Sixers Beat: a Philadelphia 76ers, NBA Podcast

Derek, Rich, and Kyle discuss Joel Embiid's anger over his minutes restriction, Markelle Fultz starting the season coming off the bench, and give predictions on the upcoming 2017-18 season that will inevitably look ridiculous in just a few short weeks.

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss Joel Embiid's massive five-year, $146 million contract extension, and also touch on what's going on with Markelle Fultz's jump shot. 

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann of The Athletic Philadelphia discuss the Sixers preseason opener, the play of Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, Joel Embiid and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot being cleared for full court 5-on-5 play, and more. 

Derek, Rich, and Kyle recap the Sixers training camp, while also looking ahead to Wednesday's preseason opener. 

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann discuss the Brett Brown and Bryan Colangelo media availability.  Topics include: - Joel Embiid's status - Ben Simmons "dominating the gym" - Brett Brown's starting lineup - T.J. McConnell's fit - possible Joel Embiid extension. And much more. 

Derek Bodner and Rich Hofmann address numerous topics about the Philadelphia 76ers as they field questions from listeners in the latest mailbag edition of The Sixers Beat. 

Derek Bodner and Mike O'Connor discuss the rumor that Joel Embiid could hold out if he doesn't receive a contract extension, while also ranting about the NBA's renewed interest in lottery reform and catch up on Luka Doncic's performance so far in EuroBasket. 

Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann, and Max Rappaport briefly discuss Dario Saric and Furkan Korkmaz's start to EuroBasket, and discuss what their biggest fear is heading into the 2017-18 season. 

Ben Simmons has been cleared to play 5-on-5 basketball, but Joel Embiid has not. Derek Bodner, Rich Hofmann, and Mike O'Connor of the newly-announced The Athletic Philadelphia discuss that, while also getting into the Kyrie Irving trade and Marvin Bagley's reclassification.  Timeline:  - Start: Joel Embiid not cleared.  - 15 minutes: Kyrie Irving trade and how that impacts the Sixers.  - 30:10 - Marvin Bagley and the top of the 2018 draft.

Is Joel Embiid not being cleared for 5-on-5 yet a concern for the Sixers? What should they do with Jahlil Okafor's 4th year rookie option? Derek, Max, and Kyle debate, while also discussing the new uniforms, the preseason schedule, and more.

#112 - Summer League recap with Mike O'Connor

#111 - Markelle Fultz impressions & J.J. Redick signing

#110 - Sixers draft recap and free agency preview

#109 - Draft gurus break down Markelle Fultz

#108 - The Sixers have the #1 pick!