Let’s just pretend that the Josh Harris and company plan to spend the same amount as 2012-2013. The Sixers spent approximately $65 million on player salaries, thanks in large part to Andrew Bynum’s $17 million. $65 million is a pretty solid number for new general manager Sam Hinkie to work with while staying under the luxury tax, placed at roughly $70 million.

If Bynum is not in Philly next year, the Sixers now have almost $25 million to spend on draft picks, free agency, players acquired in trades, etc. If for no other reason than he is a hometown kid, the Sixers should strongly consider Tyreke Evans.

Feb 13, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (13) makes a free throw during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeated the Kings 123-100. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Evans comes from Chester, Pennsylvania, just a few miles outside of Philadelphia. The former rookie of the year has not gotten steadily worse in his four seasons as a pro. Regardless, the Sixers are in dire need of a wing scoring option, and if Evans provides anything, it is exactly that.

The Pennsylvania native can play either guard spot and do a little bit of everything. Over his four year career, Evans averages 17.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. He increased both his shooting percentage and three-point shooting to career-highs. Evans shot 47.8% from the field this past season for the Kings, an entire 2% hire than any year previously. He also shot 33.8% from deep, which was good for a drastic 13% upgrade from his 2011-2012 campaign.

Evans is an unrestricted free agent as of July 1, and the Kings can match any offer that a team makes. However, with Isaiah Thomas emerging as a potential All-Star talent, the fourth-year guard may be expendable. If the Sixers can muster up enough assets, the Kings may be willing to deal. For instance, an Evan Turner and Jason Richardson for Tyreke Evans works financially and makes sense for both teams. Turner, despite what Philly fans believe, has potential and is a quality trade asset. Richardson, while coming off knee surgery, is a deadly long-range shooter that can offer veteran leadership to a young team as well as an expiring contract.

Sam Hinkie said in his first press conference as the new Sixers’ general manager that he likes taking educated risks. All signs point to this being an educated risk. There has been ongoing talks over the past couple of seasons that Evans may join the Sixers. There was talk at this past season’s trade deadline. Regardless, if comes down to Sam Hinkie, if he is willing to make this offer then I think Sacramento would have to strongly consider it. Otherwise, they run the risk of losing him from nothing after next year or if another team offers him something that they don’t feel he is worth.

June 28, 2012; Newark, NJ, USA; A general view of the first round draft board at the conclusion of the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

While nothing is set in stone, these are the lottery teams as of today and their chances at winning the first overall pick :

1. Charlotte Bobcats – 22.5%
2. Orlando Magic – 22.4%
3. Cleveland Cavaliers – 15.6%
4. Phoenix Suns – 11.9%
5. New Orleans Hornets – 8.8%
6. Sacramento Kings – 6.3%
7. Detroit Pistons – 3.6%
8. Washington Wizards – 3.5%
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – 1.7%
10. Oklahoma City Thunder – 1.1%
11. Philadelphia 76ers – 0.8%
12. Portland Trailblazers – 0.7%
13. Dallas Mavericks – 0.6%
14. Utah Jazz – 0.5%

While that is each team’s chances at landing their choice at any player entering this year’s NBA Draft, much is to be determined.

The Utah Jazz are still battling the Los Angeles Lakers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference heading into the last game of the season.

Underclassmen have until April 28th to declare for the draft so while many have already declared, there are bound to be the few that decide to stay in school.

The NBA Draft Lottery will take place on May 21st. Charlotte or Orlando is likely to land the top pick, but stranger things have happened before. Other teams are likely to rise in the lottery, and others will drop.

With all that said, here is a look at the most likely lottery scenario and who each team may draft.

1. Charlotte Bobcats – Nerlens Noel, Kentucky
2. Orlando Magic – Marcus Smart, Oklahoma State
3. Cleveland Cavaliers – Otto Porter Jr., Georgetown
4. Phoenix Suns – Ben McLemore, Kansas
5. New Orleans Hornets – Victor Oladipo, Indiana
6. Sacramento Kings – Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA
7. Detroit Pistons – Trey Burke, Michigan
8. Washington Wizards – Anthony Bennett, UNLV
9. Minnesota Timberwolves – Gary Harris, Michigan State
10. Oklahoma City Thunder – Alex Len, Maryland
11. Philadelphia 76ers – Cody Zeller, Indiana
12. Portland Trailblazers – Mitch McGary, Michigan
13. Dallas Mavericks – Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse
14. Utah Jazz – C.J. McCollum, Lehigh