The thought around the NBA is that the 76ers hope to select D'Angelo Russell in the NBA draft, according to a league executive.
"He's the guy they want," the executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Saturday. "That's the word around the league. You know the Sixers. They won't come out and say it. But he's the guy they want."
The executive added the franchise might have to nab one of the top two selections at the draft lottery on May 19 to get the former Ohio State combo guard.
The Sixers are guaranteed a top-six pick in the June 25 draft after finishing with the league's third-worst record (18-64) this season.