The 76ers squashed reports of their interest in packaging the No. 3 pick in June’s NBA draft to acquire a veteran superstar. The team has been steadfast on adding a young star to pair with their Big Three of Joel Embiid,

Nick Sirianni buzzed his head and the Eagles won the Super Bowl. Bryce Harper did it and is now on fire for the first-place Phillies. Your turn, Sixers.

Instead, the Sixers exited the lottery with the No. 3 overall pick, choosing only behind the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. It’s the ultimate consolation prize for a nightmare season, and a real opportunity to improve the team’s talent base going forward.

Readers also asked about Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele, a free agent who could demand more than the Sixers have to offer.

Sixers President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey, has provided an encouraging update on Joel Embiid's recovery from surgery

The Philadelphia 76ers select Creighton big man Ryan Kalkbrenner with the No. 35 pick in a 2 round mock draft.

Joel Embiid is the Philadelphia 76ers’ most important player. The seven-footer has been excellent when healthy, and the franchise decided to finally build a championship roster around him.

The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, but they could turn that selection into a superstar with a simple trade. Fadeaway World write