The 76ers head coach already has someone in mind who can immediately elevate this franchise into contention in the Eastern Conference

In O'Connor's post-Lottery mock, the Sixers select Ace Bailey out of Rutgers, the guard who averaged 17.6 points per game in his lone season with the Scarlet Knights. Explaining the pick, O'Connor expands on the difficult decision facing the Sixers' front office.

The NBA's predraft season is in full swing as the league held its draft lottery Monday, with the Dallas Mavericks winning the No. 1 pick, and the chance to select projected top pick Cooper Flagg -- an opportunity a source told ESPN Tuesday that the Mavericks intend to see through during the draft on June 25-26 in Brooklyn, New York.

The Sixers will need to create financial flexibility to bring back the French forward, who played last season on a veteran minimum deal. Stein and Fischer noted that Yabusele was a "significant motivator" in the team's decision to cut costs at the 2025 NBA trade deadline.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George delivered a serious response to fans calling him out for not working hard to enough in the NBA.

Cheer up Philadelphia 76ers fans. Picking those battered bodies off the canvas and fighting on is what your great city is known for. That's why one of Philly's favorite sons is a fictional boxer whose likeness is forever immortalized by a statue that sits at the grassy knoll near the Museum of Art's steps.

The Philadelphia 76ers were among the most disappointing teams of the 2024-25 NBA season. After dishing out a massive contract to Paul George, the year went completely awry with all three of their main stars missing significant portions of the season.