has impressive lottery talent with each prospect possessing unique skills. So, who carries what high-level elite skill of this draft class as they enter the league? And, what skillset will suit the Philadelphia 76ers best as a compliment to their roster?

Ace Bailey is seen by many as a frontrunner to be selected by the Sixers with the 3rd overall pick, and also one of the most divisive. What are the strengths which make him such a desirable prospect, and what does he need to improve upon to reach his full potential, and justify being selected ahead of players like VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears and Kon Knueppel?

Could Dylan Harper be available at pick No. 3? Would the Pelicans explore a trade up to draft Ace Bailey? What are the Sixers thinking with weeks to go until the 2025 NBA Draft?

ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joins the PHLY Sixers show to discuss 2025 NBA Draft prospects, including Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper & more. He reveals who he would take at No. 3 for Philadelphia and weighs in on Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain's future.

From VJ Edgecombe to Ace Bailey and Khaman Maluach, there are a lot of players with hard working reputations in the 2025 NBA Draft class. Are any players particularly ahead of the curve, and could it sway the Sixers' pick at No. 3?

Daryl Morey has never had a pick as high as the Sixers do in 2025. Do his selections for the Houston Rockets tell us anything about how he'll reload around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George?

Kon Knueppel was ultra productive at Duke alongside Cooper Flagg and played himself into top-five conversations around the NBA. Is it possible the Sixers and Daryl Morey would be best off drafting the sharpshooter to play with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Joel Embiid and others?

Tyrese Haliburton just had one of the best performances in the history of the NBA playoffs, giving Sixers fans a chance to revisit a potential Ben Simmons trade that was floated in 2022. Did Daryl Morey choose James Harden over him or was Haliburton never truly on the table for Philly?

Once the Sixers add a 2025 NBA Draft prospect to the young backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, how will they stack up next to teams like the Pacers and Thunder? Can Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, or other players give them a huge boost?

As the Sixers choose between the likes of Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel and others, Daryl Morey has to choose between immediate impact and long-term upside. These 2025 NBA Draft prospects are most ready to step into a role for Philadelphia as rookies.

Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain are viewed by many as the backcourt of the future for the Sixers, which complicates matters for their No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. How much should they care about fitting Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe with those two, and is Maxey falling behind peers like Tyrese Haliburton, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, and others?

From Tahaad Pettiford to Noah Penda and Yaxel Lendeborg, there are a lot of talented players who could be available to the Sixers at pick No. 35 in the 2025 NBA Draft. Which second-round gems could make an impact immediately on a team dying for young talent?  

Will it be Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, or someone else with the No. 3 pick for the Sixers? A 2025 NBA mock draft for all 30 picks in the first round after the lottery order has settled.

ESPN floated Kevin Durant and Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen as potential Sixers trade targets with their No. 3 pick. Could Daryl Morey go star hunting, and does it make more sense than just drafting Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, or another young talent?

The 2025 NBA Draft combine has rumors flying around about what the Sixers may do with the No. 3 pick, including potentially trading it to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and other draft capital. Discussing trade down logic and why Daryl Morey could opt to look away from Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe at No. 3.

Tre Johnson, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Knueppel are a few of the other big names who could be wild card picks with No. 3 overall. Analyzing if Sixers will explore other options or stick with one of Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe.

Dylan Harper established himself as the clear No. 2 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft class, and the Spurs are a weird fit for the Rutgers guard. Breaking down the Sixers' chances to get Harper, potential trades involving the No. 3 pick and/or Jared McCain, and Harper's fit with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

The Sixers ended up with the No. 3 pick after the 2025 NBA Draft lottery concluded. Debating whether Daryl Morey should take Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, Tre Johnson, or trade their pick for a veteran.

Watch along during the 2025 NBA Draft lottery as the Sixers hope to secure Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper to give Daryl Morey a future building block next to Tyrese Maxey.

The Sixers did everything they could to try to secure Cooper Flagg and the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and more could have their careers changed by the lottery, for better or worse.

Cooper Flagg is the undisputed No. 1 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft class, but from V.J. Edgecombe to Derik Queen to Tre Johnson, opinions vary for the rest. Breaking down best fits for the Sixers and where we'd take this year's prospects before the lottery is drawn.

Daryl Morey resurfaced to discuss Joel Embiid's future health, the Sixers' roster vision, the role Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes will play moving forward, and much more in recent interviews.

Cooper Flagg is the prize of the 2025 NBA Draft and with some luck, the Sixers hope the ping-pong balls fall their way next Monday night. With a 10.5% chance to land the #1 pick and the right to draft the 18-year-old phenom from Duke, how would Flagg change the present and future for the 76ers? Also, how would the fit be next to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George?

Texas guard Tre Johnson was a big time shot-maker in college, but because of a few concerns is he the right fit for the Sixers next to Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain in the backcourt? Plus, new arena naming and reaction to a wild Monday night in the NBA Playoffs.

Sixers fans are dying for Daryl Morey to add an impact young player in the 2025 NBA Draft. What would it take to trade out of the pick, and who would make sense as a target to play with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George?

Between Derik Queen, Khaman Maluach, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the 2025 NBA Draft has a diverse set of bigs in the lottery. Would Daryl Morey draft a big with Joel Embiid's future uncertain?

LeBron James and Luka Doncic are eliminated, Anthony Edwards is on the rise, and the 2025 NBA playoffs have been thrilling so far. What sort of team-building lessons can the Sixers take from how the first round has unfolded?

Ben Simmons' Sixers career ended in inglorious fashion after a meltdown vs. the Atlanta Hawks. But it didn't always seem destined for failure. How and when did it all go wrong for Joel Embiid's first running mate?