Ever since the Sixers won the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, we’ve been subjected to a steady stream of rumors about what they might do with it. Will they stand pat and take Ace Bailey or V.J. Edgecombe? Will they look to package that pick with Paul George’s contract to bring in another star? Will they consider trading down and acquiring additional assets while still bringing in a high-upside rookie? At the moment, no one knows.
If the Sixers do entertain trading down, though, the timing of the player-option deadline could complicate some of those conversations.