The Philadelphia 76ers, with their high hopes following the acquisition of Paul George, faced a dire season, securing only 24 wins, which left them out of the playoffs entirely. As a result, they landed the third overall pick in the upcoming draft. ESPN predicts they will select Airious "Ace" Bailey from Rutgers. However, trade speculation is ripe, with sources hinting at potential offers including George and the third pick for Phoenix's Kevin Durant or Utah's Lauri Markkanen.

Paul George struggled with injuries this season, appearing in only 41 games and averaging 16.2 points. His hefty upcoming salary raises eyebrows regarding his trade potential. On the other hand, Durant's strong 26.6 points per game average keeps him as a key player for the Suns, who might look to collaborate on a trade. Markkanen, who also had a strong season, presents another trade option for the Sixers as they look to revamp their roster.