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This episode Twitter friend and normal man @Chillstableguy joined to talk about his recent viral tweet where he took his old Ben Simmons jersey and used it as a diaper. We discussed the reaction to the tweet and why it might have officially sealed Ben Simmons fate of never returning to the Sixers. Less importantly the sixers played a basketball game without their three best players and it went poorly. We get mad at Doc for not playing Isaiah Joe more and talk about the surprisingly good performance of new Sixer Andre Drummond and the struggles of Tyrese Maxey and Shake Milton. Lastly we talk about the Ben Simmons saga AGAIN.

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As promised here is the second episode of the week thanks to your donations! The more donations I get, the more content I will pump out. Donate to support the podcast here -> https://linktr.ee/YouKnowBall

My buddy @Nihilist_Bucks came on to discuss the latest in the never-ending Ben Simmons saga including Joel Embiid's recent fiery comments. We riffed on many things including the Bucks finally exorcising their playoff demons, the Sixers never being able to overcome their own playoff demons, George Hill being an asshole who hates the Sixers, coach Bud overcoming fraudulent accusations, the scary deep Brooklyn Nets and the media's love affair with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The whole episode had a pretty chaotic energy. Enjoy!

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THANK YOU to those who donated to the podcast last week and since I got some donations for the first time I decided to do an extra episode of the podcast this week. Stay tuned for another episode later in the week. The more donations I get, the more content I will pump out. Join the discord to talk hoops and donate to support the podcast here -> https://linktr.ee/YouKnowBall

Old friend @MDelNBA returned to the podcast for a very funny episode where discussed the most pressing issues in the NBA. Mainly JJ Redick retiring from the NBA to hang out with his podcast co-host Tommy Alter full time. We also talked about Doc Rivers, Daryl Morey, Joel Embiid and the rest of the Sixers lying about wanting Ben Simmons back on the team and why we need to just move on from the situation. We also discussed the anti vax wave among players in the NBA, David Griffin being a bad GM and weirdo, bootlicking NBA journalists, and Blake Griffin's comedy career. ENJOY!

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I apologize for Zo’s audio being quieter than mine. We were working on Spotify greenroom (I need a new computer so I can record on desktop again!) for the first time and ironing out some issues.

On this episode I was joined by Twitter friend @Tweets_By_Zo who you may know from the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast, the Corner Three Newsletter and his new Eagles betting podcast with Bleeding Green Nation Odds and Endzones. We discussed whether Ben Simmons will actually report for training camp next week or ever play for the Sixers again or if he is just bluffing. Next we talked about the lies from Doc Rivers and Stephen A. Smith on First Take and some other fake Ben Simmons rumors from Twitter. We basically tried to wrap our brains around the entire thing and our brains hurt now. Lastly I asked Zo his prediction for this Monday’s Eagles vs. Cowboys showdown.

In the next segment Rockets fan and blogger @Itamar_17_10 joined me to discuss the absurdity of a John Wall for Ben Simmons trade that was reported earlier this week. We sent NBA reporter Chris Sheridan to jail too. Disclaimer: The You Know Ball podcast does not support prison or the prison industrial complex, this was just a bit.

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Philly Twitter legend @MHC_76 aka Mike Chiodo joined the podcast to discuss all things Sixers and some things Eagles! Most importantly we discussed Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey becoming Twitter's main character on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 due to some very weird tweets and podcast clips. Next we discussed the ongoing never ending saga of Ben Simmons and the Sixers and we ask ourselves .. did the Daryl Morey and the Sixers fuck up this offseason? We also talked about some potential star indicator stats from Tyrese Maxey that might suggest his ceiling is even higher than we anticipated. Charles Bassey weirdness is also mentioned! FINALLY we talked about the 1-0 Philadelphia Eagles including their impressive win over the Falcons, Jalen Hurts star potential and why the next two weeks are incredibly crucial for the Eagles playoff hopes. ENJOY!

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No Sixers talk this week, no Ben Simmons talk. Just our Philadelphia Eagles baby! Eagles podcasting GOAT John Barchard (The Bell and the Birdmen podcast) joined me to talk about why he thinks the Eagles could shock the sports world and win the NFC East this season. We discussed Jalen Hurts proving the doubters wrong, Howie's potential comeback SZN and the advantages of a new coaching staff/new look offense. We also did a deep dive on John’s “Two QB Theory” that he believes will revolutionize the NFL possibly this season or sometime in the near future. Finally John gives his season predictions for the eagles and the rest of the NFC East.

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The Ben Simmons trade request finally came out and it's ... a lot to unpack. Returning guest Dave Early from Liberty Ballers and I talked about potential Ben trades and how everything could go down. We then talked about why it is high unlikely that Tyrese Maxey's is actually included in any trades despite the fact that his agency Klutch Sports seems to be using him for leverage. We wondered: will this create a war between the Sixers and Klutch? Dave and I also touched on how the Blazers trade for Larry Nance, Jr. could have influenced the timing of this trade demand ... And why Danny Green's candid conversation with Howard Beck actually makes a lot more sense post Ben Simmons trade demand. Enjoy!

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I have returned from vacation! Austin Krell (@NBAKrell) from the Painted Lines joined me to discuss everything that has happened with the Sixers in the last two weeks while I was gone. We talked Ben Simmons potentially holding out of Sixers training camp and how it could effect his trade market. Damian Lillard seemingly staying up in Portland for now. Joel Embiid signing his four year Supermax extension with the Sixers! Summer League thoughts on Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe, Jaden Springer, Paul Reed and more. Former Draft Twitter darling Grant Riller signing a two contract with the team and the team's reported interest in veteran stretch 4/5 Paul Millsap. This was a long one so I appreciate anyone who listens to the whole thing. Thanks!

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Will Rucker (@Will_Rucker3_AD) of TheLeadGuard.com joined me to discuss the Sixers Summer League debut and the Sixers exciting young core. We talked Sixers first round pick Jaden Springer's debut, Tyrese Maxey dominating on both sides of the ball, Isaiah Joe's movement shooting, the chaos of Paul Reed and more. We also touched on Doc Rivers unwillingness to play young players and how it could effect the Sixers rotations next season. Will also gave me his thoughts on the Andre Drummond and George Niang signings and then we picked our best and worst offseasons from around the league. Enjoy!

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Steve Lipman (@SteveJLipman) from Liberty Ballers and the Gastroenteritis Blues podcast joined me to discuss all things free agency! But of course up top we discussed yet ANOTHER Jason Dumas report about Ben Simmons cutting off contact from the Sixers and explain why we just want this whole saga to be over. Next we talked about the Sixers signing of Joel Embiid’s best friend Andre Drummond and former Utah Jazz sharpshooter Georges Niang, and Danny Green and Furkan Korkmaz both returning to the Sixers! Lastly we touched on how the rest of the East is looking after free agency including the Bucks, Nets, Heat, Knicks, Bulls and Celtics.

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