The Philadelphia 76ers are set for a pivotal offseason after securing the No.3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Contrary to reports from Marc Stein indicating that the 76ers intend to keep their pick, there is growing speculation that the team could benefit more by using it as a trade asset.
Bleacher Report's NBA Writer, Dan Favale, lists the 76ers as one of the teams that could make a surprise push for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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"Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is nothing if not ultra-aggressive", Favale writes."The Bucks settling for offers that don't include their first-rounders will add more sheen to Philly's No. 3 selection, which could turn into Milwaukee's face of the future."
He adds, "Fleshing out the rest of the package is complex. The Sixers can trade up to four first-rounders this summer, including No. 3. All of them must be on the table. That goes for Jared McCain, too. Ditto for a possible Quentin Grimes sign-and-trade."
The idea of pairing Antetokounmpo, an NBA champion and two-time MVP, with a roster that features Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey should excite 76ers fans.
However, putting a trade package together around Antetokounmpo would be no simple task; the Sixers would have to part with numerous first-round picks and trade for Antetokounmpo, mortgaging their future in the short term. Term success, along with the 76ers finding other teams to make the deal possible.
While Duke star Cooper Flagg may be the prize in this year's draft, the No. 3 overall pick should have plenty of value if the 76ers opt to move it.
There are several quality prospects in this year's draft, like Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, or V.J. Edgecomb out of Baylor.
If the Bucks do move off their superstar this offseason, the 76ers won't be alone in their pursuits. Many teams around the league would be lining up to acquire his services.
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