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Sixers fans held their breath and finally learned where the team will draft after last night's NBA Draft Lottery. The team kept their protected first-round pick and will draft at No. 3 on June 25. Is Ace Bailey their guy? Hear from Derrick Brooks, Kyle Neubeck, and others. The NFL's schedule release is set for Wednesday and a few announcements for the Philadelphia Eagles have already been made, including a season-opening TNF matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys and a Black Friday home game versus the Chicago Bears.
Victor Wembanyama was selected as a reserve for his first All-Star appearance as the NBA announced the reserves for the game on Thursday. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the names and debate the biggest snubs. Then, Kyle Neubeck, from PHLY Sports, stops by to discuss the Sixers reluctance to tank, Embiid's return, and the Sixers trade deadline options. Finally, Kelly Iko joins the gang postgame from the crazy scene in Memphis as the Grizzlies won a hard fought contest against the Houston Rockets.Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Kyle Neubeck, & Kelly IkoExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio Producer: Grayson MoodyRead Kelly's story on Amen Thompson: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6097869/2025/01/30/rockets-amen-thompson-stats-news-interview-nba/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Victor Wembanyama was selected as a reserve for his first All-Star appearance as the NBA announced the reserves for the game on Thursday. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the names and debate the biggest snubs. Then, Kyle Neubeck, from PHLY Sports, stops by to discuss the Sixers reluctance to tank, Embiid's return, and the Sixers trade deadline options. Finally, Kelly Iko joins the gang postgame from the crazy scene in Memphis as the Grizzlies won a hard fought contest against the Houston Rockets. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni, Kyle Neubeck, & Kelly Iko Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Read Kelly's story on Amen Thompson: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6097869/2025/01/30/rockets-amen-thompson-stats-news-interview-nba/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni, Quinyon Mitchell, Jalen Carter, Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown prepare for the NFC Championship against the Commanders, one question looms. Come on, the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers can't also own one of the biggest rivals of the most popular team in the city, right? Josh Harris? The guy who bilked the city out of wasted money on a going-nowhere arena bait and switch? Boooooooooooo this man!Kyle Neubeck of the PHLY Sixers show joins Zach Berman and Bo Wulf to provide the Sixers perspective on this odd pairing before Super Bowl champion Vinny Curry joins with his thoughts on big game with Super Bowl stakes.
After a rough first half, Tyrese Maxey found his rhythm in the second half and overtime, scoring 38 of his 45 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their much-needed first win of the season. Eric Gordon was strong off the bench, contributing 15 points in his return home to Indianapolis and the Sixers received strong contributions across the board.Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens share their thoughts on Philadelphia's latest loss to begin the NBA season.
Tyrese Maxey turned in his second straight horrible performance in a Sixers loss to the Raptors, moving Philadelphia to 0-2 and highlighting concerns for how they'll handle absences for their stars.Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss Nick Nurse's culpability in the rough start and dissect how this game went off the rails.
Host Wes Goldberg is joined by PHLY Sports' Kyle Neubeck to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers being investigated for Joel Embiid's health management plan and what we can expect from the 76ers this season. Then Spotrac's Keith Smith joins to break down the most interesting contract extensions, including what the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are doing with their young players. RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The PHLY Sixers season preview show is here! After a quick update on Joel Embiid's health, the gang offers wide-ranging predictions on Paul George, Guerschon Yabusele, Tyrese Maxey, Nick Nurse, and much more.Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens give their thoughts on how things will play out and put their reputations on the line.
Joel Embiid has been a perennial top player in the NBA. Can Tyrese Maxey and Paul George join him among the league's top-20 players?Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens debate that, and give an update on Jared McCain, who went to the hospital after a scary fall late in the Sixers' win over the Brooklyn Nets. McCain was discharged from the hospital earlier this morning, and will receive further tests throughout the day.
The Sixers' beat the Hawks on Monday night, improving to 2-2 in preseason play. But the win was overshadowed by Paul George leaving the game in the second quarter with a hyperextended left knee, an injury which kept him out for the rest of the contest.There has been no word on the extent of the injury, or whether it will cause George to miss any time.Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr led the Sixers with 14 each, with Guerschon Yabusele adding a double-double off the bench.Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner break down the Sixers' win, and react to the latest injury scare for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Tyrese Maxey's growth as a player and leader has been on display in training camp in the Bahamas, as the Sixers gear up for a big year with Joel Embiid and Paul George.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Day 2 of camp and what they heard from Nick Nurse's players.
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the rest of the Sixers arrived in The Bahamas for their opening day of training camp on Tuesday, and the PHLY Sixers podcast is there to cover it.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the new-look roster and what to expect the rest of the week.
Tyrese Maxey is viewed by many as the future of the Sixers' franchise. If you could build a team around him as the featured player, which current NBA stars would you turn to first?Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck close the offseason with a fantasy draft.
