PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

With continued uncertainty over the availability of Joel Embiid and Paul George, the growth of Tyrese Maxey into a legitimate franchise centerpiece has kept the Sixers in the mix, and given them a foundation to build upon going forward. What has fueled Maxey’s rise, and how does that change how the Sixers approach team building going forward? Also, NBA Cup thoughts with the final four set. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN NBA analyst and host of the ALLCITY NBA Podcast, Tim Legler, joins the PHLY Sixers Podcast to discuss concerns with Joel Embiid, Sixers’ chances in the East, other current roster issues & more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What grades would you give Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and other Sixers a quarter of the way through the season? How are Nick Nurse and Daryl Morey doing? The PHLY Sixers podcast debates how the 76ers are doing in the 2025-26 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Embiid and Paul George have only been partial participants for the Sixers this season, and have looked out of place next to Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Would Daryl Morey consider trading Embiid? Is it possible for a Joel Embiid trade to be made? PHLY Sixers podcast takes mailbag questions on the 76ers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Luka Doncic's triple-double, LeBron James' vintage performance and Joel Embiid's awful shooting performance led to the Lakers' 112-108 win over the Sixers, snapping Philadelphia's 3-game winning streak. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Paul George did their part to keep it close in the fourth to give the 76ers a chance, but timely shots from Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Luka, LeBron and Los Angeles kept enough distance to steal the road win. A Sixers-Wizards postgame from the PHLY Sixers podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Behind a vintage Paul George performance, the best game of the season by Jabari Walker, and some hot shooting from Quentin Grimes, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks to sweep both ends of their home-road back-to-back and improve to 13-9 on the young season. George, who carried the Sixers down the stretch, finished with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in the win. The Sixers won despite a rare subpar outing from Tyrese Maxey, who finished with just 12 points on 5-14 shooting. It is the first time that Maxey has failed to reach the 20 point plateau this season. They also had to play without the services of Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr and Trendon Watford, who were all out with injuries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Another thrilling win for Tyrese Maxey, Dominick Barlow and the Philadelphia 76ers in a nail-biting 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors. VJ Edgecombe saved the night with a putback layup to give the Sixers the edge and Maxey finished it off with the game-saving block over former teammate De'Anthony Melton. Maxey led the charge for the Sixers with a game-high 35 points, while Barlow stuffed the stat sheet, including a game-best 14 rebounds. Joel Embiid returned to play 25-plus minutes, contributing to the 12th win of the season. Draymond Green left the game early for the Warriors, who were already without Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. The PHLY Sixers team breaks down the game Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former NBA star, Michael Redd, raves about Tyrese Maxey’s growth calling him “an absolute all-pro” as well as diving into playing against his former rival, Allen Iverson in this exclusive interview on the PHLY Sixers Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey dropped a game-high 35 points to put the Philadelphia 76ers back in the win column with a 121-102 blowout win over CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George and the Washington Wizards. Maxey scored 20 in the third quarter for the Sixers to break the game open for the double-digit victory. Philadelphia had five other players score in double figures, including Paul George, Jared McCain, Andre Drummond, Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker. Justin Edwards added nine on three made triples. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joel Embiid made his Sixers return against the Atlanta Hawks in a double overtime 76ers loss. Tyrese Maxey seems to have passed Embiid as the No. 1 option. Are Paul George and Embiid bogging down the Sixers’ offense? PHLY Sixers podcast discusses how Nick Nurse should move forward from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers lose a double-overtime thriller, 142-134, to Jalen Johnson, Nickiel-Alexander Walker and the Atlanta Hawks. Maxey missed two free throws at the end of the first OT with 4.6 seconds, allowing Johnson to knock down two free throws, sending the game to the second extra session, where Atlanta eventually pulled away for the win. Maxey finished with a game-high 44 points, with Johnson matching him for a 41-point double-double. VJ Edcombe played limited minutes in his return, and Paul George finished with 16 and seven rebounds. The PHLY Sixers crew breaks it all down. #nba #sixers #hawks #tyresemaxey #joelembiid #paulgeorge #vjedgecombe #jalenjohnson #nickeilalexanderwalker #hawks #atlanta Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What surprised us the most from the Sixers this season? The PHLY Sixers Podcast field your mailbag q's and address Sixers expectations, good vs. bad surprises, and when is it time to pull the plug on Hunter Sallis? