ESPN’s story singled out Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen as potential targets for the Sixers. Both moves would likely require Paul George’s inclusion in a deal.
With about five weeks until the draft begins, there remains little sense of which prospects the Sixers are highest on taking. If Duke forward Cooper Flagg and Rutgers guard Dylan Harper are the first two picks as currently projected, the names currently expected to be in strong consideration include Rutgers forward Ace Bailey, Baylor guard V.J. Edgecombe, Texas guard Tre Johnson and Duke guard/wing Kon Knueppel.
The Sixers could also explore moving down the board to accumulate more assets as they look to rebound after a disastrous 24-58 campaign. But for now, a pushing-the-chips-in sort of move centered around the No. 3 pick does not appear to be in the cards.
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