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Insider Matt Moore reports that the 76ers have been sending mixed signals about what they will do with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
NBA Draft Rumors: Philadelphia 76ers considering selecting Cooper Flagg's 7'2 Duke teammate at No. 3
The Philadephia 76ers are reportedly considering selecting either Duke Blue Devils' Khaman Maluach or Texas Longhorns' Tre Johnson with the No. 3 pick of the 2025 NBA draft.
Kevin Durant's Camp is 'Eyeing' One Team Amid Suns' Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Stein claims that despite the ongoing rumors, the 76ers are not likely to trade the No. 3 pick for a veteran star. He does claim that Philly could opt to trade back, albeit it won't be very far. Overall, the organization's goal is to acquire a young talent to add to the core of the roster. So, sticking and picking may be the favorable outcome.
The Sixers need to get younger. They have an aging supporting cast around their star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. Adding a dynamic player like Bailey or the aforementioned names would be a huge help to the overall roster and help Philadelphia move back in the right direction.
It is pretty rare for modern NBA stars to remain with one team for their entire career. Of this season's All-Stars, only six players over 25 years old have been with one team. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic were the only three players above 30 who fit the bill.
While the 2024-25 NBA playoffs are still unfolding, most of the league has already turned its attention to the looming offseason.
Although the NBA Finals are set to start on Thursday between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, the offseason is every much at the forefront of people's minds. More Kevin Durant news: Kevin Durant's Future in Phoenix Has Reportedly Been Decided While that is going on,