Joel Embiid made his surprise return Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing the last two months recovering from a torn meniscus. Embiid was good, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes, but it was Kelly Oubre Jr’s explosive 17 point fourth quarter which saved the day, paving the way for the Sixers to outscore the Thunder 36-25 in the fourth for the comeback win. Tyrese Maxey missed his second consecutive game with tightness in his hip....

Kelly Oubre poured in 32 points on the road to lead the Sixers in a dominant road win over the Raptors. Philadelphia broke a franchise record for made threes in a single game, with contributions from Nic Batum, Cam Payne, and others adding up. Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner, and Devon Givens discuss a bounce-back win for Philadelphia without their two best players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers hung tough against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road despite a brutal Tyrese Maxey performance, with Maxey missing a potential game-tying step-back 3 as time expired that would have sent the game overtime. Maxey finished the night with just 16 points on 7-25 shooting in one of his worst performances of the season, struggling to get comfortable inside of the arc against a tough Cleveland defense, and misfiring from the perimeter. The Sixers nearly pulled the game out thanks to...

The Philadelphia 76ers drop a tough one to James Harden and the LA Clippers in the final seconds of the game, falling 108-107. With five seconds to play, Kelly Oubre drove to the basket after the Sixers gained control off a jump ball, but Oubre was unable to convert as Paul George contested at the rim to prevent the basket. Philadelphia is now 39-34 after the loss with nine games remaining on the schedule. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 26 points, Buddy Hield and Oubre added 17 each. Los...

Buddy Hield has been averaging just 9 points in 22 minutes over his last nine games for the Sixers, rarely leaving an imprint in the game for a team that desperately needs some offensive firepower with Joel Embiid out of the lineup. Has Hield been a disappointment so far during his Sixers tenure? What is the cause of his struggles? And what can be done to turn his play around? Join Derek Bodner and Devon Givens as they break down Hield’s play, and discuss where the Sixers stand in terms of...

The Philadelphia 76ers finished off their West Coast trip with a 1-3 record thanks to a 108-96 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Sixers fell despite the best efforts of Tyrese Maxey, whose 21 first quarter points helped keep the Sixers in the game. But the rest of his teammates weren’t up to the task, and the Kings pulled away late in the second quarter and never looked back. Maxey finished with 29 points on 10-16 shooting to lead the Sixers. His teammates, on the other hand, ended...

Behind a balanced attack from Tobias Harris (24), Tyrese Maxey (24) and Cam Payne (23 off the bench), the Philadelphia 76ers picked up a crucial, unexpected win over James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in the first of two matchups between the teams this week. The Sixers shot 18-37 from 3-point range and turned the ball over just eight times in one of their better offensive performances in weeks. With the win the Sixers improved to 39-32 on the season as they look to tread water wating...

Despite a sizzling 25-point second half performance from All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 101-94, falling to 0-2 on this brutal four game Western Conference road trip. The Sixers shot just 8-37 from 3-point range in the loss and allowed Anthony Davis (23 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocked shots) to collect seven offensive rebounds, key factors in the Sixers coming up short in a game that was there for the taking. Join Derek Bodner,...

Tyrese Maxey had a rare off night for the Sixers, finishing with a season low six points on just 3-13 shooting as the Sixers fell down by as many as 26 points early on in the fourth quarter, a hill too big for them to climb out of despite some spirited effort down the stretch by Ricky Council IV and Jeff Dowtin Jr. The Suns were led by 32 points from Grayson Allen, who finished 9-15 from 3-point range on the night, tying both his career high, and the Suns’ franchise record, for made 3s in a...

The lack of an extension for Paul George in Los Angeles has people speculating he could leave the Clippers this summer. Are the Sixers in play for the star wing? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Steve Ballmer will pony up for George, and whether Daryl Morey wants to pair him with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They also preview Philly’s west coast trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Philadelphia’s win over the Miami Heat, along with the Indiana Pacers falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers (38-30) have momentarily jumped back into 6th place in the Eastern Conference, and out of the play-in tournament for now. In addition to Maxey’s dominant 30-point, 10-assist performance, the Sixers also received strong play from Kelly Oubre Jr (22 points, 11 rebounds) and Kyle Lowry (16 points), chipping in with one of the better all-around team performances since...

Tyrese Maxey dropped 30 points on the Charlotte Hornets (17-51), as the Sixers took control of the game down the stretch to pull away for a 109-98 win, the second time the Sixers have beaten the Hornets in the last two weeks in a much-needed win as the Sixers try to fight for playoff positioning. Kelly Oubre Jr added in a crucial 22-point performance for the Sixers, who also received strong play from Paul Reed (11 points), Cam Payne (10) and Buddy Hield (14) off the bench. Derek Bodner and...

