76ers Draft Rumors: Philly "Absolutely Loves" Dunn, Definitely Taking Simmons With Top Pick?

The NBA Draft is just days away, and the Philadelphia 76ers are putting the finishing touches on their pre-draft preparations. On top of having the No. 1 pick, they also hold the No. 24 and No. 26 selections. Here's all the latest news and rumors surrounding the Sixers:

Sixers "absolutely love" Kris Dunn
Philadelphia has been trying to acquire another top five pick in the draft - offering last year's No. 3 pick Jahlil Okafor as trade bait - and it appears they have their target. According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, the team loves Providence PG Kris Dunn and are doing what they can to get him.

Dunn, the top point guard prospect in this class, averaged 16.4 points, 6.2 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game last season.

Philadelphia definitely drafting Simmons No. 1 overall
Despite their love for Dunn, the 76ers appear to be deadset on drafting Ben Simmons with the top pick. 

The Sixers have been "heavily favoring" Simmons for some time now, and the dinner just appears to be a confirmation that they will take him with the top pick.

Simmons averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game at LSU last season.

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