Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fans

What an eventful week in Sixers. Dan, Steve and Emily talk you through it all. From James Harden's trade request and whether or not they'd like to trade Ben Simmons for him, to the Sixers' eventful draft night and new acquisitions of Danny Green and Seth Curry, to the Sixers' new draftees -- Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed. The trio also reacts in the moment to the Zhaire Smith trade, bids adieu to Norvel Pelle, Marial Shayok, Alec Burks and Raul Neto, and welcomes Dwight Howard. Then, the pod ends with a 7-game battle in the Most Likely Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sixers are a completely different team, so we needed a THREE HOUR PODCAST to react to every single thing that was going on, with many on the Liberty Ballers staff joining usual Talking About hosts Daniel Olinger and Sean Kennedy. If you want to hear us all shout and scream with joy over the Tyrese Maxey, you can find that at the 1:59:00 mark. Mocking of the Celtics for drafting Payton Pritchard comes soon after. Danny Green, Seth Curry, Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed are all Sixers too. What a time to be alive. Featuring: Daniel Olinger, Sean Kennedy, Adio Royster, Tyler Monahan, Harrison Grimm, Emily Anderson, Steve Lipman & Dan Volpone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HARDEN?!? On the 40th anniversary of host Adio Royster’s birth, Shams Charania tweeted that Houston Rockets guard James Harden might want to move on from Houston to another contender. One of the teams he mentioned were the Philadelphia 76ers. Tom West joins Adio on the pod to discuss this crazy news not one full day into the NBA offseason. Tom’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/11/16/21570234/report-sixers-are-one-of-james-harden-top-trade-destinations-philadelphia-76ers-rockets-nets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big week on The Gastroenteritis Blues as the draft is upon us! First, Steve Dan and Emily discuss the Chris Heck kerfuffle that emerged from the Sixers' unveiling of the new, back uniforms. They talk about the Lakers' trade for Dennis Schroeder, Russell Westbrook wanting out of Houston and how that all impacts the Sixers. Then Liberty Ballers and Fansided's Jackson Frank joins the show to discuss Wednesday's NBA draft. Jackson offers thoughts on: Desmond Bane, Tyrell Terry, Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, Isaiah Joe, Grant Riller and more! Which draft prospects compare to Process Sixers? What does Jackson think of Pitt basketball? Who is he most certain will be a Sixer by the end of Wednesday night? It's all here. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a draft special episode of "No Particular Hurry," hosts Dave Early and Kevin F. Love interview prospect expert, Spencer Pearlman. With the NBA Draft just days away this Wednesday, and the Sixers possessing selections: 21, 34, 36, 49, and 58 you're certainly not going to want to miss this one. In the pod they get to Pearlman's recommendations for the Sixers' specific needs. What does his favorite prospect in their range offer, and what positions can that player defend? Which two prospects will be impact players from day 1 of this coming season? Which prospect reminds him of Derrick white? Is there a team he could see the Sixers trading up with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, after having to delay it for two weeks, Jackson Frank returns to the pod to duel off against Daniel in an alternating, 36-pick mock draft, while Sean moderates it all on this week's episode of The Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the season … apparently approaching fast, Sean Kennedy joins the podcast to talk about a pair of things with regards to the upcoming season. First, with a short off-season, what teams stand to have an advantage? Are the Sixers one of those teams? Can the Sixers do anything in a VERY BRIEF free agency period? Lastly, the NBA is thinking of welcoming fans back to arenas? Sean and Adio discuss the pros and cons of that debate as well. Sean’s columns: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/11/4/21549960/report-proposed-agreement-seemingly-in-place-to-facilitate-december-22-season-start-nba-nbpa https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/11/5/21551399/report-nba-aiming-to-have-fans-in-attendance-at-start-of-season-philadelphia-76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily start by discussing the Sixers stories of the week. The NBA is officially coming back in December, the Sixers are going to pursue James Harden, and Jrue Holiday is available. Then, the trio welcomes in an extremely esteemed guest in Oscar-nominated screenwriter and huge Sixers fan Michael H. Weber (500 Days of Summer, The Spectacular Now, The Fault in Our Stars, The Disaster Artist). Mr. Weber regales the hosts with awesome stories of working with Myles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. He also shares anecdotes about personal interactions with Bryan Colangelo and Adam Silver. Finally, the four discuss which Sixer would be the best actor, whether or not being a Philadelphia sports fan has helped Michael write about heartbreak, and how they all currently feel about the direction of the organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Sean give their reactions to Daryl Morey's introductory press conference, the news that the NBA will likely be starting back up on December 22, and discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding James Harden and Jrue Holiday. Remember — this is a positive podcast now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holy f-word! Daryl Morey is the new President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers! It’s time for “Process 2: Electric Boogaloo”! Tom West joins Adio on the podcast to discuss this epic moment in Sixers history as well as chat about this crazy coaching staff that Doc Rivers has assembled. This is a fun one because we’re excited for Sixers basketball, again! (SIDE NOTE: Wherever you are listening to this podcast … VOTE!) Tom’s columns: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/28/21538555/report-sixers-hiring-daryl-morey-to-run-their-basketball-operations-philadelphia-76ers-rockets-nba https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/28/21538949/report-sixers-adding-sam-cassell-to-doc-rivers-impressive-coaching-staff-philadelphia-76ers-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow! What a difference a week makes. Steve, Emily and Dan talk all about the gravity and implications of Daryl Morey being hired as Sixers President of Basketball Operations. They discuss the ripple effects throughout the organization and around the league, how else Morey may fill out his staff, and what ex-Morey players around the league he may target. Other topics: Elton Brand staying on as General Manager, the Sixers' run of assistant coach hires, Sam Hinkie's podcast appearance, a spirited Most Likely game, The Bachelorette, and the possibility of the Sixers resurrecting the black Iverson-era unis. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Morey is in charge of the Sixers, this is a happy podcast now. Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jff) joins Dan and Sean to react to the Morey announcement, plus breakdown potential Sixers trades to look for, who between Embiid and Simmons is more important to the team and much more on this episode of the Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of “No Particular Hurry” we get a former Liberty Baller! The Athletic’s superstar, Rich Hofmann to weigh in on the state of the Sixers, and discuss the new report that they’re offering a 5 year deal to former Rockets’ GM, and former colleague of Sam Hinkie (!?!), Daryl Morey! Was Daryl the puppet master behind the hirings of Doc Rivers, Peter Dinwiddie, and Prosper Karangwa? Or was this a perfectly Sixers unorthodox hire the most important person last move? Is Elton going to stay on? Might he be devastated with this hiring? Could it be awkward between him and Daryl once Daryl sees the cap sheet? Jam packed with opinions from someone who knows the Sixers better than anyone else in the game. Is this a tacit mea culpa from Josh and Blitz going back to Hinkie's roots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s always trade SZN if it’s a Sixers off-season! This year, there’s growing interest among Liberty Ballers and Sixers Twitter for the possibility of a Josh Richardson to the Brooklyn Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie trade. Steve Lipman -- host of “The Gastroenteritis Blues” on the Liberty Ballers Network -- joins Adio on the podcast to discuss his column which broke down how Dinwiddie would look on the Sixers roster and what the price would be to get him. Steve’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/19/21520914/josh-richardson-for-spencer-dinwiddie-makes-all-too-much-sense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There isn't a ton to discuss in Sixersland this week but that doesn't stop Steve, Dan and Emily from having a good time on the podcast. What do the trio think of the Jameer Nelson Hire? Roy Rogers? Victor Oladipo? The NBA's new proposed start date? Which Sixer is most likely to live-Tweet the Bachelorette? Kick back, listen, and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony East, who covers the Pacers for Forbes Sports and hosts the Locked on Pacers Podcast, joins the show to talk with Dan and Sean about what Peter Dinwiddie can provide to the Sixers' front office, how much fun he had watching T.J. McConnell in 2019-20 and many more Sixers-Pacers subjects on this episode of the Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Grimm joins Adio on the podcast to talk about the Philadelphia 76ers' salary cap situation going into the 2020-2021 off-season. There’s a wide range of discussion from assessing the landscape of the roster now to a little “Luxury Tax 101”, and the pair gives their choices for reasonably affordable free agent targets. (Along with some jabs at the expense of the New York Knicks at the end.) Harrison’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/13/21499295/the-sixers-2020-21-salary-cap-preview-philadelphia-76ers-nba-free-agency-draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the big front office news in Sixersland. Peter Dinwiddie and Prosper Karangwa are in, Alex Rucker has been banished to a broom closet, and the team showed no interest in Daryl Morey. Then, the trio discusses the offseason possibilities of the Sixers acquiring Chris Paul, Spencer Dinwiddie and Andrew Wiggins. