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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Bryan Toperek from Forbes, Bleacher Report and the NBA Podcast returns to discuss the draft including our reactions to the Russell Westbrook trade, how it could effect a potential Bradley Beal trade and the Sixers selections of Jaden Springer, Filip Petrušev, Charles Bassey and undrafted free agent Aaron Henry. We also discussed Ben Simmons still being a Sixer and whether we think he could start the season on the team due to the lack of interest from around the league and the reported underwhelming returns. Next Bryan explained why a Kyle Lowry sign and trade to the Sixers is highly unlikely due to salary cap rules which could lead the Sixers to looking elsewhere for a veteran point guard. Lastly we discussed a few different targets that the Sixers could go after in trades and free agency.

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We recorded this during the draft from picks 16 - 30. Please hang with us during any technically difficulties and lulls. It was my first time using Twitter Spaces and we were just riffing baby. Listen to our live reactions to every pick including the last 20 minutes of the podcast if you want to hear my insane reaction to the Sixers selecting my number one target Jaden Springer. Thank you.

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Mark Schindler from Premium Hoops returns to the podcast to discuss the Sixers strategy in the 2021 NBA draft. We discussed the philosophies of trading late first round picks for win now veterans vs. keeping your late first round picks and developing players in house. We also touched on a few of our favorite prospects that the Sixers could nab with the 28th pick (if they keep it) including Jaden Springer, Sharife Cooper, BJ Boston, Jared Butler and more. If you want to hear me talk about other draft targets Tre Mann, Deuce Mcbride and Bones Hyland listen to the episode from two weeks ago with Kevin Rice. Lastly I discussed my favorite trade targets that the Sixers could land if they decide to trade the pick.

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The NBA offseason is officially here! Fan favorite Marty Teller (@MWTeller) returns from his brief hiatus to do a deep dive into everything Sixers offseason. We talked about Ben Simmons trades and how this could effect everything the Sixers do this offseason including potentially trading for stars like Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal. We also touched on trade (including sign and trades) target, tax payer mid level exception targets, and veteran minimum players. Enjoy!

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Kevin Rice from Liberty Ballers returned to the podcast to discuss all things coming and going with the Sixers! Up top we discussed the first real Ben Simmons trade reports from Shams Charania and Marc Stein. Next we dove into the entire Sixers roster to determine who will be on the team next year and who will be leaving via free agency, trade or even retirement. Lastly we discussed our favorite draft targets for the Sixers at pick 28, second round and this draft class' TKR (TheKevinRice) guys. I also introduced the first annual TBD (Trillbrodude) guys!

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