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Philadelphia 76ers Cannot Trade Up In NBA Draft Despite Fit

Bret Stuter|
Dec 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie (L) listens as owner Joshua Harris (M) introduces Jerry Colangelo (R) as special advisor before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie (L) listens as owner Joshua Harris (M) introduces Jerry Colangelo (R) as special advisor before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Philadelphia 76ers. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

That Third Pick Again

Now fast-forward to 2017, and it’s no wonder some are willing to anything to avoid that three pick.  Some are adamant that the team must trade up at all costs, even to the point of surrendering three first round picks for a 19 year-old Markelle Fultz who played just 25 of the 31 college games.

The NBA regular season is 82 games.

No No Trade Back!

Some argue the opposite direction. Some believe the team must seek out trading back options. In a draft with depth and up to ten solid starting prospects, the argument is that trading back from three nets the team two first round picks.

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Well yes, if the team finds another NBA team willing to trade two first round picks for the rights to number three this year.