The Sixer Sense

The Philadelphia 76ers currently own zero picks in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. Their first-round pick was used to acquire James Harden and their second-round pick was forfeited due to tampering violations with P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr., two of Harden’s old Houston-era friends. That said, never say never on draft night. The Sixers’ scouting department has done a remarkable job of analyzing talent at every stage of the draft, with a few notable exceptions over the past decade. Daryl Morey is a thoughtful GM and understands the value of young talent affordably under team control. No matter how the season ends, Philadelphia could find itself motivated to trade into the first round on draft night. It’s a loaded class talent-wise, and there’s no shortage of potential immediate contributors.