Locked On Sixers

PHOENIX –  Keith Pompey says Joel Embiid's 42 points, 18 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks in Wednesday's victory over the Phoenix Suns is further proof that he's the 76ers' franchise player in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  Pompey also said that Embiid and Ben Simmons played one of their best games together. And he gave a behind the scenes look on the trip and talked about the Sixers' bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PORTLAND, Ore. –  Keith Pompey dissects the 76ers' lopsided loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. Even thought Joel Embiid was sidelined with a sore left knee, Pompey says the 34-point setback proves the Sixers are not an elite team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Keith Pompey dissects the San Antonio Spurs’ 123-96 victory over the 76ers on Monday night in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. He also gives an inside look of the travel schedule for an NBA beat writer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CLEVELAND – Keith Pompey says the 76ers'  true test comes Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. While Sunday’s 128-105 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers was impressive, Pompey points out it came against one of the league's worst teams. It was an outcome the Sixers (20-11) were expected to have.  But we will find if they made improvements since losing two straight home games to the Brooklyn Nets (Wednesday) and Indiana Pacers (Friday) on Monday. Pompey also talks about life as a reporter when teams play on back-to-back nights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey dissects the 76ers' 127-124 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. He  talks about the huge void left by Jimmy Butler missing the game with a strained groin. Pompey also breaks down Joel Embiid's inconsistent halves and talks about the Sixers' upcoming matchup against the Indiana Pacers among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says 76ers reserve guard Furkan Korkmaz has benefited the most from the addition of Jimmy Butler in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. Pompey also says the team has appeared to escape a major blow after Butler's MRI revealed "nothing significant" with his strained groin muscle. And Pompey ends the podcast by talking about the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday night's opponent at the Wells Fargo Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says 76ers center Joel Embiid and Brett Brown were far from convincing in Monday's postgame press conferences in his latest podcast. Pompey talks about Brown being evasive after the game in regards to questions in regards to Jimmy Butler suffering a groin sprain. It's hard to believe a coach isn't one of - if not the first person - to get an update when a star player is injured. Secondly, Joel Embiid continues to try to walk back his comments about being frustrated with playing in the perimeter when everyone knows he spoke from the heart. And Pompey talks about how the Sixers may have their hands full as long as Butler remains sidelined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey talks about Joel Embiid's frustration with his new role after the acquisition of Jimmy Butler in his latest Locked on 76ers podcast. He also discusses why the Sixers think it's best for Embiid to start games in the perimeter. And Pompey tells how the team can alleviate the frustration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DETROIT –Keith Pompey talks about Friday's matchup between the 76ers and Pistons in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. He also talks about Joel Embiid's ability to "own real estate" in Andre Drummond's head. And lastly, he says the city of Detroit aka 'The D' gets a bad rap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TORONTO – Keith Pompey and Locked on Raptors host Sean Woodley dissect the 76ers' 113-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in the their crossover podcast  They come to the conclusion that the Sixers must improve and upgrade the roster in order to contend for an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TORONTO –  Keith Pompey addresses Tuesday's announcement that Markelle Fultz is diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast.  He also talk about how the entire Fultz situation is dividing people, have people skeptical, raises more questions and overshadows Wednesday night's game at the Toronto Raptors. Instead of talking about the Raptors, the Sixers will be asked about Fultz in the biggest regular-season since the start of the 2013-14 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says Wednesday night's road game against the Toronto Raptors will reveal a lot about the 76ers in his latest podcast. He also talks his favorite NBA arenas to visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey and the Athletic's Michael Lee discuss the importance of the 76ers' victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the latest Locked on Sixers podcast. They also talk about Joel Embiid's poor shooting night, Jimmy Butler's presence and the Markelle Fultz saga. They come to agreement that his situation has been mismanaged in an amateur type of way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey is joined by Mike Small of the Fifth Quarter in his latest Locked on Sixers podcast. The two talk about Markelle Fultz and the 76ers' biggest needs moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says in his latest podcast, Locked on Sixers, that we won't know how good the Sixers are until Christmas. He also dissects the team's performance in Wednesday's 117-91 victory over the New York Knicks and touched on some other subjects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says the Markelle Fultz saga is the latest example of  76ers' off-the-court situations overshadowing their on-the-court happenings. He also previews Wednesday night's game against the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center. And what's a podcast without a Fultz update? So yes, he talks about possible trade destinations for the backup point guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey and Mike Sielski talk about Markelle Fultz's trade value in the latest Locked on Sixers podcast. They also discuss Jimmy Butler's future in Philadelphia and what that means to Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NEW YORK -  Keith Pompey dissects the 76ers' 127-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets Sunday at the Barclays Center in latest podcast. He also talks more about the Markelle Fultz saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey says the Markelle Fultz situation could have avoided if handled correctly from the start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Pompey talks about Markelle Fultz's sad situation that is overshadowing the team's success.  He also discusses Wednesday night's 121-120 victory before giving his opinion on what the Sixers and Fultz should do moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices