Episodes
The New Slant is joined by Cash Considerations to talk about the Bulls hiring Marc Eversley away from the Sixers to be their new general manager. We talk about Eversley's role in Philly, specifically with regards to scouting, drafting and building player relationships. We also touch on Sixers assistant Ime Udoka as a potential head coaching candidate, and what it was like to cover Jimmy Butler before finishing up with talk about the current Sixers roster. Thanks to our partners BetOnline...
Published 04/30/20
Kyle & Shamus react to Ben Simmons wanting more accountability in the locker room. They also touch on Marc Eversley leaving to become the GM of the Chicago Bulls.
Published 04/28/20
With the NFL Draft upcoming this week, Kyle & Shamus look at which NBA players they think could have a chance at playing in the NFL.
Published 04/21/20
Kyle & Shamus react to the news that Bryan Collangelo interviewed for the Executive VP of Basketball Operations with the Chicago Bulls. They also talk about the rumor that current GM Elton Brand could be joining Leon Rose with the New York Knicks.
Published 04/11/20
Kyle & Shamus are joined by Roy Burton of NBC Sports Philadelphia to reminisce on the 2001 team that made it to the NBA Finals.
Published 04/02/20
Kyle & Shamus discuss the now rescinded decision of 76ers owner Joshua Harris to reduce salaries of team employees during the NBA's Covid-19 shutdown.
Published 03/26/20
Kyle & Shamus break down everything surrounding the immediate suspension of the NBA season following the Covid-19 outbreak, and what it now means for the future of some of the 76ers.
Published 03/19/20
Shamus sits down with Yaron Weitzman to talk about his new book, Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports.
Published 03/11/20
After Shake Milton's breakout shooting performance, is he a starter when fully healthy? After getting schooled by Montrezl Harrell, is Al Horford cooked? Plus expectations for the rest of the road trip & this week's Loser of the Week.
Published 03/02/20
Kyle & Shamus discuss the back injury to Ben Simmons and what it means for the 76ers in the home stretch.
Published 02/26/20
Kyle & Shamus preview the rest of the season as the All Star break concludes.
Published 02/19/20
Kyle & Shamus discuss the decision to move Al Horford to the bench and other necessary items as the 76ers head into the All Star break.
Published 02/13/20
Kyle and Shamus look at what has happened to the productivity of Joel Embiid and why it has contributed to the mess the 76ers have become.
Published 02/07/20
Kyle and Shamus are back to vent about the Sixers roster construction after embarrassing losses to Boston and Miami. They also give their predictions on what the Sixers will do at the trade deadline.
Published 02/04/20
Kyle and Shamus react to a dominating win over the Lakers and what this team can do when they are clicking on all cylinders.
Published 01/27/20
Kyle and Shamus react to what might have been the best performance of Ben Simmons' career against the Brooklyn Nets. Al Horford's inconsistencies are further discussed, as well as a trade rumor surrounding Derrick Rose.
Published 01/21/20
Kyle & Shamus come to the conclusion that the 76ers are an above average team, and that is in itself not fun to watch! They also talk about the enigma surrounding Al Horford and what they expect right now in terms of playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference.
Published 01/15/20
Kyle and Shamus talk about Al Horford's 76ers breakthrough as the Sixers beat down on Boston. Plus they discuss Joel Embiid's injury and the stupidity surrounding the D'Angelo Russell trade rumors.
Published 01/10/20
Kyle & Shamus attempt to figure out what exactly this 76ers team is after a thrilling Christmas Day win against Milwaukee & a stunning loss to Miami.
Published 12/30/19
Kyle and Shamus discuss the 76ers' struggles vs a zone defense against the Miami Heat. Plus they preview what is to this date the biggest game of the year: a Christmas Day matchup with the beast of the east Milwaukee Bucks.
Published 12/24/19
Kyle & Shamus break down which Eastern Conference foes pose the biggest threat to the Sixers winning the East.
Published 12/17/19
Kyle & Shamus recap a tremendous night for Joel Embiid in a critical 115-109 win over rival Boston.
Published 12/13/19
Kyle & Shamus discuss the breakout performance of Matisse Thybulle and wonder if he's for real. Plus they react to Ben Simmons' performance against the Cavs and the failures of Embiid matching up with Marc Gasol.
Published 12/09/19
Kyle and Shamus discuss the reemergence of Thybulle, Ben Simmons' defense, is Joel Embiid playing too many games and Dan Burke being a cry baby. Also, we get some arena trash talking stories in a fun episode.
Published 12/04/19
Kyle and Shamus recap the Sixers loss in Toronto in what was possibly one of the worst games of Joel Embiid's career.
Published 11/26/19