We’re past the NBA draft lottery and scouting combine, but we still have little clarity about what the Sixers will do with the No. 3 overall pick.
The good news is that the Sixers won the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, which means they didn’t have to send a mid-lottery pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The bad news is that we still have roughly five weeks until the draft, which means we’re all going to talk ourselves in circles over the next month about what they should do with that pick.
The draft isn’t the only major story hovering over the NBA, though. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to meet with the Milwaukee Bucks next week to discuss his future, according to longtime NBA insider Chris Haynes. Whatever he decides will set off a series of dominoes that could have some trickle-down effects for the Sixers.
Oh, and there’s still basketball being played, too. The Minnesota Timberwolves looked like they might steal Game 1 from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half, but the Thunder went full belt-to-ass mode in the second half to run away with a blowout victory. (They outscored the Wolves 70-40 in the second half!) Meanwhile, the New York Knicks (sigh) and Indiana Pacers are set to renew their rivalry Wednesday with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line.
Aside from better health, what else do the Sixers need to go on a similar run next year? How could Giannis’ future impact what they do this offseason? And what on God’s green earth do they plan on doing with the No. 3 pick? That’s what we’re here to answer.
With all of that in mind, it’s time for another one of our weekly offseason mailbags. So, what questions do you have about the draft, free agency or trades? Drop them in the comments or send them to me on Bluesky (@btoporek.bsky.social) and I’ll answer as many as I can tomorrow.
In the meantime… who else is ready for Isaiah Joe to become an NBA champion?