PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

Between Derik Queen, Khaman Maluach, and Collin Murray-Boyles, the 2025 NBA Draft has a diverse set of bigs in the lottery. Would Daryl Morey draft a big with Joel Embiid’s future uncertain?

LeBron James and Luka Doncic are eliminated, Anthony Edwards is on the rise, and the 2025 NBA playoffs have been thrilling so far. What sort of team-building lessons can the Sixers take from how the first round has unfolded?

Ben Simmons’ Sixers career ended in inglorious fashion after a meltdown vs. the Atlanta Hawks. But it didn’t always seem destined for failure. How and when did it all go wrong for Joel Embiid’s first running mate?

The 2025 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, with the Sixers, Jazz, Wizards and others sweating out lottery position. Who will earn the right to select Cooper Flagg in the mock draft, and who will be left picking from Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe and others?

Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears is the hot name in 2025 NBA Draft prospect circles. Could the Sixers find a way to fit the creative guard, or are they better off with frontcourt prospects like Derik Queen or Khaman Maluach?

The Athletic’s anonymous NBA player poll for 2025 has the Philadelphia 76ers voted as one of the league's worst organizations with 5.3% out of 113 votes cast. What should we make of this reputation from the players about the Sixers?

What if Jimmy Butler never left the Sixers in the summer of 2019, keeping him with Joel Embiid? How would things have looked for Embiid, Butler and the organization? Championship?

Kevin Durant, Ja Morant, and Zion Williamson are among the big-name players expected to be in trade rumors this summer. Will the Sixers be involved in any sort of star-hunting moves, or could they send out Paul George in a house-cleaning trade of their own?

Between Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey, there are some big time prospects available to the Sixers in the 2025 NBA Draft. But what’s the worst outcome for Philly if they keep (and make) their pick? Plus discussion of Elton Brand potentially moving to the Atlanta Hawks and Jared McCain trade rumors.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers are among the favorites to win the 2025 NBA Finals. Are you backing the expected MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or veterans like LeBron James and Luka Doncic in the 2025 NBA playoffs?

Nick Nurse kept his job despite a lot of scrutiny on his handling of the Sixers this season. With coaches like Taylor Jenkins and Mike Malone losing their jobs, how much pressure is he under to deliver results early next season?

Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George failed as a big three with the Sixers this season. How do their games need to evolve in order to avoid a similar fate next year?

Daryl Morey and Nick Nurse are preparing for changes this offseason, but continuity will likely be the Sixers’ theme. As they reshape the roster, who do you want in, and who do you want out?

Daryl Morey shared his vision of the Sixers’ future roster during exit interviews on Sunday. Do you trust he can turn the team around with Nick Nurse with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and the other core members in place?

That’s a wrap. The disappointing season for the Philadelphia 76ers has finally come to an end after a 118-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon. With their latest defeat, the Sixers finish the season with a 24-58 record and the 5th best odds for the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery next month. The PHLY Sixers postgame show discusses the end of one of the most unexpected seasons in recent memory.

With just eight players available, the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers gave the visiting Atlanta Hawks all they could handle but fell short in the end, 124-110. The Sixers received plenty of contributions from the guys that suited up with all five starters in double-figures led by Jared Butler's 25 points and a career-high 20 for Marcus Bagley. Colin Castleton added 16 points and eight rebounds off the bench for the 76ers. Trae Young turned it up in the second half with 23 of his game-high 36 over the final two quarters -- Caris LeVert went off for 31 in a reserve role for the Hawks. Philadelphia will host the Chicago Bulls for the season finale on Sunday afternoon.

Behind a career night from Jeff Dowtin Jr, a strong performance by Lonnie Walker IV and a big third quarter from Quentin Grimes, the Philadelphia 76ers snapped their 12 game losing streak with a win over Alex Sarr and the Washington Wizards. It was Philadelphia’s first victory since March 16th. With the win the Sixers (24-56) have three more wins than the New Orleans Pelicans (21-58) and two fewer than the Brooklyn Nets (26-53) with two games left to play as the three teams jostle for lottery positioning.

The Denver Nuggets fired head coach Mike Malone just days before the NBA’s regular season ends. With the Sixers at the end of their own disappointing season, how will this move shake up the coaching market?

Despite another strong performance from Quentin Grimes, including an electric third quarter to briefly give the Sixers the lead, Philadelphia fell to Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and the Miami Heat on Monday night. It’s the 12th straight loss for the Sixers, who fell to 23-56 on the season, and are now one step closer to locking in one of the five worst records in the league as they look to keep their top-6 protected pick in next month’s NBA Draft Lottery.