We’ve spent a lot of time talking over the last few weeks about the possibility the Sixers trade up in the draft, possibly into the top 5.
But what if they trade down?
That scenario was brought up this afternoon by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who makes it seem like that No. 10 pick could be in demand.
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If the Sixers trade out of the top 10, it would be pretty surprising based on the chatter leading up to the draft. And it probably wouldn't be a very popular move in the eyes of most fans. But perhaps they're anticipating a scenario where the player they'd take at 10 would be available later. In that case, it would obviously make some sense to trade back and add more value.
Earlier in the day, a report from The Athletic surfaced that said the Sixers had internal discussions about possibly involving Markelle Fultz in a package to move up and get Michael Porter Jr. in the top five (see story).
The draft begins at 7 p.m. tonight from Brooklyn and Draft Central: Sixers begins at 8:30 on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Here’s everything else you need to know about tonight’s draft.
Top 6
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Spurs are listening
A slight update on the Kawhi Leonard drama in San Antonio.
Perhaps the most interesting part of that is that the Lakers and Spurs haven’t talked about Kawhi yet. That’s a little surprising because many think the Lakers might be the frontrunners to land the disgruntled superstar.
The Sixers might still have a chance to trade for him. It’s fair to wonder if they’re on that board.
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It wasn't all that long ago when Howard was considered one of the top big men in the league and a prized acquisition. Those days are gone.
Howard will be a free agent soon enough.
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