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When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted VJ Edgecombe with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it was meant to be a franchise-altering move. Sure, the team has drafted incredibly well under Daryl Morey since he came to town from Houston, with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, and Adem Bona all playing important roles for […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers did reasonably well in the NBA Draft, they scored big by securing the return of Andre Drummond. On Friday, Drummond officially agreed to a player option worth $5 million for the upcoming year, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The terms of the agreement allow for Drummond to remain with the 76ers […]

ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas perfectly summed up the NBA Draft after the first round concluded on Wednesday: history will remember it as a coronation for No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, but there are several players in this class who will leave their mark in The Association. The Dallas Mavericks stumbled into the […]

On Wednesday, Auburn basketball standout Johni Broome was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. The second-round pick received special recognition from his alma mater on their X page. “Big time! Johni is heading to the City of Brotherly Love!” Auburn posted.  Big time! Johni is heading to the City of Brotherly Love! pic.twitter.com/NDTjw1Hvf7 — Auburn Basketball […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got their guy with the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, selecting V.J. Edgecombe out of Baylor. Edgecombe is an explosive shooting guard who can make plays on both sides of the ball, and many people have already started the comparisons for him. ESPN’s Jay Bilas had a few comparisons for […]

The NBA Draft is always an emotional night, but few had more tear-jerking thoughts in 2025 than Philadelphia 76ers selection VJ Edgecombe. After getting taken at No. 3 overall, Edgecombe could hardly contain his emotions while thanking his mother and reflecting on his journey. The former Baylor guard revealed how much his mother sacrificed to […]

It is officially time for the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg is going to be the first pick for the Dallas Mavericks and Dylan Harper will be going second, but what happens after that is a major unknown. We finally have the answers to all of the draft questions in live time with the NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most talked-about teams in the league right now as the club owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Amid speculation that the front office may or may not select Ace Bailey, rumors reveal a possible draft candidate due to Joel Embiid’s injury concerns. Buzz […]

It is finally time for the 2025 NBA Draft. This year’s pre-draft period has been like none other, as the unpredictability that awaits after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are off the board will change the trajectory of the NBA for years to come. If there is anything known, it’s that plenty of trades are […]

The Brooklyn Nets are eyeing a move up the board in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Armed with five first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26, 27), the team has inquired with several teams in the top five — including the San Antonio Spurs (No. 2), Philadelphia 76ers (No. 3) and Charlotte Hornets (No. 4) — about […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to be a crazy night. Already, we are seeing the fallout of two massive trades around the league that will directly impact the draft and how certain teams operate, especially those with multiple first-round picks. Kevin Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets and Jrue Holiday was traded to […]

For the longest time, it looked like Ace Bailey was going to be drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. On paper, his size, shot, and two-way game fit into the team’s needs both now and moving forward, and with ties to the area from his lone season at Rutgers, it seemed like Bailey would […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have one of the most intriguing decisions in the NBA on Wednesday night in the first round of the NBA Draft. While it is widely assumed that Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper will go off the board with the first two picks, the 76ers have multiple routes that they can go in […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 pick overall. There has been speculation that the front office could use that pick on former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. However, amid the red flags surrounding the top prospect, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro seems to inform Philly to go […]

Now that the NBA Finals have officially come to a close, the full attention of the league has flipped over to the NBA Draft. There are some very intriguing selections coming near the top of the draft after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper go with the top two picks on Wednesday night. That intrigue starts […]

While the 2024-25 NBA season didn’t go the way many a fan of the Philadelphia 76ers may have hoped, one major bright spot in the otherwise darkness of the situation was the play of Quentin Grimes, who went from a solid mid-season acquisition to the team’s offensive engine down the stretch. Suddenly, the two-way wing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves in an unusual spot heading into the 2025 NBA Draft. After finishing the regular season with a disappointing 24-58 record, the 76ers were gifted the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, securing a chance to add a player who can make an impact both now during a […]

Though Rutgers star Ace Bailey cancelled a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, there is still a chance he could be selected by the team with the No. 3 overall pick. Even with reports of the 76ers viewing others as prime candidates for the selection, the latest from ClutchPoint’s NBA insider Brett Siegel gives insight into […]

Highly touted NBA Draft prospect Ace Bailey canceling a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers caused a bit of a stir and raised even more questions about his approach to the pre-draft process. And at least one former No. 1 overall pick is out on Bailey as a result. On late Wednesday night, ESPN reported that […]

Joel Embiid has evolved from one of the most dominant scorers in today’s NBA to the most divisive. Philadelphia 76ers fans believe that he can be the leader of a championship team under Nick Nurse. Others think that Embiid is too injury-prone to make a serious run in the postseason. While talking with Zach Randolph, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers come into the 2025 NBA Draft with many options in front of them. They can take a talented prospect or trade the No. 3 pick. The trade option is on the table because the 76ers still have Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. That trio only played 15 games together last […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly exploring trade options involving the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with the intent of offloading Paul George’s contract as part of the deal. According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, the 76ers have had discussions with the Utah Jazz about a potential trade-down scenario. […]

Ace Bailey, one of the top prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft, has decided to call off his end-of-week visit and meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers before the 2025 NBA Draft, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday evening. The Rutgers star and his representation were scheduled to meet with Sixers personnel on Friday, following the […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the rumor mill is buzzing with speculation around former Rutgers star Ace Bailey. He’s set to visit with the Philadelphia 76ers soon, and one scout makes the case why some teams might want to ignore the rumored red flags. Initial buzz around the 18-year-old forward is […]

With the Philadelphia 76ers having the third overall pick in the NBA Draft, there have been many discussions wondering who will eventually be the selection come June 25. While there seems to be options as the prime candidate for the 76ers, the latest ESPN Mock Draft gives its pick and speaks on the ongoing debate […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Jared McCain was selected to be a media correspondent for the 2025 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The series, which is seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton battle it out to lead their respective squads to their first NBA Championship, is tied at 2-2 heading into […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The 2025 NBA Finals have returned to Oklahoma City where the Thunder will host Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. NBA Finals Correspondent Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers has followed both teams closely through the year and can’t wait to see what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have in store […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, and there’s not a clear sense of who they may take with the selection. Ace Bailey has been the player with the most rumblings surrounding the pick, but there is also a feeling that the 76ers could look to trade the pick due […]

Kon Kneuppel’s limited athleticism has been a frequent criticism regarding his ceiling as a top-10 NBA draft pick. The Duke forward did not test at the Draft Combine last month due to an ankle injury. However, he has since completed the required pre-draft testing, and the numbers are sure to turn heads. Kneuppel posted a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Dallas Mavericks surprised the NBA world at the draft lottery. The 76ers jumped up to the third spot while the Spurs received the second overall selection. However, Philadelphia is reportedly not content to pick third in the draft. Daryl Morey was a big fan of Dylan Harper in the pre-draft process. […]

New Orleans Pelicans insider Fletcher Mackel has pushed back against a recent trade rumor involving defensive standout Herb Jones. The speculation suggested that Jones could be included in a package to help the Pelicans move up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, potentially via a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have engaged the San Antonio Spurs on a trade involving the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Nothing is imminent at this time, and Scotto reports the 76ers for now have “zeroed in” on four prospects with the No. 3 pick. The Sixers are in […]

This year’s NBA Draft is full of talent at the top of the board. Duke forward Cooper Flagg is expected to be the first overall pick, followed by Rutgers guard Dylan Harper at No. 2. However, Ace Bailey is at the heart of the latest draft speculation when it comes to his draft projection. The […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is two weeks away from this Thursday. With Cooper Flagg the assured No. 1 pick in the draft, and Dylan Harper likely going second overall, the third overall pick is what will really start things off. The Philadelphia 76ers currently own the third overall pick. With Joel Embiid on the roster […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s not entirely clear what the front office plans to do with that pick. However, the latest rumors reveal a “prime candidate,” while also revealing two likely possibilities to play out. Philly is deemed to either stick and pick, or trade […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a horrible 24-58 season, a huge disappointment given that the team was carrying championship expectations. But on the bright side, their draft pick moved up in the lottery, and the 76ers will be selecting with the third overall pick at the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. This gives Philadelphia a […]

What was once considered a very deep draft well into the second round is no more. Even though plenty of talent will be available throughout the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the NCAA withdrawal deadline saw many potential prospects opt for NIL deals over what the NBA could offer them in the second […]

Former Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. is attempting an NBA comeback. Smith Jr. worked out for the Philadelphia 76ers during a two-day veteran minicamp this week, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The seven-year NBA veteran is also scheduled to work out for his former team, the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple […]

For one reason or another, Daryl Morey really wants to make it seem like the Philadelphia 76ers could do anything with the third-overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Now granted, part of that is likely strategic, as after watching the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs effectively close shop and lock in on their […]