- It is time for the Philadelphia 76ers to bring back Ben Simmons
Host Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar of DraftKings to discuss all things surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and discuss whether it is time to bring back Ben Simmons. It is obvious that the Sixes miss him and it might be time to just move on from all of the drama and get him back out onto the floor.
31m | Dec 21, 2021 - Should the Philadelphia 76ers focus on Tyrese Maxey rather than Ben Simmons?
Ky Carlin welcomes Austin Krell of The Painted Lines with him to discuss the ongoing Ben Simmons situation and whether the Philadelphia 76ers should just keep their focus on Maxey rather than Simmons. They also discuss the strong play of Andre Drummond and Georges Niang and whether Seth Curry can continue his efficient start to the season
31m | Nov 15, 2021 - Will Ben Simmons play another game for the Philadelphia 76ers?
Ky and Nick discuss whether Ben Simmons will play another game for the Philadelphia 76ers as he continues to go through the process of working his way back out onto the floor. This has been a roller coaster ride of a process for both him and the Sixers themselves and it promises to get even bumpier. Other topics discussed: Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond, Georges Niang, and Batman.
34m | Nov 3, 2021 - Dissecting the Ben Simmons trade drama and looking at trade proposals
Ky Carlin and Nick Friar dive deep into the drama surrounding Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and his trade demands and whether they are really justified considering the circumstances around the team right now. They also dive into some trade proposals for Simmons and see which one is the right fit for the 25-year old All-Star.
31m | Sep 23, 2021 - Talking with Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jaden Springer
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jaden Springer joins host Ky Carlin on the latest edition of The Bell Ringer podcast to discuss his transition to the NBA game as well as his one season in college at Tennessee. The rookie forward also discusses his experience with USA Basketball and how that prepared him for the next level of the sport while also expressing his excitement to play with talents such as Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Other topics discussed: video games, favorite movie, and who he models his game after.
19m | Aug 13, 2021 - How can the Philadelphia 76ers catch up to the Milwaukee Bucks in the East?
Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss the impressive title run put on by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on their way to the 2021 postseason and just how the Sixers can catch up. Philadelphia has a few needs that they have to address and Ky and Nick discuss those issues as well as how the Sixers can make a move for Damian Lillard centered around young star Ben Simmons.
38m | Jul 21, 2021 - Dissecting the performance of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers against the Atlanta Hawks
Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar of DraftKings on to discuss the up and down play of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers in their Round 2 series with the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons continues to be maddening with his aggression on the offensive end and it comes at a terrible time as the Sixers deal with the meniscus tear of Joel Embiid. Is it time to get concerned about Philadelphia's title chances?
37m | Jun 15, 2021 - Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks: X-Factors, how to stop Trae Young
Ky Carlin welcomes on Nick Friar of DraftKings to preview the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks in Round 2 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs as they figure out who the X-Factors are and how to stop Trae Young. Also, with Joel Embiid's status up in the air with the injury, can the Sixers even win this series? Can Tobias Harris keep his strong play going? Can Ben Simmons take his game to another level? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered.
34m | Jun 3, 2021 - Who are the X-Factors for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Washington Wizards?
Ky Carlin and Austin Krell preview the Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards in Round 1 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The two of them break down the X-Factors in the series, how the Sixers can handle Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal, and what to expect from Tobias Harris. The two of them also predict the rest of the playoffs as they are finally set to begin.
31m | May 21, 2021 - What can we learn from Sixers vs. Nets season series?
Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss the 3 matchups the Philadelphia 76ers had with the Brooklyn Nets in the regular season and what we can take, and not take, from the matchups for a future playoff series. How will the Nets defend Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons How are the Sixers going to contend with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden? Other topics discussed: Seth Curry's struggles and The Falcon & The Winter Soldier.
35m | Apr 15, 2021 - Breaking down the George Hill acquisition for the Philadelphia 76ers
Ky Carlin welcomes Nick Friar of Draft Kings on with him to discuss what the addition of George Hill will do for the Philadelphia 76ers while also discussing what it will do in the Eastern Conference. Will Hill be enough to knock off the loaded Brooklyn Nets? Will it be enough to win a title? Also, Ky gets into the challenges of traveling a bit as an NBA beat writer in the middle of a global pandemic.
