Happy New Year! Jeff McMenamin and Michael Kaskey-Blomain are back to discuss the Ish Smith acquisition, the recent strong play from both Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel, Jerry Colangelo's impact on the team, the Ben Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram debate and the likelihood of Sixers participation in the Rising Stars Rookie-Sophomore game at NBA All-Star weekend!

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