What Bill Simmons has said about Philadelphia 76ers
4 quotes · 3 episodes · May 4, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026
Bill Simmons, Sportswriter and founder of The Ringer, host of The Bill Simmons Podcast, has been quoted on Philadelphia 76ers 4 times in 3 episodes of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on July 24, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Simmons argues the 76ers could win a championship if Joel Embiid is effective.
“This team, if they can get Embiid going, could win the title”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 5:37
Simmons names former 76ers executive Daryl Morey the biggest loser of the LeBron signing.
“Biggest loser today, Daryl Morey. He just held on for two more months”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 42:46
Simmons argues Morey should have traded Embiid to the Knicks at peak value before they acquired Towns.
“The move was to trade Embiid when before the Knicks got Towns”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby (May 13, 2026) · Listen from 32:41
- Came true
Simmons picks the Knicks to beat the 76ers in the second round.
“I still think the Knicks are going to win. I would pick the Knicks”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 43:30
Predictions
- Came true
Simmons picks the Knicks to beat the 76ers in the second round.
“I still think the Knicks are going to win. I would pick the Knicks”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe (May 4, 2026) · Listen from 43:30 · Philadelphia 76ers
The Knicks swept the 76ers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals, clinching with a 144-114 Game 4 win in Philadelphia on May 10, 2026, before the May 31 deadline. The win sent New York to its second straight conference finals.
Sources: Knicks 144-114 76ers (May 10, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN · Knicks 108-102 76ers (May 6, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN
Checked Oct 6, 2026
Episodes
LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 h 46 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, then redraft the 2011 NBA draft class.
- Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 13, 2026 · 2 h 4 min
Bill Simmons and Kirk Goldsberry break down the Spurs' Game 5 win and Daryl Morey's firing, then join David Jacoby for an NBA mailbag and trade predictions.
- Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 4, 2026 · 1 h 12 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to Cleveland's Game 7 win over Toronto, preview the NBA's second round, and weigh offseason moves for eliminated teams.
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