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Sixers aren't afraid Ben Simmons will force his way to the Lakers, will also work out other top draft prospects

Philadelphia is doing its due diligence on the draft, and forcing the team's behind them to do the same.

The Philadelphia 76ers aren't sure who they plan to take with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, but general manager Bryan Colangelo isn't afraid about the rumors that possible top pick Ben Simmons will attempt to force his way to the Los Angeles Lakers.

"There's been a lot of that floating around. I know that some people like to poison the well," acknowledged Colangelo during an interview with Howard Beck of Bleacher Report.