Sixers Beat: A Philadelphia 76ers, Nba Podcast

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Ace Bailey has been viewed as the lead candidate for the Sixers’ No. 3 pick by many, but new intel suggests he has divided NBA teams. VJ Edgecombe has emerged as the favorite at No. 3, while the Wizards seek to trade up in the draft.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell joins the show to discuss Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, the Sixers’ choices at No. 3, and much more. They also discuss theoreticalTyrese Maxey trades, the Desmond Bane trade to the Orlando Magic, and what Philly is most likely to do at No. 3.

Draft expert, Sam Vecenie, gives insight into his picks at both 3 & 35, in addition to sharing what he believes the Sixers will do on draft night.

Sam Vecenie believes Kon Knueppel should be the Sixers pick at No. 3 and that Ace Bailey doesn’t fit what the Sixers are probably looking for. He also talks through VJ Edgecombe’s fit, Rasheer Fleming’s pro prospects, and what Daryl Morey will be looking for on draft night.

Could the Sixers make a move for Dylan Harper and the No. 2 overall pick? Daryl Morey has discussed the possibility with the San Antonio Spurs, among other potential scenarios like drafting Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe.

Baylor Basketball Head Coach, Scott Drew, joins the PHLY Sixers Podcast to discuss VJ Edgecombe ahead of the 2025 NBA draft with nods to both Jared Butler and Baylor commit, Andre Iguodala II.  

The final round of NBA Draft big boards are flying around, and Ace Bailey’s stock appears to be falling. Could Tre Johnson or even Kon Knueppel overtake the Rutgers star ahead of the Sixers making the No. 3 pick?

VJ Edgecombe had a terrific freshman season under Scott Drew at Baylor, putting him in play at No. 3 for the Sixers. Drew talked with the PHLY Sixers podcast about Edgecombe, Jared Butler, Andre Iguodala Jr. and what makes a great pro prospect.

From Carter Bryant to Cedric Coward and Collin Murray-Boyles, there are a lot of intriguing talents in the 2025 NBA Draft. Who could end up a steal in the late lottery or back half of the first round? Should the Sixers look to move back into the first round? Will we ever get a Joel Embiid update?

From Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson to Collin Murray-Boyles -- the 2025 NBA Draft class has impressive lottery talent with each prospect possessing unique skills. So, who carries what high-level elite skill of this draft class as they enter the league? And, what skillset will suit the Philadelphia 76ers best as a compliment to their roster?

Ace Bailey is seen by many as a frontrunner to be selected by the Sixers with the 3rd overall pick, and also one of the most divisive. What are the strengths which make him such a desirable prospect, and what does he need to improve upon to reach his full potential, and justify being selected ahead of players like VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears and Kon Knueppel?

Could Dylan Harper be available at pick No. 3? Would the Pelicans explore a trade up to draft Ace Bailey? What are the Sixers thinking with weeks to go until the 2025 NBA Draft?

ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joins the PHLY Sixers show to discuss 2025 NBA Draft prospects, including Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Dylan Harper & more. He reveals who he would take at No. 3 for Philadelphia and weighs in on Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain’s future.

From VJ Edgecombe to Ace Bailey and Khaman Maluach, there are a lot of players with hard working reputations in the 2025 NBA Draft class. Are any players particularly ahead of the curve, and could it sway the Sixers’ pick at No. 3?

Daryl Morey has never had a pick as high as the Sixers do in 2025. Do his selections for the Houston Rockets tell us anything about how he’ll reload around Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George?

Kon Knueppel was ultra productive at Duke alongside Cooper Flagg and played himself into top-five conversations around the NBA. Is it possible the Sixers and Daryl Morey would be best off drafting the sharpshooter to play with Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Joel Embiid and others?

Tyrese Haliburton just had one of the best performances in the history of the NBA playoffs, giving Sixers fans a chance to revisit a potential Ben Simmons trade that was floated in 2022. Did Daryl Morey choose James Harden over him or was Haliburton never truly on the table for Philly?

Once the Sixers add a 2025 NBA Draft prospect to the young backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, how will they stack up next to teams like the Pacers and Thunder? Can Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, or other players give them a huge boost?

As the Sixers choose between the likes of Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel and others, Daryl Morey has to choose between immediate impact and long-term upside. These 2025 NBA Draft prospects are most ready to step into a role for Philadelphia as rookies.