Oct 23, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) attempts a shot over Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Sixers 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
3. Get as high of a draft pick (without losing it) out of the Sixers second-round pick, which is currently the Miami Heat’s and top-10 protected.
The first-round pick the Sixers are owned from Miami is top-10 protected. There wouldn’t be many things better than that pick falling to No. 11. Now, obviously, that means the Heat wouldn’t make the playoffs and that is highly doubtful. So, in reason, the Sixers could hope that that pick turns into the 15th pick in the draft and have another successful draft.