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Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3)

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With the 3rd pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select...

Poll ended at Wed May 28, 2025 1:09 pm

A Bailey
42
54%
V Edgecombe
22
28%
T Johnson
5
6%
J Fears
2
3%
K Knueppel
2
3%
K Maluach
3
4%
D Queen
1
1%
K Jakucionis
0
No votes
C Murray-Boyles
0
No votes
Other (Name)
1
1%
 
Total votes: 78

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Re: Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3) 

Post#21 » by Tripod » Tue May 27, 2025 8:52 pm

Stanford wrote:
Tripod wrote:I was showing how delusional they are.


You must be lurking in the deepest darkest reddit threads because I haven't seen anyone mention that as a possibility. Not on Realgm anyway.

Don't do Reddit.

I am actually a Flyers fan so interact with lots of 76ers fans on hockey boards.
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Re: Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3) 

Post#22 » by Stanford » Tue May 27, 2025 8:54 pm

Tripod wrote:I am actually a Flyers fan so interact with lots of 76ers fans on hockey boards.


Of course, those delusional Flyers fans.
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Re: Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3) 

Post#23 » by Clay Davis » Tue May 27, 2025 9:06 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:I feel a trade here or a surprise pick. Usually teams don't trade down, but it would make sense for the 76ers to trade down a few spots, pick a player they like in the 5-10 range and add another vet player or two to the roster that can help right away.

I don't think Ace is a lock for the top 4 even if the 76ers keep the pick. Ace is a project and I'm not sure PHI is looking for projects right now.

I wish we had #6 :( #6 + Gradey would rizz the #3 pick from them.
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Re: Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3) 

Post#24 » by Merit » Tue May 27, 2025 9:12 pm

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OakleyDokely wrote:I feel a trade here or a surprise pick. Usually teams don't trade down, but it would make sense for the 76ers to trade down a few spots, pick a player they like in the 5-10 range and add another vet player or two to the roster that can help right away.

I don't think Ace is a lock for the top 4 even if the 76ers keep the pick. Ace is a project and I'm not sure PHI is looking for projects right now.

I wish we had #6 :( #6 + Gradey would rizz the #3 pick from them.


But is that worth it? I’d just take tre and call it a day.
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Re: Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3) 

Post#25 » by ontnut » Wed May 28, 2025 5:50 am

I could see something nutty like PHI trading this pick + PG13 for KD or god forbid, adding on more and trading for...Giannis.

I voted for "other" because I think it's more than likely PHI doesn't actually keep this pick. Either trade down, or out.
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Post#26 » by Pointgod » Wed May 28, 2025 12:59 pm

Listening to the Game Theory podcast, they mention that Philly can save around 3 million dollars trading down which gives them a bit more flexibility. Not sure how much further down is worth it but if I was them I’m going for the home run pick and selecting Ace. Long term PG and Embiid ain’t it.
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Post#27 » by lolwut » Wed May 28, 2025 2:22 pm

Potential wrote:Philly needs a trade for a 3/4. They got Embiid healthy and then u have Maxey and PG13 with a great bench in McCain, Grimes, Oubre, Lonnie Walker, Drummond. If they can find a way to get someone like a Aaron Gordon/Markkanen/Cam Johnson it would be perfect or just stick with drafting Ace Bailey in case they wanna trade Embiid, PG13 and they'll have a solid young core already

That sounds like a pipe dream at this point. As unfortunate as it sounds, Embiid is done.
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Re: Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3) 

Post#28 » by anotherhomer » Wed May 28, 2025 10:13 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:I feel a trade here or a surprise pick. Usually teams don't trade down, but it would make sense for the 76ers to trade down a few spots, pick a player they like in the 5-10 range and add another vet player or two to the roster that can help right away.

I don't think Ace is a lock for the top 4 even if the 76ers keep the pick. Ace is a project and I'm not sure PHI is looking for projects right now.


sounds like a trade with nets....
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Re: Raptors Board Mock Draft - PHI is on the clock (#3) 

Post#29 » by Clay Davis » Thu May 29, 2025 12:29 am


Ace bailey mention at 1:10 ... how did his rizz extend this far, in both space and time??!?
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