The NBA Draft is just days away, and the Philadelphia 76ers are putting the finishing touches on their pre-draft preparations. On top of having the No. 1 pick, they also hold the No. 24 and No. 26 selections. Here's all the latest news and rumors surrounding the Sixers:
Sixers "absolutely love" Kris Dunn
Philadelphia has been trying to acquire another top five pick in the draft - offering last year's No. 3 pick Jahlil Okafor as trade bait - and it appears they have their target. According to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein, the team loves Providence PG Kris Dunn and are doing what they can to get him.
Hearing Philadelphia absolutely loves Providence's Kris Dunn. Could be Sixers' target if team acquires another top-five pick. #pcbb
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 15, 2016
Dunn, the top point guard prospect in this class, averaged 16.4 points, 6.2 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game last season.
Philadelphia definitely drafting Simmons No. 1 overall
Despite their love for Dunn, the 76ers appear to be deadset on drafting Ben Simmons with the top pick.
Can confirm @ESPNSteinLine Sixers had dinner w Simmons in CLE last night. He has not done a workout, team was looking to meet before draft.
— Jessica Camerato (@JCameratoCSN) June 17, 2016
League sources confirm ESPN report: Sixers brass had dinner with Ben Simmons & his agent in Cleveland last night. Told it went well
— John Gonzalez (@gonzoCSN) June 17, 2016
The Sixers have been "heavily favoring" Simmons for some time now, and the dinner just appears to be a confirmation that they will take him with the top pick.
Simmons averaged 19.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game at LSU last season.
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