Justin and Carter are joined by Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports to discuss the upcoming season for the 76ers, how they match up against the Cavs, biggest questions surrounding both teams as well as how they stack up against the rest of the East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Wednesday night, Mayor Cherelle Parker held a press conference with the latest on the proposal for the Philadelphia 76ers and what it all entails for the city and the team. Plus, the guys discuss the Sixers' wing depth and how they shape up versus the rest of the top teams in the league.Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens discuss the ongoing arena discourse and much more ahead of training camp.
From Paul George in Philadelphia to Mikal Bridges in New York, there have been a number of notable pickups for Eastern Conference contenders this offseason. Who made out the best, and how will it impact the Sixers' pursuit of a title?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss that topic and the Sixers' signing of two-way player Lester Quinones.
From Kyle Lowry vs. Reggie Jackson to Ricky Council IV vs. KJ Martin (and Guerschon Yabusele), there are a number of fun training camp battles that will begin for the Sixers next week.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss and debate some of the roster battles they're excited for heading into camp.
Joel Embiid's contract extension locks the Sixers' core in for the next four years at a minimum. With that out of the way, what are the next steps for Daryl Morey, Paul George, and the rest of the organization?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck react to a big day in Sixers history.
Nick Nurse was recently ranked second among NBA coaches in a prominent article. How big of an impact will he have on the Sixers' first season with Paul George?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss how Nurse will manage Joel Embiid, figure out the guard rotation, and more. (0:00) - Intro(3:31) - How much pressure is on Nick Nurse?(22:57) - What we liked from Nick Nurse's previous season(31:48) - The pros of having a deep roster(38:00) - Missed shots, super chat(41:10) - Being a physical team(44:05) - Kelly Oubre will be an important piece this season(48:00) -Not worried about the team, offensively(53:30) -Super chats
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced on Wednesday that the Sixers would remain in the city after agreeing on a new arena plan that will house them at Market East.Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the far-reaching impact of a new arena in Center City.
Joel Embiid is once again among the favorites for NBA MVP along with Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and others. Will he get his second major individual honor, and should he care enough to go for it in the first place?Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck look at preseason NBA MVP odds and consider the possibility of a dark horse run for Tyrese Maxey.
After major moves from the Sixers, Knicks, Thunder, and other teams around the NBA, the oddsmakers have weighed in on who might rise to the NBA Finals this year. Will Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey break through in Philadelphia?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck look ahead at the season and who they expect to contend in 2024-25.
DeMar DeRozan talked to Paul George about his decision in free agency and revealed that he could have been with the Sixers had other things lined up.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss DeRozan's decision in free agency and how he would have fit with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also discuss Jamal Murray's extension.
Last September, Kelly Oubre ended up being a critical addition to the Sixers' roster. Is there a similarly impactful player waiting to be had? And would the Sixers use their 15th roster spot, despite Daryl Morey's tendency to keep that open?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss deep offseason additions who could be made, including former guard Markelle Fultz.
Dorian Finney-Smith's name has been attached to the Sixers early and often in the offseason. As the Sixers' lack of depth in the frontcourt becomes clearer closer to the season, who else will emerge in the rumor mill?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss players who might be gettable by the deadline, including Finney-Smith, Chris Boucher, and Bobby Portis.
The Sixers are deep in the offseason, with arguments about the starting lineup bouncing around. Could forward Guerschon Yabusele end up getting a starting nod, or will Kelly Oubre and Caleb Martin hold down their spots as expected?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck tap into a fan mailbag.
A new report on Labor Day suggests the state of New Jersey is pushing hard for the Sixers to build a new arena in Camden. Will the Sixers soften their stance and leave Philadelphia?Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck discuss the latest development in the ongoing saga.
Guerschon Yabusele arrived in Philadelphia this week, signing his deal with the Sixers. Between that, a new extension for T.J. McConnell, and Lonnie Walker signing in Boston, a lot happened around the NBA over the last few days.Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck bounce around the league to take you into a holiday weekend.
Sixers prospects like Jared McCain, Ricky Council IV, and Adem Bona are all going to be battling for limited minutes next season. What can we realistically expect from them, and is Nick Nurse inclined to play them?Kyle Neubeck, Devon Givens, and Derek Bodner weigh in with their thoughts on the young guys and two-way players heading into next season. [00:00] Intro[02:27] Jared McCain's path[22:00] Ricky Council's minutes[41:51] KJ Martin's role[44:46] Justin Edwards analysis[49:40] David Jones' pros & cons[54:10] Adem Bona
Joel Embiid's combination of midrange mastery, foul-drawing, and rim protection has earned the big man a lot of wins in a Sixers uniform. But does he need to change his ways in order to reach the ultimate goal with Tyrese Maxey and Paul George?Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss where the big man could make tweaks to his game to prep for the playoffs. They also discuss Jared McCain's appearance on the Podcast P show.
An independent study looking at the possibility of a Center City Sixers arena was released, and it stands to impact whether Josh Harris and Co. build near Chinatown. Is this the catalyst they needed, or another roadblock?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss a big study released by the City of Philadelphia and the pros/cons of the project. 00:00 Intro02:00 Breakdown of new arena study11:45 Public concerns for new arena23:37 Impacting the Wells Fargo Center40:15 Impacting Chinatown54:00 Overall thoughts on the arena
Could there be a jump in Tyrese Maxey's playmaking? Will Kelly Oubre and Caleb Martin be difference makers on the wing? Is Paul George the third star Joel Embiid has always needed?Devon Givens asks Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck what they're buying and selling in Sixers world right now.
