3 of 59 With Joel Embiid's availability/value in question, Paul George's decline at 34 years old and a 24-win season in 2024-25, the Sixers will have to talk about their roster-building strategy moving forward. For the draft, it will be worth discussing the idea of accepting Embiid's unreliability and going big with Derik Queen or Khaman Maluach. They'd seem more like trade-down targets from No.

3. In this particular spot with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper gone, VJ Edgecombe could look most appealing, as he offers a different level of explosion and defensive quickness from Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain. He also offers insurance on the wing following a disappointing first season from George.