Hey guys, just a real quick programming note on today's podcast.

In the first segment, I'm joined by Rich Hoffman and Mike O'Connor

to discuss the Sixers and the upcoming NBA draft

and what we all think they should do and what we think they will do.

I'm then joined by two national guys, first by Sam Vassini, also of the Athletic,

and then by Ricky O'Donnell so they can give their perspective on what they think the Sixers can, should, and will do.

So hope you enjoy the podcast, and thanks for listening. Welcome, everybody. I am Derek.

I'm joined by Mike and Rich here at the Sixers practice facility, getting ready for Thursday's NBA draft.

After this, we will have a couple of experts.

I've talked to Sam Vesini and Ricky O'Donnell will work to get a couple more.

In addition to that, tack on to the end of this, but how do you guys don't?

Waiting for the draft, man.

Not that you guys aren't experts.

I mean some outside experts.

Let me clarify that.

I am certainly not an expert on this.

This is the first draft podcast we've done all year.

Typically, we'll be doing this in December.

It really is a different year in that regard.

Yeah, it's kind of ridiculous how little time we've had. I mean, going from a playoff run to a new

GM search to the draft all in about eight days. Well, but even now, it feels like we could almost

focus our attention somewhere else better. You've got Kauai trade talks.

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