The New Slant: A 76ers Pod

Kyle and Shamus are back to talk about what they think of the Daryl Morey hire, its pros and cons, as well as the other coaching hires that the Sixers made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus are back for an emergency pod to give their reaction to the hiring of Doc Rivers as the 76ers new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's pod, Kyle and Shamus discuss whether they're in or out on the possibility of Doc Rivers becoming the next head coach of the Sixers. They also chat about the upcoming finals series between the Lakers and Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus give their take on why Mike D'antoni wouldn't be the right move for the Sixers head coaching job next year, and also react to the all-NBA teams being released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the viability of Billy Donovan as the next head coach of the 76ers after the Thunder announced yesterday that he was not returning. Plus they talk about Joel Embiid being left off the NBA's All Defensive team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the dramatic end to Game 2 of the Heat-Bucks series, Joel Embiid pining for Jimmy Butler, and Jay Wright's decision to remove himself from consideration for the 76ers head coaching position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus give their rapid reaction to the 76ers decision to fire head coach Brett Brown. They go into the specifics leading up to his dismissal, the decision to keep GM Elton Brand, and where Philly goes from here in terms of looking for a new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus are joined for a long form discussion on the Sixers by Darien and Cliff from the Sixers In Six podcast. Topics range from the Sixers current series vs Boston, the construct of the roster, the future of Brett Brown, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle jumped on Blue Wire's Celtics podcast, Gino Time, to preview the Sixers upcoming series against the Celtics. Enjoy this bonus content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus give a recap of the 76ers seeding games in the bubble, life without Ben Simmons, and look ahead to their 1st round playoff matchup with the Boston Celtics. Go to DealDash.com and use the offer code SLANT or DealDash.fm/SLANT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus talk about the 76ers first few games in the bubble and why not much has changed. They also discuss why Brett Brown may now officially be on the hot seat. Go to DealDash.com and use the offer code SLANT or DealDash.fm/SLANT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus give their evaluations of the 76ers scrimmages and give predictions for how the 76ers will fare in the NBA Restart leading into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the implications of Joel Embiid & Al Horford not being on the floor at the same time during 76ers practices in the Orlando Bubble and what it means for Horford going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus react to the news of Brett Brown deciding to use Ben Simmons at power forward during practices inside the NBA bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After arriving in Orlando wearing a hazmat suit, Kyle & Shamus discuss how previous comments from Joel Embiid express that he was never a firm supporter of the bubble plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss how Joel Embiid has gotten into potentially the best shape of his pro career prior to the NBA restart. Plus with the schedule out they go into some schedule predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the deadline approaching to set rosters for the NBA restart in Orlando, Kyle & Shamus discuss who has already decided to sit out and what players from the Sixers might elect to do the same. BLUE WIRE SURVEY LINK: https://bit.ly/2Ybr18V Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the fallout from Kyrie Irving's message on a Friday players call and how that impacts how and when the NBA restart plan actually starts and what rights players will have in the bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus open up about the Black Lives Matter protests and the issues of systemic racism & police brutality in the United States. Later, they analyze the NBA's return to play format and how it affects the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus break down the options facing the NBA when it comes to how to format the playoffs in a restart bubble city scenario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus analyze the NBA's plan to potentially play the playoffs in Disney World and if the plan is feasible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss whether or not the NBA could return playing in an isolated environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus run through what the 76ers best coaching options would be for the franchise in the near distant future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle joins fellow Blue Wire Podcasters Tom Westerholm and Nicole Yang about the rekindled Celtics-Sixers rivalry, starting with Markelle Fultz (5:58) and the 2018 playoff series (17:23). Then, they discuss the current state of the 76ers (28:45) — and how the team might fare against the Celtics in a playoff series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Slant is joined by Cash Considerations to talk about the Bulls hiring Marc Eversley away from the Sixers to be their new general manager. We talk about Eversley's role in Philly, specifically with regards to scouting, drafting and building player relationships. We also touch on Sixers assistant Ime Udoka as