The Sixers have engaged in discussions with the Spurs about the potential for transferring up within the draft from No. 3 to No. 2, in response to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter hyperlink).
With Cooper Flagg seen as a lock to be the primary participant drafted on June 25, Rutgers level guard Dylan Harper is extensively thought-about the second-best prospect on this 12 months’s class, making him the heavy favourite to be the No. 2 choose. Nonetheless, it’s unclear how enthusiastic San Antonio is in regards to the concept of including Harper to a backcourt that already options former All-Star De’Aaron Fox and reigning Rookie of the Yr Stephon Fortress.
The Sixers haven’t any scarcity of expertise at guard both, with Tyrese Maxey locked as much as a long-term deal and Jared McCain making a powerful first impression final season earlier than a knee harm prematurely ended his rookie 12 months. However Maxey and McCain are extra dependable outdoors shooters than Fox and Fortress, which ought to make them higher suited to function alongside one other ball-handler.
If the Sixers do find yourself staying at No. 3, they’re zeroing in on 4 potential candidates for that choose, in response to Scotto. A Wednesday report indicated that guard V.J. Edgecombe has made a powerful case for consideration at No. 3, whereas ahead Ace Bailey can also be scheduled to make a pre-draft go to to Philadelphia for a personal exercise, so it appears secure to imagine these are two of the 4 prospects within the combine.
A commerce down has additionally been rumored as an choice for the 76ers, although the workforce reportedly desires so as to add younger expertise to its roster and subsequently isn’t seeking to commerce out of the primary spherical fully.
Along with the No. 3 total choose, Philadelphia holds the No. 35 choice in 2025. The membership has traded away its personal 2026 and 2028 first-rounders, however holds different future draft property it may dangle in an effort to maneuver as much as No. 2, together with the Clippers’ 2028 first-round choose, swap rights with the Clippers in 2029, their very own first-rounders in 2030 and 2032, and an extra of second-rounders.
