Overview

• The Sixers have held preliminary talks with the San Antonio Spurs about moving up from No. 3 to No. 2, potentially offering their No. 3 pick and the Clippers’ unprotected 2028 first-rounder.
• Rutgers guard Dylan Harper is the heavy favorite at No. 2 and prized for his size and playmaking as a partner for Tyrese Maxey.
• Jumping to No. 2 would boost Philadelphia’s 2025-26 cap by roughly $1.3 million, tightening room for free-agent moves and mid-level exceptions.
• If they stay at No. 3, the franchise is evaluating Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe and Rutgers forward Ace Bailey through private workouts and interviews.
• The outcome will shape the team’s backcourt alongside Joel Embiid and Paul George while navigating an unpredictable draft class and salary constraints.