a potential head coaching candidate, and what it was like to cover Jimmy Butler before finishing up with talk about the current Sixers roster. Thanks to our partners BetOnline and BlueChew. Go to BetOnline.ag and use promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Go to BlueChew.com and use promo code Bluewire to get your first order free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus react to Ben Simmons wanting more accountability in the locker room. They also touch on Marc Eversley leaving to become the GM of the Chicago Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NFL Draft upcoming this week, Kyle & Shamus look at which NBA players they think could have a chance at playing in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus react to the news that Bryan Collangelo interviewed for the Executive VP of Basketball Operations with the Chicago Bulls. They also talk about the rumor that current GM Elton Brand could be joining Leon Rose with the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus are joined by Roy Burton of NBC Sports Philadelphia to reminisce on the 2001 team that made it to the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the now rescinded decision of 76ers owner Joshua Harris to reduce salaries of team employees during the NBA's Covid-19 shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus break down everything surrounding the immediate suspension of the NBA season following the Covid-19 outbreak, and what it now means for the future of some of the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shamus sits down with Yaron Weitzman to talk about his new book, Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Shake Milton's breakout shooting performance, is he a starter when fully healthy? After getting schooled by Montrezl Harrell, is Al Horford cooked? Plus expectations for the rest of the road trip & this week's Loser of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the back injury to Ben Simmons and what it means for the 76ers in the home stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus preview the rest of the season as the All Star break concludes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the decision to move Al Horford to the bench and other necessary items as the 76ers head into the All Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus look at what has happened to the productivity of Joel Embiid and why it has contributed to the mess the 76ers have become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus are back to vent about the Sixers roster construction after embarrassing losses to Boston and Miami. They also give their predictions on what the Sixers will do at the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus react to a dominating win over the Lakers and what this team can do when they are clicking on all cylinders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus react to what might have been the best performance of Ben Simmons' career against the Brooklyn Nets. Al Horford's inconsistencies are further discussed, as well as a trade rumor surrounding Derrick Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus come to the conclusion that the 76ers are an above average team, and that is in itself not fun to watch! They also talk about the enigma surrounding Al Horford and what they expect right now in terms of playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus talk about Al Horford's 76ers breakthrough as the Sixers beat down on Boston. Plus they discuss Joel Embiid's injury and the stupidity surrounding the D'Angelo Russell trade rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus attempt to figure out what exactly this 76ers team is after a thrilling Christmas Day win against Milwaukee & a stunning loss to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus discuss the 76ers' struggles vs a zone defense against the Miami Heat. Plus they preview what is to this date the biggest game of the year: a Christmas Day matchup with the beast of the east Milwaukee Bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus break down which Eastern Conference foes pose the biggest threat to the Sixers winning the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus recap a tremendous night for Joel Embiid in a critical 115-109 win over rival Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus discuss the breakout performance of Matisse Thybulle and wonder if he's for real. Plus they react to Ben Simmons' performance against the Cavs and the failures of Embiid matching up with Marc Gasol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus discuss the reemergence of Thybulle, Ben Simmons' defense, is Joel Embiid playing too many games and Dan Burke being a cry baby. Also, we get some arena trash talking stories in a fun episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Shamus recap the Sixers loss in Toronto in what was possibly one of the worst games of Joel Embiid's career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus are back with an emergency episode after Ben Simmons nailed his first career three pointer in a win over the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle & Shamus break down the team's offensive struggles and what can be done to fix them. They also look into potential lineup changes and trades that could help the Sixers improve. Finally, they update the "Fire Brett Brown" Index and preview Jimmy Butler's return to Philly. This episode of The New Slant is sponsored by UNTUCKit. Get perfect, fitting clothing no matter your size or shape for 20 percent off using promo code BLUE on UNTUCKit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices