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Sixers seem to be positioning to stick and pick at third overall

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, and everyone around the Philadelphia 76ers went through the emotional ringer, all the way up to President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey.

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However, the disaster scenario was averted and the Sixers were able to keep their pick, landing at third overall. Now, the question becomes, what does Philadelphia do with it?

Logically, a strong argument can be made for trading down. The consensus around this draft class is that Cooper Flagg is the no-brainer, generational pick at No.