Overview

• Philadelphia secured the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018.
• President of basketball operations Daryl Morey has affirmed plans to use the No. 3 pick, though league executives expect trade-back talks to unfold.
• Top prospects on the Sixers’ radar include forward Ace Bailey, guard VJ Edgecombe, swingman Kon Knueppel, three-and-D threat Tre Johnson and center Khaman Maluach.
• The team’s established core of Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George will influence whether Philadelphia drafts for need or selects the best available talent.
• Philadelphia also anticipates Kelly Oubre Jr. picking up his $8.3 million option and remains confident in re-signing restricted free agent Quentin Grimes.