The Philadelphia 76ers were among the most disappointing teams of the 2024-25 NBA season. After dishing out a massive contract to Paul George, the year went completely awry with all three of their main stars missing significant portions of the season.

With Dallas winning the No. 1 pick and San Antonio securing the second selection, Brand’s front office turned its focus to picking third at next month’s draft in Brooklyn.

It was not the magical evening that the Philadelphia 76ers were hoping for, but it was not all bad news for the franchise after the NBA Draft Lottery results were revealed. The Sixers were in danger of losing their first-round pick if it fell outside the top six selections.

The Philadelphia 76ers had luck on their side at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the No. 3 pick in the June draft. Now, who will they select?

If Giannis Antetokounmpo really hits the trade market, it could pay huge dividends for the 76ers in two key ways.

The Sixers will need to create financial flexibility to bring back the French forward, who played last season on a veteran minimum deal. Stein and Fischer noted that Yabusele was a "significant motivator" in the team's decision to cut costs at the 2025 NBA trade deadline.