A 138–89 blowout at home to the Knicks. Knicks fans taking over Xfinity Mobile Arena. Jose Alvarado dropping a career night after being acquired last week. And meanwhile? The Sixers sat at the deadline and did nothing.

We break down the 49-point humiliation, the atmosphere inside the arena, the Jarad McCain trade for future picks, and why standing still in the Eastern Conference might be the most frustrating part of all.

Even Joel Embiid has publicly asked fans to stop selling tickets to Knicks games. It’s time for Philly to protect home court.

Trust the Neighbors.

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The Philadelphia 76ers are 3–1 on their West Coast road trip, and the wins are starting to feel different. We break down statement victories over the Clippers, Warriors, and Suns, a hard-fought loss to the Lakers, and why this team is clearly gelling at the right time.

We dive into the chippiness against Phoenix, including tense moments between Kelly Oubre and Dillon Brooks, plus the on-court edge between Devin Booker and Joel Embiid. From there, we zoom out and talk big picture: Embiid’s continued improvement, the Sixers’ growing confidence, and the uncomfortable conversation around owner Josh Harris. We compare Harris’s approach to true championship franchises, question his aversion to the luxury tax, and discuss what the Sixers’ soaring valuation really says about the organization’s priorities.

Wins are stacking up — but the most important questions may still be coming from the top.

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Episode Summary

The Sixers are riding a five-game win streak, and John & Sanoj break down what’s fueling the surge. From breakout performances to team balance and late-game execution, the guys look at what’s working — and whether this momentum can last.

The conversation then shifts to a wild NBA trade deadline. The hosts react to Jared McCain heading to OKC, James Harden to Cleveland, Anthony Davis to Washington, and what these moves mean for the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Are the Sixers positioning themselves for a deeper run, or standing pat while rivals reload?

Plus: coaching observations, roster questions, and a preview of upcoming matchups.

• Sixers’ five-game win streak recap
• Wins over the Clippers and Warriors
• Dominic Barlow’s breakout impact
• VJ’s rapid development and rookie poise
• Team balance and fourth-quarter execution
• Life without key rotation players
• Jared McCain trade reaction and analysis
• Major NBA trade deadline moves
• Eastern Conference landscape shake-up
• Sixers playoff outlook and roster questions
• Upcoming Lakers matchup preview

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Paul George’s suspension sparked immediate panic around the Sixers — but does it actually change the season?

In this episode of Ring The Damn Bell, we break down what’s known, what isn’t being said, and why this situation may be far less damaging than the reaction online suggests. We discuss accountability without speculation, the Sixers’ on-court performance with Paul George, and how recent games have shown improved cohesion even in his absence.

We also touch on mental health, privacy laws, and why fans may never get full details — plus why a rested Paul George returning near the end of the season could matter more than people realize heading into the playoffs.

No rumor chasing. No substance guessing. Just honest Sixers talk and basketball reality.

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Ring the Damn Bell — Sixers vs Bucks Postgame

We beat the Bucks — but this win raised more questions than answers.

In this episode of Ring the Damn Bell, John and Sanoj break down why this game exposed a deeper issue for both teams: bad coaching on both sides. From Glenn Rivers’ long track record of deflection to Nick Nurse’s questionable rotations, this one turns into a full coaching reality check.

This isn’t a box score recap — it’s a fan-to-fan conversation about what’s really holding this team back.

• Why this “big win” still feels wrong
• Glenn Rivers vs Nick Nurse: the battle of bad coaching
• Embiid’s dominant night and what it means going forward
• Paul George’s breakout performance (with context)
• Jared McCain’s bounce-back and growing confidence
• Trade deadline rumors and roster questions
• The Sixers’ never-ending hope–disappointment cycle

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The Sixers suffered one of the most embarrassing losses of the season, getting blown out by the Charlotte Hornets in a game that exposed everything wrong with this team right now.

John and Sanoj break down the pathetic lack of energy, Nick Nurse’s failure to have the team ready, and why this roster looks completely lost when the stars sit. We also dig into the ongoing frustration with Joel Embiid and Paul George never playing back-to-backs — and why having 10 back-to-backs still ahead is a major red flag.

This wasn’t about shots missing.

This was about effort, preparation, and accountability.

🎙️ Ring the Damn Bell — honest Sixers talk, no sugarcoating.

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Another brutal loss, another wasted Joel Embiid performance.

The Sixers fall 112–109 to the Knicks, and once again the story is painfully familiar: no adjustments out of halftime, a disastrous third quarter, and a late-game scramble that comes up short.

We break down Embiid’s dominant night and why it was squandered, the 21–7 Knicks run that flipped the game, and the continued pattern of the Sixers getting outcoached coming out of the locker room. We also dive into the wild final minutes, the execution issues down the stretch, and what this loss says about where this team really is.

Plus, we explain the Charles Bassey signing — why the Sixers made the move, what problem they’re trying to solve, and what it means for the roster going forward.

Another frustrating night in Philly. Let’s talk it out.

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The Sixers’ homestand started the worst possible way — and we had to talk about it.

Back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Game 1? A straight-up blowout.

Game 2? 43 minutes of great basketball… followed by a complete meltdown when it mattered most.

Now 22–18, sitting 7th in the East, this team continues to find new ways to frustrate the hell out of its fans.

In this 18-minute rant episode, Sanoj and I break down:

How the Sixers got embarrassed in Game 1

Why the Game 2 collapse might be even worse

The late-game execution issues that just won’t go away

Coaching decisions, player accountability, and mental toughness

Whether this team is actually built to survive playoff basketball

This wasn’t a measured, polite conversation.

This was raw, heated, and honest — because at some point, excuses stop working.

If you’re watching this team every night and screaming at your TV…

Yeah. This episode’s for you.

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This week on Ring The Damn Bell, John and Sanoj break down another classic Sixers rollercoaster — thrilling wins, brutal losses, and one big question looming over everything:

👉 Is Joel Embiid actually BACK?

We recap a gritty road trip win in Orlando, a heartbreaking overtime loss to Toronto, and a red-hot shooting night that reminded everyone just how dangerous this team can be when things click. The Big Three is cooking… but with VJ Edgecombe emerging in clutch moments, are we really looking at a Big Four now?

John also shares a first-hand story from the Kia Center — including sitting right behind Andre Drummond’s family — plus we dive into:

• Embiid’s return to bully-ball dominance
• Tyrese Maxey continuing to shine as the engine
• Paul George’s impact beyond the box score
• Late-game execution issues and the Sixers’ identity crisis
• Upcoming matchups vs Cleveland, Phoenix, and Houston
• Trade deadline rumors (Drummond, Jay Huff, and salary shedding)
• Why the East might be wide open if this team stays healthy

It’s honest Sixers talk — hype, heartbreak, optimism, frustration — all in one place.

If you love real Philly hoops conversation, trust the neighbors and ring the damn bell with us every week.

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Tell us: Is it the Big 3… or the Big 4 now?

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Sanoj is always first with the hot takes, even if they don't always remain true. And honestly, we're okay with it if it means our favorite team keeps proving our negativity wrong!

This week John and Sanoj break down week 8 and everything Sixers including:

- PG and Embiids comebacks

- How the team looks when Maxey isn't there

- Why we're okay with Sanoj throwing some hate our way!

and so much more!

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