Locked On Sixers

Keith Pompey says the new-look 76ers remind him of the dominant Sixers squads in the early 1980s that he watched as a kid in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  Pompey also tells why he doesn't have a problem with Ben Simmons wanting to get big point guard advice from Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson. And he ends the podcast by talking about the state of the Boston Celtics, who according to Marcus Morris "ain't having fun." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey and Devon Givens talk about how Tobias Harris, Mike Scott and  Boban Marjanovic stressed winning over anything else during their 76ers' introductory press conference in the latest Locked on Sixers podcast. Pompey and Givens also like the additions of James Ennis and Jonathan Simmons in separate trades. And they gave their opinions about Markelle Fultz being traded to the Orlando Magic and iif he can overcome his shooting woes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says Markelle Fultz and the 76ers would both benefit from going their separate ways via a trade before Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline in his latest Locked on 76ers podcast. He also says the pressure is now on Sixers coach Brett Brown to keep Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris all involved and happy. And he talks about the team's options for Malachi Richardson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey dissects the 76ers trade with the Los Angeles Clippers in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  He says the Sixers have arguably the NBA second-best starting lineup with Ben Simmons, JJ Redick, Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid.  He also thinks Mike Scott and Boban Marjanovic are solid additions. However, he said that team still needs a perimeter defender.  As a result, he thinks it's time for them to sign Corey Brewer for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OAKLAND -- Keith Pompey says Friday is a great day for the 76ers in his latest Locked on 76ers podcast.  He talks about the growth the teams has shown in route to snapping a 10-game series losing streak to the Golden Warriors.  The Sixers denied a report that they offered Markelle Fultz, Zhaire Smith, Wilson Chandler and a 2021 pick in exchange for Jrue Holiday, Pompey said that trade offer never made sense. And talks about why Wesley Matthews would be a great fit for the Sixers in a buyout market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LOS ANGELES –  Keith Pompey tells why tinkering with the 76ers' lineup in Tuesday's 121-105 victory over the Lakers at Staples Center was Brett Brown's best coaching decision in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. Pompey also says why he wouldn't trade Ben Simmons for Anthony Davis and talks about how the NFC champion Rams take a backseat to the Lakers even during Super Bowl week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says  76ers center Joel Embiid being voted an Eastern Conference NBA All-Star Game starter for the second consecutive season was a no-brainer in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  Pompey expects Sixers point guard Ben Simmons to be voted as an All-Star reserve by the league's coaches.  And he talks about Corey Brewer getting a second 10-day contract and what might determine his Sixers' future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey and Ky Carlin dissect the 76ers' 122-120 Wednesday night victory over the San Antonio Spurs at the Wells Fargo Center in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. They talk about how the Sixers were able to get stops down the stretch in what had been a defense-less game., The two discuss Wilson Chandler's defensive impact and Landry Shamet's clutch plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey dissects the 76ers' improved defense in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  Players are starting to buy on on the defensive principles, and the team has made solid tweaks to the help-side defense. However, Pompey adds that Wednesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs will provide a solid test for the Sixers' improved defense. The Spurs are shooting a league-best 40.4 percent on three-pointers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey and Micheal Lee weight resting Joel Embiid over playing him to win games during this key stretch in the latest Locked on Sixers podcast. The two believe the Sixers must protect the All-Star center from himself. They also ponder if Corey Brewer is a long-term solution for a roster with many holes due to having Markelle Fultz, Zhaire Smith and Justin Patton all sidelined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says the 76ers need more consistency in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. He points out how there was a drop off in the play of power forward Wilson Chandler and the Sixers reserves in Saturday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also expects Houston Rockets guard James Harden to score at least 50 points Monday night at Wells Fargo Center. And Pompey says playing through Joel Embiid gives the Sixers the best chance to beat the Rockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INDIANAPOLIS – Keith Pompey dissects the 76ers’ 120-96 victory over the Indiana Pacers Thursday night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. He says this was arguably Jimmy Butlers best performance as a Sixer. He also salutes Joel Embiid for coming two assists away from recording a triple-double while playing with back tightness. And Pompey talks about the solid bench play before turning his attention to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INDIANAPOLIS – Keith Pompey talks about what the 76ers need to do to beat the Indiana Pacers Thursday night in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. He also gives an inside look at his life on the road as an NBA beat writer and talks about Indianapolis.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey and Michael Lee talk about Jimmy Butler's performance in Tuesday's 149-107 victory over his former team, Minnesota Timberwolves, in the latest Locked on Sixers podcast. MInnesota's effort explains why Butler forced a trade out of there. Pompey and Lee also say Joel Embiid needs to be mentioned more as an MVP candidate. They also talk about the upcoming schedule and Markelle Fultz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey talks about how actual basketball games often take a backseat for the 76ers in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  Pompey is excited to see what Jimmy Butler can do against his former team the Minnesota Timberwolves and Andrew Wiggins. He add that the Sixers need to get Wilson Chandler more involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey talks about how actual basketball games often take a backseat for the 76ers in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  Pompey is excited to see what Jimmy Butler can do against his former team the Minnesota Timberwolves and Andrew Wiggins. He add that the Sixers need to get Wilson Chandler more involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says the 76ers were unimpressive in Sunday's victory over the struggling New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast They needed Ben Simmons to finish with 20 points, 22 rebounds and nine assists to hold off one of the NBA's worst teams. Pompey also talks about Monday's workout with Jodie Meeks, Brandon Rush, Corey Brewer and Jamel Artis. And Pompey concludes the podcast by talking former Sixers Robert Covington, Dario Saric and Jerryd Bayless returning to Philly to face the Sixers as Minnesota Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WASHINGTON – Keith Pompey dissects the 76ers' 123-016 loss the Washington Wizards on Wednesday at the Capital One Arena on in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. He also talks about the their grueling 12-game stretch that begins on Jan. 17. Then he finishes the podcast by talking about the Atlanta Hawks and their coach Lloyd Pierce, a former Sixers assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey talks about Landry Shamet's performance in Tuesday night's 132-115 victory over the Washington Wizards at the Wells Fargo Center in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  He discloses the five Eastern Conference players he'll pick as NBA All-Star Game starters and discuss Ben Simmons chances to make the game.  Then Pompey concludes the podcast by saying Markelle Fultz will become more of an afterthought the longer he remains away from the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey discusses the well-publicized discussion Jimmy Butler had with 76ers coach Brett Brown during a team video session in Portland in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. Pompey says Butler is not the problem. He also talks about how Brown can keep Butler, Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid all happy in addition to discussing the team's back-to-back games with the Washington Wizards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices