The 76ers Insiders podcast reacts to Sixers wins with the community, and regularly hears from the players themselves. In the building for each game and shoulder-to-shoulder with players from their first day with the team, 76ers Insiders Lauren Rosen and Matt Murphy are ready to speak with and about the entire roster.
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Maxey Masterpiece Debrief with Nik Stauskas
Matt Murphy, Lauren Rosen and Nik Stauskas react to the Philadelphia 76ers' dramatic comeback to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 5. Everyone weighs in on Tyrese Maxey's performance and looks ahead to a late tipoff time in Game 6.
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First Round Check-In with Nik Stauskas
Matt Murphy, Lauren Rosen and Nik Stauskas review the first two playoff games between the 76ers and Knicks and then they touch on things they can be hopeful for going forward in this series. Later, they examine Tyrese Maxey’s rise to NBA stardom.
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Sixers-Knicks Playoff Preview with Pat O’Keefe
New York Knicks radio announcer Pat O’Keefe joins Lauren Rosen and Matt Murphy to preview the highly-anticipated first round playoff series between the seventh-seeded 76ers and second-seeded Knicks.
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Get to know Buddy Hield and Cam Payne
Buddy Hield sits down with Lauren Rosen and Cam Payne sits down with Matt Murphy and both of them share their favorite early memory while playing with the 76ers and then they each select a dream dinner table with four other people. These interviews took place on Feb. 29th, 2024.
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Sixers Play-In Preview with the Heat’s Amy Audibert
Miami Heat Radio and TV analyst Amy Audibert joins Lauren Rosen and Matt Murphy to discuss the matchup with the 76ers. Amy also touches on the Miami Heat run to the NBA Finals which started with a play-in matchup and loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Matt and Lauren also share practice takeaways leading up to this game.
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Who is the Sixers’ Playoff X-Factor?
Matt Murphy is joined by Dei Lynam and they discuss players returning from injury and the 76ers spot in the Eastern Conference. Later, Nik Stauskas and Lauren Rosen join Matt to share which player will be the 76ers playoff x-factor.
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Robert Covington and Nik Stauskas Reflect on The Process
Nik Stauskas sits down with Robert Covington to reflect on their time together during "The Process" years. Robert speaks about how it's different this time around with the 76ers and where he's seen growth. Later, Nik asks Robert to start one, bench one, and cut one Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant edition and then he has to pick between the 1996 Chicago Bulls or 2016 Golden State Warriors.
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Inside the Return of Joel Embiid versus OKC
Matt Murphy and Lauren Rosen discuss the feeling of anticipation while watching Joel Embiid warm up vs. OKC and then we hear from Cam Payne postgame where he shares how impactful it is having Joel Embiid back in the lineup. Later, Matt and Tom McGinnis breakdown Joel Embiid's return in the 76ers lineup.
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One-on-One with Mo Bamba and Nico Batum
Matt Murphy sits down with Mo Bamba and he shares which city he enjoys playing in the most and then he describes the perfect off day. He answers what would surprise people about the NBA life and then he shares his best memory of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Lauren Rosen sits down with Nico Batum and he shares how he became such a good inbound passer and what’s changed in the NBA since he’s been a part of it. Batum also touches on the differences in the way European players and American players are taught the game, and then he explains what the best part of this 76ers team is.
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Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, and All Things Sixers-Clippers
Matt Murphy and Lauren Rosen open up discussing the Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Los Angeles Clippers and their tough schedule in March. Then we hear from Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey postgame following their win over the Clippers. Later, Matt is joined by Bob Cooney and Bob explains how much easier the game of basketball will be for Joel Embiid's teammates once he returns from injury.
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Embiid On-Court and Lowry as a Maxey Mentor, plus the Road Trip Ahead
Matt Murphy and Lauren Rosen discuss Sunday’s practice where they got to see Joel Embiid back on the court as he prepares his return from injury and then they take a look at the point guard relationship between Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry. Later, Matt and Lauren analyze the upcoming road trip and then they hear rapid fire answers from Tyrese Maxey and Ricky Council IV.
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One-on-One with Tyrese Maxey and Ricky Council IV
Matt Murphy sits down with 76ers player Ricky Council IV and he weighs in on the adjustment to the NBA and the experience being a regular rotational player with the team. Ricky shares a favorite memory he’s had from watching his teammates this season, and then he names a player he’s closest to. Later, he talks about the best gift he’s ever received and then he names four dream guests he’d love to have a dinner with.
Lauren Rosen sits down with 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey and Tyrese shares how he’s stayed himself through his meteoric rise this season and then he explains why setting a culture is important to him. Tyrese also talks about the best part of his job, his biggest fear, and then they go through a lightning round where he shares the veteran that had the biggest impact on him as a young player.
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Inside the 2015-16 Season, Sixers-Knicks Series, and 90's NBA Trivia
In this episode of 76ers Insiders, Matt and Nik open up discussing the 10-win 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers season - could that team fully healthy win one game in a seven game series vs. today's Sixers? Later, they're joined by Lauren Rosen for insights into the Sixers-Knicks matchup and then Matt and Nik try to answer the top-5 scorers from the 1990's.
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One-on-One with Nick Nurse
Lauren Rosen sits down with Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse! Nick dives into his favorite memories during his stint with the team and then he shares the best gift he's ever given someone. Nick also answers what scares him and what surprised him when he first entered the NBA.
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Nick Nurse’s Dream Dinner Guests and Rapid Fire with Bball Paul
In this episode of 76ers Insiders, Lauren Rosen sits down for a sneak peek interview with Philadelphia's head coach Nick Nurse where he shares his favorite moments during his time with the organization. Then, Matt sits down with Bball Paul for rapid fire questions which includes a place he wants to visit and his favorite time of day. Later, Matt and Nik examine Tobias Harris' game recently and explain how he's found success.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. Checks In, plus Best NBA Memories with Nik Stauskas
In this episode of 76ers Insiders, Matt and Nik look at players returning to the 76ers rotation post-injury during the stretch run. Then Kelly Oubre Jr. talks with Lauren Rosen in Boston, where he shares how he acclimates himself to a locker room, he explains why life has gone full circle now that he's playing alongside Buddy Hield, and then he shares why gets along so well with Cam Payne. Later, Matt, Nik and Lauren all weigh in on NBA moments that are most memorable to them.
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Inside Maxey's All-Star Debut and Best of His All-Star Presser
Hear from Tyrese Maxey at NBA All-Star Weekend! Nik Stauskas, Matt Murphy, and Lauren Rosen recap the 2024 event, discuss the Sabrina Ionescu vs. Stephen Curry 3-point contest, the Sixers signing Darius Bazley, and more!
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NBA Trade Stories with Cam Payne and Nik Stauskas, plus All-Star Weekend Predictions
New 76er Cam Payne gives an exclusive play-by-play of his trade from Milwaukee on trade deadline day (3:10) before 76ers alum Nik Stauskas details his own record-setting trade deadline in 2019 (8:40). Then, some Buddy Hield and Ricky Council IV discussion before NBA All-Star Saturday Night predictions (17:00).
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Tyrese Maxey All-Star Special featuring Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey sits down (15:50) with Lauren Rosen just ahead of being selected as an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. This episode begins with 76ers alum Nik Stauskas breaking down Maxey's 51-point performance in Utah.
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Catching Up with Kate Scott, plus Maxey and Potential East All-Star Reserves
76ers television play-by-play broadcaster Kate Scott sits down with Lauren Rosen, then Nik Stauskas and Matt Murphy discuss who should join Tyrese Maxey among the Eastern Conference All-Star reserves.
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Embiid Scores 70 (!), Pacers Preview, and Assistant Coach Rico Hines
76ers Assistant Coach Rico Hines checks in (20:30) to discuss the Rico Runs, working with Tyrese Maxey, and much more with Lauren Rosen. Prior to that, hear Tom McGinnis and Matt Murphy's instant reaction to Joel Embiid setting a new 76ers franchise record with 70 points against San Antonio, as well as Nik Stauskas breaking down how the Sixers match up with the Indiana Pacers.
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Embiid, Harris, Surprising Maxey Stats, And Meet Assistant Coach Bobby Jackson
2003 NBA Sixth Man of the Year and current 76ers Assistant Coach Bobby Jackson checks in (24:22) to discuss a typical gameday, basketball special teams, the current Sixers' reserves, G League coaching, and getting drafted in his home state.
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Assistant Coach Bryan Gates, plus Hawks, Kings, Rockets, and Nuggets Previews with Nik Stauskas
Get to know 76ers assistant coach Bryan Gates, as he reflects on previously coaching with Nick Nurse in the USBL, his own NBA journey from Anchorage, Alaska, and what makes Tyrese Maxey so special. Then, former Sixer Nik Stauskas breaks down the team's upcoming schedule with Matt Murphy.
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Happy New Year, Holiday Road Trip Recap, plus Nicolas Batum
Nik Stauskas, Lauren Rosen, Matt Murphy, and 97.5 The Fanatic's Bob Cooney discuss the Sixers' season-to-date entering 2024, the recent four-game road trip without MVP Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey's continued ascent, and more NBA news. 76ers wing Nicolas Batum checks in at the end of the show.
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De'Anthony Melton, NBA on Christmas Day, and Embiid Wins Player of the Week (Again)
Featuring NBA veteran Nik Stauskas, 97.5 The Fanatic's Dei Lynam, and 76ers Insiders Lauren Rosen and Matt Murphy.
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76ers Coaches Corner: Matt Brase
76ers assistant coach Matt Brase joins the show to discuss his role on Nick Nurse's staff, what it was like coaching with him in the G League, and now coaching the NBA MVP Joel Embiid.
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Sixers Observations with Nik Stauskas, plus Robert Covington Rejoins the Show
NBA veteran Nik Stauskas is back to discuss Kelly Oubre Jr.'s return to the 76ers, biggest surprises from the first quarter of their season, and more on the In-Season Tournament with Matt and Lauren. Robert Covington also returns to reminisce on Stauskas as a teammate. 97.5 The Fanatic's Connor Thomas joins as the Fanatic Basketball Insider.
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