In the first episode of the new year, DJSportsZone and Jav Harris break down a rollercoaster week for the Philadelphia 76ers. After closing out a strong road trip with a statement win at Madison Square Garden, the Sixers followed it up with what the hosts call an inexcusable overtime loss to a severely depleted Denver Nuggets team.

They get into everything shaping the week:

• From Big Three to Big Four: Rookie VJ Edgecombe officially enters the conversation after a game-winner in Memphis and a 26-point performance against the Knicks, earning praise as a future star alongside Maxey, Embiid, and Paul George
• The Nuggets Trap Game: With Denver missing Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray, the Sixers still allowed role players like Jalen Pickett to dominate, sparking criticism of Nick Nurse’s rotations — including Andre Drummond’s DNP and Adem Bona’s foul trouble
• The Jared McCain Regression: A deep dive into McCain’s offensive drop-off and whether his struggles are mental, physical, or a sign he needs a reset via reduced minutes or a G-League stint
• Maxey’s MVP Push: Tyrese Maxey continues to average over 30 points per game, keeping his MVP case alive despite slipping behind Jalen Brunson in All-Star fan voting
• Trade Rumors Heat Up: Reaction to reports linking Trae Young to Washington and a wild three-team trade scenario involving Anthony Davis, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Zaccharie Risacher
• Eastern Conference Check-In: How the Sixers stack up against Detroit, Boston, and New York — and why a healthy Philly roster might be the best version of an Embiid-led team yet

A packed start to the new year filled with big wins, bad losses, rising stars, and major league-wide implications — classic Second Round Syndrome.

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