With most of this week overshadowed by the All-Star break, there was only one game the Philadelphia 76ers played in before this rookie report. However, despite Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons being the main Sixers talk during the break, there was one important update regarding the club’s first selection from this past NBA draft.
16th pick, 2018
For the fans hoping to see Zhaire Smith play in a Sixers jersey this season, they’re in for some bad news. Keith Pompey of Philly.com reported that head coach Brett Brown doesn’t anticipate on having Smith playing for Philly this season, however there is a chance of him getting some games in with the Sixers G-League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, this season.