Yet another pundit has checked in on the Nets upcoming decision on whether to defer the first rounder acquired in the James Harden-for-Ben Simmons blockbuster: The Philly Voice’s Kyle Neubeck reports Tuesday that it is “likely” the Nets will defer the pick, now No. 23, at some point before the June 1 deferral deadline.
Just over a week out from the deadline, I’ve been told it’s relatively likely the Nets will opt to defer that pick to next season, a big enough chance that the Sixers are actively preparing to be armed with that chip this summer.