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jared McCain looks like he has found his rhythm, and Paul George was solid in his return to help the Sixers to a 115-103 win over the Nets -- but they lost Andre Drummond to a knee injury in the second quarter. McCain finished with 20 points off the bench, including four made 3s, while looking more and more comfortable on both ends of the floor -- also swiping five steals on the defensive end. George netted 14 in 21-plus minutes of play in just his fourth game of the season. But unfortunately, Drummond had to be helped to the locker room in a wheelchair and did not return to the game because of a knee sprain. Tyrese Maxey had a near triple-double with 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. The 76ers will host Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday evening. #nba #sixers #paulgeorge #jaredmccain #andredrummond #tyresemaxey #nets #nbacup Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Nurse and the Sixers are now 9-8 after their excellent start to the season. Have they wasted a golden opportunity to move up the Eastern Conference standings behind Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, or do they simply need to get healthy enough to compete? Injury updates on Joel Embiid and Paul George. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers were run out of the gym in a 144-103 embarrassing loss to the Orlando Magic. Anthony Black scored 20 of his career-high 31 points in the second quarter, guiding the Magic to a 51-point quarter to blow the game open after a 35-35 tie at the end of the first. Already without Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe and Kelly Oubre Jr., the Sixers were dealt another blow -- losing Trendon Watford in the first half due to a left adductor strain. Jared McCain dropped 15 points off the bench, showing signs of the player 76ers fans were excited to see this season. Philadelphia is now 0-3 in NBA Cup Group Play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey's 27 points and Andre Drummond's 14-point, 23-rebound double-double were not enough in the Sixers' 127-117 loss to the Miami Heat. The Heat were in control for the majority of the game, led by Norm Powell's game-high 32, plus double-doubles from Kel'el Ware (20, 16 boards) and Bam Adebayo (18, 13 boards) as Miami improves to 11-6, while Philadelphia drops to 9-7 on the season. Some good newsJared McCain is starting to show signs of improvement following his best game of the campaign, finishing with 15 points off the bench, including three 3s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey goes off for a new career-high 54 points as the Sixers escape Milwaukee with a 123-114 overtime road win over the Bucks. Maxey hits his fourth career 50-point game with an efficient (18-30 FG, 6-15 3FG, 12-14 FT) night to go with nine assists and five rebounds to guide the 76ers to an improved 9-6 record on the season. Paul George played his best game of the season, totaling 21 points in just under 25 minutes -- setting the tone by scoring the first 11 of the night for Philadelphia. Quentin Grimes added 14, VJ Edgecombe chipped in 12 in the win. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 32. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Turnovers and the third quarter woes were too much to overcome for Tyrese Maxey, Sixers in a 121-112 loss to the Raptors. Philadelphia committed 21 turnovers that led to 31 points for Toronto -- plus, the 76ers dropped the third 44-26. Maxey and the Sixers fought back in the fourth but ultimately fell short, pushing their record to 8-6 on the season. Maxey led all scorers with 24 points and handed out a game-high nine assists. VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes added 21 each, while Andre Drummond collected his 5th straight double-double. The Raptors posted six players in double-figures with Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett leading the way with 21 apiece. Philadelphia will travel to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night for the second leg of their back-to-back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul George returned from injury to make his Sixers season debut. What did he show within Nick Nurse’s offense, and how is he helping Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe already? Plus, Jared McCain can’t find his footing in the 76ers’ rotation. The PHLY Sixers podcast weighs in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond and the Sixers pull off another improbable comeback in Paul George's return to defeat James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, 110-108. Down by 10 heading into the fourth quarter, Maxey scored 14 of his game-high 39 points with help from Drummond's 14-point, 18-rebound double-double and Quentin Grimes' huge 19 points off the bench. George chipped in nine points, seven boards, and three assists in 21 minutes. Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe handed out six dimes each to lead the team. James Harden paced the Clippers with 28 in the loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.