Philadelphia 76ers, NBA and Draft Pick
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The drama of the NBA Draft every year makes it one of the premier events on the basketball calendar. The buildup to the (now) two-day event is full of rumors, mock drafts and projections on where the top prospects will be playing next season.
Coming off a disastrous 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers' offseason approach will attempt to meld a quick turnaround while keeping a focus on their long-term future.
One player linked to Philly has been Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor proposed a trade idea on his show, "The Kevin O'Connor Show," that would lead the 76ers to land the two-time champion. The trade proposal will also allow the organization to dump George and his four-year, $212 million maximum contract.
Ace Bailey is expected to be one of the first few picks of the NBA Draft, but the Philadelphia 76ers will work out the prospect to be sure.
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Sporting News on MSN76ers expected to keep $211 million superstar and No.3 overall pickThere has been considerable discussion surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers and their plans for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Reports indicate the 76ers are looking to move up the draft board,
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The Philadelphia 76ers may be willing to take a flier on a former top-10 NBA pick in the NBA Draft. Even if that means he hasn't played in the NBA in more than a year. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey reported on June 5 the 76ers hosted guard Dennis Smith Jr. for a workout.
Rumors suggest the Philadelphia 76ers are honing in on a "prime candidate" with two possibilities playing out in the NBA Draft.
With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history.