Kyle Neubeck

Kyle Neubeck is a sports reporter for PhillyVoice.com. He has spent the last four years writing about the Sixers and the NBA at-large, predominantly for SB Nation’s Liberty Ballers, in addition to pop culture and music writing for Complex.com. When you’re not reading him here, you’ll probably find him on Twitter posting shoddy Photoshops and yelling about new Netflix shows. Follow him @KyleNeubeck.

kyle@phillyvoice.com

May 20, 2019

Sixers

Sixers wing James Ennis declines player option, leaving both sides with choices to make

by Kyle Neubeck

The winner of Philadelphia's midseason "tournament" could be heading for greener pastures. As first reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania, Sixers wing James Ennis has decided to decline his player option for the 2019-20 season, which will make him an unrestricted free agent this summer.

May 20, 2019

Television

The 'Game of Thrones' finale sucked, and here’s why

by Kyle Neubeck

To start with, since the title is a bit inflammatory, let’s make something clear — Game of Thrones was a very good, at times great show that pushed the boundaries of television. It has come under scrutiny in the final season not because it is outright bad, or because people are out here looking for things to complain about, but because HBO set an insanely high bar with their early adaptations of George R.R. Martin’s work.

May 16, 2019

Sixers

Can Ben Simmons' brother teach him how to shoot? The Sixers will hope so

by Kyle Neubeck

Sixers star Ben Simmons will work on his shot with his brother again this offseason. Can a member of his own family teach him how to shoot?

May 14, 2019

Sixers

Sixers have given Brett Brown a chance to build sustainable culture in Philadelphia

by Kyle Neubeck

The Sixers have given Brett Brown their backing to continue coaching in Philadelphia, and they have a chance to build something that will outlast his tenure here.

May 13, 2019

Sixers

Sixers stars line up to defend Brett Brown as job security rumors swirl

by Kyle Neubeck

The Sixers took up for their coach at exit interviews on Monday, the morning after suffering a painful Game 7 defeat in Toronto.

May 13, 2019

Sixers

Brett Brown returning as Sixers' coach is first step toward stability

by Kyle Neubeck

Sixers head coach Brett Brown will return to coach the team for the 2019-20 season, a team official confirmed to PhillyVoice on Monday night. After much speculation about the direction the franchise would go this summer, they opted to run it back with their longtime leader.

May 12, 2019

Sixers

Instant observations: Kawhi Leonard buzzer beater ends Sixers' season in Game 7

by Kyle Neubeck

The Sixers hung around until the very last second with Toronto, but they went home losers after a tremendous Kawhi Leonard shot dropped in Game 7.

May 12, 2019

Sixers

Sixers' heartbreaking Game 7 loss kicks off summer of uncertainty

by Kyle Neubeck

The Sixers' heartbreaking Game 7 loss turns our attention from their game-to-game successes and failures to a summer that may change the future of the franchise, for better or worse.

May 12, 2019

Sixers

Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler partnership will be key for Sixers in Game 7

by Kyle Neubeck

It has not always been a perfect relationship, but Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler have built a partnership in Philadelphia, and it may be the key for the Sixers in Game 7.

May 11, 2019

Sixers

Report: Brett Brown 'needs an NBA Finals berth' to keep Sixers job

by Kyle Neubeck

Brett Brown's job security has been a point of debate for most of the last two years, as the Sixers have completed the transformation from a team in the midst of a rebuild to a team with expectations to contend. And according to one prominent NBA reporter, there is a line in the sand drawn this season — NBA Finals or bust.