41m | Mar 26, 2021 - Talking with Philadelphia 76ers rookie Isaiah Joe about NBA life and his hobbies
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Isaiah Joe joins Ky Carlin on The Bell Ringer to discuss his life in the NBA as well ad his time down in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. He also discusses his time in college, the draft process, the day the college season was canceled in 2020, and what he continues to learn from the veterans. He also discusses his hobbies and how he needs to know which cheesesteak spot to go to in Philly.
24m | Mar 10, 2021 - Tobias Harris' All-Star snub, Eastern Conference supremacy
The Bell Ringer returns to discuss the All-Star snub of Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris who is having a career season for the best team record-wise in the Eastern Conference. Also, the discussion turns to the East as a whole as Ky Carlin and Nick Friar discuss who should be considered the favorite to reach the NBA Finals out of the East. Ky also says goodbye to Nick.
40m | Feb 25, 2021 - The Philadelphia 76ers missed out on the opportunity to land James HardenKy Carlin welcomes Austin Krell of The Painted Lines to discuss the wild week that was for the Philadelphia 76ers as they had to go through the league's health and safety protocols as well as a day where they were so close to landing superstar Jams Harden before he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss where the Sixers are now in the East and what they can do to keep pushing forward.33m | Jan 14, 2021
- Taking a final look back at 2020 and Ben Simmons' jump shotKy Carlin and Nick Friar take a final look back at 2020 while recounting where they were the night the NBA suspended the season back in March as well as their reactions to the Rudy Gobert news. The two of them then dive into the 2020 that was as they reminisce what the Sixers did on the floor and the moves they made off of it. Also, the two discuss why Ben Simmons continues to refuse to take jump shots.42m | Dec 30, 2020
- Previewing the 2020-21 Philadelphia 76ers season with predictionsKy welcomes Nick Friar to the podcast to preview the 2020-21 season for the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a brand new team on the floor surrounding stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid and the two of them discuss whether that will help the Sixers move up in the Eastern Conference. The two also get into the hierarchy in the Eastern Conference and predict where Philadelphia will end the season.35m | Dec 23, 2020
- Should the Philadelphia 76ers go make a trade for James Harden?Ky welcomes Nets Wire's Nick Friar on with him to discuss all things surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA as a whole. The Sixers are looking to have a successful 2020-21 season and there have been rumors about whether they should make a trade for superstar James Harden. Ky and Nick discuss whether the Sixers should move Ben Simmons for Harden while also entertaining Harden's other trade destination wishes. Other topics discussed: Coach K's comments about college basketball, the BigTen changing their games played rule for the conference title game, and NBA2K21's new MyCareer process.38m | Dec 11, 2020
- Discussing what Dwight Howard, Danny Green, and Seth Curry will do for the Philadelphia 76ersKy Carlin welcomes on Austin Krell of The Painted Lines to discuss what the team's new additions will do for the Philadelphia 76ers moving forward. Dwight Howard, Danny Green, and Seth Curry are the main additions and the two of them debate how each player will help the team as well as try and figure out what the new starting lineup will be. Another interesting move was the Zhaire Smith trade and they try and predict where his next spot will be. Other topics discussed: top teams in the East heading into the 2020-21 season.38m | Nov 26, 2020
- Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey deserves a round of applause for the draft night moves madeKy Carlin welcomes Nick Friar on to discuss the bold moves Daryl Morey made for the Philadelphia 76ers on draft night. The team was able to get off Al Horford's contract while bringing in some much needed shooting and the team also brought in three very good rookies at the spots they were drafted at. Other topics discussed: free agency, the Eastern Conference hierarchy, and cereal.35m | Nov 19, 2020
- What moves must Daryl Morey and Elton Brand make for the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason?Ky Carlin returns on The Bell Ringer and he welcomes on Austin Krell of The Painted Lines to discuss the moves that Daryl Morey and Elton Brand have to make to improve the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason. They get into the draft, any potential trades, and free agency as well as the team moves forward. Also, Ky and Austin reminisce on a fender bender the two of them got into over the summer of 2020.35m | Nov 13, 2020
