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SixersBeat #113 – New uniforms, Embiid’s availability, Okafor’s future

By Derek Bodner

| Sunday, August 6, 2017 07:11 AM | No Comments

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? I debated that with Kyle and...
Sixers Mailbag: Ben Simmons at the 5

By Derek Bodner

| Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:31 AM | 34 Comments

Hello! This mailbag column explores the benefits, and downsides, to playing Ben Simmons at the 5. This column is available exclusively to Patreon subscribers. If you see this message, it means...
Sixers Mailbag: Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, and the Sixers

By Derek Bodner

| Saturday, July 22, 2017 09:12 AM | 39 Comments

Hello! This mailbag column explores the ramifications of Kyrie Irving requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. This column is available exclusively to Patreon subscribers. If you see this message, it...
Sixers Mailbag: When will two-way contracts be used?

By Derek Bodner

| Tuesday, July 18, 2017 08:42 AM | 2 Comments

Hello! This mailbag column takes a look at the new two-way contracts: how much they pay, who they can be used on, and what expectations to have for the players signed with...
Sixers Beat #112 – Summer League recap with Mike O’Connor

By Derek Bodner

| Monday, July 17, 2017 11:30 AM | No Comments

I’m joined by Mike O’Connor to recap the Sixers’ Summer League performance, including discussion about Markelle Fultz, Furkan Korkmaz, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Jonah Bolden, and more. Subscribe: iTunes Soundcloud Google Play Stitcher Libsyn
Sixers Mailbag: Making sense of the Sixers’ bench

By Derek Bodner

| Saturday, July 15, 2017 01:26 PM | 37 Comments

Hello! This mailbag column takes a look at what the Sixers' bench depth might look like, and what the team should do if forced to make decisions on them now. This column is...
Sixers Beat #111 – Markelle Fultz impressions & J.J. Redick signing

By Derek Bodner

| Wednesday, July 5, 2017 07:21 PM | No Comments

I sat down with Rich Hofmann to discuss the J.J. Redick signing, Markelle Fultz’s summer league debut, and what to expect from Furkan Korkmaz. Subscribe: iTunes Soundcloud Google Play Stitcher Libsyn
Sixers Mailbag: Can the Sixers sign a max free agent next summer?

By Derek Bodner

| Tuesday, July 4, 2017 10:57 AM | 183 Comments

Hello! This mailbag column takes a look at what the Sixers' salary cap sheet could look like heading into the 2018 free agency period, and whether the team will have the flexibility...
Amir Johnson, Robert Covington, and the Sixers’ remaining cap space

By Derek Bodner

| Monday, July 3, 2017 05:47 PM | 49 Comments

Over the weekend the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to terms with veteran free agents J.J. Redick (1 year, $23 million) and Amir Johnson (1 year, $11 million). The moves improved the Sixers’...
Sixers agree to 1 year, $23 million deal with J.J. Redick

By Derek Bodner

| Saturday, July 1, 2017 05:08 PM | 32 Comments

The Philadelphia 76ers and J.J. Redick agreed to a 1 year, $23 million contract this afternoon, according to league sources. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was the first to report the details of...