PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

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.

When you factor everything in — impact on the court, length of the contract, opportunity cost, etc — what was Daryl Morey’s best moves from this offseason?

Derek Bodner and Devon Givens will discuss that, debate where the Paul George signing ranks among other free agency signings in Sixers’ history, what players on the roster have the most ‘boom or bust’ potential, and more in a Friday edition of the Sixers mailbag.

If you had to pick one skill for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and the rest of the Sixers’ roster to improve upon, what would it be?

Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down what individual improvement they’re looking for from each player on the Sixers’ roster, go over the report that Nicolas Batum was close to returning to the Sixers, and give their thoughts on the render of the proposed new arena at Camden.

What If Wednesday?! Looking back on some important parts of Sixers history, beginning with Philadelphia’s 2017 #1 overall pick — Markelle Fultz. How would the team and organization have fared if things worked out with the talented guard?

Derek Bodner and Devon Givens share their thoughts of the tenure of Fultz in Philadelphia and the domino effect.

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce recently debated whether Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jayson Tatum were the Eastern Conference’s best player. Can Embiid lay claim to the distinction despite the Philadelphia 76ers’ lack of playoff success?

Derek Bodner and Devon Givens debate that, discuss their keys to the Sixers remaining competitive in the minutes without Joel Embiid on the floor, and more in today’s PHLY Sixers show.

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.