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of the fantastic NBA website "The Playgrounder" Matt Esposito joins Dan and Sean on the show to talk about who the Sixers could sign this offseason with their limited cap space, as well as their reaction to the shocking Daryl Morey news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In keeping with what might be becoming “Doc Rivers Month” on the Out of Site Podcast, Tom West joins Adio to discuss his column. Tom’s piece discussed what new Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers could do with Ben Simmons using what he did with Blake Griffin as a template. We’re going across the pond for this one! Tom’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/10/6/21499330/how-doc-rivers-can-use-his-blake-griffin-tactics-with-ben-simmons-and-the-sixers-philadelphia-76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues as Steve, Dan and Emily are joined by Peter, Twitter's "The Law Boy" of the 5-4 Podcast. Peter and the gang discuss a wide range of NBA and governmental topics including: Jimmy Butler, Amy Coney Barrett, what it means to "pack the (Supreme) Court," why Peter believes that baseball is not a real sport, the NBA's outward support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Sean answer your questions about the possibilities of Shake or Matisse getting traded, what stylistic changes the Sixers should make under Doc Rivers, and a whole lot more on this episode of The Talking About Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sixers have hired Doc Rivers, and job one is doing something with the current roster. In this podcast, Adio interviews Harrison Grimm. Harrison penned a column for Liberty Ballers on how the Sixers should not forget about Joel Embiid once the full transformation is made on the sidelines, the front office, and the rest of the roster. Harrison’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/9/30/21494293/the-sixers-cant-forget-about-joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Steve, Emily & Dan discuss the quick courtship and hire of Doc Rivers as the Sixers' new head coach. How does he compare to Ty Lue and Mike D'Antoni? Then the trio goes over a wild Ben Simmons take, some new reporting on a predictively inactive Sixers Front Office, and they play a shower-themed Most Likely game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Talking About Podcast, Daniel Olinger and Sean Kennedy talk about the recent news surrounding Doc Rivers now leading the Sixers' coaching search, how Doc's pick and roll heavy system could impact Tobias Harris, and why bad things do happen in Philadelphia when it comes to sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we get into a couple of his best of SB Nation posts on Breonna Taylor, and the optics and race issues surrounding the Sixers head coaching and front office search. Is it bad practice to hire a coach because he's a person of color? If you hired a white coach would that put more pressure on an organization which prides itself on diversity and progressiveness to hire persons of color to the front office? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We now return you to Out of Site’s regular day of programming! In today’s episode, Dan Volpone joins Adio for a discussion about the rumors and the “need” (Dan’s word) to trade for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul. The pair talk about a potential fit with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, and they also discuss what the team would look like if the rumors are true and Mike D’Antoni is in the pole position to be the next Sixers head coach. Dan’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/9/25/21454298/the-sixers-need-to-trade-for-chris-paul-oklahoma-city-thunder-philadelphia-76ers-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss an inordinate amount of Sixers rumors from this past week. The rumor mill keeps churning, and yet, 0 official changes have been made to the team's front office. Elton Brand wants a contract extension (!!), Mike D'Antoni has Joel Embiid's blessing, the Sixers are interested in Chris Paul and Buddy Hield, and Joel Embiid is a father. Also, a Sixers owner is being sued. Enjoy! Please drop us a review and rating if you've got the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast we get into: The current progress of Demarcus Cousins, Markelle Fultz 's mysterious loss of a jumper, the evolution of that story, the pre-draft process with the Celtics and Sixers, a potential injury situation or mix up, what Williams thinks are the root causes of the issue for Fultz, some of his experiences with the Sixers' coach, and front office "infighting." ... and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Classic Sixers fashion, we have heard about all of the decisions the team has already made without them officially making them, so Dan and Sean hopped on the pod to talk about which rumors are realistic, how helpful could said moves be to the team, and where the Sixers rank in the tiers of the Eastern Conference moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a day where there is a lot of doom and gloom (the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg; the failure by the Attorney General of the state of Kentucky to arrest the officers for the murder of Breonna Taylor), Adio and guest Dave Early talk to each other about a story that was posted to Liberty Ballers that raises striking coincidences between the Philadelphia 76ers, and **gulp** … the New York Knicks. Be afraid. Be very afraid. Dave’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/9/21/21445360/the-sixers-are-dangerously-close-to-becoming-like-the-knicks-heres-5-reasons-why-philadelphia-76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan welcome special guest Marshall Harris. For 11 years, Marshall anchored countless shows on NBC Sports Philly. Now in Sacramento, Marshall talks us through his career, what it was like to cover two championship-winning teams, and the state of the Sixers. Follow Marshall on social media @MHarrisOnAir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the original 'Rickys' suck because Mike’s bits were crappy? Josh Harris and Scott O’Neil should be embarrassed! What's the meaning of human existence and where do the Sixers fit in? What was the first joke he ever got on TV? (I laughed!) Who is his pickup game most like? Are the Sixers like that shady corporate casino who promises you it's so safe inside even amidst a pandemic? Why can’t they figure out the medical staff thing? We react to some news in real time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dan and Sean are joined by Denver Stiff Site Manager Ryan Blackburn to talk about the Denver Nuggets' historic postseason run, what it means to the the Sixers and Joel Embiid for a center-led team to have this kind of success and ultimately begrudge the fact that the Nuggets were patient and the Sixers were not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of “No Particular Hurry” Dave Early chats with Derek Bodner, Senior Writer for The Athletic. In the pod they get into: Unpacking why Jimmy Butler isn’t here. How would Derek weight the different factors? If the sixers had offered Butler a full 5 year max would he have taken it or would he have preferred a four year max in Miami instead? Could the Sixers be on the precipice of wasting the primes of their two stars? Do you have any long-term concerns about Ben Simmons’ health? Would you reduce his minutes next year? Has GM Elton Brand been the top voice in this front office over the last 2 years? Do you think Brand will have autonomy moving forward? Are the Sixers making FO changes they don’t want to make because of public pressure? Have they done that before? Is Managing Partner Josh Harris perhaps a little too trusting of the myriad voices around him? Does this complicated Management-Front office collaborative make it difficult to bring in someone like a Daryl Morey? A few of his favorite coaching candidates ... and plenty more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s podcast is a bit of a flamethrower aimed squarely at Sixers owner Joshua Harris. Steve Lipman -- one of the hosts of The Gastroenteritis Blues -- joins Adio to explain that Harris seems to be under the mistaken assumption that Sixers fans are not viewing what he’s done with binoculars and a telescope. Mr. Harris, we don’t know why you think that way, but it certainly NOT the case. Steve’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/9/14/21434196/joshua-harris-thinks-were-stupid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve, Dan and Emily are reeling from the Eagles' opening day loss, so they decided to make this one a happy hour podcast. Join the trio as they discuss: Mike D'Antoni and Billy Donovan as options for Sixers head coach; Chris Paul, John Wall and Terry Rozier as potential trade targets; and whether or not the Sixers should trade Ben Simmons for Giannis Antetokounmpo, if given the opportunity. The pod ends with a rollicking, 7-game series of the Most Likely game, the drinking version. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of ‘No Particular Hurry,’ Dave Early chats with Ben Detrick, the reporter who broke The Curious Case of Bryan Colangelo and the Secret Twitter Account story for The Ringer. That piece and the ensuing fallout led to former team President Bryan Colangelo resigning. In the piece they get into pickup hoops in the time of Covid-19, former-Sixers balling in the bubble, ‘would you rather…. Jerami Grant or Tobias Harris?’ A deep dive into the Sixers’ ‘shadowy cabal’ of decision makers, a sourced scoop (!) and Ben’s sources on something that what went down between front office and management in the days between his Twitter burner account report and BC resigning. We read a couple of tweets from one of the burners ‘Still Ballin’ and discuss what (if any) insight it provides on current power dynamics. Also discussed: a conspiracy theory on the Sixers “inexplicable loyalty” to Colangelo-hired lieutenants, somehow even tied to (dum dum dummm) Adam silver?! Is even Joel susceptible to boomer takes about dominating the post and Ben Simmons’ need to shoot 3s? A surprisingly rosy view of how all is not lost with two legit top-tier superstars! And plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Sean and Dan are joined by Dominic Flaim of the The Daily Thunder and Mitchell Maurer of Brew Hoop to act out what a real-time negotiation of the Sixers and the Bucks attempting to trade for Chris Paul might look like, while also discussing why both Milwaukee and Philadelphia are so desperate for the veteran point guard. Follow Mitchell and Dominic on Twitter @mitchell_nba and @bondom34. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the debut episode, host David Early is joined by Liberty Ballers Managing Editor Kevin F. Love and 'Tanking to the Top' author Yaron Weitzman to address the following: Did Brett Brown’s voice stop mattering to Embiid and Simmons? (Ty Lue, listen up). Did Elton push hard for Horford or was that someone else? Why the heck isn’t Jimmy Butler still here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Kennedy joins Adio on the podcast again for a discussion about the Sixers and their second round picks with the 2020 NBA Draft next month. The duo discuss why they’re so important as well as the flexibility the Sixers SHOULD have with their four picks -- two of the first six in the second round. Sean’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/9/2/21418184/sixers-need-to-use-second-round-picks-wisely-in-next-months-nba-draft-philadelphia-76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the new coaching rumors for the Sixers. Jay Wright is out, Ty Lue was close to signing a deal until it turned out the Sixers hadn't interviewed him yet, and Dawn Staley is interested. The trio then plays the Most Likely game and take turns sharing enticing trade machine deals. Also, Steve tells a Josh Harris story that's sure to make you nauseous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Liberty Ballers writer Dave Early joins Daniel and Sean to discuss their feelings about the seemingly imminent Ty Lue hire and some moves the Sixers could make this off-season to fix their long list of issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Brett Brown being dismissed, the Sixers are in the market for a new head coach for the first time in seven seasons. Last week, Sean Kennedy penned a column about former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue being the leading candidate to replace Brett Brown. Sean joins Adio on the podcast to discuss Lue as well as other candidates whose names have been thrown around in the media since Brown’s firing. Sean’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/8/25/21400322/ty-lue-reportedly-a-leading-candidate-to-replace-brett-brown-philadelphia-76ers-nba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Steve, Emily and Dan welcome their first guest in the history of the podcast: Yaron Weitzman. Yaron is the author of the Process tell-all book Tanking to the Top and he has tons of inside insight into the Sixers. Listen as the Gastro gang talks with Yaron about who he thinks should be the next Sixers coach, what person or event is most to blame for the team’s current state, and his thoughts about the Sixers’ ownership group’s new quest to build an arena by using taxpayer dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, what the hell do we do now? Brett Brown has been relieved of his duties. The Philadelphia 76ers have many questions and not too many answers. How did we even get to this point, and what’s the next move for this franchise and its two biggest stars: Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. On the pod, Harrison Grimm joins to discuss his column from the site last week as well as what the heck do we do, now? Harrison’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/8/22/21396107/how-did-the-sixers-get-here-philadelphia-76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan discuss the Sixers' dispiriting series against Boston. They discuss the roster's performance, player-by-player, before talking about using the amnesty clause on Tobias Harris, trading Al Horford, and pleading with Josh Harris and co. to clean house in the front office. Later, they play the Most Likely game to debate which Sixer would stand in line behind a mannequin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following one of the most discouraging losses in recent Sixers history, Daniel and Sean reflect on all of the roster and coaching mismanagement that led to this, implore the Sixers to change their pick and roll coverage, and ponder whether this disaster will actually bring Embiid and Simmons closer together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(HOST/PRODUCER’S NOTE: This podcast was recorded on Sunday, August 16, prior to the Philadelphia 76ers 109-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday, August 17th.) This week’s episode of the “Out of Site” podcast serves as a primer for the upcoming round one playoff matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. Dan Volpone (@dan_volpone) comes on the pod to discuss the upcoming series thanks to his column simply entitled: “We want Boston. We need Boston.” Dan’s column: https://www.libertyballers.com/2020/8/13/21365633/we-want-boston-we-need-boston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ho boy. Game day. On today's episode, Steve, Emily and Dan join forces with Adam Motenko, Josh Motenko and Mike Minkoff of the Celtics Pride Podcast (via Celtics Blog) to preview the first round matchup between the Sixers and Celtics. These star-crossed podcast hosts discuss their respective seasons as fans of the Sixers and Celtics, sift through key matchups we'll be seeing throughout the series, and finally, give homerism a new name when they make series predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices