Should Philadelphia 76ers Consider Trading 2017 Picks?

Feb 4, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes (22) waits to enter the game against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Why Gambling Works in 2017 NBA Draft

Times have changed for the Philadelphia 76ers. Right now, the Philadelphia 76ers are not picking from a huge deficit. If you consider the team is winning games, up to 28 games as of March 28, 2017, it’s beginning to sink in.

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are coming to the roster next year. the Philadelphia 76er have at least one and perhaps two picks in the top ten of the 2017 NBA Draft.

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And that leads to this conclusion. The Philadelphia 76ers should consider the 2017 four second round picks as house money. Right now, the 76ers have four of the 30 selections in a draft that conceivably has starting caliber talent falling into the second round. Christopher Kline has a great “second round Board” already set up. I’ve listed teams who do not have a first round option in the 2017 NBA Draft.

In review, they are: the Memphis Grizzlies, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Clippers, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Washington Wizards, and better than a 40 percent chance of the Los Angeles Lakers.