With the NBA draft right around the corner, now is the time to look at some past drafts and see what the Philadelphia 76ers have done in their history. The Sixers have selected some big-time players in the past who have become an important part of the fabric of the franchise's history.

The short answer: there is no path to the Sixers making an offer that appeals to the Phoenix Suns without including at least one asset that is far too valuable to give up for a soon-to-be 37-year-old on an expiring contract — particularly given the lack of short-term certainty surrounding the Sixers' franchise cornerstone, Joel Embiid.

Knueppel has decent size for an NBA shooting guard and he’s savvy about shielding off defenders, playing through contact and drawing fouls. Though he won’t soar over defenders, Knueppel is good off of two feet in the mid-range and paint. He uses subtle fakes, changes of pace and sharp footwork.

Ricky Council IV lifted his arms to encourage the crowd of children to make noise, then slapped hands with a few in the corner. He then elevated to snag the tossed basketball out of midair and dunk it,

In the latest 2025 NBA mock draft projection, the Philadelphia 76ers stay at No. 3 and select Duke big man Khaman Maluach.

Memphis received four first-round picks as part of their haul for Desmond Bane. Could the Sixers top that if they dealt Tyrese Maxey?

The two former Scarlet Knights are expected to be taken near the top of the NBA draft. They played for a losing team, though. Why do the names Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz come to mind?

Long after his days with the Philadelphia 76ers, Lou Williams has transitioned into a career as an NBA analyst. After making a strong comparison for one of the

Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson has been added to the list of players who have worked out for the Philadelphia 76ers prior to the draft.

The Eastern Conference is expected to be wide open next season, but a Sixers roster without a healthy Embiid can’t contend for a championship.