NBA Podcast: Are the Sixers ready to exorcise their demons?

Welcome to the latest edition of "Pound the Rock," an NBA podcast hosted by Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond.

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On this episode, TrillBroDude of the "You Know Ball" podcast joins us to discuss the state of the red-hot 76ers and some theoretical trade scenarios as slop season approaches. Topics include:

• What's powering the Sixers' recent 18-4 surge?
• How real is Philly's fourth-ranked defense?
• Will complementary scoring still be an obstacle in the playoffs, or will James Harden and Co. meet that challenge this time around?
• Can the team find two-way balance with so many one-way players in the rotation?
• What's the ideal offensive role for Tyrese Maxey?
• The P.J. Tucker conundrum
• What starting lineup will Doc Rivers settle on come playoff time?
• Why swapping Maxey and Tucker for OG Anunoby could make sense for both the Sixers and the Raptors
• Why the Raptors need to take advantage of a seller's market to retool their roster
• Some other lower-level targets the Sixers can/should pursue
• What to make of the Rui Hachimura trade between the Wizards and Lakers