Joel Embiid is the best Sixers player of this era. Who can build the best team around him using greats of the past like Julius Erving, Mo Cheeks, Wilt Chamberlain and others?Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck draft teams around the current franchise player.
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss where they think the Sixers will struggle the most this season, and what Daryl Morey or Nick Nurse might need to do to address it.
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George are expected to lead the Sixers to the promised land this season. Who is the most important player beyond that top group?Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck dig into why Kelly Oubre, Caleb Martin, or Andre Drummond might be most critical to their success.
Daryl Morey is expected to leave a roster spot open for the Sixers to maintain trade and salary flexibility. Could any player change his mind because of how well they'd fit next to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George? Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck take mailbag questions about the Sixers' training camp in the Bahamas, areas of need for the roster, and how big of a problem rebounding still is.
Guerschon Yabusele making the jump from Real Madrid to the Sixers was a big coup for Daryl Morey and the Sixers. How big of a role will he play in Philadelphia, and can he make the rotation right away?Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss what is likely the last Sixers signing of the summer and how Yabusele might provide cover for Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond.
The Sixers' 2024-25 regular season schedule has been released! The PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down the road ahead for Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey as they try to unseat the Celtics as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Join Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck as they analyze the big games, toughest stretches, and predict the team's record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Guerschon Yabusele made a big name for himself at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Team France. Could the former Celtics draft pick fill a need on the Sixers' roster, and would Daryl Morey be able to convince him to leave Real Madrid for the NBA? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss his development since leaving the NBA and whether any team can compel him to come back to the U.S. They also discuss Doc Rivers' comments on Joel Embiid in the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Now that Joel Embiid has secured gold with Team USA, could Tyrese Maxey be next in line to represent the Sixers in the Olympics? He faces stiff competition from Jalen Brunson, De'Aaron Fox, Cade Cunningham and others to get in the mix. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck look ahead to the LA Olympics, discuss Quincy Pondexter's help with recruiting Paul George, and schedule leaks for the 2024-25 season and NBA Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After capturing gold with Team USA this weekend, Joel Embiid's strong play was on full display as one of the best players in the world, showing why he belonged, and how winning on that stage should help during the upcoming Philadelphia 76ers' campaign. Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens share their thoughts on Embiid's play and the importance it will have on the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic met in a clash of the titans at the Paris Olympics, and Team USA emerged victorious thanks to an awesome game from Embiid, a triple-double for LeBron James, and a heroic shooting night for Steph Curry. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the Embiid game that gave Team USA a chance to win gold on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid and Team USA are taking on Nikola Jokic and Team Serbia for a spot in the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Will the Americans prevail, or will Jokic score a big win over one of his individual rivals? Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck watch and analyze a huge Olympics battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lauri Markkanen signed his extension with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, taking the biggest NBA rumor mill name off of the board. Who is the next big-name player who might shake free, and is there a chance the Sixers could acquire them? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck take a look at the NBA landscape and assess where the market turns now that Markkanen is on a long-term extension. They also discuss Team USA, Joel Embiid's breakout game vs. Brazil, and Kevin Durant breaking the Olympic scoring record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid has looked off the pace physically despite having some positive moments for Team USA. Charles Barkley believes this should be a wake-up call for Embiid to get in better shape — is he right? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Barkley's appearance on Paul George's podcast, Olympic basketball, and what criticism is fair regarding Embiid. They also touch on the Rumph Classic and PJ Tucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's time for a Sixers mailbag! Listeners and readers asked about the best Sixers not to make an All-Star team, the best and worst offseasons in team history, whether you care about the NBA Cup, and whether the Kawhi Leonard shot actually prevented the Sixers from winning a championship. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss a number of hot topics from the fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's late August, Paul George is a Sixer, and there isn't much going on. So the PHLY Sixers crew are hosting their first edition of Sixers Jeopardy, where they'll be quizzed on Allen Iverson, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, and other luminaries from Sixers history. Kyle Neubeck hosts as Derek Bodner and Devon Givens test their NBA knowledge in a competitive environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Davis Bertans is a rumored free agent target of the Sixers for one of their last roster spots. Does he make sense to bring in next to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Daryl Morey should sign Bertans, George Niang's thoughts on Ben Simmons, and Joel Embiid being benched for Team USA's game vs. South Sudan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rumph Classic has been a celebration of Philadelphia basketball for the last 19 years. Mike Morak, who has been involved with the event since the beginning, joins the show to talk about the importance of keeping Danny Rumph's legacy alive. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Philly's hoops legacy in addition to Tyrese Maxey's appearance on the Paul George podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid and Team USA scored a huge opening victory over Serbia to begin their run at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But the big man struggled early and was sent to the bench quickly — could he lose playing time as they move deeper? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss what went wrong for Embiid in his first game at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices