Sixers podcast: Trade window closing | tampering accusations

On this episode of the Sixer Sense Podcast, we find it hard to be optimistic about a Ben Simmons trade, while there could be a tampering investigation on the horizon if a Harden deal materializes. We dive into these topics on the podcast, but first we break down the two latest Philadelphia 76ers victories.

Sixer Sense podcast: Episode 159

On Thursday night, the Lakers came to town with Anthony Davis as the main scorer since Lebron James sat out. We dive into the key matchup between the Lakers’ big man versus MVP favorite, Joel Embiid. After that analysis, we recap the win at home against the Kings, where Philly seemed to want to give this one away near the end.

Tyrese Haliburton put on a show for the Wells Fargo Center, but was there another audience he was auditioning for such as the Sixers front office? We explain aspects of his game that would fit with the Sixers and what it would take to land him in Philly even if it is unlikely.

Lucas Johnson and Christopher Kline then bring up how unlikely a Sixers trade involving Ben Simmons will be as the deadline approaches. Why have teams like the Kings closed the door on negotiations? Who is willing to take a risk on a player that is forcing a trade with so many years left on his contract?

The podcast then explores the penalties that the Sixers could face if it is determined by the league that discussions with James Harden occurred prior to the eligible date set by the NBA. Could the Sixers lose draft picks? Would there be a financial fine?

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