Rich and Derek dive into the listener mailbag, going over topics like the Sixers salary cap situation heading into the draft and free agency, the optimal defensive scheme to maximize Joel Embiid's impact, expected growth from the young players and why you should still have hope for the Sixers building a title contender.
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Salary cap situation going into free agency and the draft

With a star-studded cast, Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens form the most entertaining Philadelphia 76ers podcast in the world. From daily shows to postgame shows and more, nobody will cover the Sixers more closely.

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Nick Nurse and the Sixers find themselves in an 0-2 hole against the New York Knicks. With Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey playing well and the rest of the roster struggling, what can they do to tilt the series back in their favor?
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss the struggles of role players like Buddy Hield and how Nick Nurse might shake things up with the rotation.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Should Nick Nurse shake up Sixers rotation in Game 3 vs. Knicks?

The Philadelphia 76ers fall to the New York Knicks in heartbreaking fashion in the final seconds of the game, 104-101. The Sixers led by five with 47 seconds to play, but a few key miscues down the stretch led to big buckets by the Knicks and a game-winning three pointer by New York guard Donte DiVencenzo. Philadelphia now trails the best-of-seven series 0-2.
Rich Hofmann, Roy Burton and Devon Givens try to make sense of an epic collapse. Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner join live from New York.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Sixers suffer crushing last second defeat to the Knicks, now down 0-2

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers kickoff their best-of-seven series in a Round 1 matchup against the New York Knicks, falling 111-104. After getting off to a great start, leading by nine after the first quarter, the Knicks took control in the second by outscoring the Sixers 33-12 and a 12 point halftime lead. New York outrebounded Philadelphia 23-9 leading to plenty of 2nd chance points, playing a key role in the home win.
Embiid tweaked his repaired left knee late in the second quarter, returned after halftime but didn’t appear to be the same when he returned. The big fella finished with 29 points, Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 33.
Devon Givens, Roy Burton and Jack Bridges breakdown the Sixers Game 1 loss. Derek Bodner and Kyle Neubeck check in live from New York.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Joel Embiid & the Sixers battle in Game 1, fall short to Knicks

Joel Embiid and the Sixers are locked into a first round playoff series against the New York Knicks. What are the keys to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Nurse breaking down a tough opponent to open the postseason?
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck preview Sixers-Knicks, from how to slow down Jalen Brunson to what role Tobias Harris could play in the matchup. They also discuss Paul Reed’s comments about the Knicks.
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PHLY Sixers Podcast | Previewing the Sixers’ first-round war with the New York Knicks

Led by a huge, 17-point second half surge from Nico Batum, the Philadelphia 76ers came back from 14 points down to defeat the Miami Heat and secure the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. They will kick off their first-round series against the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Joel Embiid finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds in the win, with Tyrese Maxey adding 19.
Join Derek Bodner and Devon Givens as they break down the Sixers’ first-half struggles against Miami’s zone, what they did better to secure the win after the break, and what that means for their upcoming series against the New York Knicks.
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Salary cap situation going into free agency and the draft

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