PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast PHLY

Daryl Morey has traded for role players like Seth Curry and De’Anthony Melton, as well as big-name stars like James Harden. What was his best move at the helm of the Sixers?
Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss Morey’s tenure so far as they get into a mailbag to end the week. They also discuss a looming Game 7 for Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets and Anthony Edwards’ Timberwolves.

(0:00) Intro
(5:20) Daryl Morey’s best trades
(7:30) Seth Curry
(12:56) Danny Green
(23:45) Melton v. Hart
(28:02) Worst trade
(40:00) Buddy Hield
(45:00) Mailbag q’s!
(53:23) Malik Monk
(58:00) Superchats
(1:09:00) Maxey award
(1:11:20) Outro
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Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday, with rumors emerging immediately about Cleveland’s shaky future. Is now the time for the Sixers to make a massive offer to put Mitchell next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey?
Devon Givens and Kyle Neubeck discuss Mitchell’s fit, what he would cost, and whether Daryl Morey would go all-in for him.

(0:00) Intro
(2:00) All in on Mitchell?
(14:00) Pros of Mitchell
(24:50) Mitchell’s fit in Philly
(45:37) Offense/Defense matchup
(53:00) Ideal starting 5
(1:00:10) Isaiah Stewart
(1:03:25) Mitchell - catch & shoot
(1:13:00) Superchats
(1:17:43) Outro
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Aaron Gordon’s transformation from a leading man to a role player helped turn the Denver Nuggets into a title team. Which players could have a similar impact on the Sixers in a new role, and are they gettable via trade?
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss miscast players Daryl Morey could target this offseason, and Gordon’s impact on their series vs. Minnesota.

(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Prospects like Aaron Gordon
(23:39) Brandon Ingram
(28:33) Dejounte Murray
(38:10) Anfernee Simons
(42:33) Mikal Bridges
(45:15) RJ Barrett
(51:30) Saddiq Bey
(54:37) Keldon Johnson
(59:16) Patrick Williams
(1:06:09) Playoffs Recap
(1:14:43) Outro
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If the Sixers strike out on big targets like Paul George or Jimmy Butler, would Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma make sense as a fallback option? With Washington in the midst of rebuilding, there’s a chance Kuzma could move for a pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Devon Givens, Kyle Neubeck, and Derek Bodner discuss Kuzma’s career and fit, as well as the cap implications of acquiring him.

(0:00) Intro
(3:05) Thoughts on Kyle Kuzma
(24:37) Deni Avdija & others
(39:16) Playoff rotation players
(52:00) Playoff games
(57:25) NBA draft combine
(59:51) Outro
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Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, appears to be staying in the 2024 NBA Draft. Should the Sixers use a pick on the younger James in the hope of luring LeBron to Philadelphia?
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss day one of the NBA Draft combine and what Daryl Morey might be thinking heading into the offseason.
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When Joel Embiid went down with an injury this season, the Sixers lost valuable ground in the standings. Should a proven option, like Andre Drummond or Jonas Valanciunas, be a priority for Daryl Morey this summer?
Devon Givens, Derek Bodner, and Kyle Neubeck discuss whether Paul Reed should be counted on as the primary Embiid backup, and how the league’s outlook on bigs has shifted in recent years. They also discuss Tyrese Maxey praise from LeBron James, and Patrick Beverley’s suspension.
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