Kai Jones’ tenure with the Charlotte Hornets ended in puzzling fashion. Can he find a role with the Sixers, or will Nick Nurse mostly ignore their new signing? Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Jones can beat out Mo Bamba for minutes, and answer some mailbag questions about Nurse and Daryl Morey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, 114-105. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo (28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists), the Bucks outscored the Sixers 30-22 in the final frame to pull away for the win. Tyrese Maxey’s 30-point outing kept the Sixers’ offense afloat for most of the night. They also received a strong fourth quarter performance from Tobias Harris, who finally showed signs of life. Kyle Neubeck, Derek Bodner and Devon Givens break down the Sixers’...

Nick Nurse said on Tuesday that he’s not at the point of benching Tobias Harris. Does the Sixers’ head coach need to take drastic action to send a message to the rest of the team? Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss the predicament with Harris, in addition to Joel Embiid injury updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobias Harris scored just two points in a despicable Sixers performance on the road vs. the Knicks. Tyrese Maxey’s return didn’t come close to making up for everything that went wrong for Philadelphia. Josh Hart had a triple-double in less than three quarters! Derek Bodner, Kyle Neubeck and Devon Givens talk about the blowout loss to the Knicks and Harris’ continued struggles. They also discuss new reporting on Joel Embiid’s health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In one of the worst offensive games of the NBA season, the Sixers stole a win over the Knicks thanks to contributions from Kelly Oubre, Paul Reed, and Buddy Hield. Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck break down a wild night at Madison Square Garden and reflect on Philly’s defensive toughness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers nearly became just the fourth team in NBA history to climb all the way back from a 35-point deficit when they cut New Orleans’ lead, once as high as 35, down to 100-95 with 45 seconds left to play before a dagger three from Herbert Jones killed the Sixers’ near-historic comeback. Even so, the Sixers’ strong second half play, led by Tobias Harris, Cam Payne and Kelly Oubre Jr turned what was once a depressing night into a source of optimism. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens talk about...

The Sixers appear headed for a berth in the play-in with injuries to Joel Embiid, De’Anthony Melton, and Tyrese Maxey disrupting their season. The sooner you come to grips with that, the better. Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss what Nick Nurse can do to pull the Sixers out of their tailspin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Oubre’s 25 points are not enough as the Sixers drop their second in a row, lose to the Memphis Grizzlies, 115-109. Philadelphia entered the final frame with a 12-point lead but saw Jaren Jackson Jr. (30 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks) & co. erase that advantage — outscoring the Sixers, 34-16 in the fourth. Derek Bodner and Devon Givens have postgame coverage as they try to make sense of another frustrating loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid (knee) and Tyrese Maxey (concussion), struggled to contain point guard Dennis Schroder in a 112-107 loss to the Nets. Schroder finished with 20 points and eight assists on 7-12 shooting, as the Sixers struggled to stay in front of Schroder on the perimeter. The Nets also had a 20-point outing from Dorian Finney-Smith, with Lonnie Walker IV adding 19 off the bench. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the Sixers with 30 off the bench in the loss. Join Devon...

Tobias Harris and Kelly Oubre star for the Sixers as they pick up a HUGE win over Luka Doncic and the Mavericks on the road, 120-116. Harris finished with a team-high 28 points and was terrific down the stretch with a few key buckets. Oubre was held to just two points at the half, but erupted for 19 second half points, including eight in the final four minutes of the third with the 76ers leading by 14 going into the fourth. Big games from Tyrese Maxey (24 points) and Paul Reed (13 and seven...

Huge performances by Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris lifted the Sixers to a much-needed win, with the Sixers picking up just their second win in the last six games. Tobias Harris came up clutch down the stretch, finishing with 10 fourth quarter points to help the Sixers pull away from the pesky Charlotte Hornets for a 121-114 victory. Harris finished with 31 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, picking up his fifth double-double of the season. Maxey added 33 points, to go along with six...

Joel Embiid met with reporters to discuss his knee injury, why he wants to return this season, and his commitment to playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss their hope for Embiid’s return after speaking with him. They also discuss De’Anthony Melton’s injury, Embiid’s thoughts on Buddy Hield and Kyle Lowry, and the Sixers’ arena video failure this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tobias Harris continued a miserable run of play in the Sixers’ loss to the Celtics on Tuesday night, undoing what was otherwise a good effort from Tyrese Maxey, Cam Payne, Ricky Council IV and others. Derek Bodner, Devon Givens, and Kyle Neubeck discuss Harris’ latest struggles, Nick Nurse’s rotations, and what the Sixers need to do to pull out of their tailspin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices